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$1500 for Middle Kinglake Primary ■ Middle Kinglake Primary School was presented with a $1500 cheque on Monday (Nov. 12) by Bicycle Network.

This money will be used to purchase tools and a bike stand for repairs and maintenance, says Meagan Callander, Principal of the School.

The School is currently the leading bike riding school in Victoria.

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Annual General Meeting for Yea Tigers ■ TheYea FootballNetball Club will hold its Annual General Meeting in the Netball Rooms at 7pm on Tuesday (Nov. 20).

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proposed change to the Constitutioon where 200 game footballers and netballers be recognised as playing 200 games not given Life Membership.

It is proposed there will be a separate honour board in recognition of playing 200 games, and that this amendment would apply as of the first game of 2019.

Those who have achieved 200 games and Life Membership prior to 2019 would retain their Life Membership under the pr\oposal, but be recognised with an asterisk on the new 200 game board.

A separate honour board for those who have achieved Life Membership in recognition of service to the Club, this Life Membership must be given by the standing committee and voted on by an AGM by the members. p

STOP PRESS Missing man ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing man Frank Pazsa.

The 76-year-old man was last seen at a relatives house in Wandong Road, Wandong on Sunday ● Frank Pazsa. at about 6pm.

Police and family have concerns for his welfare due to a medical condition.

Police have released an image of Frank in the hope someone recognises him and can provide information regarding his current whereabouts.

Anyone with information about Frank or knows of his whereabouts is urged to contact Kilmore Police Station on 5782 1211.

Tender - Yea Railway Reserve Playground upgrade and redevelopment Murrindindi Shire Council invites suitably qualified contractors to tender for the upgrade and redevelopment of the Yea Railway Reserve Playground.

This project includes demolition of the existing playground, drainage installation, paving and landscape works and the supply and installation of playground equipment and other structures.

Further information, including the specification and tender documents, can be downloaded from Council's e-tendering portal www.tendersearch.com.au/ murrindindi/. Enquiries and documentation must be lodged through the e-tendering portal.

Documentation must be lodged by 3pm Wednesday 12 December, 2018.

Lodgment details are contained within the tender documentation.

Campbell's Creek Road Bridge Upgrade Design and Construction Murrindindi Shire Council invites suitably qualified contractors to tender for the Campbell's Creek Road Bridge Upgrade Design and Construction.

The project involves design and construction of an upgrade to the Campbell's Creek Bridge located in Campbell's Creek Road, Castella. The bridge shall be single span and comprise of precast reinforced concrete deck panels and concrete beams. It is anticipated that the existing piled footings and abutments will be used as part of the upgrade.

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Murrindindi Shire Council Annual Report 2017/18 Murrindindi Shire Council's Annual Report 2017/18 will be discussed as an item of business at the next ordinary Council meeting held on Wednesday 28 November 2018 at the Council Chamber in Yea. Council has received a copy of the Auditor's report per Section 9 of the Audit Act 1994, and it is included within the Annual Report.

The Annual Report (including the Auditor's report) is available for inspection on Council's website at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au and at all of the Council's offices.

Alternatively, copies may be obtained on CD (in PDF format) by contacting Council on 5772 0333.

Kinglake West/Pheasant Creek renaming survey Murrindindi Shire Council is seeking your feedback on a request from members of the Kinglake West/Pheasant Creek Community for Council to consider renaming the areas of Kinglake West and Pheasant Creek to the single name of Kinglake West-Pheasant Creek.

In 2015 an Independent Planning Panel (C54) reviewed a proposed update to the Local Planning Policy Framework for Murrindindi Shire. One of the matters raised in public submissions to the Panel was the need for Kinglake West and Pheasant Creek to be recognised as a single settlement.

Since that time members of the community have continued to raise with Council a desire to have the names of Kinglake West and Pheasant Creek, including residential addresses in those areas, formally changed to Kinglake WestPheasant Creek.

Now is the time for you to have your say and ensure that your views are shared with Council by taking part in a survey.

Council has not formed a view on this suggestion.

Further information, including the specification and tender documents, can be downloaded from Council's e-tendering portal www.tendersearch.com.au/ murrindindi/. Enquiries and documentation must be lodged through the e-tendering portal.

All views are welcome and the results will be used by Council in determining if further consideration should be given to renaming Kinglake West and Pheasant Creek areas to a single locality known as Kinglake West-Pheasant Creek, or leaving the current names as they currently are.

The survey is open until 5pm on Friday 30 November 2018.

Documentation must be lodged by 3pm on Friday 30 November 2018. Lodgment details are contained within the tender documentation.

For more information and to complete the survey go to www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/ publiccomment or contact Council on 5772 0333.

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‘SORT THIS OUT’ UT Creek repairs

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■ Murrindindi Shire Council advises that repair works will be commencing on the bed and banks of Ultima Creek (UT) Creek, Alexandra, with completion planned prior to Christmas.

The rock gabion wall adjacent to the historic miners cottage will be repaired. The gravel deposit and woody debris, which was carried downstream after the last heavy rainfall, will be removed between the Grant St bridge and the footbridge at Jack Shiel’s garden. The works will not affect pedestrian use of either bridge.

Council has obtained a ‘works in waterways’ permit from Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority and has received some grant funding from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning to carry out the repair works.

St Luke’s hampers ■ St Luke’s Anglican Church, Yea, has started planning for the its Christmas hampers. Request forms will be available at a number of venues.

“We want to give people plenty of time to get their forms in and also give the planning team time to place orders for all those extra goodies people enjoy at Christmas,” said Adele Anderson.

Mother Eden Nicholls from St Luke’s reminds people that everyone is welcome to apply.”If you think a hamper will make help you to celebrate Christmas then we encourage you to fill in a form.We enjoy great community support for the hampers which allows us to spread the joy of Christmas.”

Forms can be found at St Lukes Op Shop,Yea Community House,Yea Pharmacy,Yea Post Office and the Community Bank.They need to be retuned to the Community House or the red post xox inside the door at St Luke’s Church.

■ The Local Paper understands that the first meeting of the combined Alexandra Rural and Urban Fire Brigades is due to take place on Monday, December 3.

Youth statement

■ Eildon’s independent candidate Michelle Dunscombe is due to announce a youth statement this week, ahead of the State Election to be held on Saturday, November 24. The Statement is expected to include a focus on retaining jobs locally.

Pre-poll voting

● Maroondah Hwy: plagued by accidents at Dom Dom Saddle and Fernshaw

■ MURRINDINDI Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Craig Lloyd has hit out at VicRoads, saying that the authority needs to “sort out” problems on Maroondah Hwy, south of Dom Dom Saddle.

There have been a number of lengthy road delays this month on the windy stretch of road between Fernshaw and Narebthong after vehicles left the roadway.

“The Maroondah Hwy is the lifeblood of Marysville and surrounding areas,” Mr Lloyd said.

“The flow of traffic from Melbourne is impacted regularly by accidents and the impact on our tourism based communities is very high.”

Shire CEO blasts VicRoads inaction on Maroondah Hwy Mr Lloyd, voicing his opinion social media, pointed to the poor road conditions on the Black Spur.

“Nowhere is the difference between the standards of Vicroads maintenance in metro and fural areas more obvious than where the regions meet at the top of The Spur.

“VicRoads - it’s is time to get this sorted.,” Mr Lloyd said.

One local resident that one stage of the highway is so poorly designed that drivers have to cross the white line to make the corner.

Remembrance Day at Middle Kinglake

Police warning ■ Police are asking elderly residents of Yea to be vigilant after a number of reports have surfaced regarding two suspect men with no identification offering to do maintenance work around their residence.

These men are then asking residents to go and withdraw thousands of dollars to cover the cost.

These men are described as – aged between 30 – 45, Caucasian, one with a possible Irish accent. They driving a white ute with a ladder and witches hat in the rear. It is important to ask tradesmen for identification.

If this happens to you, ask them to leave and call 000 immediately.

If you have any information regarding these men, please contact either Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Yea Police Station on 5797 2630.

■ Pre-poll voting, expected to be up to 45 per cent of the total votes cast, starts this week. Amongst the centres handling pre-poll votes for the Eildon electorate are those at Launching Place, Seymour and Wangaratta.

Photo Exhibition

■ The People of Yea Photographic Exhibition by members of Yea Camera Club will be held at the Y Water Discovery Centre, Hood St, Yea, on Sat.-Sun., Nov. 17-18.

Volunteer drive

■ Volunteer Murrindindi is seeking registrations from local people who wish to connect with local community groups. www.volunteermurrindindi.com.au

Masons’ night

■ Freemasons from Alexandra and the North-East will travel to Mansfield on Saturday (Nov. 17) for the installation of Piers Jackson, son of current Master Chris Jackson. A team from Melbourne will carry out the ceremony.

Flowerdale Market

■ Flowerdale Marketwill be held from 9am1pm on Sunday (Nov. 18). Location is the Flowerdale CFA shed for their Open Day. John Lee will perform ballads’; there will be a CFA barbecue.

$5.7m at Research

■ Deputy Premier James Merlino annoucned $5.7 million funding for Research Primary School on Monday (Nov. 12).

Lakers AGM

● Students at Middle Kinglake Primary School held a Remembrance Day ceremony last Thursday (Nov. 8). Grade 5/6 pupils led the service attended by many local adults. Photo: Middle Kinglake Primary School.

■ The Kinglake Football Netball Club will hold its Annual General Meeting at 6.15pm tonight (Wed., Nov. 14) at the club rooms.

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‘Craft industries to grow’ ■ The Yarra Valley's small-scale agribusiness will create jobs and attract more visitors, if a Labor State Government is reelected, according to candidate Sally Brennan.

Labor has a plan to establish a $10 million grant fund for smallscale agribusiness that produce craft food, beer and spirits to help them achieve even greater things on the world stage.

The plan was announced by Ms Brennan with State Agriculture Miniser Jaala Pulford, at Healesville on Wednesday (Nov. 7).

Across Victoria there are thousands of small businesses making and growing some of the world's best produce - from craft beer to cheese and distilling industries.

Grants of up to $200,000 will be available to producers who can show that the investment will help them scale up their operations and create new, local jobs.

Ms Pulford said Victoria is the epicentre of the craft beer revolution in Australia, with Yarra Valley breweries such as Hargreaves Hill, Coldstream, Watts River and Napoleone taking on the nation and beyond.

“We want to support Yarra Valley craft businesses and help them take their products and expertise to the world - supporting the region's economy and creating more local jobs,” Ms Brennan said.

“Last year, this industry employed more 6000 people, invested $32.5 million in capital expenditure and generated $229 million in economic activity.”

Around 65 per cent of all craft brewers in Australia are located in regional and rural areas, showing just how important these businesses are to local economies.

"This will create new jobs and new opportunities for local businesses in the Yarra Valley, as well as helping our amazing local small producers live their dreams,” said Ms Pulford.

"Consumers here at home and around the world want the Yarra Valley's amazing craft products - it's why we're helping local small businesses deliver this on an even bigger scale,” Ms

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● Sally Brennan, Labor candidate

‘Outer suburban liveability’ issue

● Fiona Patten, Reason Party ■ Fiona Patten’s Reason Party says it is the only political organisation in Victoria with a policy area dedicated to outer suburban liveability.

Reason Party Leader Fiona Patten, and fellow candidates, met with the Interface Councils last Wednesday (Nov. 7) to discuss liveability policy.

The result was that both organisations supported one another’s commitment to 1.6 million residents across ten councils, that formed an urban ring around Melbourne.

“The Interface Councils Region form the fastest growing region in Victoria,” Reason Party Western Metropolitancandidate Chris Botha said.

“Interface Councils are expected to grow by another 765,000 people by the end of 2031.

During the past decade alone, the ICR has outpaced the rest of Melbourne in population growth.”

The region now accounts for 26 per cent of Melbourne’s population and 49 per cent of Melbourne’s growth during this period.

“Growth has put incredible pressures on existing services and infrastructure in the region,” Ms Patten added.

“Residents struggle to access what they need day to day, whether it be local jobs, housing, health and essential services or public transport,” Ms Patten said.

If elected, the Reason Party will make a concentrated effort to ensure that government funding goes to where it’s needed, to improve the quality of people’s lives and ensure that Melbourne’s outer communities do not fall further behind.

■ An Open Day will be held at the Research Fire Station, 3 ResearchWarrandyte Road, Research, on Saturday (Nov. 17) from 10 am to 12 noon.

The area is experiencing one of the driest years ever and the bushfire risk is alarmingly high due to the lack of rainfall and the extreme flammability of the vegetation, says John Huf, Community Safety Coordinator of the Brigade.

Nature walk

● Chris Cobern, Landcare CoOrdinator, Upper Goulburn Landcare Network ■ The Upper Goulburn Landcare Network is conducting a nature walk along the rail trail at Yea. The event is part of Birdlife Australia’s Challenge Bird Count and all bird species and numbers will be observed.

The walk will be held at 9am-11am on Wednesday, November 30 at the Great Victorian Rail Trail – Limestone.

Walkers will meet at the Cheviot Tunnel carpark, Cheviot Rd, Limestone.

RSVP Chris on 0413 855 490 or ugln.projects@ugln.net

Settlers Park ■ Murrindindi Council will be undertaking renewal works at Settlers Park in Marysville until Friday, November 23.

The Park will be closed to the public during this time.

● Tony Jacobs and Ken Maxfield ■ The Rotary Club of Yea continues to go from strength to strength and has just inducted members number 45 and 46 in the past two weeks, making the club the largest it has been since being chartered in 1986.

President Ken Maxfield welcomed Di Welsh (see photo on Page 15) as a Rotarian several weeks ago.

Di, formerly from Nottingham, England, lives in Yarck with her husband Leo and has recently retired from a career in nursing, both in Australia and the UK. Di is keen to contribute to the community and is looking forward to being involved in the many club projects. Di has joined the Youth Services Committee.

Member number 46, inducted last week, is Tony Jacobs, who lives at Murrindindi.

Tony has had a career in accounting, but since retirement, has been heavily involved in the organisation known as Blue Dragon, which supports street kids in Hanoi.

Tony has a wife Melissa, two sons and three grandchildren and is keen to get more involved in the community.

He has already been involved with the Boards of both the Yea and Alexandra Hospitals. Tony has joined the International Committee under the leadership of Past District Governor David Anderson.

The club warmly welcomes both new inductees and their families into the family of Rotary, a worldwide network.

Being a vibrant club, with membership at a record high enables the Rotary Club of Yea to continue to serve the local community in many ways as well as on the national and international front.

- Glenda Woods

At Montsalvat

■ An Australian piece of theatre, Yours Truly Arthur Streeton, will be staged at Eltham's historical artist colony Montsalvat, at 2pm on Sunday, December 2.

McGowan praise

■ Indi MHR Cathy McGowan says this week's announcement of a National Regional, Rural and Remote Higher Education Strategy is a win. Ms McGowan introduced a Private Member's Bill this year calling for a strategy to be implemented, based on feedback from constituents. The 2018 Indi Budget Survey placed Education and Training among the top five concerns for respondents, rated by 81 per cent.

Job available

■ Murrindindi Shire Council is seeking to emplu\y a Community Engagement CoOrdinator.

“Murrindindi Shire Council is changing the way it works with communities to plan, collaborate and connect to achieve the outcomes that meet their diverse needs,” a Council spokesman said.

Planning officers

■ Council is also looking for two Community Planning Officers to work closely with the Community Engagement Co-Ordinator to further develop and support the implementation of the Community Planning initiatives.

“We are seeking two people, who are keen to roll up their sleeves and work closely with community groups to plan and implement their community plans and initiatives, as well as work with Council staff to integrate plans into Council as required,” the Shire said.

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Craig and Mary purchased the Grand Central Hotel in order to bring back the pub to its true country essence - quality food, friendly service and welcoming atmosphere.

MUSIC AT THE MIDDLE We are having Live Music return to the Middle Pub. We have already got these dates booked in:

They have transformed the old drive-in bottle shop to Mumma Molly’s Cafe which is all about home style cooking

Mumma Molly’s Cafe The Bistro offers great food at affordable prices, especially if you take advantage of the weekly special nights.

• SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17: STOKED FULL BAND. From 7.30pm.

• SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18: OPEN MIC SESSION. Beer Garden from 2pm.

• SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25: J D Delves. 2pm. Beer Garden • NEW YEAR’S EVE: STOKED FULL BAND. From 7.30pm.

TUESDAY Kids Eat Free (Conditions Apply) WEDNESDAY Parma Nights. $15 Parmas THURSDAY Seafood Night

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Black Saturday events ● Flashback: Sally Brennan and Premier Daniel Andrews.

Photo courtesy: Mail Newspapers ’Ticks and Crosses’ hears that Murrindindi Shire Council had an unexpected communication from Daniel Andrews’s State Government on the day before it entered ‘caretaker mode’ prior to the State Election. There was money to spend, and the word is that the Council was told to come up with a list of projects that included works at Jorgensen Pde in Kinglake, and a study into traffic in High St, Yea.

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Deidre Hawkins has compiled the ‘History of Middle Kinglake Primary School ’, which will be launched at celebrations to be held this Sunday (Nov. 18) from 11.30am-2.30pm.

Tea/coffee and cakes will be available, as will a barbecue lunch as part of the school’s 120-year celebrations.

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Murrindindi Shire CEO Craig Lloyd and Cheviot Ward Councillor Bec Bowles were quick to scotch an unfounded social media rumour that the Yea Tip/Recycle Centre was to close, and that a new Alexandra Tip was to start. The pair each joked that they would like to know where the rumour started.

■ An art exhibition and a dinner for residents are among the seven Nillumbik community initiatives collectively awarded Victorian Government grants of nearly $33,000 to mark the 10th anniversary of Black Saturday.

The 2009 Victorian Bushfires Commemoration and Community Development Scheme approved all seven local applications to commemorate the horrific bushfires which tore through the Shire on Saturday, February 7, 2009.

In total 173 Victorians lost their lives, more than 400 were injured and a huge number of homes and structures were destroyed.

Nillumbik Mayor Karen Egan welcomed the local community initiatives as a way to mark the darkest day in the region’s history.

“These projects aim to recognise this important date with the dignity and sensitivity it deserves.

“For so many the hurt is ongoing – we want to respectfully acknowledge this, while also paying tribute to all the renewal achieved since the devastation,” Cr Egan said.

“People grieve differently.

There will be those who don’t want to be reminded of the day

● Cr Karen Egan, Nillumbik Mayor and we remain respectful and mindful of that.

"But these grants with local in-kind Council and community contribution will support those who do want to mark the occasion,” Cr Egan said.

The projects include: ■ An informal open day with a film and a psychologist guest speaker at St Andrews Community Centre.

■ Showcasing the publication of the memoir The Butterfly Effect at the Butterfly Community Arts studio.

■ A grant given to the Hurstbridge Traders Association for a mural on a local building wall celebrating the passage from disaster to new life.

A community dinner for

residents at Christmas Hills Landcare hosted by Chills.

A special memorial exhibition hosted by Nillumbik Shire Council entitled Renewal at the Eltham Library Community Gallery and Wadambuk Art Gallery, St Andrews.

A commemoration and remembrance event, followed by dinner, held by the Strathewen 10th Anniversary Working Group. Between 300 to 500 are expected.

Nillumbik Shire Council Rural Community Leadership Program with participants from bushfire-affected communities.

The program will take an action learning approach to developing community leadership skills with each participant focusing on the delivery of a community project.

Neville Ragg, who founded Christmas Hills Lounge (Chills), an informal group that started after Black Saturday and held monthly barbecues at the Christmas Hills CFA station for many years, said he expected around 100 people to attend the dinner.

“We don’t want anything formal – just a get together to mark the occasion,” Mr Ragg, also a volunteer CFA firefighter, said.

Grants for history groups ● Will de Castella, Leo and Di Welsh, and President Ken Maxfield The Rotary Club of Yea membership list continues to grow. Di Welsh has joined the club and was welcomed by member Will de Castella and President Ken Maxfield.

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There were a number of traffic hold-ups with cars that left the Maroondah Hwy near Dom Dom Saddle last week. Evening peak-hour motorists returning to MarysvilleBuxton-Alexandra were at a standstill as emergency volunteers retrieved vehicles that had gone down embankments.

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Planning is underway for the Kinglake Ranges art Show to be held from 10am-4pm on SaturdaySunday, November 24-25 at the Kinglake Community Centre. Opening night is 7pm, Friday, November 23. There will be local art, paintings, phoptopgraphy, textiles, glass, wood, pottery and more.

Vicky Pigdon says a billboard company currently has a planning permit before Murrindindi Council to erect a 8.3m x 2.2m (18m2) and 5m high billboard at 2 Anderson Lane Narbethong (GB Timber site). “If they allow this, billboards will soon be all over the shire.”

Christmas on Church - an evening of late night shopping, market stalls, entertainment and cruising - will be held in Whittlesea, from 5pm-8pm on Friday, December 7. There will be classic cars and hot rods. If you would like to participate or have a stall please contact Amanda at Divine Little Market: Stalls for community groups (not-for-profit) will be free. Contact: Amanda, 0401 307 561

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■ Community groups are being encouraged to apply for a share in $350,000 in funding for projects that preserve and share stories from the past.

Applications are now open for grants of up to $15,000 through the Public Record Office’s Local History Grants Program to assist local projects that preserve and share stories of our region.

These grants aim to support local historical groups planning or currently working on projects.

Projects previously supported through the Local History grants include the digitisation and preservation of newspapers, virtual exhibitions and websites, filmmaking and playwriting, historical walks and the restoration of historical costumes.

Euroa MLA Stephanie Ryan said that the diversity of past successful projects highlights how important it is to preserve local history for future generations to enjoy.

The Local History Grants Program is now open to all not-for-profit community groups.

Applications close at 5pm, Tuesday, December 18.

■ The first UGFM broadcast of Eildon candidates was due to go to air last night (Tues.) from Alexandra Shire Hall, as we went to press. A second ‘live’ program is due to be transmitted from Elimatta Youth Inc., Kinglake, at 6.30pm on Tuesday (Nov. 20).

Free transport, provided by Murrindindi Shire is available for residents of Kinglake Ranges, Flowerdale, Glenburn, Strath Creek and Toolangi areas. For more information or to book please phone Council on 5772 0333.

Yea PS excursion ■ Yea Primary School 3/4 students were at Phillip Island last week for a three-day camp.

A night visit to see the penguins was a highlight of the trip.

Nillumbik grants

■ Nillumbik Shire Council has given grants of around $1500 each to community groups to help them spread cheer this Christmas.

■ Entertainment and food for the More to Say Communication Project at Diamond Valley Development School.

■ Buy materials for making Boomerang Bags to be handed out free at the Hurstbridge Christmas Market.

■ Light and sound equipment for Christmas Carols at the Marngrook Oval.

■ Christmas barbecue held by Older Men New Ideas at Diamond Creek Netball.

■ Converting an old storage room into a wellness area. The Diamond Creek Mindfulness (Reflection & Appreciation) Space at the Diamond Creek Community Centre.

