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Recycling right ■ All recycling bins in the City of Whittlesea are being taken to the Coolaroo facility managed by Cleanaway and processed for recycling. Mayor Cr Emilia Lisa Sterjova and the Council say that they made it a priority to get recycling back up and running. Cr Sterjova is keen to remind residents of the importance of recycling right. “We know our community want to recycle and reduce the amount of waste going to landfill, and we’re excited to be partnering with Cleanaway for our recycling,” said Cr Sterjova. She urged residents to ensure that only recyclable items are put into their recycling bins. “It’s now more important than ever to sort your recyclables. We all have a responsibility to keep the contamination levels of our recycling down to avoid contaminated recycling going to landfill.” There are some minor changes to what can and can’t go in your recycling bin: Can be recycled: ■ cans (steel and aluminium) and foil (scrunched into a ball) ■ hard plastic bottles and containers (labelled with code 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) with lids removed and placed in the garbage bin ■ glass bottles and jars including medicine bottles ■ paper and cardboard Can’t be recycled: ■ milk and juice cartons ■ takeaway coffee cups ■ plastic toys ■ soft plastics including cling wrap, plastic bags and bubble wrap ■ waxed cardboard and food soiled cardboard ■ tissues, shredded paper and paper towels. - Contributed
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OUTAGE OUTRAGE
■ The pressure is on the Victorian State Government, and Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio, as well as energy companies after repeated failures in electricity supply in the north-east. There are renewed calls for local businesses to receive compensation payments from electricity suppliers, after ongoing failures. Particularly hard hit have been Alexandra and Eildon region companies, many of which have had to close on a number of work this month, when long unplanned outages took place. Interruptions have hit areas including Acheron, Alexandra, Eildon, Fawcett, Gobur, Kanumbra, Koriella, Molesworth, Taggerty, Thornton, Whanregarwen andYarck. Some of the outages have occurred due to weather events. Other interruptions have been unexplained. One of the hardest companies has been Foodworks operated in multiple locations by the Reddrop family. Their local stores include Alexandra, Benalla, Eildon, Mansfield, Marysville, Mt Buller and Yea.
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Recent outages hit alll except their Mt Buller and Marysville stores, where independent power back-up generators could be used. It is understood that losses of between $30,000-$50,000 were caused at each of the stores because of the unplanned outages. Store management is believed to be happy to change opening hours if supply interruptions can be communicated in advance. The Mansfield Courier this month estimated that electricity interruptions had cost more than $1 million to local traders. It is suspected that the cost to businesses in the Murrindindi region has been at least in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Peter Rice, a senior program presenter at Upper Goulburn FM radio station, was attempting this week to interview a representative from Ausnet, the company which has the responsibility of providing the electricity supply network. Murrindindi Shire Council is known to be keeping a close eye on the impact of electricity interruptions to the local economy.
Former Whittlesea Mayor resigns Interruption to this week’s issue
■ You are reading the latest weekly issue of The Local Paper and Melbourne Observer. It has an unrivalled 104-page coverage of local news and information. Tuesday afternoon’s storm knocked out the electricity supply at the newspaper office - right on press time. We were unable to restore power supplies in time for our print edition schedule. This means we missed our print and distribution deadlines. This means that only the digital issue has been published this week. Advertisers will not be charged, and accounts will be adjusted accordingly. We apologise for this inconvenience.
■ Ricky Kirkham has resigned as a Whittlesea City Councillor. The former Mayor’s resignation took effect on Monday (Feb. 17). He issued a statement: “It has been an immense honour and privilege to serve our community for the past seven years. “In that time, I have been proud to witness the very best of our community. “During my two terms as mayor, I was inspired and empowered by the selfless work of community organisations, volunteers and groups, who bring joy, security, and happiness to many, including our most vulnerable people. “These values must be reflected by a Council elected to serve in your best interests. “Over the past three years, I have been disappointed to witness Council lose focus on quality outcomes that benefit the lives of our residents. “The current circumstances at Council have made it impossible for me to discharge my obligations to hold Council accountable. “For five months, I have raised serious concerns about Council’s failure to manage major contracts such as our Parks, Gardens and Open Space. “This situation has led me to determine, that despite my best efforts, I can no longer in good conscience continue in this role.
Illegal net at Lake Eildon
● Ricky Kirkham: resigned Monday. Photo: Ash Long “In this environment, I am unable to provide the level of representation and accountability I believe you deserve. “I am incredibly thankful to the many amazing staff at the City of Whittlesea who dedicate their lives and careers to building a strong and resilient community. “I would particularly like to thank and acknowledge the valued work of our Aged and Disability, Community Development, Maternal and Child Health and Depot staff, for the very important work they do. “Serving the public in any capacity is always a privilege. “Whether you’re a CFA volunteer, serve on the committee of a local sports club, or deliver meals to our elderly residents – never undervalue the contribution you make to people’s lives. “It is the contribution of others in our community – who truly make Whittlesea – the best place to live and raise a family. “I am sincerely grateful for this opportunity – it has been an absolute honour to serve. “I wish our Council and the community the very best for the future,” Mr Kirkham said.
Seymour link to wanted man ● A phone call to 13FISH has helped Fisheries Officers remove an illegal 25m monofilament mesh net from Lake Eildon. The net contained several dead carp along with live Murray spiny crayfish, which were untangled and released. Mesh nets are classed as commercial fishing equipment and when used without authorisation, can attract significant penalties. ● If you see or suspect illegal fishing, call 13FISH (13 3474).
■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Bradley Waters, 19, who is wanted in relation to theft charges. He is described as 184cm tall, a thin build with brown hair. Waters is known to frequent the Seymour, Benalla, Frankston, Pakenham, Geelong, Broadmeadows, Wantirna and Shepparton areas Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Passing of ‘inspirational’ Julie Fishlock
● Julie Fishlock ■ The Murrindindi community is mourning the passing of ‘inspirational’ woman, Julie Fishlock. Julie bravely fought Inflammatory Breast Cancer over a number of years, but during that time her focus was always on helping others. Julie was founder and the public face of Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network Foundation Australia. She was vitally involved in promoting ongoing research, sharing knowledge, and participating in fundraisers. The mission of the IBC is to advance the education of the public and health professionals about inflammatory breast cancer. Aims include to promote and fund research for inflammatory breast cancer, and to promote the results thereof. The IBC sets out to provide advocacy, advice, information and support. Friend Jenny Drysdale said: “Julie founded the Australian branch and was committed to improving awareness. “From the time Julie was diagnosed with IBC she was determined to learn everything she could, and to share this knowledge with others. “She has left a legacy which is an inspiration to all of us. “Julie was fun loving, adventurous and hilarious. She fought to the end.” In Tasmania, close friend Lisa Rudd set up a tribute at Julie’s favourite local spot - the Bay of Fires, Cozy Corner South. The pair had a 23-year friendship, dating back to their days at ‘Henderside’, Yea. Lisa described Julie as “My kindred spirit ... my so very special best friend.” Social media was flooded with tributes. Members of the Yea Community Cancer Charity are particularly saddened. The charity was established in 2017, when a Pink Ball was held in Yea when dedicated local community members were touched by cancer diagnoses. Julie is surived by her mother Denise and daughter Keeley. A ‘Celebration of Life’for Julie will be at the Royal Mail Hotel, Yea, at 2pm on Friday, March 6. ■ In lieu of flowers, Julie requested that friends wishing to honour her memory make a donation to the IBC Network Foundation Australia. Julie was extremely passionate about ensuring early detection in patients and therefore allowing families to spend as much time together as possible. By donating to the IBC Network Australia, you can help researchers find answers to this rare and aggressive cancer. To donate, go to : https:// ibcnetworkau.org/julie
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M’dindi Fire District works ■ Fire prevention works have been expanded at the Old Broadford Pine Plantation. In a collaborative effort between Mitchell Shire Council, Country Fire Authority and Forest Fire Management Victoria, the 20-metre fire break surrounding the site was increased by up to 10 metres. More fire breaks have been created along the walking and biking paths which divide the plantation. FFMVic, CFA and Council’s Municipal Fire Prevention team have worked extensively to ensure the site is well maintained and managed to reduce risks over the fire season. After this fire season Council and FFMVic will prepare a Joint Fuel Management Plan for the plantation. Before the plan is prepared, a consultation period will be opened for community feedback on current treatment programs. This work is expected mid-year. Mitchell Council works in partnership with organisations like FFMVic, Regional Roads Victoria and VicTrack to prepare the municipality for the fire season. The Council is responsible for slashing and spraying on Council-managed roads and roadsides. FFMVic in the Murrindindi District (which covers Mitchell and Murrindindi Shires) each year completes over 1000 hectares of NonBurn Fuel Treatment including mowing, slashing and mulching of fire breaks, tracks and strategic township breaks. “We all need to work together to reduce the fire risk throughout our community. Everybody has a role to play when it comes to the fire season and being prepared,” said Cr David Lowe, Mitchell Shire Mayor.
Bushfire benefit ■ Healesville Amateur Race Club will be holding a Bushfire Benefit Concert in aid of Need For Feed Disaster Relief from 2.30pm-11.30pm on Saturday, February 29. The concert will feature the Black Sorrows, Travis Collins
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● Cr David Lowe, Mitchell Shire Mayor Shane Howard (Goanna), John Schumann (Redgum), Pete Denahy, Damian Howard and The Ploughboys, Screamin’ Eagles, Oz ock Express, Ruckus, Cavey and Rach. The event will include a charity auction, car show and cruise. There will be food trucks, and the racecourse bar. Adult tickets are ● David Purcell, $44; 16-18-year-old Healesville tickets are $15, and Amateur Race those under 16 will be Club President aqdmitted free when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Concession price is $34. “Need For Feed is a wonderful group that have been supporting communities and farmers across Victoria since 2006,” says HARC President David Purcell. “They raise funds ■ Police have arrested nine people following for fire, drought and an aggravated home invasion in Ramptons Rd, flood relief and have Eltham North. been the major supMill Park Serious Crime Taskforce detecplier of emergency tives simultaneously executed nine search warfodder and transport. rants about 6am, arresting three men and six “They supply the youths. stock and animal feed Two 18-year-old men from Kurunjang and needs of affected Brookfield have been charged with aggravated larger properties by home invasion, assault offences including insemi loads and supply tentionally causing injury, theft and weapon ofsmaller properties by fences. ute convoys,” Mr Three youths who were also charged with Purcell said. aggravated home invasion, assault offences inAll profits from the cluding intentionally causing injury, theft and Bushfire Benefit con- weapon offences include: cert will go to Need for ■ A 17-year-ol Kurunjang boy Feed in their support of ■ A 16-year-old Brookfield boy and farmers in fire af- ■ An 18-year-old Taylors Hill man (17-yearsfected areas as they old at time of offence). struggle to rebuild The following are expected to be charged on properties and liveli- summons at a later date: hoods. An 18-year-old Brookfield man, two “The Healesville Brookfield teens and a Melton West boy are Amateur Racing Club expected to be charged on summons at a later and the Healesville date. Music Festival comIt’s alleged the nine forced their way into a mittees will be donat- Ramptons Rd house about 5.30am on January ing their time to make 24 before assaulting one of the occupants and this event happen. stealing a vehicle.