Tigers coaches ■ Ash Walsh will continue as Yea FootballNetball Club Senior Coach in 2019. Daniel Belsten will be Assistant Coach.

Brian D'Arcy will also continue in his role as Assistant Coach in 2019. Mark Beattie is stepping back from a coaching role next year

K’lake Hot Shots ■ Coach Wayne Broom will guide children and adults at the Kinglake Ranges Tennis Club ‘Hot Shots’ sessions to be held on Friday nights. Racquets will be supplied. Season tickets are available for children ($30).

Casual passes are $5 per child/lesson. Contact: 0409 145 307.

Yea Races on Sat. ■ A free shuttle bus will operate from Yea township hotels, motels and caravan park this Saturday (Nov. 17) to the Yea Races spring picnic meeting. Acceptances will be confirmed at 9.30am tomorrow (Thurs.). There will be six races.

Lakers juniors

● Stephanie Ryan, MLA for Euroa

Funds for local RSL clubs ■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish has announced that a Liberal Government will establish a $2 million RSL Building Maintenance Fund and offer grants of up to $30,000 to support RSLs and other ex-service organisations.

"RSL branches have been a place of support and mateship to many returned soldiers, which is why the Liberals will invest in RSLs across Victoria," Ms McLeish said.

The RSL Building Maintenance Fund grants will be used to maintain non-gaming RSL buildings or make minor improvements to ensure our vet

Local Briefs Candidates on air

● Cindy McLeish, MLA for Eildon

erans are supported. The grants can also be used to upgrade or maintain cenotaphs, community memorials or Avenues of Honour.

"Veteran numbers continue to grow as Afghanistan and Iraq veterans retire or leave the armed services, so it is vitally important to maintain RSL buildings for the future."

"Local RSLs are the lifeblood of our communities and the Liberals will always support those who protect and serve the community," Ms McLeish said.

■ The Annual General Meeting of the Kinglake Junior Football Club will be held at the clubrooms at 6.15pm tonight (Wed.).

Not up to scratch

■ ALiberal Government will invest $30 million to boost mobile connectivity across rural and regional Victoria.

"There are too many places across our region where communications services aren't up to scratch and if a Liberal Government is elected we're determined to invest and change that," said Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish.

The heat is on ■ A re-elected Labor Government will provide $7500 to upgrade the Healesville Scouts Group hall's heating and cooling system, with Scouts Victoria to match this funding with community partners.

Eildon Labor candidate Sally Brennan was joined by State Minister for Regional Development, Jaala Pulford, at the Scouts Hall on Wednesday (Nov. 7) Ms Brennan said Upgrading Healesville's Scout Hall is a win for the whole commu-

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● Dr Kevin Brianton, Head of Department, Communication and Media, La Trobe University ■ A senior University expert says that Victorian election candidates may be ignoring local newspapers at their peril.

Dr Kevin Brianton, Head of Department, Communication and Media at La Trobe University, was commenting on the trend for candidates to use local press less for their messages to voters, ahead of the November 24 poll.

“Clearly, social media is an important part of communication in today’s political environment,” Dr Brianton said.

“Social media has the advantage of immediate feedback and impact. You feel you are out there in the community. There is a type of instant gratification.

“Many media advisors – and most are very young – find it all consuming. They see the older demographics as having settled voting patterns, and there is little or no chance to alter their opinions.

“However, they may be ignoring the important for the urgent.

“We have seen with One Nation in Australia, Brexit in the U K, and Donald Trump – that older

session, a commemorative and history themed market day, a commemorative edition of the Jolly Thing newsletter, a new commemorative visitors’ book, and catering for several events – including two social woodfired pizza nights.

Brown at Eltham

Editor Ash Long first started newspaper work in 1969. He began writing for local newspapers in 1973. Over those 45 years he has kept extensive diaries and local photo files.

From Our Files - 30 Years Ago Wednesday, November 16, 1988

First woman Lion

■ A 70-year tradition was broken when Valerie Wilson was inducted as the first female member of the Lions Club of Yea in 1988. Mrs Wilson was one of the first women to join the Lions organisation.

The induction took place at the Royal Mail Hotel, Yea, in a ceremony conducted by Zone Governor Noel Searle-Walker.

Betty Wood wins

■ Yea booth votes for Murrindindi woman Betty Wood, totalled 571 votes, defeating Ian Clark, 363 votes, for a vacant seat on Yea Shire Council. Wood won the Kinglake booth, 249-230; Flowerdale, 93-69; Postal, 77-60. Ian Clark won the Glenburn booth, 82-70.

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voters can and will use their political vote – to deliver some really blunt political results.

“Clearly, older members of the electorate do not use social media to the same degree as young members. They will read and digest local and regional newspapers. Young people are not reading newspapers.

“Placing an ad in the newspaper seems a bit daggy in this day and age, but it is reaching a demographic that increasingly feels left out by the major parties.

“I would suggest that candidates might be ignoring local newspapers at their peril,” Dr Brianton said.

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He worked as both a consultant and as a manager in government and private industry. The majority of his career has focused on government and political issues.

$5000 funding

■ The Steels Creek Community Centre Committee has been notified of an approved grant for funding to be used for commemorative activities for the 10-year anniversary of Black Saturday.

The grant is for $5000 and will be used for a variety of activities including a wellness information

13.68% earner

● Bob Brown ■ Bob Brown, former Greens leader, will be at the Clarke Auditorium, Eltham College, at 6.30pm for 7pm on Thursday, December 6, who discuss his latest book, Green Nomads, Wild Places.

Muddy Ck name

■ The Local Paper’s weekly historical features are popular, especially amongst our older readers.

One clipping from May 24, 1879, gives a hint to the timing of the name change from Muddy Creek to the Yea River.

The Yea press correspondent commented: “’The Powers that be’ have lately honoured us by naming our beautiful stream the RiverYea; and now, henceforth, and for ever the Muddy Creek will no longer have a "local habitation and a name."

Back To Yea organisers. 1929.

■ Yea Shire Council was earning 13.68 per cent on one of its investments in 1988. The $150,000 reserve for long service leave was receiving the top rate.

Author’s words

■ Former Yea Councillor, Harvey Blanks, who was author of The Story of Yea, wrote to the Yea newspaper, saying “local government is not a cosy club for retired farmers and/or failed businessmen with bees in their bonnets and delusions of grandeur.

“It is a business, and must be run as one without excessive administrative costs which are always borne by the ratepayer.”

Bin protests

■ Six residents of Pine Ridge Rd, Kinglake West, protested to Whittlesea Council about a proposal to build a concrete pad for mobile garbage bins near their homes.

New newspaper?

■ Whispers about a new Yea newspaper, backed by Don Lawson, were canvassed in the press, 30 years ago. The Yea Guardian was never published.

Flowerdale group

■ Some 19 people attended a meeting to form a organisation to be known as the Flowerdale Valley Community Group.

100th birthday

■ MrsWinifred Beesley, of ‘Melody’, Old Mt Slide Rd, Kinglake, celebrated her 100th birthday. Shire President Cr Bill Wilson made a presentation. Telegrams were received from the Governor-General, State Governor, Prime Minister and Premier.

Remembrance Day

■ Col Egan, President of the Yea RSL subbranch, laid a wreath at the Yea Soldiers’ Memorial on Remembrance Day. He was joined by representatives of Yea Shire and Red Cross. GraemeAgnew played The Last Post. Flags were raised simultaneously by Hal. Purcell and Noreen Garlick.

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Bicentennial BBQ

■ Senior citiznes were invited to a Bicentennial Barbecue at the Whittlesea Showgrounds, who were asked to bring their own cutlery, plate, glass and seat.

Petrol prices

● Members of the Sporting Committee who organised the ‘Back To’ Yea celebrations in 1929.

Photo: Alan Thorley, Yea & District Historical Pages.

■ Yea Mobil service station advertised its super petrol price as 55.9 cents per litre.

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Local Politics

Ballot papers decided

ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.2.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.16.23.20.

Some could be burning the candle at both ends and tending to over indulge do not ignore nervous tension. Rest when tired and eat when hungry. You could be affected adversely if you push past your limits.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.9.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.36.34.45.

Take it easy and put healthy considerations first. Don't be influenced by emotions. Self will and erratic behaviour will need restraint. Make sure you have your priorities in order.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.1.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.16.23.30.22.

This is not a good time to borrow even if it seems easy to get. Some one may not want you to forget something.

Partners or work mates could suddenly become very demanding and most will find it very hard to take.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.3.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.16.36.3.44.

Tension should ease on the domestic scene. Greater happiness should be found in the company of trusted friends.

The past could reveal a secret or two and a change of scenery could be highly divertive.

LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.30.33.39.

Affairs could be unsettling. You perhaps for now could be better off in your own company rather than trying to compete. Someone close could be a bit difficult to understand.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.13.26.35.40.

The social scene could be a mixture of business and pleasure. A new romance is likely for the seeker and for the already matched, some more loving coming up.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.16.26.30.33.

Anything you buy during this period should be looked into carefully, some deception is possible. At work you could be asked to take on some more responsibility and it should also mean a rise.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 1.3.9.8.

Lotto Numbers: 8.15.45.20.22.26.

Changes or improvements around your home could be possible and a busy time in your social life. Keeping in touch with relatives would be a good idea. Some developments overseas could require your presence.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December20) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 2.3.9.8.

Lotto Numbers: 2.16.28.9.14.44.

Keep your nose clean in your financial matters and pay your dues now. If planning any gambling or spending spree keep a cool head and make sure a bargain is a bargain.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.2.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.23.32.11.9.

Plans for long range changes are eminent and your ideas about your future might clash with your loved ones. Make sure that everything is in writing before committing yourself to anything.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 1.32.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.16.29.8.44.

A lucky period in which many of your ideas could get the boost they need to succeed. You could be lucky with a person born in April or May. PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Lilac Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.6.9.4.

Lotto Numbers: 9.15.45.10.22.26.

Big moves in many fields and some of them could mean more travel than usual and loved ones could feel neglected if you do not use tact in your communications with them.

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● Eildon: Sally Brennan, Michelle Dunscombe, Ken Deacon, Cindy McLeish ■ Labor candidate Sally ■ Australian Greens: Nicole Brennan won top position on Rowan, Damien Stevensthe Eildon electorate ballot Todd, Elizabeth Matchett, paper, drawn by the Victorian Matthew Thomas.

■ Shooters, Fishers and Electoral Commission on FriFarmers: Daniel Young, Ben day (Nov. 9).

Podger.

She is followed by Michelle ■ Australian Labor Party: Dunscombe (independent), Mark Gepp, Jaclyn Symes, Ken Deacon (Australian Sukhraj Singh, Jan MorgieGreens) and Cindy McLeish wicz, David Matthews.

(Liberals).

■ Liberal Democrats: Tim Eight candidates will fight it Quilty, Iain King. in the Yan Yean electorate.

Ballot paper order is: Ritchie (Australian Labor ■ Australian Country Party: Phil Larkin, David Couston.

Siobhann Brown (Australian Party).

■ Hudson 4 NV. John Liberty Alliance), Arthur The Niorthern Victoria Bablis (Labour DLP), Munish (Upper House) ballot paper Hudson, Shane O’Sullivan.

■ Victorian Socialists: Moira Bandal, Danielle Green (ALP), has 45 candidates: David Snelling (Shooters, ■ Voluntary Euthanasia MacDonald, Michael Fishers and Farmers), Hugh Party (Victoria): Miranda Mckenna.

■ Fiona Patten’s Reason McKinnon (Australian Jones, Craig Hill.

Greens), Meralyn Klein (Lib- ■ Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party: Martin Leahy, Callum Chapman. eral), and Yassin Albarri.

Party: Tania Maxwell, Jodi ■ Liberals/The Nationals: The Euroa seat ballot pa- Ayres.

Wendy Lovell (Liberal), Luke per order is Steph Ryan (The ■ Australian Liberty Alli- O’Sullivan Nationals), Nationals, Fionna Deppeler- ance: Ewan McDonald, James Brad Hearn(The (Liberal), Emma Morton (Australian Labor Wylie.

(The Nationals), Party), Don Firth, and Keppel ■ Health Australia Party: Williamson Robyne Head (Liberal).

Cassidy (Australian Greens). Isaac Golden,Anne Sash.

■ Aussie Battler Party: DenIn Evelyn, the candidates’ ■ Sustainable Australia: nis Lacey, Erin Bruhn. appearance on the ballot paper Madeleine Wearne, Ian ■ Transport Matters: Scott was drawn as:Brodie Everist Chivers.

Cowie, Eleanore Fitz.

(Australian Greens), Bridget ■ Animal Justice Party: ■ Labour DLP: Chris McVallence (Liberal), and Gail Glynn Jarrett, Robin Masih. Cormack, Jarred Vehlen.

Big fields for Upper House seats NORTHERN METROPOLITAN ■ Vote 1 Local Jobs: Nathan Purcell, Aaron Purcell.

■ Aussie Battler Party: Walter Mikac, David Graham.

■ Sustainable Australia: Mark McDonald, William Clow.

■ Australian Country Party: Cameron Stoddart, Dominic Greco.

■ Fiona Patten’s Reason Party: Fiona Patten, Helena Melton, Rachel Payne, Dominique Musico.

■ Voluntary Euthanasia Party (Victoria): Sandra McCarthy, Stefan Nott.

■ Liberal Democrats: Louise Hitchcock, Richard Wright.

■ Health Australia Party: Pippa Campbell, Emily Oldmeadow.

■ Liberal: Craig Ondarchie, Evan Mulholland, Neelam Rai, Kate Drake, Mark Polistena.

■ Australian Greens: Samantha Ratnam, Christina Zigouras, Edward Crossland, Josef Rafalowicz, Campbell Gome.

■ Transport Matters: Moti Visa, Afshan Mian.

■ Victorian Socialists: Stephen Jolly, Sue Bolton.

■ Labour DLP: John McBride, Jackie Gwynne.

■ Australian LibertyAlliance: Russell Gomez, John Reisner.

■ Australian Labor Party: Jenny Mikakos, Nazih Elasmar, Burhan Yigit, Ash Verma, Karen Douglas.

■ Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party: Carmela Dagiandis, Prudence Mercieca.

■ Animal Justice Party: Bruce Poon, Miranda Smith, Chris Delforce.

■ Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Vic.: Ethan Constantinou, Chris Tzelepis.

■ Hudson 4 NV: Madison Wright, Marylynn Meneghini.

EASTERN VICTORIA ■ Animal Justice Party: Leah Folloni, Jennifer McAdam.

■ Transport Matters: Trevor Salmon, Joshua Roperto.

■ Liberal Democrats: Ben Buckley, Rob McCathie.

■ Voluntary Euthanasia Party (Victoria): Michelle Hain, Martin Barnes.

■ Health Australia Party: Geoff Pain, Katherine Holmes.

■ Australian LibertyAlliance: Mark Brown, Daniel Jones.

■ Australian Greens: Tom Cummings, Lachlan Mackenzie, Neale Adams, David Gentile, Donald Stokes.

■ Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Vic: Jeff Bourman, Kerrie-Anne Muir.

■ Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party: Rhonda Crooks, Philip Seabrook.

■ Australian Labor Party: Jane Garrett, Harriet Shing, Patrick Kelly, Linda Jane Clarke, Onno Van Den Eydne.

■ Hudson 4 NV: Megan Whittaker, Kristy Hudson.

■ Sustainable Australia: Reade Smith, Donna Hannaford.

■ Australian Country Party: Rob Danieli, Tony Geitenbeek.

■ Victorian Socialists: Lainie Cruse, Russell Forden.

■ Aussie Battler Party: Vern Hughes, Paula Mattson.

■ Liberal/The Nationals: Edward O’Donohue (Liberal), Melina Bath (The Nationals), Meg Edwards (Liberal), Karen Chipperfield (Liberal), Darren Howe (The Nationals).

■ Labour DLP: Padraig O’Hea, Larry Norman.

■ Fiona Patten’s Reason Party: Carmel Close, Gregory Bell.

■ Ungrouped: Michael Fozard.

Local News Tourism input

■ Murrindindi Council is developing a Tourism and Events Strategy to enhance the Shire's approach to attracting tourists and to increase the value of tourism to thelocal economy.

Cr Jackie Ashe says the tourism industry which comprises retail, accommodation, cafes and restaurants, cultural and recreational services - is important to our region.

"In 2017, tourism was the fifth biggest industry in Murrindindi Shire representing 8.4 percent of our whole economy. Last year, it brought $94 million into the Shire each year and employed almost 500 people," Cr Ashe said.

"Council is looking at ways it can work with local businesses, regional partners and communities to support a diverse visitor experience which promotes our natural assets, the great things to see and do and the vibrant range of events on offer in our Shire.

"We're having conversations with different community groups businesses and industry people to make sure that each of the destinations that comprise Murrindindi Shire is considered in the Strategy.

“We're talking about all the different products, infrastructure and events we have now and what might work in the future.

“We're looking at ways we can individually and collectively support visitation growth, improved visitor experience and increased awareness of the region. Every conversation is bringing to light new ideas and insights.

"We'd really love to get more of the community's input so that we can be sure the Strategy we develop and roll out truly represents our shared vision.

“We want to hear from you about what opportunities for product and event development you think we should be focusing on.

“We'd love your thoughts about what makes Murrindindi Shire really special as a visitor destination. It's also important we understand what issues and barriers to tourism and events growth you have experienced so we can make it even better "If you would like to be involved, why not pop along to one of our community engagement sessions?

“There's two community engagement sessions coming up - one at Yea Shire Hall on Wednesday November 21 from 11.30am to 1pm, and another at the Marysville Community Centre on Friday November 23 from 11am until 12.30pm.

“We will also be putting up a survey up on Council's website with some questions about the challenges and opportunities for tourism and events in Murrindindi Shire - stay tuned for more info on that.

"I really encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to share your ideas and insights about events and tourism with Council so that we can plan the future of tourism in Murrindindi Shire together," Cr Ashe said.

"To RSVP to one of these sessions, just phone Council on 5772 0333 or email tourismandevents@murrindindi.vic.gov.au “Don't forget to check out #discoverdindi on Facebook and Instagram and sign-up to our weekly What's On Murrindindi e-newsletter to see some of what Council is doing in the tourism space now," Cr Ashe said.

Seniors’ lunches

■ Murrindindi Shire Council hosted a series of well-attended lunches for local senior citizens as part of the 2018 Victorian Seniors' Festival celebrations.

Deputy Mayor Cr Leigh Dunscombe joined in the lunchtime celebrations in Yea on Friday (Nov. 9) "The Victorian Seniors' Festival is a great opportunity for us to recognise the past and ongoing contributions of our senior citizens," Cr Dunscombe said.

"More than 130 people joined us for lunches around the Shire. The lunches were held in Thornton on Wednesday October 31, Kinglake on Friday November 2, and Alexandra and Yea on Friday November 9.

"Supporting and delivering events that celebrate our diverse communities are a key focus of Council. On behalf of Council, I would like to say a big thank you to everyone involved in making these lunches happen," Cr Dunscombe said.

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What The Papers Say Farm rates cap

■ ALiberal State Government would move to cap rates for farmers.

Liberal Eildon incumbent Cindy McLeish said that if elected on November 24, her party would establish an independent inquiry into farm rates across the state.

She said a “qualified individual” would lead the inquiry, and must deliver actionable recommendations that would help to make rates fair for farmers across Victoria.

The terms of reference would ensure comprehensive consultation with farmers and the Victorian Farmers Federation.

- Mountain Views Mail

$1.5 mil. boost

■ Mansfield is set to benefit from a $1.5 million boost to local roads after a joint funding announcement .

Visiting town, Labor Upper House member Jaclyn Symes (MLC, Northern Victoria), announced $1 million in State Government funding – money that will be pooled with $500,000 from the Mansfield Shire Council.

Together, the funds will allow for the completion of not only stage one of the Mansfield Heavy Vehicle Bypass, but also the replacement of the bridge on Lakins Road.

- Mansfield Courier

Seymour by-pass

■ The Victorian Government has rolled out its own Regional Rail plan, following The Nationals’ announcement for their regional rail vision if elected to government.

However, Labor’s grand plan doesn’t include the Seymour, Shepparton or NorthEast lines, with only Ballarat and Geelong residents to enjoy fast rail under the Government’s plan.

Premier Daniel Andrews said their Regional Rail Revival was about fixing the unreliability on regional lines, and providing more frequent services — but it won’t be local residents who will enjoy the upgrades. ‘‘The growth of Melbourne’s western suburbs, and the popularity of Geelong and Ballarat as commuter hubs, means our network needs more than just an upgrade: it needs re-drawing,’’ he said.

- Seymour Telegraph

Lawrie Cox is Mayor

■ Lawrie Cox was elected as the new Mayor of the City of Whittlesea at a special council meeting.

Cr Cox was elected unopposed after being nominated by the outgoing Mayor Kris Pavlidis.

Cr Tom Joseph was elected as Deputy Mayor, also unopposed, after being nominated by outgoing Deputy Mayor Emilia Sterjova.

Notable in their absence were Crs Mary Lalios, Ricky Kirkham, Norm Kelly and Alahna Desiato.

- Whittlesea Review

Studios open

■ Nillumbik Artists Open Studio weekend(s) will be taking place on the weekends of November 17--18 and 24-25.

For more than 30 years, the Open Studio program connects art lovers to artists by inviting the public into their studios.

Nillumbik Artists Open Studios showcases diverse visual arts practices from painting, photography and printmaking to ceramics, sculpture, textiles and glass.

- Warrandyte Diary

Footy chief leaves

■ After five years at the helm, EFL chief executive Phil Murton has resigned to take up a position with Yarra Ranges Council as the manager of recreation, parks and projects.

Murton has been with Eastern for 12 years, kicking off as the general manager of football operations.

In his time as CEO, the EFL “achieved some of the biggest reforms in league history’’, chairman Graham Halbish said.

- Lilydale and Yarra Valley Leader

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

Traffic Camera Office Traffic Camera Office v Stuart, Ben. Melbourne Victoria Police - Wells, B (37438) v Wilson, Abby. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Walton, A (40916) v Jackson, Peter. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Duff, D (35543) v Corboy, Hayden Paul.

Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Maynard, E (38468) v Anderson, Paul Dallas. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Pezzimenti, P (32040) v Ferguson, Tiffany Elizabeth. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Pezzimenti, P (32040) v Ferguson, Tiffany Elizabeth. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Warren, M (41378) v Hore, Andrew.

Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Gates, Robert. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Thornton, A (41692)v Pethybridge, Clayton. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Torcasio, B (43547) v Judson, Mitchell John. Pcet-Greensborough Victoria Police - Aisbett, J (34281) v Kellow, Michael Andrew. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Maynard, E (38468) v Bachmann, Michael. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Bending, S (39833) v Walshaw-Plieger, Emily Ann. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Bending, S (39833) v Solomon, Mascot.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Sanderson, L (41694) v Newton, Dylan.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Mackey, A (42625) v Poole, Rebecca.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Mizzi, J (30000) v Lawson, Michelle.

State Hwy Patrol-North Victoria Police - Batten, S (38514) v Abbatangelo, Jye. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Webster, B (41109) v Lovett, Jake. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Hopkins-Talty, Matthew Ross. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Kamali, V (42448) v Walker, Luke Anthony. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Bullock, C (29286) v Mcalpin, Stuart William. Highway Patrol-Yarra Ranges Victoria Police - Maynard, E (38468) v Bachmann, Michael. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Gunn, D (37184) v Mcmahon, Brennan.

Uni-Brunswick Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Outram, Glenn. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Fogg, Janet Helen.

Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Kolbe, L (38867) v Adams, Stephen Frank. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Sanderson, L (41694) v Izzard, Jaxon. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Burke, M (40361) v Bester, Clarence Edgar. Uni-Seymour Community Corrections Centre - Bright, A v Hanci, Joanne Maree. Seymour Community Correction Centre

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Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Rea, Tameika Anne.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Baker, Z (38758) v Mannella, Robert.

Solo Unit Victoria Police - Mackey, A (42625) v Poole, Rebecca Elizabeth. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Webster, B (41109) v Tyers, Kasey. UniKilmore Vic Roads - Bailey, L v Mclean, David James. Vic Roads Victoria Police - De Bruyckere, M (33701) v O'neill, Stephen. Highway PatrolWallan Victoria Police - Bortolotto, C (40740) v Thomson, Wesley.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Tait, W (37033) v Harley, Daniel Lee. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Page, T (42834) v Walley, Jay. Uni-Mill Park Victoria Police - Broadway, B (42074) v Walley, Jay. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Fabbo, D (42701) v Walley, Jay Brian.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Edwards, P (42776)v Sutherland, Jake Michael. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Toll Enforcement - Victoria Police Toll Enforcement v Alvarez Gonzalez, Maria. Melbourne Victoria Police - Mcfarlane, A (39495) v Jarvie, Michael.

Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Alexander, J (38787)v Morritt, Chantelle.

Uni-Seymour Community Corrections Centre - Cochrane, S v Corboy, Hayden Paul. Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre - Cochrane, S v Corboy, Hayden. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Grantham, Kye. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Sibillin, D (31691) v Bau, Derryn. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (18457) v Fletcher, Simon. Victoria Police Executive Victoria Police - Angell, B (39284) v King, Sydney. DtuWangaratta

Community Corrections Centre - Macdougall, M v Hore, Andrew. Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre - Cochrane, S v Alvarez-Gonzalez, Maria.

Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Turner, J (34532) v Curtis, Jayde. UniKilmore Community Corrections Centre - Cochrane, S v Poole, Rebecca. Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre - Peacock, Tv Walley, Jay Brian. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Renn, Damian. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Mansfield Magistrates’ Court - Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, November 21 Victoria Police - Walsh, M (38049) v Martin, Lindsay Peter. Uni-Marysville Victoria Police - Young, S (25481) v Smith, Jeffrey Alexander. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Young, S (25481) v Wang, Zhi Sheng.

Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Woodstock, S (39399) v Oakley, Michael.

Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Stevens, M (34763) v Mohsen, Maytham.

Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Cameron, R (30078) v Zerbato, Kristy Jane. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Leach, N (38967) v Ruiz Leon, Alba.

Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Woodstock, S (39399) v Donnelly, Morgan .Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Swan, P (39871) v Vo, Davidson. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Pringle, S (39300) v Browne, Tyson. Operations Response Team Four Victoria Police - Mcdonald, G (40664) v Canavan, Christopher Joseph. Highway PatrolMansfield Victoria Police - Mcdonald, G (40664) v Evangelou, Evangelos. Highway PatrolMansfield Victoria Police - Owen, A (43352) v Severino, Rhiannon Kylie. Transit Central 1 Victoria Police - Feltham, C (32024) v Toby, Ellen Victor.

Solo Unit Victoria Police - Owen, A (43352) v Severino, Rhiannon Kylie. Transit Central 1 Victoria Police - Miller, C (43239) v Rogers, Corey. UniCraigieburn Victoria Police - Scannell, M (35182) v Walsh, Mark. UniMansfield Victoria Police - Walsh, M (38049) v Jackson, Biame. UniMarysville Victoria Police - Field, A (34736) v Jarvis, Nigel. UniAlexandra Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Poulsom, Amanda. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Simmons, D (39325) v Sousa, Humberto.

Heavy Vehicle Unit Victoria Police - Woodstock, S (39399) v Huang, You Ping.

Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Dwight, K (26884) v Hamer, Benjamin Jan. Uni-Woods Point Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (18457)v Locke, Aaron. Victoria Police

From Our 1918 Files

Yea: peace at last

■ The ringing of the fire bell at ten minutes before 12 o'clock on Monday night was the first intimation that at last official word had been received that the armistice had been signed by Germany.

Almost simultaneously the bell at St. Luke's Church of England peiled forth the glad tidings and awakened the slumbering inhabitants. People left their beds and flocked into the streets, and processions were formed.

The churches and school bells were rung, whistles were blown, and every article which would add to the din was commandeered.

F’dale Flower Day

■ Two efforts have been made by the Flowerdale State School in connection with Flower Day, the total amount realized from both reaching £28 8s 6d. This brings the grand total amount raised for patriotic purposes up to £89 13s 10d. including War Saving Certificates and the sale of Flower Day badges.

The teacher and the School Committee wishes us to thank, on their behalf, Messrs Purcell, Almond, Lawrance and Dodgshun for their valuable assistance on the evening of the social and sale of gifts, and all those who assisted in making both efforts for Flower Days a success.

Indian treasures

■ Never before in the history of Yea has there been soch a rich and rare collection shown of Indian art treasures as were exhibited last Friday and Saturday in the Yea Shire hall in aid of theRed Cross Society. Indeed it is doubtful if such a rich and rare collection has ever been exhibited in the Commonwealth at any one time. Every available space in the Shire hall building was occupied.

Protestant rally

■ A lecture entitled, "The Fight of Protestantism against Disloyalty," was delivered by the Rev T. S. B. Woodfull, under the auspices of the local branch of the Victorian Protestant Federation, in the Feder al Hall (Seymour) on Monday night last. The rev. gentleman is a fluent speaker, and dealt chiefly with the aspirat ons of the Vatican to regain tem poral power for the Pope. He attributed the wars between Austria and Germany, and later the Franco- Prussan war to Papal influence, sub stantiating his remarks with quotations from historical works.

At Diamond Creek

■ The Annual meeting df this Society was hold at the Public Hall on Saturday, 26th October. Mr. W. J. Cook, Vice-President, presided. The balance-sheet,showing a debit balance of £163 2s 5d, was presented, received, and adopted. The profit on the year's Show was £50 , but was absorbed in' painting and repairs which cost £57 odd.

Trawool party

■ There was a large attendance at the Garden Party held on Saturday last in the gardens attached to the Trawool Hotel. The object of the gathering was to raise money in connection with the Trawool school's Flower Day appeal. A juvenile pro cession from the railway station to the gardens opened the proceedings

W’sea fund effort

■ Whittlesea residents have decided to launch an effort to help with the drive for the war funds of the Y.M.C.A. A meeting has been held and a scheme of house-to-house can vass resolved upon. Mr. F. D. Trainor, a special representative of the Y.M.C.A. Headquarters' Staff, Melbourne, was present, and ex plained all the details of the working.

Several questions were asked, which Representative Trainor clearly answered. The meeting unanimously elected the Rev. Wilford James, the popular young miniister of Christ Church, as Chairman of the cooper ative committee.

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■ A representative Under 16 cricket team created from Broadford, Eastern Hill, Seymour and Yea game played at Tallarook on Sunday.

Two Alexandra boys who play for Alexandra Redbacks senior sides, and Yea Tigers Under 16 side represented both clubs well on the weekend.

James Geldart opened the bowling for Seymour which was his first time playing this level cricket; James is a strong fast bowler but with several dropped catches luck was not quite on his side but got one catch for the day. Jacob Bourke is a spin bowler and obtained three wickets and one catch out on the field.

Jacob Bourke opened the batting, retiring on 61 then later heading back out to finish the day on 65 being caught on his second shot, however top scoring for the day. James batted well up the order ending the day on 15 not out.

Seymour was unsuccessful against Shepparton. Jacob Bourke, 14, was awarded man of the match for Seymour from the Shepparton coach.

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● Ruth Worland, Sue Haggis. Holmesglen at Eildon.

● Stewart Bryant, whipcracker.

● Ken Deacon (Greens) and Judy Osbourne.

● Dot Jackson and Nick Legge.

● Paul Fitzpatrick and Kylie Fisher. Alex. SES.

● Marcia Lamrock and Marg Rouse.

● Julie Hardy, Ngaire Scholz and Julie Kirby in the Ladies’ Pavilion.

● Nigel Adams and Andrew Baxter of Alex. SES.

● Bronwyn Irvine, David Irvine and Bradley Irvine, 13, in the Boer Goats stand.

● Makie Sotiropoulos and Rob Beggs (Scouts).

● Barbara and John Mollard, Yarralea Stud.

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● Graham Atkinson and Ayden Embling.

● Ashleigh Dunscombe and Michelle Dunscombe

● Sarah Irving of Rivers and Ranges Leadership Program.

● Judy Blakeney, Peter Weeks and Lance Weeks.

● Maurie Pawsey and Simon Gillespie.

● Cindy Coade, Patrick Joyce (Kelly Angus).

● Alan Griffiths and Sally Brennan (ALP).

● Tony Corkhill of Acheron CFA.

● Sideshow alley at the Alexandra Show.

● Charles Everist (Liberals) and Ian Weeks.

● Tina and Ron Knight, Angela Warren-Smith.

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Happy times at Ruffy ArtFest ● Sue Gull and Libby McWhirter inspected the art on display at Ruffy.

● Carmel and John Macklin of Ruffy CFA

● Lee Curtis and Robyn Sheehan of the Ruffy ArtsFest Committee,

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

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

Out and About

Now you have to ask

■ US consumers use an estimated 20 billion plastic straws annually. Many plastic straws used in Southern California end up in the ocean.

The straws are not biodegradable and stay in the oceans clogging up the waterways, harmful to fish and all sea creatures.

The City of West Hollywood is dedicated to sustainability and preserving the environment. A city with more than 200 restaurants, bars and nightclubs West Hollywood can make a difference.

The City of West Hollywood encourages dine-in and drink-in businesses to provide plastic straws to customers upon request.

Patrons are encouraged to do their part and Go Green for the environment.

Tourism injects $1.73bn.

■ West Hollywood Travel + Tourism Board announced 3.59 million visitors, who spent $1.73 billion in fiscal year 20172018, according to a study by Destination Analysts.

These record-breaking findings and more were shared at the Tourism Summit 2018 held at the hotel.

“Our job is to raise awareness and responsibly drive demand for our 1.9 square mile city," says Tom Kiely, WHTTB President and CEO. "Working collaboratively with our businesses and industry partners is the key to maximising our visitor economy and having the effective tourism industry we see today."

The $1.73 billion tourism industry in West Hollywood supports 7958 jobs and creates $49.9 million dollars in taxes generated for the city.

The city's largest single source of revenue is the Transient Occupancy Tax, with a recommended amount of $31.75 million in 2018, according to the City of West Hollywood Open Budget 2018.

West Hollywood Travel + Tourism Board is the official marketing organisation that invites visitors to West Hollywood, California, a walkable, 1.9 square mile/4.9 square kilometre city in the heart of Los Angeles.

Located at the base of the Hollywood Hills and adjacent to Beverly Hills, West Hollywood is a creative and progressive city that embodies the quintessential LA lifestyle.

West Hollywood is home to 17 hotels and comprised of three main districts: the world-famous Sunset Strip with unparalleled nightlife, eclectic and LGBTQ-friendly Santa Monica Boulevard, and the Design District known for its sought-after shopping and dining.

West Hollywood enjoys a year-round moderate climate and thanks to its prime location and hip atmosphere, West Hollywood serves as home and playground to many celebrities.

Ewan McGregor in talks ■ Ewan McGregor is in final negotiations to play Gotham City mob boss and Batman foe Black Mask in Warner Bros' Birds of Prey.

Individuals with knowledge of the project advise that McGregor will join Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Mary Elizabeth Winstead who have been cast as Black Canary and Huntress.

Also, Rosie Perez is playing Renee Montoya. The female superhero team-up film will be released on February 7, 2020 via Warner Bros.

Black Mask made his first appearance in the comics in August 1985's Batman issue #386. The Black Mask is a brutally sadistic kingpin in Gotham City's criminal underworld who has a fixation with masks.

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Games of Thrones opener

● Pictured at the launch at Kitchen 24 at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites on Santa Monica Boulevard are Ramada M.D. Alan Johnson, Aussie film director Rod Hardy, David Dickerson from Kitchen 24, and Ramada General Manager William Karpiak.

■ The secrecy around the final season of HBO's fantasy epic Game of Thrones would make even Marvel Studios jealous.

But we finally know at least a few details about how the climactic eighth season will start, courtesy of a massive cover story on the final season in Entertainment Weekly and it will kick off with a ton of callbacks to the show's first episode.

The season will open at Winterfell, but this time instead of King Robert's (Mark Addy) procession arriving, it's Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) and her army.

This leads to an intermingling of many of the show's main characters, with some reuniting, others meeting for the first time.

But they all have one common goal: To prepare for the invasion of the Army of the Dead led by the Night's King.

"It's about all of these disparate characters coming together to face a common enemy, dealing with their own past, and defining the person they want to be in the face of certain death," co-executive producer Bryan Cogman said.

"It's an incredibly emotional, haunting, bittersweet final season, and I think it honors very much what writer George R.R. Martin set out to do which is flipping this kind of story on its head."

Audrey’s secret past

GavinWood

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

Trust declines in the US ■ Trust in America is on the decline, and it may be preventing many people from living longer lives.

A new study finds that people who are more trusting of others tend to have longer life spans than those mired in suspicion.

Researchers from Stockholm University and Lund University turned to data from a nationally representative survey of more than 25,000 Americans between 1978 and 2010 for their work.

Participants took part in the U.S. General Social Survey between, which measured individuals' levels of trust through questions such as: "Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or that you cannot be too careful in dealing with other people?"

The authors then checked to see which participants were still living by the end of the study period in 2014, and found 6424 participants had passed away.

They found that people who exhibited higher levels of trust tended to enjoy longer lives.

New show for Mike Tyson ■ Mike Tyson is shopping a new TV show, based on the boxer's life as a marijuana grower and marketer. Tyson will star in the scripted comedy, called Rolling With the Punches.

The former heavyweight champ is shooting the show at his Tyson Ranch office in El Segundo, Calif., with Chuck Zito reprising his real-life role as Iron Mike's bodyguard and Russell Peters playing his "useless best friend." Tyson told me the show, like Larry David's Curb Your Enthusiasm, is loosely based on his life.

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■ Audrey Hepburn heartbroken by the execution of her uncle by the Nazis worked for the Resistance in World War II, an upcoming book will report.

Hepburn was a preteen ballerina in England when the war broke out in 1939.

Her mother, a baroness, took her home to Holland hoping the Netherlands would stay neutral. But the Third Reich soon occupied the country.

In Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II (due in April from Good Knight Books), Robert Matzen presents proof that the Breakfast at Tiffany's star worked directly for Resistance leaders.

The execution of her uncle, Count Otto van Limburg Stirum, was traumatic. Matzen discovered a 188-page diary Otto wrote during the four months he was imprisoned before his heroic death.

Contributing to PTSD ■ Getting adequate sleep is increasingly rare among the active duty military population, as frequent deviations from the body's natural circadian rhythms due to a demanding operational tempo pit personnel in an ongoing struggle against the ever-persistent sandman.

To combat the sleep deprivation unique to this demographic, service members often turn to energy drinks, a prominent component of combat deployments that has become as paramount to mission success as any piece of protective gear or weaponry.

The prevalence of energy drink use in these settings is extraordinary.

The lifeblood is virtually everywhere and tends to cost nothing resulting in an environment in which nearly half of deployed troops down at least one readily available crack can per day.

Sinead now Shuhada ■ Sinead O'Connor has announced she has converted to Islam and changed her name to the Arabic word for "martyr."

The Nothing Compares 2 U singer, 51, tweeted a picture of herself wearing a hijab.

A Catholic sect ordained mum-of-four O'Connor a priest during the 1990s.

But the Irish singer has changed faiths and her name to Shuhada Davitt.

Sinead, who has struggled with mental health issues, told fans: "This is to announce that I am proud to have become a Muslim. This is the natural conclusion of any intelligent theologian's journey."

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Photos flashbacks from The Local Paper’s files

● Jenny Kindred and Bruce Kindred on his election as Yea Shire President.

● Glen Jones and Michael Williams. 1990s.

● Stuart McCracken of ‘Switzerland’, and John Jeffery of Molesworth.

● Max McDonald, MLA for Whittlesea, with Cr Peter Hauser.

● Val and Len Harrison (Yea RACV) at a 1990’s Yea Shire Hall dance.

● Homewood farmer Norm Hamilton.

● Nancy and Geoff Halpin of Trawool.

● Shirley Hodge of Flowerdale-Strath Creek at a Yea High School event.

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs FILM: THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WIND (Now Streaming on Netflix): Cast: John Huston, Oja K odar, P eter Bogdanovich, Susan Strasberg, Cameron Mitchell, Lili Palmer, Edmond O'Brien, Peter Jason, Dennis Hopper, Paul Stewart, Mercedes McCambridge, Paul Mazursky.

Genre: Comedy/Drama.

Year: 2018.

Rating: MA15+ Length: 122 Minutes.

Stars: ****½ Verdict: Surrounded by fans and sceptics at the time of his 70th birthday, a grizzled and ageing Hollywood director emerges from semi-exile abroad to a changed Hollywood with plans to revive his waning career and complete work on an innovative new motion picture, in what turns out to be his final day.

Legendary Oscar winning filmmaker and actor John Huston is perfectly cast as the flamboyant and cynical ageing Hollywood director in a caricature of both himself and eerily semi- autobiographical representation of Welles himself, a reflection which Welles has denied, and is surrounded effectively by the old and new of Hollywood of the day by Edmond O'Brien, Lili P almer, Paul Stewart, Mercedes McCambridge, Cameron Mitchell, P eter Bogdanovich, Dennis Hopper, Peter Jason, Oja Kodar and Susan Strasberg, to name a few.

Directed, co-written, co-produced and co-edited by Orson Welles, filming began in 1970 following Welles' own two decade exile in Europe, after many stops and starts, primarily due to funding, principle photography wrapped in 1976, with some editing that took place in the early 1980s, however, complex rights issues and the confiscation of the negative have prevented it from being completed until now, the result of a long and complicated three decade plus campaign by Welles friend and co-star Peter Bogdanovich along with Frank Marshall, among others.

Over four decades in the making, this is a wildly imaginative kaleidoscope of avantgarde filmmaking, a satire of both the passing of the classic Hollywood studio system, the disdain of ageing and the new wave of filmmakers of Hollywood in the early 1970s, an ambitious, unconventional and uncompromising mockumentary from a legendary maverick filmmaker filled with breathtaking images and biting wit, an insanely chaotic, funny, unpredictable, dishevelled and impassioned final lament from incomparable master filmmaker who forever re-defined an industry and inspires to this day.

Also streaming and highly recommended is the feature length documentary: "THEY'LL LOVE ME WHEN I'M DEAD: Orson Welles and The Making of Making of THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WIND." FILM: MAMMA MIA! - HERE WE GO AGAIN: Genre: Comedy/Musical.

Cast: Lily James, Julie Walters, Christine Baranski, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan, Stellan Skarsgard, Dominic Cooper, Andy Garcia, Cher and Meryl Streep.

Year: 2018.

Rating: PG. Length: 114 Minutes.

Stars: ***½ Review: Five years after the events of Mamma Mia!, on the mythical Greek island of Kalokairi, Sophie prepares for the grand reopening of the Hotel Bella Donna as she learns more about her mother Donna (Meryl Streep) and her past, the mystery of her three father's, and that she is also pregnant.

The appropriately titled extrABBAganza "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" is here, and far from enthusiastic about this second kitsch Abba incarnation, it wasn't long before its quirkiness began to take hold and soon became apparent that this was by far superior than its 2008 predecessor, as it starts on a high note and retains its whimsical toe-tapping balance until the rousing finale.

Co-writer (with Richard Curtis (Notting Hill) and director Ol Parker (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) have created a bright, funnier, wittier and more colourful Abba jukebox song-fest spectacle, a return to old fashioned musicals with plenty of ham on the bone, corn on the side and innuendo for desert that flows with delightful visual effects and magical editing that seamlessly pulls it all together.

As for the three men, Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan and Stellan Skarsgard, in the original 2008 "Mamma Mia!" never have I seen three well established macho screen men look so far out of their comfort zone, four including me in the audience, in particular Pierce Brosnan warbling the hit S.O.S. like a cat with a plumb stuck in its throat and wishing he'd pull out his Walther PPK and shoot something.... but here the boys are more relaxed and grounded, and that's part of its charm.

Beautiful Croatian filming locations, the cast are all having a great time, and though fueled by star poses and catchy songs, you can't conceal the fact that this is just your average musical, for the most part pleasant and upbeat, and for those fans of the original "Mamma Mia!", Abba music and Cher .... this is simply irresistible!

The plot of "Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell" of three potential fathers vying to prove they fathered a child was used many years later in "Mamma Mia!" (2008) and stars Gina Lollobrigida, Phil Silvers, Peter Lawford and Telly Savalas.

FILM: THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME: Cast: Mila K unis, Kate McKinnon, Justin Theroux, Gillian Anderson.

Genre: Action/Comedy.

Year: 2018.

Rating: MA15+ Length: 116 Minutes.

Stars: **½ Verdict: Audrey and Morgan are best friends unwittingly become entangled in an international conspiracy when one of the women discovers the boyfriend who dumped her was actually a spy, and end up with a team of deadly assassins on their trail, so the duo jump into action throughout Europe as they hatch a plan to save the world.

Sporadically funny spy romp doesn't quite know whether it wants to be a laugh out loud comedy or high end action thriller, and in mixing the two formula's the results are off balance, and sometimes brutal, as the spy cliché's run think and fast missing too many genuinely funny opportunities along the way, one being "a blink and you'll miss it moment" in Vienna where they filmed the classic "The Third Man." In addition, filmed in Amsterdam, Budapest, Prague, Berlin, Vienna, and numerous other stunning locations, this MA15+ European cloak-and-dagger travelogue with a paper thin plot out stays its welcome at nearly two hours in length, stretching too much of its material to the point of exhausting the little, if any, intelligence it is derived from.

Nonetheless, there are a few genuine thrills, and amid the wildly over -the-top stupidity, mayhem, toilet humour and zaniness there are fleeting moments of actual laugh-out-loud spark as Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon and the supporting cast bounce their way around Europe .... the manual car hijacking sequence for example, but when it does work, it's all too little and too late amongst seriously laboured intensions.