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■ Local businesses get ‘more bang for their buck’ when they advertise in The Local Paper. The newspaper has a new Mitchell Shire edition, with the paper available free each week at outlets at locations including Beveridge, Broadford, Donnybrook, Heathcote Junction, Kilmore, Puckapunyal, Seymour, Tallarook, Trawool, Wandong, Wallan and Wallan East. Ads appear automatically in our Mitchell-distributed papers, at no extra charge to advertisers. ■ The Local Paper also has a wider distribution throughout the Yarra Ranges with extra distribution outlets at locations including Coldstream, Croydon North, Healesville, Launching Place, Lilydale, Millgrove, Mount Evelyn, Ringwood, Seville, Wandin North, Warburton, Wesburn, Woori Yallock, Yarra Glen and Yarra Junction. pick-up your free copy of The Local Paper every Wednesday. ■ Advertisers now have their message seen through a wider area in the NillumbikDiamond Valley region. The Local Paper is available free at locations including Diamond Creek, Eltham, Hurstbridge, Kangaroo Ground, Panton Hill, Research, Smiths Gully and Wattle Glen. Free copies are now also available at Quinton’s Supermarket, the Grand Hotel and the Newsagency at Warrandyte, as well as the IGA Supermarket at Wonga Park. ■ If you are looking to ‘market’ your enterprise across the Whittlesea municipality, choose The Local Paper. There are handy newspaper delivery outlets at Donnybrook, Doreen, Epping, Laurimar, Mernda Villages, South Morang, Whittlesea and Wollert. ■ The heartland of the Local Paper’s readership area is Murrindindi Shire. Pickup your free copy of the newspaper each Wednesday at Alexandra, Buxton, Eildon, Flowerdale, Glenburn, Kinglake, Marysville, Molesworth, Narbethong, Pheasant Creek, Strath Creek, Taggerty, Thornton, Yarck and Yea. Copies can also be obtained from the Foodworks Supermarket at Mansfield. ■ The Local Paper is again clearly the Murrindindi region’s ‘number one’ media outlet. The Local Paper’s combined printonline weekly readership has grown by 32.45 per cent over the past year. Weekly reads now total 23,973, up from 18,099. This represents a growth of 5874 reads weekly. The Local Paper’s combined printonline monthly readership is now 103,085, based on the latest December 2019 figures. This equals 1,074,285 reads for the year. Weekly readership of the print issues of The Local Paper is 8820 people. Free copies of the newspaper are available through a network of more than 140 local outlets every week, February-December. ■ We welcome our latest new advertisers in The Local Paper Trades and Services Directory: ■ Proper Electrical of Kilmore. Speak with Jack about new and old homes, renovations and extensions. Phone: 0447 074 333. ■ Speak with Craig of Albot Maintenance (Yea) for handyman services at your property. Also specialising in tiling. Phone: 0408 452 059. Your business can be featured in this weekly column. It’s a free service for our advertisers. Call us at:
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Sad to hear that Thornton-Eildon was forced into a decision not to field Seniors and Reserves men’s football teams in 2020. A new fixture is to be released this month to reflect the eight-team schedule. Five minutes was all it took for a special meeting of Murrindindi Council last Wednesday (Feb. 12) to give CEO Craig Lloyd the power to spend up to $700,000 more to clean-up tree storm damage. The meeting at Alexandra, with all Councillors except Charlie Bisset present, was over by 11.05am.
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Eildon’s Syd Savage is to feature in a Lions District Newsletter report written by former District Governor Laurie Cooper. The Lions are using a Local Paper report and photo to pay homage to this mighty Eildon citi● Syd Savage zen.
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The Local Paper continues to grow with local editions in the Diamond Valley, Mitchell, Murrindindi, Whittlesea and Yarra Ranges. Stuty’s Bakehouse in Broadford phoned the newspaper office this week to double the quantity delivered to them every Wednesday. Yan Yean M L A Danielle Green was caught in last Friday’s storms whilst travelling on the Hume Fwy. Ms Green sent a social media message from Wandong: “I’ve taken refuge in the IGA carpark in Wandong. From Pyalong to here I’ve ● Danielle Green taken refuge in the IGA carpark in Wandong. From Pyalong to here I’ve felt more like a Ship’s Captain navigating a boat rather than a driver. Under the Hume Freeway is like a river, numerous cars pulled over along the way. Loudest thunder I’ve heard.”
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Ticks for SES volunteers throughout the region who pre pared for flash floods at the weekend. An example was the Seymour SES unit which made up sandbags for members of the public to grab from their Wimble St headquarters.
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Murrindindi Shire has two more community planning dinners com ing: the first is at Toolangi-Castella on Thursday, February 27 at the C.J. Dennis Hall; and the other n Thursday, March 12 at the Marysville Community Centre. Local youngsters were disappointed that Blast cricket at the Yea Rec. had to be cancelled on Friday because of storm danger. Congratulations to the organisers for putting safety first. Grade six jumpers arrived at Kinglake West Primary School last week, and were enthusiastically worn by the senior students even though it was 30 degrees. The personalised jumpers carry the slogan ‘Where Anything Is Possible’ alongside the names of each of the pupils. Mandy Currie and Phillip Gourlay’s brush with death, after a Black Spur tree fell on their Melbourne-bound vehicle, was featured on a Ten News TV report compiled by Simon Love. The couple had been reluctant at first for photos to be shared, as close relatives had not been informed.
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Boners axe men’s teams ■ Thornton-Eildon will not field Seniors and Reserves men’s football teams in 2020. TEDFNC President Dave Stirling made the announcement on Friday (Feb. 14), citing the departure of key personnel, and the inability to recruit replacements in time for the season which begins on April 18. Thornton-Eildon were due to be one of nine teams in the Seniors and Reserves of the AFL Outer East Division 2 competition. Broadford and WarburtonMillgrove will join this year, to make Division 2 an eight-side contest. “It is with great disappointment and regret to announce there will be no men’s Firsts or Seconds teams representing the TEDFNC in 2020,” Mr Stirling said. “This has come about due to the departure of key personnel late in 2019 and not being able to find suitable replacements in time for 2020.” Mr Stirling also said that
● Dave Stirling there were financial pressures on the club “to find players who are prepared to play for minimum payments, and travel from Melbourne which is hard to do given the lack of the player pool in our area. “We had 10 contracted players for 2020.
“After supporting them and others financially in 2019 they have voted with their feet and not returned to the club.” Mr Stirling described this as being “very disappointing, adding to the uncertainty of fielding teams in 2020. Mr Stirling said that the burden of locating enough volunteers has weighed heavily on the Boners, summing up the problem as: “Finding volunteers to help our club on an ongoing basis, week to week, rather than our players being asked to carry the load and try and enjoy the sport they come for originally”. “I might add our financial position was no worse than 2019 we just needed more support on and off field.” Mr Stirling said that Thornton-Eildon will still field a women’s football team. “The TEDFNC women’s side, will go ahead in 2020 led by Alan Dunlop and Tash Hay, which after making the preliminary final last year should be an exciting year ahead,” Mr Stirling said.
Yea sets its priorities
Local Briefs $500 grants
■ Nillumbik Shire Council is providing $500 grants to help organisations to run Youth Week events, which celebrate the positive contributions young people make to their communities. Youth Week, held in April, is a week-long celebration of young people aged 12 to 25, showcasing more than 100 activities, projects and events across the state.
End of Bazaar ■ After more than 40 years, the Molesworth Easter Bazaar and Auction is no longer. Led by people including Les Ridd, organisers say that trends have changed, with people selling items increasingly by eBay and similar platforms.
Black Spur tour ■ The Black SpurAction Group is conducting an invitation-only bus tour this Saturday, leaving from Fernshaw at 10am, and will examine an alternative route to the existing Black Spur road. The route being taken by the McKenzie’s bus is presently not accessible to the public. Organisers are hopeful that several Parliamentarians will join the trip.
Free skydive ■ Nillumbik’s International Women’s Day Dinner is having a drawwith the prize being a skydive with Skydive Australia. The dinner on Wednesday, March 4, features keynote speaker, Australian author Maxine Beneba Clarke, guest speakers The Violet Fems, a women in business marketplace, a glass of bubbles on arrival, canapés, dinner and a gift bag. The event is being held at the Eltham Community and Reception Centre.
Fawcett tree down
■ Alexandra SES attended a large tree down at Spring Creek Rd, Fawcett, adjacent to Parsons Lane outside Mittagong Cottage, in Friday’s storms. A local couple were first on the scene, and worked with a chainsaw to clear the obstacle.
Babe at Yarrambat
● Yea coimmunity members gather to discuss community priorities. ■ The Yea community has spoken. Some 57 Committee - including representatives from all Yea community members came together at the community sectors, to advise Council and other Yea Shire Hall this month to prioritise project organisations ideas to help the community thrive as part of ■ Advocacy for improved road safety - includMurrindindi Shire Council's Community Plan- ing the possibility of reducing speed limits through town, improved pedestrian crossings and ning Project. The event saw 12 projects being prioritised other safety improvements. at the dinner. The priority projects, in no par- ■ Advocacy for improved transport - investigating options including more buses and local ticular order, are ■ Better community communications - includ- or community-based transport options ing various ways of communicating commuCr Sandice McAulay said it was exciting to nity activities and events, as well as bringing see people coming together on the night who people together were passionate about creating change in their ■ Interaction with the Yea Streetscape plan - community. including providing further guidance on mainte“After months of consulting and developing nance and painting in the main street ideas the community have now selected 12 pri■ A local museum - finding a home for the ority projects. historical society “These are project ideas that were created ■ Aquatic services - advocating and investi- by the community, for the community. It was gating options for improved services, including lovely to see how collaborative the community a heated pool was. Everyone took the time to listen to each ■ Establishment of a retirement village other's ideas and concerns. ■ Solar-powered micro-grid - Investigating “Now that the priority project ideas are undevelopment of a local grid to enable sharing derstood, the community is forming up to 12 and trading of solar power action teams to deliver the projects. ■ Honouring the Taungurung people and their “Already there are a number of action teams role in Yea's history and future - including sup- assigned to the priority projects but we are putport of local indigenous research and develop- ting a call out to any community members who ing information and signage are interested in joining an action team for one ■ Wetlands management - including expan- of the priority projects identified for Yea to come sion of southern wetlands and ring of elms, sup- forward. porting community hub and implementation of “For those who haven't been involved from Yea Wetlands master plan the start in the Community Planning process, ■ Creating an arts hub - including investigating don't let that deter you from getting involved. the possibility of activating the Shire Hall or This is a very exciting stage of the process in elsewhere as an arts hub. which you can get involved to help make these ■ Creating a Yea town group or Consultative projects a reality.,” Cr McAulay said.
■ Nillumbik Shire Council’s Open Farm Day presents a family movie night at Yarrambat Park Golf Course from 4pm-9pm on Sunday (Feb. 23). Meals will be available from food trucks and children can enjoy Goanna mini golf and a pop-up animal farm before an outdoor screening of the movie Babe.
CFA hot training
■ Buxton CFA members headed toi Eildon last week to take advantage of mobile training props. Alexandra Group arranged for two hot fire training props to be located at Eildon. One prop simulates a domestic property and the other simulates an industrial plant. A simulation was held to show how a fog pattern can effectively block the radiant heat generated by a fire in a structure. Lieutenant Martin Kok and Lieutenant Paul Denham also undertook their Breathing Apparatus skills maintenance using the domestic prop.
Show postponed
■ The Rotary Club of Yea has postponed its Stitches To Steel craft show, which was proposed to be held at the Yea Shire Hall in Autumn. The Club says that unforseen circumstances mean that the event will be delayed until April 2021.
Cycle Dindi plans
■ The family event, Cycle Dindi, is being planned for Saturday, April 4, in the school holidays. Organised by Alexandra and Yea Rotarians, the event sees some participants cycle as far as Bonnie Doon.
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able to snap up a bargain and be assured that there is ongoing support for their new Holden. “You can continue supporting our dealership with the other brands we offer Mitsubishi, Subaru, Nissan and Polaris,” the company said.
● Neil Beer as Yea Rotary President ■ One of the leading businesses in the region, Neil Beer Seymour, was blindsided on Monday (Feb. 17) with the news from General Motors that Holden is to be discontinued. Dealer Principal
Greg Beer flew back from a business trip to the US this week to deal with the announcement. The Seymour based motor dealership (Holden, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru and Polaris) has been in the family for 40 years. The company is known for its wide community involvements. “This was a bit of a shock to us here at Neil Beer Seymour. “After 40 years of selling Holdens, Beer’s will start to cease selling new Holden vehicles. “Our Service and Parts operations will continue for 10 years after 2020. “We will continue selling our Holden vehicles from our showroom while supply is available for the lucky customers who will be
■ Diamond Creek Community Centre had to close after yesterday’s (Tues.) floods. The storms caused havoc in the Diamond Valley. One Mercedes Benz driver was stranded at the Sherbourne RdKaringal Dr corner by flood waters. Even this newspaper’s office was hit, with electricity supplies wiped out (see item, Page 9).
RIP Julie
■ May we extend our condolences to Keeley Fishlock on the profound loss of her mother Julie (see Page 9). Julie was a dynamo. She had a stint at the Yea newspaper, and was involved in lots of local business promotion. Julie was a great collector of friends. She was one of the bravest people we have ever encountered. One example was when she posed for a photo, showing the result of her radical mastecomy. Julie Fishlock was one of those rare humans who focused on others, during her struggles. She will be missed by many.
Killingworth Homestead in the 1800s
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From Our Files - 30 Years Ago Wednesday, February 14, 1990
Luxury car split
■ YeaShire Councillors were split with a 55 vote to purchase an ‘executive luxury car’ for its Chief Executive Peter Mangan. President Cr Bill Wilson used his casting vote in favour of the purchase of a Holden Calais for $21,215
MP disappointed ■ Whittlesea MLA Max McDonald expressed his disappointment at Yea Shire being unable to start work on Kinglake’s walking-bike track., “Given that Government funding was arranged last year, it was my expectation that the track would have been completed by now,” Mr McDonald said.
Water Trust merger ■ Water Boards from Yea, Alexandra and Mansfield were examining a possible merger to form an Upper Goulburn River Management Board. The Department of Water Resources provided $10,500 towards a study. Each local body contributed $1500.
‘Fair go’ missing ■ Kinglake people were not getting satisfactory representation from Yea Shire Councillors, Cr Lyn Gunter told Yea Council. “I believe people of Kinglake don’t get enough attendance from Councillors at the moment.”
Concern on deal ■ Cr Paul Gilmore, Chairman of the Timber TownsAssociation, at Alexandra, said there should be concern about a reported deal between the Victorian and Federal Governments to reduce logging in National Estate Forests in East Gippsland.
Pub money taken
■ Money totalling $360 was taken from the Country Club Hotel. Yea Police said the cash was taken after an office door was forced. The notes and colin was taken from a till tray in a locked office
New bank manager ■ Allan Hutchins was appointed as Manager of the Yea branch of the State Bank. He had started work with the bank in 1959, and took over from Pat Lay who was on long service leave.
Lowanna disperses ■ Flowerdale’s Lowanna Hereford Stud was to be dispersed in February 1990. Lowanna was the most successful; exhibitorat the 1987 and 1988 Melbourne Royals and also at the 1989 Sydney Royal.
Rural Deanery ■ A meeting of the Anglican Rural Deanery of Seymour was held at Yea in February 1990. Those to attend included Rural Dean, Fr Allan Farrell, and Archdeacon, Fr Alan Sapsford. Attending were priests and assistants from Puckapunyal, Alexandra, Seymour, Nagambie, Avenel, Broadford, Mansfield at Yea.
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Tree allegations ● The Killingworth Homestead when owned by the Ker family. Photo: Yea and District Historical Pages. Courtesy: Alan Thorley.
■ Yea Council had questions for contractor Lex Thompson about removal of pine trees at the Kinglake Hall Reserve. Mr Thompson was contracted to remove a number of trees on the private land adjacent to the old RSL Hall in Kinglake.
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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 1.6.5.2. Lotto Numbers: 2.5.12.26.36.39. Although most will be in a romantic mood, it would be best not to make any promises at this stage. An unpaid bill could embarrass some of you. TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 2.6.8.5. Lotto Numbers: 1.15.24.40.22.8. Romance could become intense and very demanding, many good opportunities are indicated; be ready to snap up the most lucrative. GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 1.3.5.9. Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.34.40.33. Unusual invitations bring change into your life. Your emotions are very intense and tempers could boil over and put you in a position of trying to smooth down ruffled feathers. CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.34.4.22. Many will try harder to get the material things in life. Most will find money will be easier to obtain. Some will be re arranging their lives and starting a new lifestyle. LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.6.9.8. Lotto Numbers: 9.8.15.45.32.6 Changes you make will bring a very positive reaction. For many greater responsibility. There are new opportunities to reach the top in your chosen profession. Most should be happy with their lover's attention. VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3. Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.34.40.5 A lot more action in your love life is indicated. Many could be inclined to blow their budget trying t impress their loved ones. Avoid argumentive people. LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.23.36.39.4. Many will be feeling rather restless and an apprehensive feeling is indicated. Therefore many will be rather hard to live with. Best to be tactful and not try to force the issue. SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 2.12.26.35.40.33. There will be big changes either in job or home affairs. An excellent offer is indicated. Keep modest and do not offend people with your attitude. SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December20) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 4.6.8.9. Lotto Numbers: 8.15.9.6.21.33. Take more care of your health, be sure not to overextend yourself.Take stock of your situation and act accordingly. Money will be easier to come by. CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.8. Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.34.40.11. A little bit of luck in a flutter is indicated. Many will find that their lifestyle us changing due to circumstances beyond their control. Travel is indicated. AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8.9.5.2. Lotto Numbers: 8.15.29.34.40.11 On the social scene you will meet and make friends with people that are quite different from the usual people you meet. However be tactful and do not gossip. PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.6.5.4. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.24.45.40.33. You are feeling rather moody and will be neglecting your domestic scene. This can bring arguments and a general bad feeling at home. Don't make any important decisions at present, leave them for later. KERRY K ULKENS PSYCHIC LINE CALL FOR A LIVE READING TODAY Phone 1300 246 244 (Credit card) Or sms your birthdate to 0427 441 516 KERR Y KULKENS MAGIC SHOP AT 1 693 BURWOOD HW Y BELG RAVE WW W.KERRY KULKENS. C OM.AU Like us on facebook
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Clean Up Murrindindi ■ Volunteer registrations for Clean Up Australia Day 2020 are now open. Murrindindi Shire Council is calling on community groups and individuals around the Shire to step up and join in the clean up on Sunday, March 1. Cr Rebecca Bowles said Council is calling on the community to come together and collect as much rubbish as we can before it causes any harm to our lovely natural environment. “Clean Up Australia Day is the nation's largest communitybased mobilisation event. Last year more than 680,000 volunteers removed over 15,000 uteloads of rubbish from 6,901 locations across the country. “While most people do the right thing, rubbish still manages to find its way into our parks, roadsides, bushlands and waterways. “Clean Up Australia Day is a great opportunity to make a difference and encourage the community to be aware and conscious about the impacts of rubbish in our environment. “It's brilliant to see Sacred Heart Primary School and the 1st Alexandra Scout Group have registered to run clean up events. “Hopefully this will inspire other schools, community groups and individuals within
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the community to get involved. “It's a great day for people to work together to clean up a public area which is special to them. It could be a public playground, a local road or local park, or maybe bushland - it's up to you. “This year registered Clean Up Australia Day events in Murrindindi Shire are being held on Sunday, March 1 at the following locations: ■ Taggerty Clean Up - 9am 12 Noon, meeting at the corner of Cathedral Lane and Park Road (Cathedral Landcare Group and Taggerty Community Progress Group) ■ Strath Creek Clean Up 9am - 12 Noon, meeting at Strath Creek Reserve (Strath Creek Landcare Group) ■ Kinglake Clean Up - 10am - 12 Noon, meeting at Wallaby Springs Reserve entrance near 1840 Whittlesea-Yea Road
(Upper Goulburn Landcare Network) ■ Alexandra Clean Up - 9am - 11am, meeting at Rotary Park Information Centre (Maintongoon Landcare Group) Council will assist community groups and schools in Murrindindi Shire which register public events or school events by ■ collecting waste from nominated locations or providing vouchers for the free disposal of waste collected at these events. ■ providing pickers, gloves, hi-vis vests, signage and extra bags where needed (in addition to the supplies that Clean Up Australia Day will provide). ■ providing a refreshment allowance of up to $100. To get involved in Clean Up Australia Day events, for more information, or to find or register a site, go to www.cleanup australiaday.org.au
Wine and Stories ■ AWine and Stories dinner series will be held throughout theYarraValley. History of wine growing locally is rich since the Ryrie brothers first planted vines in 1838. Wineries have combined to present unique stories of the land, love and passion for grapes. Local wine industry leader Rob Dolan will feature at the first 2020 event on Thursday, February 27. Cost is $145 per person. Rob’s belief in creating wines of real character flows through everything his label creates. His wine is a product of strong and enduring relationships with regional growers who provide the best possible parcels of fruit delivering a result reflecting everything loved in the Yarra Valley. Other wineries to participate in the series include: ■ Soumah of Yarra Valley on Thursday, March 26, ■ Warramunda on Thursday, April 30, ■ Greenstone on Thursday, May 28, ■ Squitchy Lane on Thursday, June 25, ■ Yeringberg on Thursday, July 30, ■ Paten and Jones on Thursday, August 27,
Local Briefs Library storytime ● Rob Dolan Wines of South Warrandyte will host the first event ■ Helen’s Hill on Thursday, September 24, ■ Steels Gate on Thursday, October 29, ■ Pimpernel Vineyards on Thursday, November 26. A season’s pass ticket is available for $1405. The events are being held in conjunction with Chateau Yering, 42 Melba Hwy, Yering.
Patient safety focus ■ Alexandra District Health is working with the Department of Health and Human Services through a self-assessment process for the new Capability Framework for Victorian Surgical and Procedural Services. Debbie Rogers, ADH CEO, said: “The new State-wide initiative around surgical services aims to improve patient safety. “Alexandra District Health is continuing to perform the majority of surgery while the review is taking place - such as cataracts, colonoscopy, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, colposcopy, minor gynaecological procedures, minor adult ear nose and throat surgery, urology and lesion removal. “Any higher level surgeries will need to be considered on a case by case basis while the assessment is taking place.