"The Spy Who Dumped Me" .... or "Carry-On Across Europe," or "A Laugh Less Ordinary, or "A Country Too Far," from the wild-west with "The Fastest Guitar Alive" (1967) to "The Flintstones" with "The Man Called Flintstone" (1966), from "The Goons" (Down Among The Z-Men/1952) to the "Carry-On" gang, from Bob Hope to Dean Martin, from Alfred Hitchcock and Mel Brooks, the "Spy Genre" has produced many laughs and many classics of the genre, unfortunately, this is not one of them.

Rourke’s Reviews The old Man & The Gun ■ (M). 93 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas November 15.

Made with genuine love and affection, this ode to both a particular style of film-making and a bone fide screen legend, is the type of film that serious movie buffs can truly savour and enjoy.

Based on the article by David Grann, the story is set in 1981, and mainly focuses on Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford), a restless soul who has been in trouble with the law since the age of 15.

Having escaped from several prisons, Tucker, now in his sixties, continues to do what he loves, which is robbing banks, and is accompanied by fellow partners-incrime, Teddy (Danny Glover) and Waller (Tom Waits).

On the case is detective John Hunt (CaseyAffleck), who has just turned forty and is trying to answer why he is still a cop after all these years.

Tucker inadvertently connects with widow Jewel (Sissy Spacek), and while the relationship seems to grow, his passion for armed robbery overrides all emotional contact.

As Hunt starts to close in on the gang, he and Tucker's self-worth and personal priorities will come to the fore.

With huge, noisy Hollywood blockbusters filling cinemas today, this is the kind of independent filmmaking that the US has almost forgotten it can make, so it is a joy to encounter such a supremely executed tale such as this.

Writer/director David Lowery (AGhost Story, Pete's Dragon) embraces a time when character and mood took precedence over story, and allowed talented actors to organically bring their roles to life.

Redford is terrific, imbuing Tucker with real energy and charm, while subtly exploring the more somber consequences of his criminal lifestyle.

Affleck is excellent, skilfully dissecting Hunt's personal and professional life, and what truly matters to him.

Spacek gets her best role in quite a while, and her scenes with Redford are absolutely wonderful.

Working with cinematographer Joe Anderson (Simon Killer/Christine), Lowery brilliantly recreates the look and feel of 1981, and knowingly references other Redford films, such as Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid, The Chase, The Sting, and The Electric Horseman (one could see it as a companion piece with Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino).

A low-key, highly humanistic experience, this is a film that deserves to be sought out, a cinematic gem that will quietly become one of the best films of 2018.

RATING - ****½

Shoplifters ■ (M). 121 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas November 15.

Winner of the Palme D'or at this year's Cannes Film Festival, this exceptional human drama from

world-renowned film-maker Hirokazu Kore'eda (After Life, Our Little Sister) is compelling and moving, asking the audience what is the true meaning of family.

Inspired by true events, the film follows the Shibata family, made up of father Osamu (Lily Franky), mother Nobuyo (Sakura Ando), older daughter Aki (Mayu Matsuoka), younger son Shota (Jyo Kairi), and grandmother Hatsue (Kirin Kiki, who sadly passed away in September, aged 75).

Living in Hatsue's cramped dwelling, the Shibatas are able to survive by stealing, an art that has even been passed down to Shota.

When the close-knit group take in young Yuri (Miyu Sasaki), who is left outside in the cold by her abusive mother one evening, it sets off a series of events, with each member examining what they really mean to each other, how their sense of family compares to the standard set by the very society that shuns them, and the bureaucratic system where human beings can be lost and forgotten.

Kore'eda again weaves a tale devoid of easy sentimentality and melodrama, creating a gallery of three-dimensional characters that are completely believable, while deftly exploring various aspects of modern society, both positive and negative.

While the unforgettable, heartwrenching drama Nobody Knows is, for me, Kore'eda's masterpiece, Shoplifters is magnificent, and like The Old Man & The Gun, offers adult audiences the kind of satisfying, nourishing entertainment that is becoming all-too-rare these days.

RATING - *****

The Girl In The Spider’s Web ■ (MA). 117 minutes. Now showing in cinemas.

This long-in-gestation follow-up to the 2011 thriller The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, itself a remake of the 2009 international box-office hit (based on Stieg Larsson's bestselling novel), proves to be utterly forgettable, full of laughable cliches, predictable plot turns, and idiotic characters that barely resemble their previous incarnations. Set three years after the events in the 2011 version, we see that Lisbeth Salander (Claire Foy, taking over from Rooney Mara) is an Equalizer-style avenger who protects abused women, but puts all that aside when a new cyber case comes her way.

Former NSA employee Frans Balder (Stephen Merchant) wants Lisbeth to steal a program he created for the agency, one which would allow them to hack any nuclear missile system in the world, and it's a mission that is successfully carried out, but danger soon follows.

Director Fede Alvarez tries to dazzle with flamboyant visuals and slickly executed action set-pieces, but frequently forgets to focus on the actual story being told, making the entire endeavour dull, derivative, and dumb.

RATING - *½

Top 10 Lists NOVEMBER 11-17 THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY. 2. A STAR IS BORN. 3. HALLOWEEN. 4. GOOSEBUMPS: HAUNTED HALLOWEEN. 5. HUNTER KILLER. 6. VENOM. 7. FIRST MAN. 8. LADIES IN BLACK. 9. CHARMING. 10. BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE. NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: NOVEMBER 8: BOY ERASED, JOURNEY'S END, LAST LETTER, PATRICK, PENGUIN HIGHWAY, SUSPIRIA, THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER'S WEB. NOVEMBER 15: FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD, SHOPLIFTERS, SPITFIRE, THE OLD MAN & THE GUN, A COOL FISH, BURN THE STAGE: THE MOVIE. THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME [Action/ Comedy/Thriller/Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon].

2. SKYSCRAPER [Action/Adventure/ Thriller/Dwayne Johnson, Neve Campbell].

3. SICARIO - DAY OF THE SOLDADO [Action/Crime/Drama/Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro].

4. THE BREAKER UPPERERS [Comedy/ Jackie Van Beek, Madeleine Sami].

5. FUNNY COW [Comedy/Drama/Maxine Peake, Paddy Considine].

6. HOTEL ARTEMIS [Action/Thriller/Jodie Foster, Evan Jones, Jeff Goldblum, Dave Boutista].

7. ESCAPE PLAN 2 - HADES [Dave Bautista, Sylvester Stallone].

8. THE WIFE [Drama/Glenn Close, Jonathan Price, Christian Slater].

9. SOLO: A Star Wars Story [Action/ Fantasy/Adventure/Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson].

Also: BEIRUT, SUMMER OF 84, GOTTI, BACKSTABBING FOR BEGINNERS, BELLE & SEBASTIAN 3: The Final Chapter, BROTHER'S NEST, TEA WITH THE DAMES, OVERBOARD, EDIE, JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM. NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP [Action/ Fantasy/Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly].

THE EQUALIZER 2 [Action/Thriller/Denzel Washington, Bill Pullman, Melissa Leo].

MARY SHELLEY [Biography/Drama/Elle Fanning, Stephen Dillane].

DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: John Carpenter's THE FOG [Horror/ Thriller/Jamie Lee Curtis, Adrienne Barbeau].

John Carpenter's THEY LIVE [Horror/SciFi/Thriller/Roddy Piper, Meg Foster, Keith David].

NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: THE CROWN: Season 2.

JIMMY BARNES: Working Class Boy. MRS. BROWN'S BOYS: 2018 Christmas Special.

BERLIN STATION: Season 1.

MR. MERCEDES: Season 1.

SHOOTER: Season 2.

PREACHER: Season 3.

BIG PACIFIC. A VERY ENGLISH SCANDAL.

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Santorini on Mudjimba Beachfront accommodation on the Sunshine Coast 4 STAR ACCOMMODATION IN MUDJIMBA, SUNSHINE COAST, QUEENSLAND This four star resort offers you the opportunity to get away from it all. You can do as much or as little as your heart desires. Come and experience Mudjimba, the way the beach used to be.

Just 5 minutes from Sunshine Coast Airport, Santorini Resort on Mudjimba Beach is a favourite for families, sporting groups and romantic escapes. The Mudjimba surf patrolled beach is on your doorstep and the parkland opposite comes complete with barbecues, shaded picnic areas and children’s playground. The beach captures the very essence of what makes the Sunshine Coast so special; with golden sands stretching as far as the eye can see.

In keeping with its prime beachside location, Santorini on Mudjimba will meet all your expectations for a holi-

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This Month’s Sale Item is a ready-to-hang Limited Edition Art Print of Melbourne in 1882.

This is a stunning Melbourne aerial view showing the historical development of the 1880's era. It is a beautiful reminder of our wonderful past and development.

day to remember. The apartments are spacious and well appointed.

Santorini’s onsite facilities include a resort style swimming pool, half court tennis and a large BBQ & entertainment area. The resort is a non-smoking facility.

Come and experience this unique and convenient location on the Sunshine Coast’s pristine coastline.

Mention this advert or visit our website for special direct booking discounts. www.santorinitw.com

Our wines are born from the soil, the climate, our culture and our sense of place here within the landscape.

Join us for Vinyl Sunday on November 18 wood fired pizza wine and music Website: philiplobleywines.com

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Killingworth Hill Cafe & Whisky Bar 36 Killingworth Rd, Killingworth (Yea) Open 11am-8pm Friday-Sunday

The café and whisky bar wil be open each day from 11am between Wednesday December 26 and Sunday January 13 Today’s Menu Charcuterie Boards: Your choice of a meat platter, cheese platter, terrine platter or fish platter all accompanied with fresh home grown and made produce, for example, vegetables, gluten free pesto’s, chutneys, nuts, etc,

Fresh Gourmet Pizzas Fresh Homemade Pies Dessert: As per display cabinet Teas/Coffee: Assortment of Herbal Teas and classic Teas & Coffee, Cappuccino, Latte Mug Short/Long Black or Plunger Coffee

Don’t forget our Famous Devonshire Tea We strive for excellence, we do not rest until our best is better We guarantee our products 100%.

If unsatisfactory, please advise staff who will replace or refund immediately

Are you arranging your staff Christmas party or a get-together before the big day? The team at Killingworth Hill Café & Whisky Bar will happily host your party Why not call Chris to discuss your requirements and make a booking?

Killingworth Hill Cafe & Whisky Bar Phone: 0455 266 888 www.killingworthhill.com.au

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PROUDLY RUN BY LOCALS, FOR LOCALS

The Yenckens group are a family owned business that can cater to a broad range of your hardware needs Our stores carry a huge range of products from timber to steel, electrical to plumbing and automotive, housewares, camping, paint and garden supplies. We have everything you need, including the kitchen sink!

If we don’t stock, we will sure try to find it No job is to big or small with the helpful advice and friendly service from our staff

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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.

The friendly staff have useful hints for anyone preparing to build a new deck.

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■ Remember those corny comedy films featuring Ma and Pa Kettle?

Marjorie Main as Ma Kettle was a fine comic actress with a gravelly voice, and Percy Kilbride was just perfect as the timid Pa Kettle.

The characters were simple hillbillies who lived on a run down farm with 15 children. As a child I thought they were hilarious.

Mary Tomlinson was born in Indiana in 1890. When she became a vaudeville performer Mary took on the ‘stage name’ of Marjorie Main to avoid embarrassing her father who was a minister.

She debuted on Broadway in 1916. Marjorie married in 1921 but her husband passed away in 1935.

Her first film was A House Divided in 1931.

Marjorie became type-cast in high class dowager roles and made six films with Wallace Beery in the 1940s.

She became a contracted player with MGM Studios. Some of her films at MGM included Meet Me In St Louis, The Harvey Girls and Summer Stock.

In 1947 she was cast opposite Percy Kilbride as Ma Kettle in the film The Egg and I. The public loved Ma and Pa Kettle and as a result in 1949 Universal Studios produced their first film titled Ma and Pa Kettle.

Marjorie asked to use her own clothes for the role of Ma and loved working with Percy.

Marjorie said: "Percy is the best dead-pan

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actor in the business and a perfect gentleman."

Percy Kilbride was born in San Francisco in 1888 and had worked as a Broadway actor before making his first film in 1933.

Some of his film credits included The Adventures of Mark Twain and State Fair.

Jack Benny starred opposite Percy in George Washington Slept Here and Jack would just totally break down into hysterics every time he had to do a scene with him.

Jack claimed he had to not sleep the night before filming so he'd be too exhausted to laugh.

The first film of the series with Marjorie and Percy was a box office smash and was quickly followed in 1950 by Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town.

● Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride Pa's character was a bit on the lazy side and I loved it when Pa was relaxing in his rocking chair in his old bowler hat listening to the radio while Ma bustled around managing the farm, the animals and the children.

Pa would change the station on his radio simply by thumping the rocking chair on the floor.

The series continued to be successful and the team made another seven films together before Percy decided to retire in 1955 at the age of 67.

Their final film together was Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki. Two more films were produced in the series without Percy but they were not successful - the magic was missing without the famous team.

Percy Kilbride and his friend Ralf Belmont were both hit by a car whilst walking along a road in 1964. Belmont was killed instantly and Percy suffered head injuries.

Percy Kilbride was in hospital for a week before passing away at the age of 76. Marjorie Main died of lung cancer in 1975.

What a comedy team they were and the Ma and Pa Kettle films are available on DVD. Order the complete box set on the internet and relive your childhood memories.

Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - on Nightline Thursdays at 10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens.

Mike Till Midnight - Saturday nights at 9pm with Mike Brady and Chris Ryan.

And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon for two hours.

What price first-ever ‘Playboy’ magazine?

OK. With John O’Keefe Musical bloodlines

● Mark Hunter ■ Celebs and pals kicked up their heels last week at the Melbourne Cup . One marquee was really rocking as the DJ played tracks from all musical genres. The DJ was none other than Jackson Hunter, son of 70’s legend Mark Hunter, lead singer with ARIA winning band Dragon .

Like father, like son, Jackson Hunter is big on the music scene in Sydney and known to get the party going playing plenty of Mark’s chart busters.

Box office sales doubt

■ The Geoffrey Rush saga rolls on. Meanwhile his latest film is destined to debut over the forthcoming January school holidays. The film is a remake of the Aussie epic Storm Boy and is being billed as a family friendly film.

Film distributors are in a dilemma because the massive publicity caused by the court case could turn the tide of public opinion against attending.

● The cover of the first-ever Playboy magazine featuring sex symbol actress Marilyn Monroe ■ A bound collection of a copy from lication down to just six issues a year, every issue of Playboy magazine from and plans to reduce it to a quarterly its first-ever in 1953 until the death of from 2019. its founder and owner Hugh Hefner In his first issue, for which Hefner last year – something like 700 copies had cobbled together $8000 from fam– is to go to auction in Los Angeles at ily and friends to pay the print bill, he the end of this month, with estimates wrote in an Introduction that Playboy it could fetch up to US$40,000 was for men between 18 and 80… and (A$55,400.) “is not a ‘family magazine’.”

And a separate copy Hefner kept “(So) if you are somebody’s sister, personally from the first print run for wife or mother-in-law and picked us the first-issue, is expected could raise up by mistake, please pass us along to as much as US$5000 alone. the man in your life, and get back to your Ladies Home Companion …” he With sex symbol Marilyn Monroe featuring both on the cover and as its wrote.

Hefner’s privately-owned inditwo-page centrefold (Hefner advervidual and bound sets of the magatised it as “Marilyn Monroe with nothing on but the radio,”) that December zine will be auctioned with hundreds of other personal possessions on No1953 first-issue sold 54,000 copies at vember 30 and December 1, through US50c each, with Playboy sales going on to peak in the early-1970s at Los Angeles’ Julien’s Auctions live and online (juliensauctions.com) 7,000,000 an issue world-wide.

Hugh Hefner died in September They’ve since slumped to a little with David Ellis

Struth

Boom boom

■ Even at the best of times Aussie cricket administrators and players are not best known for their humour. But we had to laugh when Test cricketer Shaun Marsh was being interviewed by a tv journalist about the state of his injury to his bum. Without a smile, or a hint of a laugh Marsh replied “the injury is behind me”. Maybe there’s a career for Shaun as a stand-up comedian.

Mildura radio survey

■ Results of the first radio survey in Mildura since 2016 shows the clear winner as HIT 99.5 Sunraysia beating Triple M. On the AM dial River 1467 was tops with the older gen. The Mildura market broadcasts to 60,000 people.

Where is Rusty?

■ Right at this very moment our Russell Crowe has swapped Sydney for a working jig in NYC. He’s all puffed up per courtesy of his make- up crew to play the lead boss man in the forthcoming cable tv series titled Loudest Voice in the Room. He looks like Clive Palmer prior to Clive’s mini melt down.

- John O’Keefe

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England sets out to challenge French fizz

Country Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

This Place ■ Singer-songwriter Mike Brady has released a new music single.

This Place is a tribute to returned servicemen and women, past and present says the Australian music legend and 3AW weekend presenter.

The song is available on all digital platforms with funds raised going toward the RSL and service people.Go.

RocKwiz Revue ■ The RocKwiz gang are going back out on the road and Melbourne fans can catch the show on Noember 23 at the Palais Theatre, St Kilda.

Hosts Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis will front the audience promising comedy, quiz, crowd karaoke, sublime musicianship and of course a cavalcade of stars.

Tickets at Ticketmaster.

Carols night ■ Newport folk and fiddle club celebrate the spirit of Christmas with a carols night on Saturday, December 8, 7pm, The Substation, 1 Market St, Newport.

Bookings are essential - via Trybooking.

Local musicians featuring the Newport Carols Orchestra and Newport Community Choir will lead with the singing.

More info: www.nffc.org.au - Rob Foenander

■ I know that the English rugby team occasionally has wins over the French, and admit that the Poms have had the better of the day in some epic battles, but I never thought I'd see the day when the English sparkling-wine industry would seriously be contemplating a cross-Channel assault.

Hence it was with considerable surprise that I picked up a media release trumpeting that climate and viticulture experts have identified nearly 35,000 hectares of prime viticultural land for new and expanding vineyards - much of it in Kent, Sussex and East Anglia.

Prof Steve Dorling, from Univesity of East Anglia's School of Environmental Sciences, said: "English and Welsh vineyards are booming, and their wine is winning international acclaim.

"This summer's heatwave has led to a record grape harvest and a vintage year for English and Welsh wine, prompting great interest in investment and land opportunities.

"But despite a trend of warming grape-growing seasons, this season has been quite unusual in terms of weather.

“English and Welsh grape yields are generally quite low and variable by international standards, so we wanted to identify the best places to plant vineyards and improve the sector's resilience to the UK's often-fickle weather."

The research team, with help from wine producers, used new

● Dr Alistair Nesbitt: "Interestingly, some of the best areas that we found are where relatively few vineyards currently exist." geographical analysis techniques to ductivity. assess and grade every 50-by-50"Entering into viticulture and metre plot of land in England and wine production in England and Wales for suitability.

Wales isn't for the faint hearted The team's lead author, Dr the investment required is high and Alistair Nesbitt, said: "Interestingly, risks are significant. some of the best areas that we found "But as climate change drives are where relatively few vineyards warmer growing-season temperacurrently exist such as in Essex and tures in England and Wales, this Suffolk - parts of the country that new viticulture suitability model are drier, warmer and more stable allows, for the first time, an objecyear-to-year than some more es- tive and informed rapid assessment tablished vineyard locations. of land at local, regional and na"The techniques we used en- tional scales." abled us to identify areas ripe for WINE REVIEWS future vineyard investments, but Castle Rock Estate 2018 they also showed that many exist- Porongurup Riesling ($25): Westing vineyards are not that well lo- ern Australia's Great Southern recated, so there is definitely room gion is emerging as a genuine chalfor improvement and we hope our lenger to established riesling areas model can help boost future pro- such as South Australia's Clare and

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Eden Valleys.

It's a lovely, firm but fleshy dry white with pronounced floral bouquet - almost too floral to be an outstanding match for oysters. Try it instead with some whiting for a match I think made in heaven.

Rymill 2018 GT ($20): This dry white is made from gewürztraminer, which is quite a mouthful, so little wonder the marketing people opted for the sexier 'GT' monicker.

Like most wines made from the variety it's quite perfumed - probably a bit too much so for this palate.

But I reckon a lot of people will love it, particularly at their local Thai with a bowl of something moderately spicy. Lots of ginger in the flavour should give a clue to foodmatching. Don't cellar this one.

WINE OF THE WEEK Castle Rock Estate 2017 Porongurup Pinot Noir ($38): Here's another wine that proves, if indeed further proof were needed, that reds needn't be almost inky black to be worth drinking.

It's relatively pale, yet the wine carries a great deal of flavour and body … and its so spicy that it's almost hot, in the flavour sense, on the palate.

Mostly, I guess it will be consumed alongside duck, as top usually pinot should be, but I'd love this wine also to be tried with a mediumhot lamb or beef curry.

N G A T S S A Y S E S X U L A L E N E R A N G E E D L A S T E D A I D D S Y U D Y A N G R L E A R S E E S N D S L E D S S M O E S S A Y

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Top 5

THE TTOP OP 5 REVISED CHRISTMAS CAROLS AS DE CREED B Y A CERT AIN C OUNCIL. DECREED BY CERTAIN COUNCIL. 5. "Hark the Herald angels sing" offensive to readers of The Age. 4. "Have yourself a Merry little Christmas" Offensive to vertically challenged people".

3. "Silent Night" - Offensive to people who want a noisy one.

2. "I'm dreaming of a White Christmas" - Racially offensive.

1. "I saw Mummy kissing Santa Claus" What on earth might the child see next!

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Local News Hinch candidate

■ Philip Seabrook, one of Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party candidates for the Eastern Victoria Region in the Legislative Council, has announced that he will advocate fiercely for stricter bail conditions, tougher sentencing and parole conditions, and etter protection for victims of family violence.

Mr Seabrook says he will negotiate for the introduction of a publicly available Sex Offenders Register, and improved staff patient ratios in Aged Care Facilities.

Mr Seabrook promises to negotiate with the Government to provide more police for the local Police Stations so there is a higher police visibility on our streets and ability to attend all calls for assistance more promptly and efficiently.

“I will give 110 per cent support to the CFA volunteers and will consult widely with as many brigades as I can within the region and be unwavering with my negotiations in support of maintaining a strong autonomous CFA,” Mr Seabrook said.

“I also ask that all volunteers not to be disheartened by the current turmoil and to continue volunteering as they have done in the past, because as we know the regional and rural areas of Victoria depend 100 per cent on them to protect our communities, farms and bushland from the devastation caused by fire.”

Mr Seabrook says he will press the Government of the day to seriously address the mental health issues in the area, particularly with the 10th anniversary of the Black Saturday bushfires on February 7 fast approaching.

He says he will ll support the election initiative for the upgrading of local RSLs and do his best to ensure that the RSLs in the Eastern Victoria Region have a fair opportunity to apply for and receive their share of this funding and not be ignored as many similar schemes have been in the past.

Council News Complaints spike

Junior Handlers ● William Joyce, Elise Miller and Sophie Butterworth, all of Yea, were supported

by Kelly Angus Whittlesea Show in the cattle handlers section this year. They all led cattle from Kelly Angus. This is the first year Kelly Angus have shown cattle and they have been pleased with the results thus far. Along with giving the children the experience and seeing them grow in confidence, the opportunity to compare the stud’s cattle with other Victorian breeders has been enjoyable.

One of the highlights was their two-year-old cow winning the All Breeds over 24 months champion at the Show. The Stud’s next show will be at Yea on November 23-24.

Photo: Cindy Coad

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Piper’s lament

1-in-5 use libraries

■ More than 20 per cent of Murrindindi Shire residents are active library users.

In 2017-18 alone, Council's library service loaned more than 73,000 items (books, audio books and DVDs) and saw a further 8000 ebooks downloaded.

Murrindindi Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay said while books are very important, libraries are about so much more than just books.

"Between our Tuesday Talks with authors, storytimes for children, craft groups, music sessions, blokes' nights and 'On the Couch/ Pageturners' book review gatherings, the Murrindindi Library Service had almost 8000 attendees to its program of events and activities in 2017-18.

“Some 4000 computer sessions were enjoyed by residents. Some residents are simply bringing their own electronic devices and logging on to our free Wifi - in fact, this happened 8500 times in 2017-18," Cr McAulay said.

"Our libraries are community hubs as well.

They are places that welcome community members of all ages and stages and enable them to meet, gain skills and exchange ideas and information.

"Libraries are beneficial to everyone even non-users. For every dollar invested, Victorian public libraries generate $4.30 worth of benefits to their local community. In total, the economic activity generated by public libraries equates to $328 million per year across Victoria. That's what I call a fabulous return on investment.

"Funding is also critical to ensuring our library buildings and facilities support our communities.

"To that end, Murrindindi Library Services is taking part in Public Libraries Victoria Network's 'Libraries Change Lives' campaign and I urge you to get involved too.

“The goal is to make sure our politicians know just how much we value our libraries and want to see continued investment in them.

"All you have to do is jump onto your social media pages and share a story about how libraries have changed your life or the life of someone you know. For more info, why not pop into one of our libraries - Alexandra, Kinglake, Yea or the Mobile Library and Customer Service van," Cr McAulay said.

● Michelle Musset at the Yea Cenotaph.

■ Piper Michelle Mussettof Yea played bagpipes at the Yea Cenotaph at 5pm Sunday (Nov. 11) in memory of the thousands of pipers who lost their lives in WWI. Michelle joined pipers around the world to play the pipe tune The Battles O'erat the exact same time, to mark the end of WW1 hostilities at 11am on November 11, 1918, when the guns fell silent.

On Australia's east coast, because our time zone is ahead of Europe, the pipers played at 5pm to co-ordinate with the Northern Hemisphere pipers playing at 11 am Remembrance Daycommemorations across Great Britain.

Pipe bands and individual pipers, throughout Melbourne and Victorian country areas joined with their fellow pipers across Australia and around the world to commemorate the Centenary of the Armistice.

- Jeffrey Swain

Seniors’ lunches throughout Murrindindi

● Joan Quin, Ann Eland, Joan Humphries and Dot Anderson are pictured at the Rubicon Hotel, Thornton, for the Murrindindi Shire’s lunches for local senior citizens as part of the 2018 Victorian Seniors' Festival celebrations. Murrindindi Shire Council Deputy Mayor Leigh Dunscombe joined in the lunchtime celebrations in Yea on Friday (Nov. 9). "The Victorian Seniors' Festival is a great opportunity for us to recognise the past and ongoing contributions of our senior citizens," Cr Dunscombe said. "More than 130 people joined us for lunches around the Shire. The lunches were held in Thornton Kinglake and Alexandra and Yea. Supporting and delivering events that celebrate our diverse communities are a key focus of Council. On behalf of Council, I would like to say a big thank you to everyone involved in making these lunches happen," Cr Dunscombe said.

■ Murrindindi Shire Council Community Safety Officers report a spike in the number of complaints about excessively barking dogs.

Murrindindi Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay said excessively barking dogs can quickly become a source of annoyance to neighbours.

Often, these complaints can be resolved in no time at all just by having a chat with the barking dog's owner and explaining your frustration calmly, she says.

Dog owners often don't realise their pet is upsetting anyone.

"Dogs tend to bark when they're bored from lack of exercise or lack of interaction with their special humans, if an unfamiliar person passes by the area they're protecting or if they're uncomfortable," Cr McAulay said.

"Providing appropriate care for your pet is every pet owner's responsibility.

“Ensuring your furry friend is getting enough exercise, play time, food, water and shelter from the weather are the basics.

“It's also really important that you're aware if and when your dog is prone to barking.

"There's lots of ways you can take steps to minimise other people's stress from your dog's barking.

“Try putting your dog inside at night or during the times of day when it tends to bark - like when children are walking to school or rubbish bins are being collected - this is what I have to do with my fluffy little barkers.

“If your dog is barking at people or noises on the other side of a fence, move it to another part of the yard.

“If your dog is barking at people it can see passing by, try blocking its view. Citronella collars have also proven to be a successful learning tool for some dogs being trained.

"We understand that dog owners might not always be aware that their dog's barking is a nuisance to other people - maybe you can't hear the barking from some areas of your house or you're a very sound sleeper and don't wake up when the dog barks.

“However, we do ask that you make sure your animals aren't impacting other residents' peaceful enjoyment of our municipality.

“Please try and put yourself in your neighbour's shoes if they are reporting excessive barking to you.

“It may not seem like a big deal to you, but to others, increased noise can bring significant mental stress and duress.

"If an excessively barking dog is causing frustration in your neighbourhood and discussing the issue with the dog's owner hasn't solved the problem, Council's Community Safety officers can help resolve the issue.

“Council is also authorised under State legislation to take further action when required - this includes issuing fines to offending dog owners or compliance orders through the courts," Cr McAulay said.

"Dog owners also have a responsibility to keep their dogs securely confined to their properties.

“If your dog wanders from your property, 'rushes' at a passers-by or attacks other animals, you may be charged with an offence under the Domestic Animal Act 1994.

"As I'm sure everyone can appreciate, being 'rushed at' - approached within three metres by an uncontrolled snarling or growling dog - can be really upsetting.

“Council has had several reports recently from people who have experienced being rushed at by aggressive dogs - further action is being pursued in several of these cases.

"Council is committed to preserving and enhancing the rural lifestyle and village atmosphere in communities around Murrindindi Shire.

“Ensuring that everyone feels safe, supported and connected is essential to this. said.

"I really encourage you to take a moment to consider how your pet might be effecting those around you, and if you have any worries, just drop our Community Safety Unit a call on 5772 0333 - they are here to help," Cr McAulay said.

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Kinglake was named after author Continued from last week ■ Never in any part of the world have I seen religious performances so painful to witness as those of the Greeks. The horror, however, with which one shudders at their worship is attributable, in some measure, to the mere effect of costume. In all the Ottoman dominions, and very frequently too in the kingdom of Otho, the Greeks wear turbans or other head-dresses, and shave their heads, leaving only a rat’s-tail at the crown of the head; they of course keep themselves covered within doors as well as abroad, and they never remove their head-gear merely on account of being in a church; but when the Greek stops to worship at his proper shrine, then, and then only, he always uncovers; and as you see him thus with shaven skull and savage tail depending from his crown, kissing a thing of wood and glass, and cringing with base prostrations and apparent terror before a miserable picture, you see superstition in a shape which, outwardly at least, is sadly abject and repulsive.

The fasts, too, of the Greek Church produce an ill effect upon the character of the people, for they are not a mere farce, but are carried to such an extent as to bring about a real mortification of the flesh; the febrile irritation of the frame operating in conjunction with the depression of the spirits occasioned by abstinence, will so far answer the objects of the rite, as to engender some religious excitement, but this is of a morbid and gloomy character, and it seems to be certain, that along with the increase of sanctity, there comes a fiercer desire for the perpetration of dark crimes.

The number of murders committed during Lent is greater, I am told, than at any other time of the year. A man under the influence of a bean dietary (for this is the principal food of the Greeks during their fasts) will be in an apt humour for enriching the shrine of his saint, and passing a knife through his next-door neighbour. The moneys deposited upon the shrines are appropriated by priests; the priests are married men, and have families to provide for; they “take the good with the bad,” and continue to recommend fasts.

Then, too, the Greek Church enjoins her followers to keep holy such a vast number of saints’ days as practically to shorten the lives of the people very materially. I believe that one-third out of the number of days in the year are “kept holy,” or rather, KEPT STUPID, in honour of the saints; no great portion of the time thus set apart is spent in religious exercises, and the people don’t betake themselves to any such animating pastimes as might serve to strengthen the frame, or invigorate the mind, or exalt the taste. On the contrary, the saints’ days of the Greeks in Smyrna are passed in the same manner as the Sabbaths of well-behaved Protestant housemaids in London — that is to say, in a steady and serious contemplation of street scenery. The men perform this duty AT THE DOORS of their houses, the women AT THE WINDOWS, which the custom of Greek towns has so decidedly appropriated to them as the proper station of their sex, that a man would be looked upon as utterly effeminate if he ventured to choose that situation for the keeping of the saints’ days. I was present one day at a treaty for

● Alexander William Kinglake.

Portrait by Harriet M. Haviland (1863) the hire of some apartments at bound to perform a certain amount Smyrna, which was carried on be- of work UPON THE PUBLIC tween Carrigaholt and the Greek HIGHWAYS. I rebel as stoutly as I woman to whom the rooms be- can against this horrible, corvee. I longed. Carrigaholt objected that the try not to deceive you — I try to set windows commanded no view of the down the thoughts which are fresh street. Immediately the brow of the within me, and not to pretend any majestic matron was clouded, and wishes, or griefs, which I do not rewith all the scorn of a Spartan mother ally feel; but no sooner do I cease she coolly asked Carrigaholt, and from watchfulness in this regard, than said, “Art thou a tender damsel that my right hand is, as it were, seized thou wouldst sit and gaze from win- by some false angel, and even now, dows?” The man whom she ad- you see, I have been forced to put dressed, however, had not gone to down such words and sentences as I Greece with any intention of placing ought to have written if really and himself under the laws of Lycurgus, truly I had wished to disturb the and was not to be diverted from his saints’ days of the beautiful views by a Spartan rebuke, so he took Smyrniotes! care to find himself windows after Which, Heaven forbid! for as you his own heart, and there, I believe, move through the narrow streets of for many a month, he kept the saints’ the city at these times of festival, the days, and all the days intervening, transom-shaped windows suspended after the fashion of Grecian women. over your head on either side are Oh! let me be charitable to all who filled with the beautiful descendants write, and to all who lecture, and to of the old Ionian race; all (even yonall who preach, since even I, a lay- der empress that sits throned at the man not forced to write at all, can window of that humblest mud cothardly avoid chiming in with some tage) are attired with seeming magtuneful cant! I have had the heart to nificence; their classic heads are talk about the pernicious effects of crowned with scarlet, and loaded the Greek holidays, to which I owe with jewels or coins of gold, the some of my most beautiful visions! I whole wealth of the wearers; 10 their will let the words stand, as a hum- features are touched with a savage bling proof that I am subject to that pencil, which hardens the outline of immutable law which compels a eyes and eyebrows, and lends an man with a pen in his hand to be ut- unnatural fire to the stern, grave looks tering every now and then some sen- with which they pierce your brain. timent not his own. It seems as though Endure their fiery eyes as best you the power of expressing regrets and may, and ride on slowly and reverdesires by written symbols were ently, for facing you from the side of coupled with a condition that the the transom, that looks long-wise writer should from time to time ex- through the street, you see the one press the regrets and desires of other glorious shape transcendant in its people; as though, like a French peas- beauty; you see the massive braid of ant under the old regime, one were hair as it catches a touch of light on

its jetty surface, and the broad, calm, angry brow; the large black eyes, deep set, and self-relying like the eyes of a conqueror, with their rich shadows of thought lying darkly around them; you see the thin fiery nostril, and the bold line of the chin and throat disclosing all the fierceness, and all the pride, passion, and power that can live along with the rare womanly beauty of those sweetly turned lips. But then there is a terrible stillness in this breathing image; it seems like the stillness of a savage that sits intent and brooding, day by day, upon some one fearful scheme of vengeance, but yet more like it seems to the stillness of an Immortal, whose will must be known, and obeyed without sign or speech. Bow down! — Bow down and adore the young Persephonie, transcendent Queen of Shades!

8 The Jews of Smyrna are poor, and having little merchandise of their own to dispose of, they are sadly importunate in offering their services as intermediaries: their troublesome conduct has led to the custom of beating them in the open streets. It is usual for Europeans to carry long sticks with them, for the express purpose of keeping off the chosen people. I always felt ashamed to strike the poor fellows myself, but I confess to the amusement with which I witnessed the observance of this custom by other people. The Jew seldom got hurt much, for he was always expecting the blow, and was ready to recede from it the moment it came: one could not help being rather gratified at seeing him bound away so nimbly, with his long robes floating out in the air, and then again wheel round, and return with fresh importunities.

Chapter VI Greek Mariners I sailed from Smyrna in the Amphitrite, a Greek brigantine, which was confidently said to be bound for the coast of Syria; but I knew that this announcement was not to be relied upon with positive certainty, for the Greek mariners are practically free from the stringency of ship’s papers, and where they will, there they go. However, I had the whole of the cabin for myself and my attendant, Mysseri, subject only to the society of the captain at the hour of dinner. Being at ease in this respect, being furnished too with plenty of books, and finding an unfailing source of interest in the thorough Greekness of my captain and my crew, I felt less anxious than most people would have been about the probable length of the cruise. I knew enough of Greek navigation to be sure that our vessel would cling to earth like a child to its mother’s knee, and that I should touch at many an isle before I set foot upon the Syrian coast; but I had no invidious preference for Europe, Asia, or Africa, and I felt that I could defy the winds to blow me upon a coast that was blank and void of interest. My patience was extremely useful to me, for the cruise altogether endured some forty days, and that in the midst of winter.

According to me, the most interesting of all the Greeks (male Greeks) are the mariners, because their pursuits and their social condition are so nearly the same as those of their famous ancestors. You will say, that the occupation of commerce must have smoothed down the salience of their minds; and this would be so

perhaps if their mercantile affairs were conducted according to the fixed businesslike routine of Europeans; but the ventures of the Greeks are surrounded by such a multitude of imagined dangers (and from the absence of regular marts, in which the true value of merchandise can be ascertained), are so entirely speculative, and besides, are conducted in a manner so wholly determined upon by the wayward fancies and wishes of the crew, that they belong to enterprise rather than to industry, and are very far indeed from tending to deaden any freshness of character.

The vessels in which war and piracy were carried on during the years of the Greek Revolution became merchantmen at the end of the war; but the tactics of the Greeks, as naval warriors, were so exceedingly cautious, and their habits as commercial mariners are so wild, that the change has been more slight than you might imagine. The first care of Greeks (Greek Rayahs) when they undertake a shipping enterprise is to procure for their vessel the protection of some European power. This is easily managed by a little intriguing with the dragoman of one of the embassies at Constantinople, and the craft soon glories in the ensign of Russia, or the dazzling Tricolor, or the Union Jack. Thus, to the great delight of her crew, she enters upon the ocean world with a flaring lie at her peak, but the appearance of the vessel does no discredit to the borrowed flag; she is frail indeed, but is gracefully built, and smartly rigged; she always carries guns, and in short, gives good promise of mischief and speed.

The privileges attached to the vessel and her crew by virtue of the borrowed flag are so great, as to imply a liberty wider even than that which is often enjoyed in our more strictly civilised countries, so that there is no pretence for saying that the development of the true character belonging to Greek mariners is prevented by the dominion of the Ottoman. These men are free, too, from the power of the great capitalist, whose sway is more withering than despotism itself to the enterprises of humble venturers. The capital employed is supplied by those whose labour is to render it productive. The crew receive no wages, but have all a share in the venture, and in general, I believe, they are the owners of the whole freight. They choose a captain, to whom they entrust just power enough to keep the vessel on her course in fine weather, but not quite enough for a gale of wind; they also elect a cook and a mate. The cook whom we had on board was particularly careful about the ship’s reckoning, and when under the influence of the keen sea-breezes we grew fondly expectant of an instant dinner, the great author of pilafs would be standing on deck with an ancient quadrant in his hands, calmly affecting to take an observation. But then to make up for this the captain would be exercising a controlling influence over the soup, so that all in the end went well. Our mate was a Hydriot, a native of that island rock which grows nothing but mariners and mariners’ wives. His character seemed to be exactly that which is generally attributed to the Hydriot race; he was fierce, and gloomy, and lonely in his ways.

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History From Page 62 One of his principal duties seemed to be that of acting as counter-captain, or leader of the opposition, denouncing the first symptoms of tyranny, and protecting even the cabinboy from oppression. Besides this, when things went smoothly he would begin to prognosticate evil, in order that his more light-hearted comrades might not be puffed up with the seeming good fortune of the moment.

It seemed to me that the personal freedom of these sailors, who own no superiors except those of their own choice, is as like as may be to that of their seafaring ancestors. And even in their mode of navigation they have admitted no such an entire change as you would suppose probable. It is true that they have so far availed themselves of modern discoveries as to look to the compass instead of the stars, and that they have superseded the immortal gods of their forefathers

by St. Nicholas in his glass case, 11 but they are not yet so confident either in their needle, or their saint, as to love an open sea, and they still hug their shores as fondly as the Argonauts of old. Indeed, they have a most unsailor-like love for the land, and I really believe that in a gale of wind they would rather have a rockbound coast on their lee than no coast at all. According to the notions of an English seaman, this kind of navigation would soon bring the vessel on which it might be practised to an evil end. The Greek, however, is unaccountably successful in escaping the consequences of being “jammed in,” as it is called, upon a lee-shore.

These seamen, like their forefathers, rely upon no winds unless they are right astern or on the quarter; they rarely go on a wind if it blows at all fresh, and if the adverse breeze approaches to a gale, they at once fumigate St. Nicholas, and put up the helm. The consequence of course is that under the ever-varying winds of the Aegean they are blown about in the most whimsical manner. I used to think that Ulysses with his ten years’ voyage had taken his time in making Ithaca, but my experience in Greek navigation soon made me understand that he had had, in point of fact, a pretty good “average passage.”

Such are now the mariners of the Aegean: free, equal amongst themselves, navigating the seas of their forefathers with the same heroic, and yet child-like, spirit of venture, the same half-trustful reliance upon heavenly aid, they are the liveliest images of true old Greeks that time and the new religions have spared to us.

With one exception, our crew were “a solemn company,” 12 and yet, sometimes, when all things went well, they would relax their austerity, and show a disposition to fun, or rather to quiet humour. When this happened, they invariably had recourse to one of their number, who went by the name of “Admiral Nicolou.” He was an amusing fellow, the poorest, I believe, and the least thoughtful of the crew, but full of rich humour. His oft-told story of the events by which he had gained the sobriquet of “Admiral” never failed to delight his hearers, and when he was desired to repeat it for my benefit, the rest of the crew crowded round with as much interest as if they were listening to the tale for the first time. A number of Greek brigs and brigantines were at anchor in the bay of Beyrout. A festival of some kind, particularly attractive to the sailors, was going on in the town, and whether with or without leave I know not, but the crews of all the craft, except that of Nicolou, had gone ashore. On board his vessel, how-

ever, which carried dollars, there was, it would seem, a more careful, or more influential captain, who was able to enforce his determination that one man, at least, should be left on board. Nicolou’s good nature was with him so powerful an impulse, that he could not resist the delight of volunteering to stay with the vessel whilst his comrades went ashore. His proposal was accepted, and the crew and captain soon left him alone on the deck of his vessel. The sailors, gathering together from their several ships, were amusing themselves in the town, when suddenly there came down from betwixt the mountains one of those sudden hurricanes which sometimes occur in southern climes. Nicolou’s vessel, together with four of the craft which had been left unmanned, broke from her moorings, and all five of the vessels were carried out seaward. The town is on a salient point at the southern side of the bay, so that “that Admiral” was close under the eyes of the inhabitants and the shore-gone sailors when he gallantly drifted out at the head of his little fleet. If Nicolou could not entirely control the manoeuvres of the squadron, there was at least no human power to divide his authority, and thus it was that he took rank as “Admiral.” Nicolou cut his cable, and thus for the time saved his vessel; for the rest of the fleet under his command were quickly wrecked, whilst “the Admiral” got away clear to the open sea. The violence of the squall soon passed off, but Nicolou felt that his chance of one day resigning his high duties as an admiral for the enjoyments of private life on the steadfast shore mainly depended pon his success in working the brig with his own hands, so after calling on his namesake, the saint (not for the first time, I take it), he got up some canvas, and took the helm: he became equal, he told us, to a score of Nicolous, and the vessel, as he said, was “manned with his terrors.”

For two days, it seems, he cruised at large, but at last, either by his seamanship, or by the natural instinct of the Greek mariners for finding land, he brought his craft close to an unknown shore, that promised well for his purpose of running in the vessel; and he was preparing to give her a good berth on the beach, when he saw a gang of ferocious-looking fellows coming down to the point for which he was making. Poor Nicolou was a perfectly unlettered and untutored genius, and for that reason, perhaps, a keen listener to tales of terror. His mind had been impressed with some horrible legend of cannibalism, and he now did not doubt for a moment that the men awaiting him on the beach were the monsters at whom he had shuddered in the days of his childhood. The coast on which Nicolou was running his vessel was somewhere, I fancy, at the foot of the Anzairie Mountains, and the fellows who were preparing to give him a reception were probably very rough specimens of humanity. It is likely enough that they might have given themselves the trouble of putting “the Admiral” to death, for the purpose of simplifying their claim to the vessel and preventing litigation, but the notion of their cannibalism was of course utterly unfounded.

Nicolou’s terror had, however, so graven the idea on his mind, that he could never afterwards dismiss it.

Having once determined the character of his expectant hosts, the Admiral naturally thought that it would he better to keep their dinner waiting any length of time than to attend their feast in the character of a roasted Greek, so he put about his vessel, and tempted the deep once more.

After a further cruise the lonely commander ran his vessel upon some rocks at another part of the coast, where she was lost with all her treasures, and Nicolou was but too glad to scramble ashore, though without one dollar in his girdle. These adventures seem flat enough as I repeat them, but the hero expressed his terrors by such odd terms of speech, and such strangely humorous gestures, that the story came from his lips with an unfailing zest, uso that the crew, who had heard the tale so often, could still enjoy to their hearts’ content the rich fright of the Admiral, and still shuddered with unabated horror when he came to the loss of the dollars.

The power of listening to long stories (for which, by-the-bye, I am giving you large credit) is common, I fancy, to most sailors, and the Greeks have it to a high degree, for they can be perfectly patient under a narrative of two or three hours’ duration.