■ Rates are due across Murrindindi Shire. While it isn't a time of year most look forward to, paying your rates is an important part of maintaining our wonderful community. Rates and charges assist in providing a range of services, including road construction and maintenance, recreation and community facilities, libraries, swimming pools, parks and gardens, children and family services, waste management services, town planning, community safety services, environmental health, economic development and tourism, communications and customer services. There are a couple of different payment options when it comes to paying your rates. Ratepayers can either opt to make an annual payment or to pay by quarterly instalments. Michael Chesworth, Murrindindi Shire Council's Director of Corporate and Shared Services, said residents are reminded that the annual payment option for rates was due on February 15. “If you haven't yet paid your rates in full please contact our team here at Council if you need any help or have any questions. “For ratepayers who have opted to pay their rates by quarterly instalment, the third instalment is due on February 29. “Annual rates and charges can also be paid by direct debit. With this option, payments will be deducted directly from your nominated bank account. “There are a number of different direct debit options available, including fortnightly (deducted on a Thursday) and monthly (deducted on the 28th of each month) as well as quarterly, in line with the instalment due dates on your rates notice. “I would also encourage people who may be facing financial difficulties in paying their rates to contact Council at an early stage as we can explore options to help them meet their rate payment commitments," Mr Chesworth said. For more information about rates, go to www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/rates. For queries about rates notices or direct debit options, contact Council on 5772 0333 or email rates@murrindindi.vic.gov.au
“The community is reassured that Alexandra District Health will continue to work closely with patients to ensure they can access the surgery needed, either locally or in partnership with other health service providers. “Alexandra District Health has a strong reputation for providing high quality health services to the community and we are pleased that over the last 20-plus years we have had an excellent record of surgery performance. “It is important that we continue to provide safe and high quality care to our community; meeting the requirements of the new framework will support this into the future.The health service is also working with nursing and medical staff, local doctors and surgeons about the new framework,” Ms Rogers said.
■ Children in Mitchell Shire see the return ofBabytime, Rhymetime, Storytime and Sensory Storytime to libraries this month. The free weekly programs are held at 10.30am with sessions on different days in Beveridge, Broadford, Kilmore, Seymour and Wallan. The programs have been developed to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning, to provide social connections for children and parents and to familiarise people with the important role libraries play from an early age. Babytime is suited for babies up to 18 months old. Babytime is held at 10.30am on Mondays in Beveridge, Tuesdays in Broadford, Wednesdays in Seymour, Thursdays in Wallan, and Fridays in Kilmore. Rhymetime is an interactive session for children aged 18 months to three years of age. Rhymetime is held at 10.30am on Mondays in Seymour, Tuesdays in Kilmore, Wednesdays in Wallan, Thursdays in Beveridge, and Fridays in Broadford. Storytime includes singing, reading and craft and is for children aged between three and five. Storytime is held at 10.30am on Wednesdays in Broadford and Kilmore, and 10.30am on Fridays in Seymour and Wallan. Sensory Storytime is suitable for ages 3 to 5 and is held at 10.30am every Saturday, alternating between Seymour and Wallan. Wallan commenced on February 8 and Seymour on February 15. - Contributed
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● Peter Cleape and Rodney Kuiper of Shearasun Brewery, Broadford.
● Bernie Teasdale of O’Connor’s, Shepparton.
● Jenna O’Grady and Kathryn Goodall promote the Longwood event on Feb. 29.
● Trish Dale and Phyllis Wolfe at the ‘Discover Mitchell’ stand.
● Dave Palmer of Rural Tanks and Garden Beds, Seymour.
● Grace Davis-Williams works with Mitchell, Murrindindi and Strathbogie areas.
● Wendy Mulrooney and Karen Rourke at the stand of Tania Maxwell MLC.
● Des Ladrook and Allan Burhop of Solartronics.
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● Const. David Hughes (Kilmore) and Sen. Const. Heidi Twining of Mitchell Pro-Active Police Unit.
● Alastair Berry, Kimberley Williams and Trevor Viénet with the Toolangi CFA unit
● Bernard Jephson and Catherine Watts of Assumption College Kilmore.
● Aaron Pearce and Glenn Shearer of Broadford Hotel’s Shearasun Brewery.
● Madison Whiteman, Jodi Rechsteiner and Lisa Wemyss of Go TAFE.
● Adam Holland from Paramao.
● John Edwardes, Steven Cody, and Peter Wales (Whiteheads Creek).
● James Goulding of Go TAFE
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What The Papers Say Can’t keep up
■ Ambulance response times from last year’s quarter have been released, revealing that Mansfield Shire is falling behind. While across the state response times have improved, and despite the efforts of volunteers, that is not the case in Mansfield. Mansfield’s average response time for the quarter ending in December 2019 was 27 minutes and 24 seconds, up from 21 minutes and 46 seconds. Additionally, only 31.2 per cent of responses were under 15 minutes. - Mansfield Courier
YREC thriving
■ In 2017, Yarra Ranges Enterprise Centre was saved from demise and is now thriving once again in supporting the small businesses of the Yarra Valley. Executive officer and CEO Alison Fitzgerald said YREC is in great shape today, offering a competitive advantage and a professional environment as opposed to running a small business from home. - Mountain Views Mail
Clean-up delays
■ Frustrrated Avenel residents are calling on Strathbogie Shire Council to stop delaying and start cleaning tree branches and debris left strewn throughout the town on February 1 after a major storm. Residents of the town have contacted the Gazette expressing concern that the fallen tree branches could cause a fire hazard. Many branches lie on the side of the road in and around Jubilee Park, Avenel Cemetery and Livingstone Street. - Euroa Gazette
Climate emergency
■ Manningham City Council unanimously approved the motion to declare a climate emergency at their January 28 Ordinary Council Meeting. This motion brings Manningham Council in line with more than 1000 councils across the planet, and over 85 councils in Australia who have been declaring climate emergencies since early 2019. The global political movement to recognise the threat of climate change and take action against it began in April 2019 with Scotland and Wales becoming the first countries to declare a climate emergency. - Warrandyte Diary
Problems raised ■ Raised intersections may be more of a safety concern than their intended purpose, with Member for Northern Metropolitan Region, Craig Ondarchie, asking Minister for Transport, Jacinta Allan, to rule out more speed humps in Mill Park. Raised intersections are also known as safety speed humps which encourage vehicles to slow down as they approach highrisk intersections. But the raised intersections cause concern for some drivers, who are not always aware of the sudden speed bump. - Whittlesea Review
Bus apology ■ A Dysons driver is under scrutiny after refusing to let a woman and her guide dog board a bus in Rosanna. Now, the transport giant has been forced to apologise for the “unacceptable” decision. - Diamond Valley Leader
Out of control ■ An out-of-control party at a Ringwood Airbnb property led to swarms of partygoers brawling in the street, with police forced to use capsicum spray to subdue violent groups of young people. -Lilydale and Yarra Valley Leader
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Court Lists Seymour Magistrates’ Court - Criminal Case Listings Thursday, February 27 Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division. Victoria Police - Tucknott, R (37446) v Ali, Colby. UniYea Victoria Police - Feben, T (38222) v Petronio, Jamie. CiuMitchell Victoria Police - Turco, Z (44303) v Cornfoot, Norm. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Davis, Craig. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Duff, D (35543) v Swann, Jarratt Keith. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Unthank, B (45036) v Ellul, Carmello. Pcet-Preston Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Wells, Brandon Lee. Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Lin, Yi-Hsuan. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Izzard, B (41080) v Welsh, Richard. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Stewart, Ann. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Hyatt, Renee Grace. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Garbutt, E (35708) v Hyatt, Renee Grace. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Love, Rose. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Woosnam, J (31061)v Ellis-Lynch, Pheonix. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Kliemt, R (44009) v Galea, Chantal. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Salter, Heather. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Cooper, Robert Leslie. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Izzard, B (41080) v Mason, Melissa. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Kolbe, L (38867) v Gray, Shawnah. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Izzard, B (41080) v Croskell, Robert. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Keevil, A (43714) v Gray, Shawna. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Bennett, N (36915) v Phelan, Jamie. CiuMitchell Victoria Police - Turco, Z (44303) v Collard, Travis. UniSeymour Victoria Police - O'neill, J (40075) v Hardie, Lee. UniKilmore Victoria Police - O'neill, J (40075) v Morgan, Wade. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Malouf, Kristie. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Cathie, Tristan. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Konings, D (26750) v Appleyard, Sophie Jade. Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Konings, D (26750) v Mullen, Paula Beryl. Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Konings, D (26750) v Potts, Tyffany Lee. Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Izzard, B (41080) v Hartland, Lee. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Kamali, V (42448) v Stoneman, Phillip. Uni-Kilmore
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Victoria Police - O'neill, J (40075) v Flower, Michael. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Hawke, Winston. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Whiteside, M (43500) v Bovill, Heather Elizabeth. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Dangal, A (42686) v Portelli, Amanda. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Gray, Shawhah/ UniKilmore SAC - Simpson, E v Curry, Alicia Lavern. Services Australia Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Akbas, Arzu. CiuMitchell Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Assaad, Peirre. CiuMitchell Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Kirby, Cameron. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Arthur, L (41997) v Dent, Michelle Anne. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Taylor, S (35326) v Maunder, Chrystal. Uni-Echuca Victoria Police - Davies, P (43901) v Knight, Martin. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Beeby, Michael. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Christie, T (35564) v Maunder, Chrystal. Uni-Echuca Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Day, Shannon Patrick. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Burke, M (40361) v Heath, Benjamin. Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Carter, S (42829) v Cathie, Tristan. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Lodi, B (36470) v Maunder, Crystal Louise. Highway PatrolCampaspe Victoria Police - Kehal, J (40929) v Collard, Travis. UniWallan Victoria Police - Baxter, B (43622) v Mallia, Zack. UniMelbourne West Victoria Police - Dangal, A (42686) v Cleaver, Debbie. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Konings, D (26750) v Blackaby-Rose, Jamie. Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Pezzimenti, P(32040) v Tennant, Jay Brian. Highway Patrol-Seymour Community Corrections Centre - Amodio, O v Kirby, Luke. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Kamali, V (42448) v Gleeson, Jamie. UniKilmore Community Corrections Centre - Amodio, O v Vale, Thomas Seymour Commu-
Victoria Police - Turner, J (34532) v Myrteza, Enea. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Adler, A (41291) v Burns, Jessica. CiuHume Community Corrections Centre - Davidson, Mv Biddlestone, Jake. Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre - Amodio, O v Vale, Thomas Craig. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Binks, D (40350) v Cathie, Tristan Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Grant, Steven Leigh. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Friday, February 28 Victoria Police - Ellis, J (40810) v Lesiputty, Ebony. Uni-Kilmore Thursday, March 5 Victoria Police - Malane, J (36750) v Lomas, William Sydney. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Walton, A (40916) v Jones, Christopher. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Biderman, S (38335) v Hanlon, Terrence. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Duff, D (35543) v Myers, Tracy. UniNagambie Victoria Police - Malane, J (36750) v Keamy-Quick, Caleb David. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Mclarty, R (45059) v Vickers, Timothy. Pcet-Springvale Victoria Police - Straughair, P (39535) v Bausch, Patrick Albert. State Highway Patrol South East Victoria Police - Rhoderick, J (29101)v Moretto, Emily May. State Highway Patrol South East Victoria Police - Brown, J (42049) v Douglas, Daniel. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Kamali, V (42448) v Dewhirst, Nell. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Clements, A (39613) v Stray, Kylie. State Highway Patrol South East Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Harvey, Nickolas Robert. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Bourne, G (44387) v Fenton, Tammy. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Bortolotto, C (40740) v Mammoliti, Vincent. Victoria Police - Bortolotto, C (40740) v Harrington, Jason Victoria Police - Lock, M (42446) v Mcrae, Ella Jayne. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - O'neill, J (40075) v Mcrae, Ella. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Tait, W (37033) v Traianon, Corey. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Lock, M (42446) v Morrow, Karly Rose. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Barclay, J (36190) v Fisher, Jordan Ray. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Dellaway, Christopher. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Peile, A (37909) v Stojanovski, Robert. State Highway Patrol South East Victoria Police - Edwards, P (42776) v Bell, Dean. UniSeymour Victoria Police - O'neill, J (40075) v Dunkley, Barry. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Morrow, Karly. UniSeymour
From Our 1920 Files
Sheep dipping
■ At the Jamieson Court of Petty Sessions, John Brown was charged with failing to furoish the chief inspector under the Sheep Dipping Act with a return of sheep dipped in the shearing season 1918-19, Evidence was given by Inspector Gemmell to the effect that he had interviewed defendant, who admitted ownership of about 500 sheep, and said that he had dipped the sneep but neglected to furnish a return, though he knew the return was necessary.