These long stories are mostly founded upon Oriental topics, and in one of them I recognised with some alteration an old friend of the “Arabian Nights.” I inquired as to the source from which the story had been derived, and the crew all agreed that it had been handed down unwritten from Greek to Greek. Their account of the matter does not, perhaps, go very far towards showing the real origin of the tale; but when I afterwards took up the “Arabian Nights,” I became strongly impressed with a notion that they must have sprung from the brain of a Greek. It seems to me that these stories, whilst they disclose a complete and habitual KNOWLEDGE of things Asiatic, have about them so much of freshness and life, so much of the stirring and volatile European character, that they cannot have owed their conception to a mere Oriental, who for creative purposes is a thing dead and dry — a mental mummy, that may have been a live king just after the Flood, but has since lain balmed in spice. At the time of the Caliphat the Greek race was familiar enough to Baghdad: they were the merchants, the pedlars, the barbers, and intriguers-general of south-western Asia, and therefore the Oriental materials with which the Arabian tales were wrought must have been completely at the command of the inventive people to whom I would attribute their origin.

We were nearing the isle of Cyprus when there arose half a gale of wind, with a heavy chopping sea. My Greek seamen considered that the weather amounted not to a half, but to an integral gale of wind at the very least, so they put up the helm, and scudded for twenty hours. When we neared the mainland of Anadoli the gale ceased, and a favourable breeze sprung up, which brought us off Cyprus once more. Afterwards the wind changed again, but we were still able to lay our course by sailing close-hauled.

We were at length in such a position, that by holding on our course for about half-an-hour we should get under the lee of the island and find ourselves in smooth water, but the wind had been gradually freshening; it now blew hard, and there was a heavy sea running.

As the grounds for alarm arose, the crew gathered together in one close group; they stood pale and grim under their hooded capotes like monks awaiting a massacre, anxiously looking by turns along the pathway of the storm and then upon each other, and then upon the eye of the captain who stood by the helmsman. Presently the Hydriot came aft, more moody than ever, the bearer of fierce remon-

strance against the continuing of the struggle; he received a resolute answer, and still we held our course.

Soon there came a heavy sea, that caught the bow of the brigantine as she lay jammed in betwixt the waves; she bowed her head low under the waters, and shuddered through all her timbers, then gallantly stood up again over the striving sea, with bowsprit entire. But where were the crew? It was a crew no longer, but rather a gathering of Greek citizens; the shout of the seamen was changed for the murmuring of the people — the spirit of the old Demos was alive. The men came aft in a body, and loudly asked that the vessel should be put about, and that the storm be no longer tempted. Now, then, for speeches. The captain, his eyes flashing fire, his frame all quivering with emotion — wielding his every limb, like another and a louder voice, pours forth the eloquent torrent of his threats and his reasons, his commands and his prayers; he promises, he vows, he swears that there is safety in holding on — safety, IF GREEKS WILL BE BRAVE! The men hear and are moved; but the gale rouses itself once more, and again the raging sea comes trampling over the timbers that are the life of all. The fierce Hydriot advances one step nearer to the captain, and the angry growl of the people goes floating down the wind, but they listen; they waver once more, and once more resolve, then waver again, thus doubtfully hanging between the terrors of the storm and the persuasion of glorious speech, as though it were the Athenian that talked, and Philip of Macedon that thundered on the weather-bow.

Brave thoughts winged on Grecian words gained their natural mastery over terror; the brigantine held on her course, and reached smooth water at last. I landed at Limasol, the westernmost port of Cyprus, leaving the vessel to sail for Larnaka, where she was to remain for some days.

Chapter VII Cyprus There was a Greek at Limasol who hoisted his flag as an English viceconsul, and he insisted upon my accepting his hospitality. With some difficulty, and chiefly by assuring him that I could not delay my departure beyond an early hour in the afternoon, I induced him to allow my dining with his family instead of banqueting all alone with the representative of my sovereign in consular state and dignity. The lady of the house, it seemed, had never sat at table with an European. She was very shy about the matter, and tried hard to get out of the scrape, but the husband, I fancy, reminded her that she was theoretically an Englishwoman, by virtue of the flag that waved over her roof, and that she was bound to show her nationality by sitting at meat with me. Finding herself inexorably condemned to bear with the dreaded gaze of European eyes, she tried to save her innocent children from the hard fate awaiting herself, but I obtained that all of them (and I think there were four or five) should sit at the table.

You will meet with abundance of stately receptions and of generous hospitality, too, in the East, but rarely, very rarely in those regions (or even, so far as I know, in any part of southern Europe) does one gain an opportunity of seeing the familiar and indoor life of the people.

This family party of the good consul’s (or rather of mine, for I originated the idea, though he furnished the materials) went off very well. The mamma was shy at first, but she

veiled the awkwardness which she felt by affecting to scold her children, who had all of them, I think, immortal names — names too which they owed to tradition, and certainly not to any classical enthusiasm of their parents. Every instant I was delighted by some such phrases as these, “Themistocles, my love, don’t fight.” — “Alcibiades, can’t you sit still?” — “Socrates, put down the cup.” — “Oh, fie! Aspasia, don’t.

Oh! don’t be naughty!” It is true that the names were pronounced Socrahtie, Aspahsie — that is, according to accent, and not according to quantity — but I suppose it is scarcely now to be doubted that they were so sounded in ancient times.

To me it seems, that of all the lands I know (you will see in a minute how I connect this piece of prose’ with the isle of Cyprus), there is none in which mere wealth, mere unaided wealth, is held half so cheaply; none in which a poor devil of a millionaire, without birth, or ability, occupies so humble a place as in England. My Greek host and I were sitting together, I think, upon the roof of the house (for that is the loungingplace in Eastern climes), when the former assumed a serious air, and intimated a wish to converse upon the subject of the British Constitution, with which he assured me that he was thoroughly acquainted. He presently, however, informed me that there was one anomalous circumstance attended upon the practical working of our political system which he had never been able to hear explained in a manner satisfactory to himself. From the fact of his having found a difficulty in his subject, I began to think that my host might really know rather more of it than his announcement of a thorough knowledge had led me to expect. I felt interested at being about to hear from the lips of an intelligent Greek, quite remote from the influence of European opinions, what might seem to him the most astonishing and incomprehensible of all those results which have followed from the action of our political institutions. The anomaly, the only anomaly which had been detected by the vice-consular wisdom, consisted in the fact that Rothschild (the late money-monger) had never been the Prime Minister of England! I gravely tried to throw some light upon the mysterious causes that had kept the worthy Israelite out of the Cabinet, but I think I could see that my explanation was not satisfactory. Go and argue with the flies of summer that there is a power divine, yet greater than the sun in the heavens, but never dare hope to convince the people of the south that there is any other God than Gold.

My intended journey was to the site of the Paphian temple. I take no antiquarian interest in ruins, and care little about them, unless they are either striking in themselves, or else serve to mark some spot on which my fancy loves to dwell. I knew that the ruins of Paphos were scarcely, if at all, discernible, but there was a will and a longing more imperious than mere curiosity that drove me thither.

For this just then was my pagan soul’s desire — that (not forfeiting my inheritance for the life to come) it had yet been given me to live through this world — to live a favoured mortal under the old Olympian dispensation — to speak out my resolves to the listening Jove, and hear him answer with approving thunder — to be blessed with divine counsels from the lips of Pallas Athenie — to believe — ay, only to believe — to believe for one rapturous moment that in the gloomy depths of the grove, by the mountain’s side, there were some leafy pathway that crisped beneath the glowing sandal of Aphrodetie — Aphrodetie, not coldly disdainful of even a mortal’s love!

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Special Report

Kinglake-Pheasant Creek name row ■ Murrindindi Shire Chief Executive Officer Craig Lloyd’s suggestion that residents offer comment about a possible name change for the Kinglake West-Pheasant Creek area, has produced a fierce debate on social media.

Mr Lloyd said: “Council is seeking your feedback on a request from members of the Kinglake West/ Pheasant Creek community for Council to consider renaming the areas of Kinglake West and Pheasant Creek to the single name of Kinglake West-Pheasant Creek.

Now is the time for you to have your say by taking part in a short survey.”

Bev Johns said: “Why isn't this a mail out to the local residents affected? Why should people have a say who don't live here? Why isn't there an explanation on why this is needed and pros and cons? Can't we do things properly, not just another ad hoc example?”

Craig Lloyd said: “Bev, every resident of Kinglake West and Pheasant Creek will shortly receive a letter. We want broader feedback also, to be considered separately, from those that have a connection to the area, for example those that move away following the 2009 fires.”

Margaret Hale said: “ (A). Every ratepayer should be sent this notification, not everyone is on Facebook.

(B) I totally disagree with the concept , leave well alone, maybe just give the whole area the one postcode.”

Tom Burton said: “And what gives the people who have only been here the last few years the right to change the name and by doing so five generations of family history of the founding families that built this community. If there's issues and confusion fix the system.”

Sean Hunter said: “Just another money wasting exercise I’m sure there’s better things to spend our money on.”

Margaret Reith said: “Tom Burton, exactly right. It is our heritage.

Intangible to some maybe but intangible heritage is also just as important as physical heritage. Craig Lloyd, what reason do you and Council have to even want to change the names? Don't say it is to avoid confusion, we are not confused about where we live. If Council is confused about names and where the places are then maybe it is time for a complete change of shire. Sean Hunter, you are right about that. They will waste money on that but not on providing the services they should be.”

Craig Lloyd replied: “Hi Margaret Reith, Council is not proposing to change the name. As we have clearly stated on the Survey it is members of the community who have continued to raise this with Council citing safety issues, local identity issues and the fact that an Independent Planning Panel who assessed the Kinglake Flowerdale Toolangi Plan in 2015 concluded that Kinglake West and Pheasant Creek are one settlement.

“Council is simply testing if the assertions made are correct, and what the community actually thinks before we take any action, if any is needed. We will of course be taking into account the costs of signage, inconvenience to residents etc.

“Council is often criticised for not consulting with residents and making poor decisions as a result - that is

● Kinglake West Uniting Church. Photo: Mattinbgn. why it is so important to me that we areas are the ones suggesting it be just a select few. And while I appredo listen. ciate you can't name them can you changed.”

“My focus is to get this matter Piers Jackson said: “Margaret confirm they even live in the area. I considered and addressed one way Hale, you question about the postcode am willing to bet the idea came from or another, so we can get on with being the same, this has nothing to people who don't live here anymore implementing the rest of the plan do with Council and everything to do or live in Kinglake not the affected which includes infrastructure up- with Australia Post. The ‘Kinglake area. Also you don't need to change grades, improved signage etc. I hope Road’ consists of the three Kinglakes the name to deliver infrastructure that assists.” and Pheasant Creek: East, Central upgrades or services. And as far as Katelin Smith addressed her and West. East no longer really ex- signage goes there has never been a comments to Craig Lloyd: “Pretty ists, being the Melba Hwy end. road sign at the Kinglake West corembarrasing for the Council that this Pheasant Creek is between Central ner for Kinglake-Whittlesea Road. has been put out for consultation to and West, but now the West post of- This was brought to shires attention the wider community on Facebook fice is in Pheasant Creek ... so it's both before and after Black Saturbefore the affected residents have just confusing ... almost as asking day and they have done nothing about been notofied ... poor comms plan- where is Flowerdale and where is that. Except to pass the buck saying ning by council and is bound to get Hazeldene, is it where the CFA sta- it is a Vic Roads issue. Maybe Council staff should get off their butts and people off side before the discussion tion is, the post office or School?” has even begun.”

Bev Johns added: “Actually the contact Vic Roads to have that rectiJane Carman said: “Leave it all Council at the same time it changed fied or just put a street sign up there as it is, I reckon.” areas of Kinglake West and Pheas- before pushing township name Stephen Dickson said: “Craig ant Creek decided the Kinglake changes.”

Julie Bateman told Craig Lloyd: Lloyd , what a load of crap! So tell Central does not exist and removed me when the council decide to make its township recognition in some “I have just noticed when you get to end of survey it says nine out of 10 a change regardless of what the com- ways. munity says, who is going to cover Krystal Brianna said: “Craig questions answered (where the done the personal cost involved for chang- Lloyd, if you are concerned that it button is) why? so is there only nine ing licences etc? I know that I have will affect the people who have questions or is there suppose to be five different ones that would require moved since Black Saturday then 10? can you clarify this issue a change and comes with an associ- you have your answer ... leave it as it please?”

Craig Lloyd replied: “Hi, it’s just ated fee?” is.”

Barbara Larpent said: “Would Margaret Reith directed a ques- the way the Survey Monkey works be interested to know how many of tion to Craig Lloyd: “Which mem- unfortunately. The intro page counts the actual residents who live in these bers of the community? It must be as a question.”

● Pheasant Creek General Store and Post Office. Photo: VictorianCollections.com.au

Jaysherrie V Terráqueos said: “#kinglakewestpheasantcreek? It’s like supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Katelin Smith added: “So what you are suggesting is 'for the purpose of planning' you are going to spend millions of dollars changing the name of two suburbs ... what a complete waste of money ... surely there are better things Murrindindi Shire could spend money on in Kinglake West and Pheasent Creek like roads improvements, footpaths, drainage, playgrounds, just to name a few.”

Karen Griggs said: “ Too long.”

Matt Mullis said: “Here (is) some feed back!Shove off and leave it alone! Why would you want to rename every sign at who knows what bloody cost. Then change of address and so on. Bugger off!”

Lin Watson asked: “Was it really a community request?”

Nathan Dean Hall said: “More money wasted by council!”

Adam West said: “Should name it 'King West Creek'.”

Daniel Epic Peters said: “There's no kings, lakes or pheasants. Why not just name it "creek" to avoid confusion?”

Kerri Gibbs said: “They still don’t know what they are doing! First Kinglake Ranges, now this!Really The only thing that can be an issue with changing the name of Kinglake is the postcode. If they change it to either the Ranges or the other alternative what will be the postcode?

For all that don’t know 3763 is not favoured by the banks for loans whereas 3757 does not have a problem ! Go figure!Get rid of local government they don’t know what they are doing!And for those who wish to disagree that’s fine but I am entitled to my opinion! Oh and I lived up there for 19 years till after the fires!

And my kids still play sport for Kinglake!"

Stephen Dickson added: “Here’s your feedback, just focus on cutting the grass and collecting our rubbish!

What a waste of our overinflated rates that we have to pay!”

Anna Bunbury said: “I recall back as early as 2007 or 2008 there were residents in that area pressuring for better recognition of this as a separate destination from Kinglake.

I don't doubt that this derived from the community.”

Tania Tinker said: “I agree this should not happen. Leave it alone.

So as well as commenting on Facebook about my opinion, I have also completed the survey so they can’t say they didn’t get enough opposition.”

Joe Pucku said: “I’m really starting to regret moving here.”

Krystal Krstew asked: “I’m not understanding, you want it renamed to what it’s essentially named already?”

Tara Peel said: “Really, what a waste of time and the community’s money. Coz apparently our Council has nothing else to do. Let’s just change the names of our suburbs.”

Ang Edwards said: “No thanks!

Leave the names alone! What a waste of time and how disrespectful to the history of this beautiful area!”

Denis Tolo said: “You can’t be serious? 30 characters and a hyphen? That’s just stupid.”

Lou Hale said: “My address isn’t going to fit on an envelope.”

Ben Tiplady said: "I would have thought that therr would be a whole lot more that our so called Council should be spending ther time and money on! Absolute worst council in Victoria."

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The Upper Goulburn Country ■ “A series of articles on the Upper Goulburn country are being contributed to the Australasian by that able and well informed writer ‘Bruni’, which we shall have pleasure in copying into this journal,” reported the Alexandra newspaper in March, 1887: Mr. J. H. Chrystal, of Killingworth, kindly drove ‘Bruni’ to Alexandra in the early part of this month, where they were the guests of the president of the local agricultural associa tion, Mr. G. Lamont, who showed them over the Thornton district, with which the Australasian correspondent was highly pleased.

It is ‘Bruni's’ intention to pay Alexandra another visit at an early date, and make a thorough tour of the shire.

The following is the first article of the series: The railway has not yet penetrated far into the important agricultural and pastoral country which for some distance borders the Goulburn river before it leaves the mountain country.

The branch line to Yea leaves the North Eastern railway at Tallarook a station situated in what would be a most uninteresting country but for the bold rocky range which rises up a few miles to the eastward.

On leaving the main line there is a very sudden incline down to the Reedy Creek, after crossing which the line passes close in front of the old Tallarook homestead, between the home and the garden.

Just beyond this the river Goulburn is reached, at a point where the stream makes a sharp bend towards north.

Here the river emerges from a narrow valley, with steep rocky hills of considerable height on either side.

Through this valley, which is about a dozen miles in length, the railway runs along the northern bank. The river also hugs this side of the valley, and frequently its broad clear stream is seen close beside the railway line.

This valley has a wild unreclaimed appearance. The hills on both sides are very rocky, and often one sees great boulders delicately balanced high above the line, as if the slightest effort would send them crashing down the hill-side.

These rocky hills are the favourite haunts of holiday folk from Melbourne, and occasionally the train is crowded with young men, all animated with the most deadly intentions towards the game on the mountain, and the fish in the river.

The favourite trysting place for visitors in this locality is the comfortable little Traawool hotel, situated about midway between the Traawool and Kerrisdale stations.

The King Parrot Creek is seen on the way emerging from a deep glen to join the river. A large portion of the waters of this creek have been diverted near its head to swell the Yan Yean reservoir.

Beyond this the valley of the Goulburn opens out, the river flats increase in extent, and the hills on either side are of a much less wild character.

Near the Homewood station the train enters on an entirely different description of country to anything previous seen.

The high mountains recede, and one sees a stretch of country of great extent, composed of low rounded hills of graceful outlines.

● William Forrest’s engraving of the Upper Goulburn. Circa 1874-76.

The surface is everywhere believe that Yea will become an im- surface. "From the little I had seen clothed with a thick pasture and dot- portant country town. of the country I was greatly imted with handsome trees, which give "At the Yea railway station I found pressed with its great grazing capathe country the appearance of an Mr. J. H. Chrystal waiting with a bilities, but my estimate was far beimmense park. buggy to convey me to the low the reality.

Through this pleasant land flows Killingworth estate, one of the largOn Killingworth estate last year the broad, bright stream of the est and most valuable properties in Messrs. Gotch and Chrystal grazed Goulburn, bordered by extensive the district.

27,000 sheep, 770 cattle, and about meadow lands of the highest fertilThough only 505 feet above the 60 horses.

During the year a large number ity. sea, I found the climate in this localAfter passing through such a wild ity entirely different to that of of fat stock were sent to the Melbourne markets, which realised exglen as that near Trawool the travel- Melbourne. ler experiences a most delightful The evening was closing in sharp cellent prices.

This year there are 21,000 sheep, sensation to see spread before him and chilly, and I was glad when, afsuch a pleasant land. ter a drive of four miles through a and 500 cattle on the estate, and the In all my rambles I have seen no series of beautiful rolling downs, we place has all the appearance of becountry that resembles this upper reached the Killingworth home- ing little more than half-stocked.

In the old squatting days nothing Goulburn district. stead, just as the bold outline of the In some places the hills are like black range was becoming dim in but ruin was predicted for the rash sheep farmer who settled down in those in the midland district of Tas- the deepening twilight. mania, but they are much better, This curious change in the climate any portion of the country to the east grassed. directly one gets inside the fron tier of the Sydney-road.

The country was said to give What surprised me greatly was of the ranges in the north-eastern dissheep the fluke and the footrot; they that in this district where the soil on trict I have often noticed. hill and dale is fit for agriculture, there A couple of hours ride by rail never grew to any size, their wool areso few farms to be seen. makes all the difference between a was weak and bad, and they never Indeed, in the trip to Yea a culti- most agree able climate and one in by any possibility became fat enough vated field is very seldom seen. which the heat is intolerable. Often for market.

This was, years ago, the strong Yea, the present terminus of this the difference in the altitude is belief of the sheep farmers over the branch of the north-eastern railway scarcely worth mentioning. system is a pretty little village, situKillingworth was held for many greater portion of Victoria, and yet ated in the most charming scenery years as a squatting station by Messrs. in this very country, which was given such a bad name, I found one of the near where the Yea river, formerly Airey and Ker. miscalled the Muddy Creek, joins It was then of large extent, the most attractive and extensive pieces the Goulburn. boundaries being the summits of the of sheep pasture ever saw.

Ringbarking the trees has done a The valley in which it lies is high surrounding ranges. bounded by softly rounded low hills The selectors took a large slice deal to sweeten and improve the pasor downs occasionally rising to a out of the old run, and when the tures in the north-eastern district but sugar-loaf peak, which are covered present owners purchased the prop- the beautiful grassy hills of the upwith a thick sward of grass, their erty, about three years ago it con- per Goulburn could never have smooth sides dotted over sisted of about 11,000 acres of free- been anything but a wholesome paswith.handsome red-gums, and the hold land, and not an acre of lease- ture-land for sheep.

The view from Killingworthgraceful satin-skinned white gum. hold.

The streets of the village are wellThe place had been much ne- house is a very beautiful one. Immade, and are planted with orna- glected, and since Messrs. Gotch and mediately in front is the broad river mental trees.

Chrystal became the owners it has flat, much of which is covered with The houses have a neat well been necessary to replace the old dead trees, the majority of which are eared-for appearance, which greatly tumbledown ring fence with a sub- of great height.

At some distance front the house disposes the visitors in favor of the stantial sheep-proof fence and to place. form entirely fresh divisional fences. these dead trees are standing very Though there is no sign of bustle A fine large cultivation paddock thickly, and as the timber is admiin the village, neither is there any has been cleared on the river flat, rable for firewood these unsightly indication of neglect or decay. and a commencement his been trees will likely prove to be very valuYea is one of the oldest townships made in sowing European grasses. able.

On the opposite side of the river in this part of Victoria, and though The splendid grazing capabilities not a very progressive town, is more of the property have been greatly im is the fine line of wooded-hills known likely to improve than deteriorate. proved by ringbarking the trees on as the Black Range. It rises steeply When the great agricultural re- the river flats, and in the small val- up, fully 1,200ft., above the valley, sources of the surrounding district are leys that run among the hills, and and extends eastward for many developed, there is every reason to clearing off the dead timber that in miles. All this rangy country has been

either selected or taken up under grazing license, and soon we may ex pect to see the forest that clothes the sides of the hill destroyed by ringbarking.

So far as I have been able to ascertain, killing the tress in the low country has little or no effect on the climate, save in those localities where there are strong prevailing winds ; but the results of all ex perience points to the folly of denuding high mountain ranges of growing timber.

I found the soil on the river flat fully as fertile as I was led to believe from its appearance. It is a deep brown colored loamy soil of great depth, and very free to work.

The grass is as thick as velvet pile, and plentifully scattered through the native grasses are rye grass and clover. The latter plant has found a congenial home throughout all the flats in this district.

So commonly is it met with, that many of the residents believe it to be indigenous.