Bowls: Yea v Alex.
■ The Yea and Alexandra clubs played a match on the Yea green on Wednesday afternoon of last week, in the presence of a fair number of spectators, when a most enjoyable afternoon was spent. The match resulted in a win for Yea, who have now won every match played against their neighbors
Ag. groups meet
■ A conference of delegates from the Yea, Alexandra, and Mansfield agricultural societies was held at Alexandra last week. Messrs Wallis (president), McLeish, Aldous, and R.A. Wall (secretary), represented the Yea society. Prior to the conference the Alexandra society entertained the visiting delegates at lunch, The object of the conference was to try and bring about a more uniform working of the three. societies for the benefit of the societies and the public. Mr H. Sawers, president of the Alexandra society was voted to the chair.
Orange blossom
■ A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the Limestone Presbyterian Church on the 14th February, when Miss Nellie Williamson, youngest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr J. Williamson, of "'Hillside" Cheviot, was married to Mr Henry Sloan, late of the A.I.F., oldest son of Mrs and the late Mr H., E. Sloan, of Invercargill, Wonthaggi. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. G. Martin. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr W. Williamson, looked charming in a frock of ivory crepe de chene, prettily draped and prettily trimmed with old Irish lace, She also wore a wreath and veil, and carried a handsome bouquet of lillies, roses, and asparagus fern. She was attended by two bridesmaids. Miss Elsie Williamson and Miss Dolly Sloan, who were daintily ressed in white silk, and carried large bouquets of pink and white lillies.
Steel’s Creek
■ The Steel's Creek Tennis Club, which has only just been formed, had its opening day on Saturday afternoon last, and it proved a great success. It being nice weather there was a good gathering, Yarra Glen being well represented. Cr W. Hubbard, patron of the club, made the opening speech, and said it gave him much pleasure in doing same. He gave the younger members some sound advice on the game of sport, and also said the members must have worked hard to make so splendid, a court in such a short time.
At Eltham
■ A concert in aid of the funds for entertaining sick soldiers at Eltham and McLeod was held in the Rechabite Hall, Eltham, on Saturday, 7th inst. A clever troupe, under the direction of MrT. C. Dawson, of Kensington, supplied the programme. Mr Dawson, who was rejected for active service at the outbreak of the war, has "done his bit" by training and equipping, at his own expense, his concert company and giving his services free of cost
No excursion
■ Owing to the shipping strike, the Railway Department cannot supply the trains for the proposed Whittlesea Shire children's seaside excursion next, month.
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ART COMES ALIVE Local News Lights at Lilydale
● Artist Callum Preston at Wall to Wall. Photo: Nicole Reed. ■ Victoria’s High Country comes alive with other highlight locations like the North when Australia’s pre-eminent regional street East Silo Trail that traverses from art festival Wall to Wall returns to the city of Goorambat to the Winton Wetlands, returning to the festival map with new works. Benalla on April 3-5. In its sixth year of live painting, , the three- image day arts festival continues to foster a commuThe 2020 line-up features Australian talnity of artists under the guidance of new festi- ent in Adnate, Filthy RatBag, Elliot val producers The Social Crew in collabora- Routledge, Saltwater Dreamtime, Sarah tion with festival curators and founders Juddy McCloskey, Minna Leunig, plus international Roller. talent in Hayley Welsh (UK), Helen Bur Wall to Wall uses the power of mural art (UK), Mysterious Al (UK), Smug (UK) and to ignite commentary from the flow of punters more, each making their mark – at least until who come to appreciate and explore the festi- the next coat. Look out for Melbourne-based deaf artist val. Reused and new spaces around Benalla and Gonketa who is known for using bold colours its surrounds prove that no wall is off limits, and exaggerated expression, and return artist Kaff-eine, who is bringing her illustrative style to the festival with a special project inspired by climate change action alongside the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and the Yorta Yorta community. In addition to a world-class line-up of artists, a new contingent to the program is internationally acclaimed street artist Sofles, who is launching his magnum opus, Sofles: Compendium at the Benalla Art Gallery. The solo exhibition will provide an early glimpse of the much-loved festival from Friday March 6 until Sunday April 12. A survey of nearly two decades of work, this marks the first solo exhibition of this scale for the artist. Showcasing never-before-seen photographs, sketches, murals, installations and more, the exhibition offers a window into Sofles’ methods of process and what makes the Brisbane artist tick. Meet the artist known for his vivid artworks scattered through many of Melbourne’s iconic laneways, and was also behind 2013 viral video Limitless which amassed over ten million views. “This year we have yet again pulled together a roster of world class contemporary street artists,” says festival founder and artistic director Shaun Hossack. “It’s a reminder of how regional street art projects across the country are quickly becoming the life blood of many small towns, all while giving birth to a whole new generation of art lovers.” During the annual paint weekend, visitors of all ages can also enjoy a program of creative ‘off the wall’ experiences, including emerg● Yea Tigers Cricket Club A-Grade ing artist programs, artist talks, workshops, captain Marc Steiner says a big welinteractive activities, bus and walking tours, come will be given to supporters atfilm, immersive VR experiences, live music and tending this Saturday’s second-day of more. the match against Eastern Hill. Yea The official line-up is now live on is on 117, with Eastern Hill to resuime www.walltowallfestival.com with more probatting on 2/7. gram updates to come.
Yea Tigers welcomes fans
■ Evelyn MLA Bridget Vallence yesterday (Tues.) raised a question in State Parliament about traffic lights in Lilydale: “My question is to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure on behalf of Lilydale residents and the Lilydale Township Action Group. “Can the minister confirm if after the Lilydale level crossing on Maroondah Highway has been removed it will be replaced by traffic lights? “If so, can the minister advise what traffic modelling was undertaken and how replacing a level crossing with traffic lights will improve congestion at morning and afternoon peak in Lilydale. “The government announced it will spend almost half a billion dollars to remove the Mooroolbark and Lilydale level crossings, and that this would improve congestion. “With more than 53,000 vehicles using these crossings each day, my community in Lilydale want to know how long traffic will be at a standstill once traffic lights are installed, how this compares to congestion with the boom gates today and whether the minister will release this modelling to ensure transparency in the process and allow Lilydale residents to understand how spending half a billion dollars of taxpayers money to replace level crossing with traffic lights represents value for money,” Ms Vallence said.
Mill Pk fundraiser
■ Lily D’Ambrosio told State Parliament yesterday (Tues.) about a local fundrasier for bushfire victims. “I rise to inform the house that members of the Mill Park community came out in full force last Sunday to support the bushfire appeal fundraising barbecue. “It is an initiative that I was very keen to initiate because we know that many members of the local community are really keen to look for opportunities to participate and to help raise much-needed funds as a result of the devastation that has been had as a result of these fires in communities in East Gippsland and northeast Victoria. “We raised almost $2000, which will be shared between the CFA South Morang and the Victorian Bushfire Appeal fund. “More than 100 people came out to this event from all types of communities—coming together, talking, having some fun in the park and really thanking the volunteers from the CFA for their participation in having attended a number of the fires in East Gippsland. “I do want to acknowledge very kind donations from a number of different organisations locally, including Bertocchi Smallgoods, the BAPS mandir in Mill Park and the Kiritsis family. They all contributed food for free. “Also, the AMWU helped out with cooking and staffing the barbecue, and various other community organisations provided support,” Ms D’Ambrosio said.
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Seymour Alternative Farming Expo
● Deb Donald and Chris Lloyd of Kinglake Fire Brigade.
● Neil Beer and David McFadden with a Chevrolet Corvette Z06.
● Bridie Murrihy and Margaret Hatton of the Victorian Gorse Taskforce.
● Jenny Abalos of Darraweit Valley Cider.
● Paul Burns of Leather Mate.
● Warren Herdman (Plusrite) and Marisa Kent (Scream Free Brushes)
● Tony Andrew of Fantastic Products.
● Sue Whatt of Senegence International.
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What’s On: local events this week WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 3rd Wednesday
■ 12 Noon-3.30pm. Unfinished Objects (UFOs). Work on your PHD (Projects Half Done). Bring your colouring, knitting, painting and more. At Yea Pioneer Reserve. Phone: Yea Community House, 5797 3070. ■ 1pm. Bingo and Afternoon Tea. Whittlesea Senior Citizens. Phone: John, 0433 160 016. ■ 7pm-8pm. 1st Kinglake Cubs (7-11 years). At Kinglake Memorial Reserve.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 3rd Thursday ■ 8am. Departure from Mill Park. (8.30am South Morang, 8.40am Mernda, 9am Whittlesea). Whittlesea Combined Pensioners trip to Nagambie Lakes Leisure Park. Cruise on Goulburn River. ■ 9.30am-12 Noon. Introduction to Computers. $95/$85. Whittlesea Community House. Phone: 9716 3361. ■ 6.30pm-8.30pm. Community Recognition Night. At Bunnings Mernda. RSVP: Feb. 7 to Michelle or Chloe, 9216 2700, merndaao@bunnings.com.au ■ 7pm-9pm. Thermo-Boost Session. At Yea Community House. Phone: Alison, 0401 500 293. ■ 7.30pm. Albert Edward Lodge. Monthly Meeting. Guest Speaker: Sean Fanning, Access and Support Worker, Nexus Primary Health. Ay Alexandra Masonic Centre, Cnr Webster and Nihil Sts, Alexandra. Phone: Stuart Dale, phone 0448 902 262.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 3rd Friday ■ 10am-3pm. Whittleseamers. Variety of craft including patchwork, embroideries, crochet, knitting. Hall behind Christ Church
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 3rd Friday ■ 6pm. Season Launch. Yea Football Netball Club. Seniors and Juniors. Get Involved. Meet the Committee and Coaches. Volunteer positions available. Hear about exciting new projects. YCC running BBQ and Bar. U16 Girls Footballers and/or Parents, come talk to the coach. 7pm Mixed Netball. At Yea Rec ■ 7.45am-4pm. Control Traffic with Stop Slow Bat. $230 per person. At Whittlesea Community House.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 4th Saturday ■ 10am-2pm. Walk Through Time. Cultural Heritage. Shane Monk, Taungurung Man walks and talks along Sunday Creek. Meet at Broadford Living and Learning Centre, 158-162 High St, Broadford. Phone: Snia Sharkey, 5734 6312. ■ 12 Noon. Birthday Card Making. Minimum of four attendees. $22 per person. At Yea Community House, 15 The Semi-Circle, Yea. Bookings: phone 5797 3070. Email: info@yeahouse.org.au
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 4th Sunday ■ Yea-St Patrick’s Picnic Races. Fashions on the Field. Phone: Denis Smith, 0438 048 178. ■ 4pm. Registration Day. Yarra Glen Junior Football Club. At Yarra Glen Showgrounds Reserve.
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■ 5.30pm-7pm. Guided group meditation sessions. Instruction, discussion, meditation, practice. Led by Archie and Cynthia. $7 per session. At Yea Butter Factory, 13 Rattray St, Yea. Phone: 5797 3070.
■ 9.30am. General Meeting. Combined Probus Club of Whittlesea. At Whittlesea Bowls Club. First Mondays. ■ 4pm-8pm. Information Session. Nillumbik Shire Council Draft Economic Strategy. At Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham. ■ 5.30pm-7pm. Guided group meditation sessions. At Yea Butter Factory, 13 Rattray St, Yea. Phone: 5797 3070.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 4th Tuesday ■ 10am-12 Noon. Glenburn Craft Club. Craft devotees practise all forms of craft. $2 per session. At Old School Hall, Melba Hwy, Glenburn. Phone: Maureen, 5797 8495. ■ 10am-12 Noon. Bringing Up Great Kids. 6-Week Program. At Orchard Road Community and Early Living Centre, 121 Orchard Rd, Doreen. Phone: 9404 8865. ■ 10.30am-12.3-pm. The Nanna’s Group. Doing things for charity. At Bridge Inn Hotel, Mernda. Phone: Julie Sutherland, 9714 8307. ■ 11am-2pm. Learn To Sew. $120/$100. Includes materials. Whittlesea Community House. ■ 7pm. Nillumbik Shire Council meeting. At Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Civic Drive, Greensborough. ■ 7pm. Yarra Ranges Shire Council. At Council Chamber, 15 Anderson St, Lilydale.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 4th Wednesday ■ 7.45am. Whittlesea Senior Citizens. Depart for Port Phillip Ferries, Portarlington Golf Club for lunch. Return at 4.30pm. Whittlesea Senior Citizens. 0433 160 016. ■ 12 Noon-3.30pm. Unfinished Objects (UFOs). Work on your PHD (Projects Half Done). Bring your colouring, knitting, painting and more. At Yea Pioneer Reserve. Phone: Yea Community House, 5797 3070. ■ 6pm. Murrindindi Shire Council meeting. At Alexandra. ■ 7pm-8pm. 1st Kinglake Cubs (7-11 years). At Kinglake Memorial Reserve.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 4th Thursday ■ 9.30am-12 Noon. Introduction to Computers. $95/$85. Whittlesea Community House. Phone: 9716 3361. ■ 6.30pm. Toolangi Community Planning Meeting. At C.J. Dennis Hall, Toolangi.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 4th Friday ■ 7.45am-3pm. Construction Industry Induction Card. Get your White Card. $140 per person. Whittlesea Community House. ■ 10am-3pm. Whittleseamers. Variety of craft including patchwork, embroideries, crochet, knitting. Hall behind Christ Church, Whittlesea. Phone: Jenny, 9716 0079.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 1 1st Sunday ■ Home Harvest Picnic. Celebration of home grown produce and local food. Edendale Community Environment Park, Eltham. ■ 10am-4pm. Healthy and Active Ageing Expo. At Eltham High School.
TUESDAY, MARCH 3 2nd Monday
■ 10am-12 Noon. Glenburn Craft Club. Craft devotees practise all forms of craft. $2 per session. At Old School Hall, Melba Hwy, Glenburn. Phone: Maureen, 5797 8495. ■ 10am-12 Noon. Bringing Up Great Kids. 6-Week Program. At Orchard Road Community and Early Living Centre, 121 Orchard Rd, Doreen. Phone: 9404 8865. ■ 10.30am-12.3-pm. The Nanna’s Group. Doing things for charity. At Bridge Inn Hotel, Mernda. Phone: Julie Sutherland, 9714 8307. ■ 11am-2pm. Learn To Sew. $120/$100. Includes materials. Whittlesea Community House. ■ 6.30pm. Whittlesea City Council meeting. At Council Chamber, Council offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang.
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■ International Women’s Day. At Eltham Community and Reception Centre. ■ 12 Noon-3.30pm. Unfinished Objects (UFOs). Work on your PHD (Projects Half Done). Bring your colouring, knitting, painting and more. At Yea Pioneer Reserve. Phone: Yea Community House, 5797 3070. ■ 7pm-8pm. 1st Kinglake Cubs (7-11 years). At Kinglake Memorial Reserve.
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■ 9.30am-12 Noon. Introduction to Computers. $95/$85. Whittlesea Community House. Phone: 9716 3361. ■ 7.30pm. Monthly Meeting. Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge (Freemasons Victoria). At Ivalda Masonic Temple, 40 Salisbury Ave, Darebin. Phone: Ash Long, 0450 399 932.
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■ 10am-3pm. Whittleseamers. Variety of craft including patchwork, embroideries, crochet, knitting. Hall behind Christ Church, Whittlesea. Phone: Jenny, 9716 0079. ■ 6pm. Whittlesea Cruise Night. Church St, Whittlesea. Phone: Terry, 0412 608 638. 1st Fridays.
SUNDAY, MARCH 8 2nd Sunday
■ TBA. Agricultural Chemical User Permit, with 1080 Endorsement. Two-day course for effective pest plant and animal control. Cost: $30 for Landcare members, $75 for non-Landcare members. At Taggerty Community Hub. Phone: Cat Thomas, 0418 655 474. Email: uglandcare@ugln.net ■ TBA. Fundraiser. For Narbeviw Wildlife Shelter, Buxton. Car show, live entertainment, jumping castle, face painting, market stalls, hot donuts and coffee, sausage sizzle. Entry by donation. At Thornton Caravan Park, Goulburn Valley Hwy, Thornton. Phone: Sherrie, 0498 053 760. Lodge your free What’s On listing, Use the form below, or go to our website: www.LocalPaper.com.au and complete the online form
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Axed by internet
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020
■ Workers employed by George Calombaris's doomed restaurant empire only found out they had lost their job when he posted about the collapse on Instagram. Twelve Melbourne venues closed their doors after the celebrity chef's MAdE Establishment was put into voluntary administration, leaving about 400 workers in limbo. - Daily Mail
American in Melbourne
Charles hurt
■ Prince Charles is sad to be “deeply hurt” by Meghan Markle’s behaviour following news she and husband Prince Harry are quitting royal life. A source revealed to the Daily Mail that the Prince of Wales is particularly frustrated given the time he invested in welcoming the Duchess of Sussex into the royal family. - New Idea
Snake at n’paper
■ A snake in a newspaper office at Shepparton was the headline item on the publication’s website late last week. “A snake sighted at the Shepparton News is now on the loose, after escaping the room it was barricaded in," wrote Madi Chwasta. "Staff member Marysia Bellamy was the first person who saw the "pale, golden, shimmering" young snake, and raised the alarm," said the breathless report. - Shepparton News
Casting call
‘I’m an old fool’
■ Film producer Jon Peters, 74, is sharing his side of the story after the breakup of his 12-day marriage to alleged gold digger Pamela Anderson. Anderson, 52, had proposed to him over text. “Needless to say that when she texted me that she wanted to get married, it was kind of a dream come true even though I was engaged to someone else and the lady was moving in,” Peters said. He alleged that Anderson married him to pay off her debts. - New York Post
Across Victoria
● Patricia Ward Kelly, married to actor Gene Kelly for six years, performed her one-woman show in Melbourne. She met backstage with 3AW’s Philip Brady and the Melbourne Observer’s Kevin Trask.
■ A Briagolong filmmaker and his crew are putting out a casting call for extras to be part of a documentary about the former railway line between Maffra and Briagolong. © retired policeman, truck driver and businesses owner turned writer, filmmaker and lover of all things creative, is producing the film with the help of a 16 like-minded locals and the Briagolong Community House. Register at doonie@gmail.com - Gippsland Times
In liquidation
Several months
■ Three butcher shops in Warrnambool have been placed into liquidation. Warrnambool Country Meats at Northpoint Shopping Centre, Warrnambool Country Meats in East Warrnambool and Wings and Things at Gateway Plaza ceased trading. Nathan Deppelerfrom Worrells was appointed as the liquidator after a meeting with the owners of Mageli Pty Ltd and Marketplace Gourmet Meats Pty Ltd. - Warrnambool Standard
Ada’s 20 years
■ Well-known family business, Peel’s Cruises, is in the lead up to its 100th birthday, which will be celebrated on December 14. Barrie Peel’s grandfather, Harold, established the business in Lakes Entrance after moving from Melbourne in 1919. - Lakes Post
Psycho-thriller Gaslight
■ It could be "several months" before the coronavirus epidemic ends, chair of the Royal College of GPs Professor Martin Marshall has warned. His comments come after deaths soared to 1,115 with 45,000 people infected globally. - The Sun (London) ■ This month marks the 20th year that Ada Nicodemou has played Summer Bay nice girl Leah Patterson-Baker. "I love that she's an independent, strong woman who has gone through so much crap in life," the 42-year-old says. "Part of me relates to that." - Woman’s Day
Royal divorce
■ It's official: Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne, and his wife of 12 years Autumn, are getting a divorce. A spokesman for the couple confirmed the royal split in a statement to The Australian Women's Weekly. - Women’s Weekly
‘Fake hate crime’
■ Jussie Smollett was indicted by a special prosecutor, months after he allegedly faked his own hate crime. Prosecutor Dan Webb claimed the former Empire actor, 37, made an intentionally false report last year, when he alleged that he had been attacked by two racist, homophobic men in masks on the streets of Chicago. - National Enquirer
Off the booze
■ Jennifer Aniston is so impressed with Brad Pitt now that he’s sober she’s willing to consider giving up the booze - Radar Online
Icon turns 100
Youth injured
● Liam Gillespie (Jack Manningham), Elysia Janssen (Nancy) and Claire Benne (Bella Manningham) in Gaslight, playing in Rosanna until February 29. Photo: David Belton ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company presents lass cast, expertly ensuring their strong presence, Patrick Hamilton's psycho-thriller Gaslight un- despite the huge stage. til February 29. Effective use of silence and sound, such as Adapted by David Jacklin and beautifully di- Nancy's slow footsteps towards Jack rected by Catherine Christensen, this exquisite Manningham, add to the narrative's palpable production set in London, England, circa 1870, intensity, as does effective use of the gaslights is a fine example of high quality theatre in the on the walls with their spooky signals. 'burbs. The actors articulately embody their roles so A modern-day dictionary meaning for the well that the audience becomes totally imterm 'gaslighting' is to "manipulate (someone) mersed. by psychological means into doubting their own Special mention should be made of Liam sanity", and this is exactly what cold, dogmatic Gillespie's eloquent, chilling performance as bully Jack Manningham (Liam Gillespie) does mood-swinging Manningham, Chris McLean's to his caring, trusting wife Bella (Claire Benne). (Rough) masterly characterisation, and Claire Hamilton's 1938 play is now attributed as the Benne's (Bella) gracious, sympathy-evoking, origin of the term 'gaslighting'. ultimately powerful portrayal. The unexpected arrival of charismatic Rough It was noticeable to hear interval discussions (Chris McLean) enlightens us to the self-serv- between patrons about events in the story, then ing purpose behind Manningham's appalling came a spontaneous touch of music hall during behaviour. the bows, booing Manningham and cheering Lively, flirtatious young maid Nancy (Elysia Bella. A credit to all for creating such engrossing Janssen) and kindly housekeeper Elizabeth (Pat theatre. Alcock) bring a sense of normality and light reHearty congratulations to Heidelberg Thelief to this rivetting thriller. atre Company and all involved with this wonThe richly furnished, magnificent set depict- derful production which could hold its own in ing the Manninghams' parlour is designed by any performance arena. Don't miss it. Wendy Drowley, who with her well-researched Performance Details: Until February 29 decor and superb costume design, makes a sigVenue: Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham nificant contribution to the show's impressive Ave.,Rosanna aesthetics. Bookings: htc.org.au Director Christensen has assembled a first- Review by Cheryl Threadgold
■ The Department of Justice and Community Safety has confirmed a young person was taken to hospital following an incident at Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre. A department spokesperson said three young people were involved in the incident. There were no injuries to staff. - Bendigo Advertiser
Pleaded guilty
■ Wayne Robinson, former music teacher, 47, pleaded guilty in the County Court to 19 charges which ranged from committing an indecent act with child under the age of 16 and using a carriage service to transmit indecent communication to person under 16 years of age, with the offences spanning a 13 year period. Robinson was sentenced to 11 years and six months prison. - Wangaratta Chronicle
Business as usual
■ Radical group Aussie Farms has declared it will be "business as usual" for animal activists after the Parliamentary Inquiry into AnimalActivists on Victorian Agriculture passed down its recommendations last week. Aussie Farms founder Chris Delforce described the outcome as "definitely good news". - Latrobe Valley Express
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Chronicles X TV pilot
Back Roads tick
● Heather Ewart in Murchison. ■ Congratulations to the ABC’s Heather Ewart on her latest episodes of Back Roads. There was a particularly charming ep. on the Irish flavour of the Koroit district in western Victoria. One of Heather’s earliest features was on her home town of Murchison. Her late father, ‘Fergie’ Ewart, was a Councillor on the Goulburn Shire based at Nagambie, and was regularly seen at the Murchison East hotel, ‘The East’.