Near the river I was shown a piece of land let to a Chinaman for tobacco growing. The variety grown is one held in high repute in China, the seed of which was imported by the lessee.

The crop is a most luxuriant one, far heavier than anything I have seen on the Ovensor the Mitta-Mitta.

Here I had a good opportunity of examining the soil. It breaks up as fine as an onion bed, and has the quality of retaining moisture. Before the late ruins set in, the soil would everywhere exhibit moisture halfan-inch below the surface.

It was no wonder that below the ripened seed stems of the grasses all over the flzts there should be any quantity of green feed.

From the Chinaman’s plantation we crossed a splendid grass paddock of moderate extent, on which the grass could not possibly be thicker.

In this field the dead timber has been cleared off and the heavy tussocks have bee long since killed.

Mr. Chrystal, the managing proprietor of the estate, told me he had fattened a bullock to the acre in this paddock.

Beyond this we came to a cultivated field, which was broken up ast year. It is indeed a bonny paddock, almost as level as a howling-green, and without a tree or stump in the cultivated portion. The crop sown was oats, I forget the yield, but Mr. Chrystal told me that after charging all the cost of cultivating, rent of land, ant incidental expenses, the crop left a profit of £5 lOs. per acre.

Another crop will he taken off the field this year, and then it will be laid down with a mixture of grasses, composed principally of rye grass, cocksfoot, and white clover. .

Fifty acres of flat ndjoining the field will be broken up this winter and sown with oats, the great crop of this district.

The farther we went into the flat the heavier became the timber. In some places there is a large quantity of living trees, consisting of red and white gums, which will prove of great value.

The white gum on these flats is of entirely different character to the satin-skinned variety which grows on the hills; often remarkably beautiful, but utterly worth less, otherwise, even for firewood. The wood of the river white gum is almost as valuable as that of the red gum which it resembles greatly.

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When Yea was known as Muddy Creek ■ In December 1824, the explorers Hamilton Hume and William Hovell reached what today is known as the Yea district.

Their party comprised six men, two carts pulled by oxen plus one spare ox, three horses and various dogs.

Notes prepared by Elaine White say that their provisions for the party consisted of 1280 lbs flour, 400 lbs pork, 200 lbs sugar, 28 lbs of tea, 16 lbs of Tobacco, plus salt, soap and coffee.

The supplies were intended to last foundmonths but they had run out of flour on the return journey.

By December 2, they were approaching the boundaries of the Yea district. They described the area "as on the whole a fine pleasant country.

Mrs White notes that Hume and Hovell recorded the soil asbeing good, producing an abundance of fine grass and the whole, both hills and lowlands, being lightly timbered.

“It is our opinion we have not seen more agreeable and interesting country since leaving home."'

They rossed the Goulburn on December 3, 1824, and named it after Major Goulburn, the Colonial Secretary, and then proceeded through swamps and marshes which extended about a mile from the river.

They ascended a range and then proceeded through agreeable and picturesque country with only trees here and there, just enough to provide shade for the cattle on a warm day.

“They found themselves on the banks of another river, some seven miles distant from the Goulburn and although considerably smaller gave them more trouble than the Goulburn due to banks being choked with fallen trees and the muddiness of the banks; thus naming it Muddy Creek,” Mrs White said.

In their diary they said - "In all our travels I have seen no country better adapted for feeding sheep, the hills adjoining the Goulburn River being nearly clear of timber, grass to the top, and in the hollows below an abundance of herbage of very excellent quality."

It was Hovell who noted the resemblance of the Cheviot Hills to those famous hills of that name in England.

The name Muddy Creek was later supseded by Yea, in honour of Colonel Lacy Yea, who was killed in the Crimean War. The name change is recorded as taking place in 1855.

Muddy Creek was re-named Yea River at about the same time.

‘Muddy Creek’ reference continued for some years.

The first issue of The Alexandra Times in June 1868 had mention of the Muddy Creek Hotel (Oliver) at Yea. The hotel was one of the focal points of Yea life, and The Times

● carried a report of a town meeting in March, 1869, to hear views on Roads Board matters. The Roads Board was the forerunner of the Yea Shire Council.

“A meeting was held at Oliver's Muddy Creek Hotel, on Wednesday evening last, for the purpose of hearing the candidates express their views on Road Board matters,” said The Times.

“Mr Carson, of Ghin Ghin having been called to the chair, said though taken wholly by surprise, he could not refuse to fill the chair on that important occasion.

"He feared the meeting had not "put the right man in the right place" but he would do his best.

“He would not inflict anything like a speech upon them as so many candidates had to address them.

“He would call upon the candidates in alphabetical order, and appealed without fear to the high character of the Yea people to keep order and give all the speakers a fair hearing,” the newspaper said.

In May, 1869, a report of the Roads Board said: “Moved by Mr Ker, and seconded by Mr Grant, "That a man be employed to fill in the excavations at each end of the Muddy Creek bridge and to fill the holes near McAsey's dam," Carried.

“Moved by Mr Ker, and seconded

by Mr McLeish ''That a sum of money, not exceeding £4 be expended in embanking the farm, the execution of same to be approved by the Public Works Committee," Carried.”

The following month - June, 1869, saw a press report note: “Moved by Mr Sloan, seconded by Mr Smith, "That Messrs Grant and McKay be appointed to select a site for a ferry between Yea and Ghin Ghin, at the junction of the Muddy Creek and the Goulburn river, and that on receiving their report the Clerk communicate with the Board of Land and Works." Carried.”

Local people continued with the

Hamilton Hume and William Hovell use of the term ‘Muddy Creek’, and the slipper, kiss in the ring, and croa newspaper report, also in June quet till the shades of evening fore1869, referred to the waterway near warned all that before the 5 miles the long-lost town of Higginbotham back was accom plished, darkness would have set in. (near Murrindindi): “With the exception of one or two “Moved by Mr McKay, seconded

by Mr Smith, " That the Engineer unlucky spills, all reached home in report at the next ordinary meeting safety, well contented with their day's of the Board on the state of the road amusement.”

Mr H.R. Johnson filed the pabetween King Parrot and Yea, and between Yea and Higinbotham to perwork connected with the change the junction of the road and Muddy of ownership of the Muddy Creek Hotel with the Yea Court in January Creek." Carried.”

The following month saw a Roads 1870: “To the Bench of Magistrates at Board motion: “Mr Ker moved "That the Engineer of the board be Yea. I Robert H. Johnson, now reempowered to expend a sum, not siding at Yea, in thecolony of Victoria, exceeding £10, on Mr McLeish's do hereby give notice that it is my bridges over the Muddy and Lime- intention to apply to the Juatices sitting at the Court of Petty Sessions to stone creeks." Carried.”

In December 1869, the Muddy be holden at Yea, on the 18th day of Creek Hotel was in the hands of a January 1870, for a Certificate authorising the Issue, of a Publican's new operator, who advertised: “ Grand Ball will take place at Licence for the house which I now R. H. Johnson's Muddy Creek Ho- toccupy situated at Yea, and known tel, Yea on Wednesday evening, the as the Muddy Creek Hotel.

“Given under my hand this 7th 9th instant. Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock. Admission Free. An Ef- day of January, 1870.”

The Muddy Creek name was to ficient Band will be in attendance.”

New Year’s Day 1870 saw this the forefront in local sport.

In the following month, a notice report filed by the Yea correspondent appeared: “Since the late cricket of The Alexandra Times: “The people of Yea, thanks to the match at Alexandra the Yea cricketliberality of our principal trades- ers seem to be quite put on their people, began the new year at one of mettle, and arrangements have althe jolliest and merriest picnics that ready commenced in preparation for ever came off within 40 miles of our the return match.

“A splendid. piece of ground can interesting little township.

“From 9 in the morning till long be obtained on the banks of the after noon one continual string of Muddy Creek, at the back of thebuggies and carts full of happy fami- racecourse, upon which to play the lies, people on horseback and people return match, which it is expected on foot might be seen wending their will take place about the 18th April, way along the peaceful valley of the Easter Monday.”

In March 1870, there was bad Muddy Creek to the celebrated Murrundindi pad dock, kindly lent news from the Muddy Creek area: “The bridge across the Muddy for the occasion by Mrs Miller.

“There were over 200 people Creek; between Higinbotham and present, and hearty enjoyment was Yea, was set fire to last Friday by some evil-disposed person, and burnt the order of the day.

“As soon as the eatables were to the water's edge.

“This will be the cause of great cleared away, dancing commenced, and horse-racing was started, while inconvenience, to persons travelling others amused themselves with hunt between Higinbotham and Yea until such time as the bridge is replaced, which will entail considerable expense on the Road Board.

“It is a great pity that the scoundrels who make such free use of fire to destroy property cannot be found out, and re ceive the punishment they so justly merit.”

The 1871 New Year’s Day event was reported thus: “One of tbe most successful picnics witnessed or years past, was held near Mr Miller's pre-emptive section, Muddy Creek, about six ● An advertisement for the Muddy Creek Hotel, Yea, in June 1868. miles from Yea, on Monday last.

“About 250 persons of all ages and sexes as sembled at an early hour in the day, and the spot chosen for the entertainment was soon covered with vehicles of every description, laden with the good things of the surrounding country and many of the delicacies of the season culled from many a clime.

“Prominent amongst the objects of interest there displayed, was a curious structure strongly resembling a large meat safe, and the general impression conveyed by the presence of this mysterious article,which was supposed to contain an unlimited supply of fowl. ham, sucking pig, and other sweatmeats, was of a pleasurable description.

“Presently, however, the mystic box opened, and out popped a jolly little man with a "camera obscura" and the other appertenances of a photographic establishment, and we found that the owner merely wanted to take our cartee as we grouped together in the merry dance or congregated ... to witness foot and horse races, and other games of strength and,skill.”

E.S. Purcell published a public notice: “I Hereby give notice that I am applying to the President of the Board of Land and Works for a license to occupy an allotment of and under the 49th section of the Land Act, 1869. containing about five acres, situated on Muddy Creek, Yea.” The advertisement was co-signed

by John Downey, Esq., “authorised surveyor”.

There was bad news in May, 1871: “An old man, named Clarke, was drowned on Friday night last whilst crossing the Muddy Creek, near Yea. He is supposed to have been intoxicated. Another victim to the "curseof the country”.”

In 1872, The Times noted: “A miner who is applying for a prospecting claim in a gully running into the Muddy Creek, near Yea, prophesies the influx of one or two thousand miners in. the course of a fortnight when the discovery is announced.”

Several weeks later, James Ross wrote a letter to the editor of the Alexandra Times: “Having had eighteen years experience on the goldfields of Victoria, and being wellknown to the miners, I can say without fear of contradiction, that there is no ground in the colony having greater indi cation of being a large and permanent gold field than that around Yea. “The whole of the country from Murchison's Hill to the Muddy Creek being covered with reefs, many of them very rich. What the district wants is a few energetic miners—not shepherds or cockatoos— you will then see a goldfield second to none found in the colony for years.”

Another chapter for the Muddy Creek Hotel came in May, 1872, which “has been purchased by Mr To mkins, who intends to convert it into a wholesale and retail product store.

“This is a business that few individuals can know more about than Mr Tomkins, as he has long been connected, with the agricultural interests, and his establishment is likely to be a profitable investment for himself, and a great advantage to the farmers round Yea, who will, have a convenient market for the disposal of their produce.”

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SEYMOUR DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION RESULTS A-GRADE

■ Results. Round 6. Saturday, November 10.

Avenel 9/188 K Duncan 52 A Green 42 S Donovan 35 S Topham 4/31 EA Frendo 2/22 J Buttler 2/36 def Kilmore 5/187(cc) M Rose 82* J Walton 35 AR Lovick 27. Yea Tigers 6/145 C Armstrong 28* L McKenzie 3/21 T Shell 2/22 v Broadford 143 J Martin 43 L Smith 4/16 CA Malcolm 2/38. Eastern Hill 63 def by Tallarook 2/67.

B-GRADE

■ Results. Round 6. Saturday, November 10.

Broadford 150 MA Elbourne 40 C Stute 36 J Kidd 4/21 J Reynolds 2/11 J Ladd 2/20 def by Alexandra 6/151 J Purcell 79* J Reynolds 43 AD Withers 2/32. Pyalong 9/174(cc) mj wilkins 100* def Royals 118 JP Ryan 2/9 J Donnelly 2/ 11 DJ zoch 2/13 MJ wilkins 2/30. Seymour 3/ 260(cc) P German 66 J Williamson 64* H Gawne 57* J Voogt 38 def Avenel 36 D McLarty 3/7 S Van Duinen 2/4 B Pointon 2/4. Tallarook 118 M Collard 3/9 M Hall 3/15 H Szczykulski 3/20 def Eastern Hill 89 P Speechley 26. Kilmore 4/240(cc) M Davern 60 F Magee 59 K Craddock 42 LJ Zelvys 28 M Singh 28* def Yea Tigers 89 SM Warren 3/20.

C-GRADE

■ Results. Round 6. Saturday, November 10.

Puckapunyal Nomads 93 D France 2/6 D Fountain 2/6 L Drummond 2/16 def by Seymour 4/94 L Drummond 57. Broadford Black 164 D Meek 58* LS Withers 51 def Pyalong 119 N Ryan 28* DJ Redenbach 5/23 M Carboon 2/1 BJ Kersten 2/11. Alexandra 5/211(cc) def Broadford Red 6/ 118(cc). Royals v Kilmore. Eastern Hill v Puckapunyal Wanderers.

UNDER 14

■ Results. Round 6. Saturday, November 10.

Eastern Hill v Alexandra. Kilmore White v Broadford. Avenel 34 T Manuel 3/0 H Proctor 3/3 def by Kilmore Blue 1/41 S Partridge 28*.

NORTHERN METRO F-GRADE NORTH SCOREBOARD ■ Results. Round 3. Saturday, November 10.

Kinglake 2/145 SP Kerr 55* J Edwards 36* J Heal 27 def Reservoir Mayston 2nd XI 7/142(cc) J Green 2/26 J Gibbs 2/34. Preston YCW District 3rd XI def Strathewen 3rd XI. Lalor Warriors 2nd XI 4/131 def Rivergum 4th XI 9/ 125(cc).

KINGLAKE V RESERVOIR MAYSTON

Kinglake def Reservoir Mayston 2nd XI Scorer: Bruce Stonehouse Result: Kinglake won First Innings Toss won by: Kinglake Batted first: Reservoir Mayston 2nd XI 1st Innings - Reservoir Mayston 2nd XI Extras (nb 12, w 18, b 1, lb 0) ........................ 31 Total ................................................... 7/142 (cc) Overs ............................................................ 35.0 Bowling: J. Gibbs 7.0-0-2-34, J. Gaffee 4.0-31-1, L. Martin 4.0-0-1-11, S.P. Kerr 4.0-0-0-12, J. Green 3.4-0-0-12, T.B. Stonehouse 5.2-0-128, H. Maloney 5.0-0-0-16,T. Maloney 2.0-0-0-13.

1st Innings - Kinglake *J. Gaffee, c ? ................................................ 18 J. Heal, c ? .................................................... 27 +J. Edwards, not out ...................................... 36 S.P. Kerr, nout ............................................... 55 N. Stella, dnb T. Maloney, dnb J. Gibbs, dnb H. Maloney, dnb T.B. Stonehouse, dnb L. Martin, dnb J. Green, dnb Extras (nb 1, w 0, b 7, lb 1) .............................. 9 Total .......................................................... 2/145 Overs .......................................................... 28.2 FOW: 42 (J. Heal), 55 (J. Gaffee).

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■ Results. Round 4. Saturdays, November 10 and 17. Diamond Creek 8/268(cc) C Dean 53 TN McLean 47 JA Ramsey 35* L Campitelli 28 DR Taylor 25 D Kambouris 25 J Lambert 3/ 52 LS Anderson 3/62 v North Eltham Wanderers. Plenty 3/72 v Montmorency 88 R Siede 25*.

Bundoora 186 SS Taggar 74 J Moller 39* TJ Knox 3/36 L Morgan 3/47 CM Salm 2/34 v Riverside. Lower Eltham 9/191(cc) A Hone 47 R Raghavan 43* H Almatrah 3/17 N Carlton 3/27 O Toussaint 2/35 v Rosanna. Macleod v Epping 9/267(cc) T Emmins 80 J Lever 56 M Murphy 35* FA Sheikh 27 T Hughes 25 T Wise 6/57 L O'Leary 3/49.

MONEY SHIELD

■ Results. Round 4. Saturdays, November 10 and 17. Eltham v Lower Plenty 4/317(cc) BA Jenkin 140* J Henkel 52 B Wright 50 S Neary 28*. Greensborough 203 T Vilchez 43 JD Perichon 41 C Cotsopoulos 34* T Wellington 26 JW Scott 4/53 P Higgins 3/46 J Steele 2/55 v Lalor Stars. Heidelberg 9/233(cc) J Whitcher 55 P Cashen 50 LJ Balcombe 40 L Biggs 26 MJ Hannan 3/34 BL Neilson 2/28 JA Hannan 2/57 v Banyule. Mernda v Bundoora United 5/286(cc) T Sanjeewa 105* N Curtin 60 M Ross 32 SC Barnett 28 A Greenough 2/52. Mill Park 148 T Stoneham 41 RJ Mifsud 3/15 M Harding 2/20 UJ Ranasinghe 2/34 v Old Paradians 0/13.

MASH SHIELD

■ Results. Round 4. Saturdays, November 10 and 17. South Morang 2/0 vHurstbridge 248 K Edussooriya 90 N Blackwood 41 S Wijesiri 41 KS Heckmann 4/75 B Riley 3/64 MA Robinson 2/34. Research Eltham Collegians 169 P Zumbo 55* B Timewell 30 B Davies 28 SS Kethbevilage 2/23 D Francis 2/57 v Thomastown. Panton Hill 2/91 A McCrabb 39* G Motschall 33 v Whittlesea 139 C Baker 34 BA Avola 32 SM Fitzgerald 4/10 J Barton 2/16 R Ford 2/56. Thomastown United 85 S Mitchell 4/ 35 DA Roberts 2/0 J Carruthers 2/12 JD DeansDraper 2/24 v Laurimar 4/165 AJ Nicholls 69 J Zerella 57 N Brown 2/43.

B-GRADE

■ Results. Round 4. Saturdays, November 10 and 17. Riverside 4/98 B Gedge 52 v Bundoora 122 C Dunning 45 V Siwas 27* D Rowley 3/28 M Brooker 2/27 B Lewis 2/49. Montmorency v Mernda 9/222(cc) C Smith 55 A Mitris 42 A Chopra 35 JH Andrew 3/43 D Compton 2/51.

Epping 3/89 S Kearney 25 v Macleod 109 M Bottomley 51 S Fitzpatrick 4/28. Rosanna 163 R O'Sullivan 40 D Spokes 28 MR Schott 27 DH Bedurke 6/22 v Diamond Creek.

C-GRADE

■ Results. Round 4. Saturdays, November 10 and 17. Lalor Stars 0/45 J Gammino 34* v Eltham 130 S Sceney 33 K Sheehan 29 L Gioskos 4/25 C MacDonald 2/17 E Baade 2/23.

Bundoora United v Plenty 9/215(cc) KA Ziedaitis 48 S Cullen 36 J Gavin 31 S Peat 4/26 C Zealley 2/25. North Eltham Wanderers 1/11 v Heidelberg 126 C Stevens 30* J Gilham 30 LJ Gibb 6/31. Old Paradians 0/2 v Mill Park 144 C Walsh-Queay 43 M McKenzie-Smith 26 T Tilkeridis 3/35 CP Muir 3/36 DJ Bubis 2/9.

D-GRADE

■ Results. Round 4. Saturdays, November 10 and 17. Lower Plenty 4/378(cc) G Arnott 179* T Smith 83 J Carlyon 44* MJ Carlyon 42 T Keating 2/67 v North Eltham Wanderers. Riverside 1/82 L Johns 54* v Greensborough 175 R Bailey 56 D Patullo 44 CD Drake 4/26 A Nolan 4/39. Lower Eltham 8/209(cc) J Hansen 128* E Zumbo 3/44 J Brown 2/35 v Research Eltham Collegians.Hurstbridge 191 D Sadowy 91* S Joynson 50 OA McGillion 3/32 LA Willoughby 3/34 SG Clapton 2/36 TD Elmer 2/51 v Banyule 0/16.

E-GRADE

■ Results. Round 4. Saturdays, November 10 and 17. Banyule 0/65 DL Rodda 46* vPanton Hill 113 PJ Barnes 3/9 NC Aitken 3/26 DL

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Rodda 2/16 MW Johnson 2/30. Mernda v River side 258 S Edward 59 N Dalton 40 C Skiba 37 M Amenta 29 H Dhillon 28 G Greenough 5/68 J Dhaliwal 3/39 AL Davies 2/72. Thomastown United 282 J Main 83 S Tamilselvan 48 G Patterson 44 N Basanisi 34 N Singh 28 J McAleer 5/76 B Khan 2/42 v Laurimar.

Thomastown v Montmorency 9/256(cc) B Woodhouse 69 S Woodhouse 49 JA Coley 31 P Davies 29 S John 3/36 D Phulka 3/36

1/14 v Research Eltham Collegians 3/134 C Smith 2/31. Laurimar 2/49 v Banyule 0/96.

Mernda v Lower Eltham.

F1-GRADE

■ Results. Round 4. Saturdays, November 10 and 17. Eltham 0/0 v Diamond Creek 206 G Milner 60 LK Sewell 51 B Luker 3/34 G O'Neill 3/52 S Oakley 2/10 D Knight 2/38. South Morang 160 J Hicks 2/19 T Picton 2/26 T Ciarlo 2/41 v Macleod. Bundoora 0/32 v Old Paradians 139 NM McGinty 49 D Meehan 3/38 C Wills 3/45 C Leckstrom 2/24. Heidelberg v Rosanna.

F2-GRADE

■ Results. Round 4. Saturdays, November 10 and 17. Lower Plenty v Mill Park 7/288(cc) D Geraghty 100 V Sheth 58* S Mohammed 45.

Lalor Stars 217 J Vasilev 63 P Grech 31 T Jones 28 v Lower Eltham 2/25. North Eltham Wanderers v Riverside. Whittlesea 120 DP Shiel 38 B Smith 4/33 C Payne 2/26 J Potenza 2/27 v Rosanna 1/18.

F3-GRADE

■ Results. Round 4. Saturdays, November 10 and 17. Plenty def Mernda. Banyule 0/36 v Diamond Creek 103 JM Stephen 41 AD Howell 3/15 TE Hope 2/10 C Lennox 2/27. Bundoora United 213 CP Strongman 82 B Gaff 63 J Lalios 3/52 N Tsimiklis 2/31 J Lalios 2/39 v Thomastown United. Old Paradians v Epping.

9/199(cc) N Sharma 88 P Kang 47 JR Di Giuseppe 5/37 GT Hill 3/54.