Price is right
■ Steve Price has moved on from the Nine Radio (Macquarie) group, and signed to appear weekly on Eddie McGuire’s Hot Breakfast program on Triple M. Price is reported to have received a $500,000 pay-out when he was axed from his 2GB afternoon program, to be replaced by Deb Knight.
Auction works
■ Melbourne art collectors Sandra Powell and Andrew King held a comprehensive survey of street art in partnership with auction house Leonard Joel. The Bushfire Relief Auction saw 100 works go under the hammer to raise funds for the State Government’s Victorian Bushfire Appeal. Works for auction included those by artists including Shepard Fairey, Rone, Swoon, Anthony Lister, D*Face, Adnate, Ron English, Dabs Myla and Hush.
● Elly Janssen and Jason Ralphs in Chronicles X. Photo: Stelios Kokotos ■ It was a privilege to view the engaging and the psychic mediums how to analyse their ghostinformative new independent TV pilot meeting experiences, resulting in some shivery Chronicles X, devised and produced by talented outcomes. Stelios Kokotos and his creative team. Beautiful, artistic camera work by Stelios History merges with the paranormal when Kokotos enhances mood and atmosphere in intelligent, young enquiring minds (Elly Janssen this historically enlightening episode, with the and Jason Ralphs) ask questions of the knowl- ghostly encounters cleverly depicted in underedgeable (psychic medium Anthony Kilnerand stated style as part of true history, rather than Investigation Team Leader Garry Sullivan) be- sensation-seeking. fore delving into the past and exploring historiCongratulations to Stelios and his team on a cal places to learn of their stories and ghosts. splendid TV pilot episode, which will hopefully The Old Castlemaine Gaol, built in the 1850s, enjoy a well-deserved journey and become part is the main location in the Chronicles X pilot of a series for viewing and enjoyment by the episode, with the institution's factual history com- broader public. bined with ghost-learning/seeking by the invesIn the meantime, the Chronicles X TV pilot tigatory team. promotional link can be viewed on One special aspect is the viewer feeling inhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/ vited to be part of the whole spooky experience UCZFFJWHcRsq-hwYhM62R-Vw as Elly and Jason visit the Gaol and learn from - Review by Cheryl Threadgold
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Radio Briefs
Trump radio axe
■ America’s Corporation for Public Broadcasting was created by Congress in 1967. It distributes funding to 1500 locally owned public radio and TV stations across the country. In his proposed 2021 budget President Trump calls for the elimination of CPB over a two-year period.
Mana Survivors
H&A actor charged
■ Former Home and Away actor Josh Quong Tart has been charged with behaving offensively and assaulting police. He was allegedly found behaving in an offensive manner near a public place before he was arrested on the night of January 27 following a performance during the Sydney Festival.
Observations Twelfth Night
■ Last Thursday it was to opening night of the Australian Shakespeare Company's production of Twelfth Night or What You Willat the Botanic Gardens. On Christmas Eve 2019 it was to The Wind in the Willows; to Hamlet in late January; and completed the trifecta with Twelfth Night No quadrella - i missed Alice in Wonderland at Rippon Lea. This Twelfth Night is the best I have ever seen, including the 2017 production from the Royal Shakespeare Company. Twelfth Night or What You Will was “believed to have been written 1601-1602 as a Twelfth Night entertainment for the close of the Christmas season ... the first recorded performance was on the second of February 1602 at Candlemas," says Wikipedia. Director Glenn Elston may have taken his directorial cue from the history of the work.The play opens with full cast, in character, led by Patrick Schnur as the clown, Feste in singing a much altered The Twelve Days Of Christmas ; "published in England in 1780 without music as a chant or rhyme". In Tudor England Twelfth Night was time for fun; sometimes for upsetting rank and status. A servant might be selected as The Lord Of Misrule.In the Olivia's household it's Maria, her maid using Kevin Hopkins' Sir Toby Belch as surrogate. Claire Nicholls is Superwoman Maria; she ran into every scene at top speed. With well sharpened wits she sets in train the terrible gulling of Olivia's steward the pompous Malvolio; Dion Mills' performance I hope will be remembered as the consummate exemplar; he set the bar very high. Glenn has cast excellently Tony Riever's Sir Andrew Augecheek is a perfect dill; the roistering trio completed by Madeleine Somers' funny Fabian. Shakespeare's crossdressing sub plot of the twins Viola / Cesario and Sebastian from Elizabeth Brennan and Mitch Wills is carried off with just enough serious intent. Newcomer Olivia Macleod makes Valentine live. Until February 29. Bookings: Ticketmaster - Review by Peter Green
Playhouse Players
■ Playhouse Players Inc Auditions: No Time On (by Graeme Forysth) February 29, March 14 and 21 at 2pm at the Rentoul Theatre, 16 Livingstone Close. Burwood. Director: Graeme McCoubrie. Enquiries: playhouseplayers@hotmail.comor 0407 276 973. July season.
Come from Away
■ A Production and Services Manager position is available at the JOY FM Melbourne radio station. ■ Leroy Brown has announced that he has secured the role of Content Director of SCA Bendigo and Shepparton. He leaves 89.9 Light FM.
■ A favourite of Australian tourists, Mana Island in Fiji, has been hosting a number of seasons of the US Survivor series. Bookings for chunks of the year have been closed to the public when filming of the popular TV series takes place.
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● Grace Jarvis and Bronwyn Kuss in For a Good Time Call. ■ For a Good Time, Call now living together in a share automobiles (they drove their Grace Jarvis and Bronwyn house in Carlton and grappling cars down from Queensland Kuss is being presented form with the concept of coats and with Bronwyn’s dog and Grace March 24 - April 5 as part of closed toe-shoes. nearly hit a fence post swervthe Melbourne International Grace and Bronwyn are ing to avoid a lizard). Comedy Festival at Crowded here for a “good time” in evPerformance Dates: March Vaults. ery way, except for sex stuff. 24 - April 5 at 6pm (5pm SunFor a Good Time, Call is a They're a good time on a days). Venue: Crowded at the split bill hour of stand-up com- plane (if Bronwyn is left Vaults, Pilgrim Bar. Tickets: edy by Grace Jarvis and alone), they're a good time on $20. Bookings: comedy Bronwyn Kuss, two recent ex- a train (if Grace isn't panick- festival,com.au ports from Brisbane who are ing) and they’re a good time in - Cheryl Threadgold
■ Melbourne’s love affair with global hit musical Come From Away will continue for an extra two weeks, with the announcement today that it will extend its season until Saturday, March 21. Establishing a new record, the most successful musical in the Comedy Theatre’s history, the Australian production opened in July and continues to attract spontaneous standing ovations from the entire audience at every performance. Melburnians and tourists have poured into the theatre across the summer, with the production playing to capacity houses each night. Producer, Rodney Rigby said :“We have been completely overwhelmed by the response to Come From Away in Melbourne. This is the final extension possible, with the Melbourne Comedy Festival booked into the theatre for April – but if we could stay longer, we would.” Currently there are five productions of Come From Away playing simultaneously around the world, and it has won over 40 international awards. The first production opened on Broadway to rave reviews in 2017 and has continued its record-breaking triumph with a second production in Toronto approaching its third year. The ground-breaking new musical is based on the incredible real-life events in the wake of the September 11 tragedy when 38 planes carrying nearly 7000 people from over 100 countries were redirected to Gander, Newfoundland, almost doubling the population of the remote Canadian town.
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The Arts Shrek - another viewpoint
■ There is always a wow factor with some aspects of theatre and Shrek The Musical’s factor has to be in its costuming and staging and supported by some of our well revered actors. “Once upon a time there was a little Ogre named Shrek whose parents sat him down on his seventh birthday and loving told him to go away and don’t come back”. Why is that so, well all Ogres are destined to live lonely lives as torch welding mobs want to kill them. So a grown up Shrek (Ben Mingay) living quietly in a stinky swampland is invaded by a pack of distraught fairy tale creatures who have been banished from the Kingdom of Duloc by the evil Lord Farquaad (Todd McKenney) portrayed as a dwarf and with his special short legs.. We have all the fairy tale creatures you would expect, Pinocchio (Caleb Vines) who nose grew, Donkey (Nat Jobe) a very energetic and commanding performance, Little Red Riding Hood, Pied Piper complete with many mice, Ugly Duckling, Peter Pan and many more that will take you back to your childhood, Princess Fiona (Lucy Durack) is facing marriage to either Shrek or Lord Farquaad but the choice is helped by The Dragon (Marcia Hines) whose booming voice commands great presence while engulfing the whole stage being controlled by talented puppeteers. Over two hours for Shrek’s make up and costuming with many other intricate costumes and special effects make this a feelgood production that will be enjoyed by both young and old. Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne - Review by Graeme McCoubrie
The DumbWaiter
■ Will Johnston and Will McLennan, with direction assistance from celebrated director, Iain Sinclair, have courageously made their stage debuts in both production and performance in this new production of Harold Pinter’s one-act play, The Dumb Waiter. Graduates of 16th Street Acting Studio, Johnston and McLennan have embarked on their careers by tackling Pinter’s much produced 1957 script with impressive finesse. The play opens with Gus (Will Johnston) and Ben (Will McLennan) sitting on single beds in a cramped, windowless basement room in the Midlands of England. It’s hinted that they are hitmen awaiting their next job. The only other presence is of their employer, Wilson, who never seen, sends orders through a speaking tube attached to a dumb-waiter at the back of the room. From their accents, we assume that the men are English working class. However, Ben has the upper edge on Gus who nervously struggles with his shoe to the annoyance of Ben who, in turn, reads out sensational newspaper articles about freak accidents. He elicits Gus’s opinions on the articles, setting him up for humiliation. He continues to goad Ben trapping him with semantics such as the correctness of ‘light the gas’ as against ‘put the kettle on’. The ‘Two Wills’ acting performances showcase the extreme tension and menace between the characters which is heightened on this simple, claustrophobic set. The actors’ skill in portraying physical, psychological and social remoteness presents the increasing, palpable sense of dehumunisation intended by Pinter’s in his sparse script. This absurdist play can be interpreted as a statement about class, subservience and dominance in society. The ’Two Wills’ succeed in bringing these elements to Gasworks Studio stage in an edge of the seat performance and augers well for their future theatre careers. - Review by Sherryn Danaher ● Our team of honorary reviewers attend performances, paying for their own transport, to offer support and publicity for Victoria’s non-pro theatre sector.