G1-GRADE

■ Results. Round 4. Saturdays, November 10 and 17. Diamond Creek 3/27 v Montmorency 216 D Snelson 55 W Norton 53 S Norton 39 JR Rowley 2/18 R Mitchell 2/21. Research Eltham Collegians 206 C Padfield 69 A McGrath 60 G McGrath 29 D Luke 3/20 P Philp 3/53 v South Morang. Macleod 9/160(cc) R Seit 33 JT Cleary 29 J Grouios 27 J Hayse 3/21 S Cini 2/25 K Lawry 2/32 v Lalor Stars. Laurimar 5/77 H Sultan 36v Thomastown 127 DS Crain 4/34 D Palladino 2/11 D Jenkins 2/37.

G2-GRADE

■ Results. Round 4. Saturdays, November 10 and 17. Diamond Creek def Lower Plenty.

Epping 134 A Mane 27 BJ Purtle 2/6 P Parashar 2/8 S Whitehead 2/14 v Laurimar Black.

Greensborough 8/358(cc) C Voce 187* T Lower 41 B Sutherland 38 J Leslie 35 B Mills-Campbell 29 v Lower Eltham. Laurimar Teal v Riverside.

UNDER 18

■ Results. Round 4. Fridays, November 9 and 16. Eltham/Dennis: Bye. Lower Plenty v Mernda 6/195(cc) R Miller 78 C Burton 60 LM Sirianni 3/22 MW Hughes 2/26. Epping v Montmorency 4/95 FJ Pendlebury 32* C Tinsley 2/ 14. Mill Park 7/107 W Cookson 31 J Raddino 31* v Lower Eltham.

UNDER 16 BLUE

■ Results. Round 4. Fridays, November 9 and 16. Diamond Creek v Bundoora United. Montmorency v Epping. Bundoora Park Bulls 75 ZJ Davies 4/12 KA Turner 2/7 JL Ladiges-Tucker 2/17 v Mernda 1/32. Research Eltham Collegians v Laurimar 3/78 .

UNDER 14 BLUE

■ Results. Round 4. Fridays, November 9 and 16. Riverside 2/96 J Atkinson 41* T Robinson 33* B Kathaluwa 2/18 v Old Paradians. Epping v Montmorency 64 A Sharma 3/9 N Sharma 2/ 4 SP Witharanage 2/15. Banyule 1/38 v Research Eltham Collegians 80 WD Waters 2/5 BM Johnson 2/8 JG McIntyre 2/12.

UNDER 12 BLUE

■ Results. Round 4. Fridays, November 9 and 16. Riverside 2/7 v Epping 3/67. Montmorency

CENTRAL DISTRICT BOWLS SCOREBOARD DIV. 1 SATURDAY

■ Results. Round 6. Saturday, November 10.

Eildon 74, 16 d Yea 65, 0. Eildon: Steve Matcham 27, 2. Lenonado Di-Bella 19, 2.

Steven Hall 28, 2. Match Total 74, 6. Side Points 10. Totals 74, 16. Yea: Team 1 26, 0. Team 2 18, 0. Team 3 21, 0. Totals: 65, 0. Broadford 85, 15 d Alexandra 57, 1. Broadford: Jim Hinchcliffe 23, 1. Robert Chapman 30, 2. Denise Hogan 32, 2. Match Total 85, 5. Side Points 10. Totals: 85, 15. Alexandra: Greg Gilmore 23, 1. Robert Benghamy 19, 0. Ken Argent 15, 0. Totals: 57, 1. Seymour VRI 77, 14 d Kilmore 68, 2.Luke Spargo 31, 2. Greg Jones 24, 2. Colin Marsh 22, 0. Match Total: 77, 4. Side Points 10. Totals 77, 14. Kilmore: Kevin Mayberry 23, 0. John Reimann 17, 0. William Hanna 28, 2. Totals: 68, 2. Wallan 91, 12 d Seymour 70, 4. Wallan: Paul Newell 25, 0. Brian Smethurst 28, 0. Graham Edmonds 28, 2. Match Total 91, 2. Side Points 10. Totals: 91, 12. Seymour: Donald Lawton 26, 2. Garry Broderick 31, 2. Jeff Rhue 13, 0. Totals: 70, 4.

DIV. 2 SATURDAY

■ Results. Round 6. Saturday, November 10.

Yea: Bye. Broadford 95, 16 d Alexandra 52, 0.

Broadford: John Brien 27, 2. John Fitzgerald 31, 2. Trevor Gavell 37, 2. Match Total 95, 6. Side Points 10. Totals 95, 16. Alexandra: Kenneth Ackerman 26, 0. Terence Livy 20, 0. Nick Klein 6, 0. Totals 52, 0.Seymour VRI 95, 16 d Kilmore 50, 0. Seymour VRI: Mario Furlettio 31, 2. Geoff Neal 32, 2. Ian Cashill 32, 2. Match Total 95, 6.

Side Points 10. Totals 95, 16. Kilmore: Mark Hodghson 19, 0. Kenneth Campbell 17, 0. David Taffe 14, 0. Totals: 50, 0. Seymour 79, 14 d Wallan 74, 2. Seymour: Jim Syephen 31, 2. Neil Harris 26, 2. Greg Quillinan 22, 0. Match Total 79, 4. Side Points 10. Totals: 79, 14. Wallan: Peggy Bell 23, 0. Des Lappin 19, 0. Steven Doig 32, 2. Totals 74, 2.

YEA GOLF CLUB REPORT WEDNESDAY

■ Di Elliot (27) played an amazing round of golf to post 42 stableford points on Wednesday to win in the first round of the Summer Gender Challenge. Highlight of her round was a birdie on the 6th hole giving her five stableford points.

Nine Ladies and 13 Men contested the first round with Jeff Aurisch (16) winning the men’s competition and second overall. Michael Spagnolo (7) was third overall on CB from fourth Lorraine Callander (15) with 36 points. Karen Sangster (26) was third for the ladies with 34 and Ivor Brayley(28) was third on CB from Russell Wealands (21) with 36 for the men.

Graeme Bryant was NTP on the second and Brendan Chenall was the Club Award Winner.

Gender Points went to Di Elliot – 20 points, Jeff Aurisch – 10, Michael Spagnolo – 5, Lorraine Callander – 2 and team average Men (32.5) to Ladies (31.3) – 5 points to the Men. Total Ladies 22 to the Men 20.

SATURDAY

■ Jan Wealands and Russell Wealands won their respective competitions on Saturday.

Jan with a handicap of 32 had 41 stableford points to win from second Di Holdsworth (24) with 35 points in the Ladies.

A 20-man field saw overall excellent scores with Russ (21) winning on CB with 38 points from Bob Glenister (11) and Brian Simmons

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(11), with Brad Clements (10) fourth with 37 points. NTP on the 11th was Brian Simmons, who made the birdie as well. The Club Award was taken out by Kevin Coghlan.

Greg Clements (15) won the Smith Trophy with 72 points(over two rounds) from Brian Simmons 69 and Ivor Brayley third with 68 points.

Jeff Aurisch won Wednesday with 37 points and followed up Thursday at Veterans Golf also at Yea with 36 points to win the A-Grade section.

Yea played host to 60 Dalhousie Vets who were impressed with how well the course looks.

- Alan Pell

H.R. Austin, b J. Kidd ...................................... 5 Extras (nb 0, w 3, b 8, lb 6) ............................. 17 Total ............................................................. 150 Overs ........................................................... 45.0 FOW: 13 (C.J. Still), 73 (C. Stute), 87 (P.D. Withers), 98 (J. Jones), 101 (M. Bourne), 118 (A.K. Neilson), 137 (M. Mirabella), 139 (A.D. Withers), 139 (J. Hibbens), 150 (H.R. Austin).

Bowling: J. Laery 9.0-1-1-28, J. Kidd 8.0-3-421), J. Purcell 8.0-0-1-34, J. Williamson 4.0-00-22, J. Ladd 9.0-1-2-20, J. Reynolds 7.0-1-211.

1st Innings - Alexandra S. Whitehead, c T. Bradshaw, b H.R. Austin .. 0 J. Reynolds, lbw b J. Jones ............................ 43 J. Purcell, not out .......................................... 79 S. Parker, st C.J. Still, b A.D. Withers ............ 21 +D.L. Malcolm, c & b A.D. Withers ............. 0 J. Williamson, not out ...................................... 0 J. Bourke, dnb *J. Kidd, dnb D. Crane, dnb J. Leary, dnb J. Ladd, dnb Extras (nb 0, w 1, b 7, lb 0) ............................. 8 Total ......................................................... 6/151 Overs .......................................................... 42.0 FOW: 0 (S. Whitehead), 78 (J. Reynolds), 131 (S. Parker), 143 (D.L. Malcolm) Bowling: H.R. Austin 9.0-1-1-34, J. Hibbens 8.02-0-26, T. Bradshaw 7.0-1-0-27, J. Jones 9.0-41-25, A.D. Withers 9.0-0-2-32. ★ Kilmore def Yea Tigers Venue: Kilmore Cticket Ground Result: Kilmore won First Innings Toss won by: Yea Tigers Batted first: Kilmore 1st Innings - Kilmore L.J. Zelvys, c ? .............................................. 28 K. Craddock, c ? ............................................ 42 F. Magee, c ? ................................................ 59 +R. Pakinson, c ? ............................................ 8 M. Davern, c ? ............................................... 60 M. Singh, not out ............................................ 28 L. Can twell, not out ........................................ 4 B. O’Donnell, dnb S.M. Warren, dnb L. Partidge, dnb Extras (nb 1, w 4, b 4, lb 2) ............................ 11 Total ................................................... 4/240 (cc) Overs ........................................................... 45.0 FOW: 40 (L.J. Zelvys), 77 (K. Craddock, 88 (R. Parkinson), 193 (M. Devern), 221 (F. Magee).

1st Innings - Yea Tigers Extras (nb 0, w 3, b 0, lb 2) ............................. 5 Total ................................................................. 89 Overs ........................................................... 19.4 Bowling: L. Partidge 3.4-0-0-29, L.J. Zelvys 6.03-1-12, B. O’Donnell 2.0-1-0-8, S.M. Warren 4.0-0-3-20, L. Cantwell 4.0-0-1-18.

In their run chase Yea made a somewhat shaky start, losing three wickets before reaching 40 runs.

This brought Cam Armstrong and Nathan Beattie together at the crease, who put together a match winning partnership.

The pair put on a 102 partnership with Armstrong scoring an entertaining 69, while Beattie batted beautifully in support for 30.

A few late wickets made the scoreboard appear closer than it really was, but Yea cruised passed the Broadford total with four wickets in hand.

Yea is now three wins and two losses for the season, moving into second place on the ladder.

Next weekend Yea are at home again, hosting Eastern Hill.

- Andrew Chisholm

The day proved to be one that awakens the "Bendigo Dragon", the radical air movement across the range under hot relatively calm conditions.

This “dragon” is seen in mirage that swirls and races for no apparent reason and a wind that stops, then starts while flicking through more than 80 degrees.

Some say this is why they shoot long range target just to challenge these conditions, most will say that these conditions are very trying but they also say they will not be beaten.

The match started at 800 yards and the shooters were rewarded with some good scores Marty posted a possible a 60.3 while David Wallace shot a 59.4.

Marty in F T/r won the range with Graeme second with 56.4. The next stage was 900 and again Marty was top score in F T/R with 58, Graeme second with 56.2 and Terry Gee top scoring in F Open with 58.3.

The final stage was 1000yds and across the board the results were well down with Graeme’s 57.1 (and top score in FT/R) shone out.

Marty and Terry were down with a 51 and then followed Dave with 49.1.

A challenging day and as the shooters stoodto at 11am on the the 11th day of the 11th month.

Those present were mindful of the mostly young people from our district who have served their country, many of whom trained on the old Gobur range, and with deep respect called to mind all who have served the Nation and especially those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we may enjoy the freedom and standard of living we do today. Lest we forget.

All present were reminded of some of the theatres of war in the names of the stages; 800 yds “The Gallipoli”, 900 yds The “Beersheba”, then 1000 “The Villers Bretonneux” and finale the Grand aggregate “The General Sir John Monash” The results from “The Armistice Centenary Prize Shoot” for our local Mountain Marksmen were: F Standard A grade David Wallace 58.4, 52.1, 49.1 = 159.6. F class T/R Graeme Kerr the winner of "The Sir John Monash” grand aggregate and “The Villers Bretonneux” 56.4, 56.5, 57.1 = 169.10.

Then just seven super centres behind Marty Kelly winner in F T/R of “The Gallipoli” and “The Beersheba” in F T/R and second over all with 60.3, 58, 51 = 169.3. If F Open and winner of “The Beersheba” F open , Terry Gee 52.1, 58.3, 51 = 161.4.

What a week and there are still some results from Saturday to come.

Three of the ECDRA members and their families joined the Goulburn Valley District Rifle Association presentation dinner in Mooroopna.

The big news of the evening was the presentation of the Avenel Shield for team shooting off-rifle using the Mixed Category Score Index to adjust the differences between classes.

The Nagambie Rifle Club won the trophy with a strong team effort over the whole year, it was neck and neck all year between Nagambie and the ECDRA teams.

Clearly the 2019 competition will be hotly contested.

The Avenel Shield, originally presented by the Tehan family in the 1950s for team target shooting was found and resurrected by the ECDRA with Graeme Kerr making a new mount for the shield out of solid red gum timber with a natural edge.

The resurrected trophy looked fantastic thanks to Graeme’s work.

Next week shooting will be back at Violet Town please consult the calendar on the web site www.ecdra.org.au for details.

New shooters are most welcome.

- Robert Chaffe

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Yea Tigers v Broadford Venue: Yea Recreation Reserve Umpire: Wayne Tarran Toss won by: Yea Tigers Batted first: Broadford 1st Innings - Broadford B.G. Hobba, c B. Tarran, b N. Beattie ........... 13 J. Martin, c R. Akers, b C.A. Malcolm .......... 43 C. Berry, b C. Armstrong ................................. 1 T. Dunne, c B. Tarran, b L. Smith ................. 16 *+B. Hickey, c M. Waghorn, b L. Smith ....... 15 G. Hobba, c D. Pell, b L. Smith ...................... 6 M. Irving, b L. Smith ....................................... 2 T. Shell, c B. Tarran, b C.A. Malcolm ........... 2 J.B. Bradshaw, run out (C. Armstrong) .......... 24 L. McKenize, c R. Akers, b A. Chisholm ....... 6 J. Meek, not out .............................................. 2 Extras (nb 1, w 8, b 1, lb 3) ............................ 13 Total ............................................................... 143 Overs ........................................................... 44.1 FOW: 36 (B.G. Hobbs), 37 (C. Berry), 75 (T. Dunne), 87 (J. Martin), 105 (B. Hickey), 106 (G. Hobbs), 109 (T. Shell), 111 (M. Irving), 131 (L. McKebnzie), 143 (J.P. Bradshaw).

Bowling: A. Chisholm 6.1-0-1-17, M. Steiner 9.0-2-0-32, N. Beattie 7.0-4-1-12, C. Armstrong 5.0-1-1-11, B. Tarran 2.0-0-0-13, C.A. Malcolm 9.0-1-2-38, L. Smith 6.0-0-4-16.

1st Innings - Yea Tigers M. Steiner, lbw ............................................... 17 * B. Tarran, b ................................................... 0 C. Armstrong, not out ..................................... 28 D. Pell, lbw ...................................................... 4 N. Beattie, not out ........................................... 9 +R. Akers, dnb L. Smith, dnb A. Chisholm, dnb A. Butterworth, dnb C.A. Malcolm, dnb M. Waghorn, dnb Extras (nb 4, w 6, b 2, lb 2) ............................ 14 YEA TIGERS Totals ....................................................... 6/145 Overs ......................................................... 40.4 CRICKET CLUB FOW: 12 (B. Tarran), 23 (M. Steiner), 29 (D. REPORT Pell) Bowling: C. Berry 9.0-1-0-23, L. McKenzie 9.03-3-21, J.P. Bradshaw 9.0-1-1-22, B.G. Hobbs A-GRADE 3.0-0-0-14, T. Shell 6.4-0-2-22, J. Meek 3.0-0- ■ Last Saturday saw Yea host Broadford in a 0-28, T. Dunne 1.0-0-0-11. highly anticipated A-Grade match-up.

Yea won the toss and elected to send B-GRADE Broadford in to bat first. The visitors opening Broadford def by Alexandra batsmen made slow but steady progress, movVenue: Harley Hammond Reserve ing to 36 before Nathan Beattie struck with the Result: Broadford lost First Innings first wicket, as part of an outstanding spell of leg Toss won by: Alexandra spin bowing.

Batted first: Broadford A wicket the very next over to Cam 1st Innings - Broadford +C.J. Still, c J. Reynolds, b J. Kidd .................. 3 Armstrong had Broadford 2/37, with the double M.A. Bourne, lbw b J. Kidd ........................... 40 strike swinging the momentum Yea's way.

The introduction of Luke Smith (4/16) C. Stute, c D. Crane, b J. Reynolds ............... 36 P.D. Withers, lbw b J. Reynolds .................... 10 brought Yea wickets at regular intervals, while *J. Jones, st D. Malcolm, b J. Ladd ............... 2 Corey Malcolm (2/38) bowled well in support at A.K. Neilson, b J. Leary .................................. 6 the other end.

With Broadford at 8/111 Yea was right on M. Mirabella, b J. Kidd ................................. 19 J. Hibbens, b J. Purcell ................................... 8 top, however some lower order hitting dragged A.D. Witherws , b J. Kidd ............................... 0 Broadford up to 143 before they were dismissed T. Bradshaw, not out ....................................... 4 in the last over.

EAST CENTRAL DISTRICT RIFLE ASSOCIATION REPORT ■ The East Central District Rifle Association Inc shooting this week has involved some stunning performances at long range shooting as well as a solid practice shoot at Violet Town on Wednesday.

Graeme Kerr and Marty Kelly have distinguished themselves first at the annual Long Range Match Rifle prize shoot at Stawell where shooting was out as far as 1200 yards and then at Bendigo for the annual Police Rifle Club prize shoots only to 1000 yds.

Marty won F T/R competition on day two at Stawell and then came second in the two day aggregate while Graeme won the Armistice Centenary Prize Shoot in F T/R at the Wellsford range Bendigo on Sunday Nov. 11).

The Stawell shoot at the extreme ranges ( 1000 to 1200 yds) was made even more difficult by the wind that came from behind the shooters fishtailing and changing velocity all the time.

The contestants at the shoot included shooters from all over Australia and from England and they all concurred that the conditions were far from easy and ranked with some of the most difficult target shooters will encounter.

Marty was head to head with internationally renowned Mike Punterjero, Mike taking the honours on Saturday with a total of 272.8 from Marty, who came second with 267.9.

Marty turned the tables on Sunday shooting 240.7 and winning the day in F class T/R with Mick taking second with 239.4 points.

Mike won the aggregate with 511.12 while Marty won silver with 507.16 in the F class T/R competition.

Marty looked forward to the next weekend with a high centre count 16 to Mike’s 12. Well done Marty congratulations for a good score under difficult conditions. ★ The ECDRA Wednesday practice shoot over 500 yds involved three members and the highlights of the day were the consistency of Dr Bob Irving with three 53s and the handsome 59.2 shot by Neal Hambridge.

The results from Wednesday were F-Std Robert Irving 53.3, 53.1, 53 =159.4, 2 Richard Godden 49.1,56.2,45 = 150.3 and in F-Open Neal Hambridge 55.4,55.2, 59.2 = 169.8.

The perfect spring weather was just able to overcome the battle with that VT wind and all shooters found the day both very enjoyable and added to their experience as slowly and very surely they learn to keep up with that VT wind.

We now have a new name for that wind Very Tricky or VT. Saturdays shoot was at Bendigo but the results from the day are not to hand so we may report of them in a future article.

“The Armistice Centenary Prize Shoot” on Sunday at the Wellsford Range Bendigo proved to be a fitting event to ensure the memory of those who have put lives on the line for Australia over the past 100 years and before.

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Immaculate new unit:• 2 double bedroom with built-in robes • Large lock-up remote garage with internal access • Central heating and cooling, emergency alarm • Private rear garden and undercover patio $259,000

When size counts :Timber home comprising of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 living areas. Currently rented at $215 Per week on a month x month lease. Great tenant who is happy to stay on. House is separately metered so ideal for dual residency. Double carport, close to main shopping precinct. $255,000

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Enjoy the lifestyle, views and potential income:Lovely brick home on 97acres of land nestled down a quiet country lane offering 3 bedrooms with built-in robes, master with ensuite, Kitchen, separate dining room overlooking the in-ground pool and lovely light and bright indoor/outdoor room. There is a 5kw solar system and NBN connected with a second dwelling which was originally used as a cellar door. This offers his/her toilets, kitchen and guest area. Merton Creek frontage, stock dam and 2 huge irrigation dams with underground system, 134,000 litre of fresh rain water. Steel cattle yards, hay shed, 2 machinery sheds and vegie garden. $1,050,000

Alexandra

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First home buyers/investors!

Great place to start your property portfolio with this tidy timber home. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 with built-in robes, master with 2 walk-in robes (space for an ensuite!) Open plan timber kitchen and family room, separate lounge with bay window. Double lock up colorbond shed and neat and tidy back garden $285,000

Dual Accommodation in the heart of Eildon:• Timber home offering 3 large bedrooms • Galley style kitchen leading to open plan dining • Spacious lounge with combustion wood heating • Bungalow, carport & large garage with loft storage space. $200,000 - $215,000

Landmark Harcourts Alexandra 56 Grant Street, Alexandra I 5772 3444

Sales Specialist I Belinda Hocking 0418 115 574 Property Management I Sarah Brockhus 0457 537 222 Yea

OPEN on Saturday, November 17 at 12 Noon

130 plus Acres of softly rolling farm land & plantation 6931 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Yea This 130 plus acre farm also includes a 40 acre furniture timber plantation that has been well managed for 10 years and a warm and welcoming mud brick home wrapped in deep veranda's.

The home has 5 bedrooms with a central bathroom, open plan kitchen family room plus a 2nd living / dining room. The kitchen is the heart of the home with timber cabinets, gas cooking and a serving bench, this room adjoins the family room with slow combustion fire and large windows overlooking stunning countryside.

The property is currently used for grazing cattle but flat to softly sloping pastures would make this property also ideal for horses and hobby farming. There is good water to the property with fresh rainwater tank system and a large drought proof dam with an excellent fire & irrigation system to the house yard.

The Gum plantation is a wonderful investment & has been designed to stage the harvesting .

Just 7mins from Yea, 20 minutes to Seymour & surrounded by some large holdings this property is definitely one for you to consider for lifestyle, grazing or simply adgist the land & enjoy the panoramic

Price by Negotiation $890,000 - $950,000

Real Estate Sales Professional – Kerryn Rishworth 0412 346 169. kerryn.r@landmarkharcourts.com.au Property Management – Sharon Butcher 0402 113 927 Contact Landmark Yea for all of your Stock, Merchandise, Insurance & Financial Services 5979 5797 2799

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