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Passion Play auditions
● Gino Gammaldi (Centurion), Dirk De Kauwe (Jesus), Simon Costa and John Smith (Roman Legionnaires) perform The Passion Play, to be presented this year on Palm Sunday and Good Friday in Templestowe. ■ Recruiting for the 24th Annual Melbourne ing. BYO chairs, rugs, umbrellas and other perPassion Play is now under way. All are wel- sonal items. Performance duration is about 2½ come to be part of the re-enactment of the Min- hours. No acting experience is necessary to audiistry of Christ that has been witnessed by thoution for this play. Only five rehearsal. Men and sands over the years. This year's performances will be presented women are required to fill the various roles as on Palm Sunday, April 5 at 1.30pm and on Good Roman Soldiers, Pharisees, Towns People and Friday, April 10 at 10am at the Holy Cross Cen- Disciples. Crew members are also needed to assist with tre, 207 Serpells Rd, Templestowe. A limited number of free buses will be bring- costumes, props and sound equipment. To take part in this unique production, coning audiences to the play from the North, East and South of the City. Timetables will be avail- tact the Director, Robert Durai on 0422 130 014 or visit www.passionplay.info. able on the website. - Cheryl Threadgold Entry is free to the performances. Free park-
Extinction at Seaford ■ Hannie Rayson’s Extinction performed as part of the National Sustainable Living Festival raises the well recognised issues of species extinction, climate change, coal mining and fossil fuel energy generation. Issues that create a divide between the fossil fuel industry and environmentalists. Extinction was commissioned and funded by the American philanthropist and industrialist Alfred P. Sloan Foundation – a non-profit organisation founded to educate the public about economics and capitalism, and particularly endeavours in scientific pursuits. So Extinction delves into personal morals, tightly held convictions coupled with important conservation messages. American conservation biologist Dr Piper Ross (Amelia Hunter), now in Australia based at a wildlife rescue centre, acts to save the Otway Forest’s tiger quolls from extinction while allowing her emotions to overflow clouding her judgement. On a stormy night a Harry Jewell (Juan Fernando Monge) brings in an injured quoll that he has hit while travelling on the Great Ocean Road. They work through the night to save the animal but when veterinarian Andy Dixon (Jesse Thomas) arrives he euthanises the paralysed quoll. From here we see the true characters of Jewell, charming, wealthy, a sexual predator and CEO of Powerhouse Mining Company, Dixon an idealistic vet, passionate environmentalist, stubborn in his ways and suffering from a terminal illness. Both become entangled with Ross with their various views on mining, coal fired power, wind turbines and climate control. Jewell while wanting to mine argues that it offers jobs, electricity to an energy demanding world despite the levels of pollution, biodiversity loss, all in conflict with the determined Ross. A thought provoking performance by four capable actors well attuned to their characters, cleverly directed by Sarah Tierney and technically supported by her Tierney Production pany members. Extinction raises many ques-
tions about what is worth saving in the face of serious environmental concerns to the frailty of human morals. Questions you can answer by seeing a performance. Perhaps there are no simple answers? Presented at Gateway Performing Arts Centre, Seaford. - Review by Graeme McCoubrie
What’s On The Naked Amassadors
■ From the program of The Naked Ambassadors,Temperance Hall South Melbourne: a 20-minute looped video installation ;titled Dance on Film by Christos Linou "This work examines the duality of the naked and the nude. It disrupts masculine stereotypes by the removal of clothing accessorising the body, juxtaposed by the rolereversal and establishes the notion of risk and intimacy, Suggesting the struggle to embody identity beneath one's appearance." The Naked Ambassadors was the second dance or if you prefer, physical theatre piece I saw in one week; Rehearsal for Death at Carlton Courthouse the other. Christos Linou, a dancer and dance teacher, created the film with himself and Nick Walters as subjects. On the upstairs hall's wooden floor in silver letters, capitalised, ARE YOU NAKE OR NUDE. The film screens on the wall with Christos and Nick framed in separate doorways. The doors are important , they remain closed.They provide a visual pun on the work's title and a reference to Holbain's 1533 double full length portrait of Jean de Dinteville, French ambassador to the court of Henry VIII and George de Selve , Bishop of Lavaur; a work that Chritos saw in the National Gallery, London. Both men are richly and formally dressed;as befits their rank and status; and thus a public identity is clearly signalled to the court and the world by their costumes. Christos and Nick take the painting as cue to deconstruct the notions of identity and its corollaries by undressing completely, embracing, swapping garments until both are clothed again in the other's . Their dance is minimalist, and synchronised; but within the constraints of their frames. I look forward to more from this clever and witty creator. The Naked Ambassadors was presented as part of the Midsumma Festival. - Review by Peter Green
Shake ‘n’ Blake at Fortyfivedownstairs ■ Melbourne is widely recognised as a great cultural hub of Australia , with a wealth of international shows touring here throughout any year. These shows are seen by thousands , yet a fair percentage of those thousands never visit Melbourne’s smaller theatre complexes, theatres where new thoughts emerge, new risks are taken, and ideas are developed, and where small numbers of appreciative theatre lovers succour new works, exploring new ideas. One of these complexes is undoubtedly fortyfivedownstairs, an arts space in Flinders Lane. Currently showing there is a courageous, if a little convoluted piece entitled Shake ‘n’Blake; a one actor, one musician show, exploring that elusive concept , Love. Marketed as “a lesson in love in all its aspects”, Shake ‘n’ Blake uses Shakespeare’s poetry blended with Blake’s spiritual arguments, and throws in Genesis and Elvis - complexity on steroids, Naturally, much use is made of Shakespeare’s love sonnets as actor Steve Gome steers us through the innocence of first love (ref. Blake’s Songs of Innocence ) then leads us to deceit and despair in lost or
failed love ( ref. Blake’s songs of Experience) . Silas James accompanies Gome as they interpret several of the sonnets in different styles – here Elvis gets a nod, to the enjoyment of the audience. It’s at times difficult t o follow the many fast moving quotes as we move to the final phase of this configuration, wisdom - the lessons we can take from life’s roller coaster that is love, as referenced through Blake’s and Shakespeare’s words. Lighting Designer Stelios Karagiannis beautifully creates varying moods of the different elements and stages of love, in total sync with actor Gome’s vocal gymnastics, modulations, and at times wonderful stillnesses, directed by Wayne Pearn. Shake ‘n’ Blake is probably easier to follow with good knowledge of the referenced poets’ works, but it is still an enjoyable and interesting piece of theatre, well performed in one of Melbourne’s great, smaller venues Until Feb 23 at fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Time: Tues – Sat 7.30 pm, Sunday 5pm Tickets: $38 $33 $30 Bookings: 9662 9966 - Review by Maggie Morrison
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Local Theatre with Cheryl Threadgold and team AMORE E MORTE ■ Up the stairs of the Butterfly Club in Carson Place on Saturday afternoon to the 5.30pm show Amore E Morte (Love and Death) from Italian composer and pianist Riccardo Barone and singer Nikki Elli Souvertjis. By 6.30pm I had had very little of the first and wished for the second. Amore E Morte advertised itself as "Blood, Tears, Wine, Discovery, Shock, Escape,Terror, New Horizons, Hope, Loss. This is the story of Amore e Morte, a tale told in song." It is a song cycle, perhaps even an homage to Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill and their Songspiele or song cycles . There was far too much piano from Riccardo and equally too much loud voice from Nikki . My companion told me she was flat. Mercifully for future patrons, Saturday's performance was a once-only. - Review by Peter Green
ONE-ACT FESTIVAL ■ The intimate, atmospheric Butterfly Club has a proud and long history of unearthing and supporting emerging theatre productions from Melbourne's rich and varied independent theatre sector. To recognise and further develop the sector, they are presenting their very own oneact play festival, with a hand picked line up of some of Australia's newest writers and actors. Five original works will be presented covering topics such as mental health, fertility vs friendship, a second rate spiritual guru and even a show entirely dedicated to chickens! To start the season is The Indifferent Revolutionist by the Wolves Theatre Company which explores the concept of a middle-aged father getting stuck in a lift and realising he is stuck in his 9 to 5 life. Productions that debut at the venue have frequently gone onto national and international tours and have been featured in state-wide and national showcases. “We are hoping that this festival will encourage the creation of new theatrical work, as well as allowing established productions a chance to reach CBD audiences,” says XanderWoollard, Artistic Director. Performance Dates: February 24 - March 7 Venue: The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place, Melbourne Bookings and details of plays: https:// thebutterflyclub.com/shows/one-act-playfestival-2020 - Cheryl Threadgold
FOOL FOR LOVE ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG) presents Fool for Love from February 20 - 29 at the Strathmore Theatre, Cnr Loeman and Napier Sts., Strathmore. Written by Sam Shepard and directed by Reschelle O'Connor, Fool for Love is a dark story about two former lovers who reunite in a cheap hotel room in the Mojave Desert. Eddie is a transient presence in and out of May’s life and together they represent a codependent, toxic yet magnetic pair sorting through the emotional tumult of their lives in a constant power struggle. The old man contributes to their story from an insider’s perspective while Martin witnesses the story unfold without means to stop it. Sam Shepard’s Fool For Love was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and was written during Shepard’s own personal struggles with relationships. Performance Details: February 20 - 29 8pm Thu to Sat, 2pm Sun. Venue: Strathmore Theatre, Cnr Loeman and Napier Sts., Strathmore Tickets: $20/$15 Bookings: www.stagtheatre.org - Cheryl Threadgold
Shrek The Musical ■ The favourite hero ogre who lives in a swamp has arrived in Melbourne - Shrek is his name - and with his magical friends can be seen at Her Majesty's Theatre, starring in their lavish, multi-million dollar show Shrek the Musical, until April 12. Principal performers portraying the colourful characters include Ben Mingay (Shrek), Lucy Durack (Princess Fiona), Todd McKenney (Lord Farquaad), Nat Jobe (Donkey), Marcia Hines (Dragon from March 18), joined by a large, wonderful cast taking on a multitude of roles within the fairy-tale realm. Lucy Durack portrays Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical and kindly agreed to chat with Melbourne Observer readers. Originally hailing from Perth after graduating from the WesternAustralian Academy of Performing Arts with a Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre), Lucy was asked why she moved to Melbourne. "I love everything about Melbourne, there is so much live music and theatre to see, such great coffee, such a great community vibe, such friendly, open people", says Lucy, adding "I even don't mind the weather!" Earlier on, when Lucy and her husband Chris were in Melbourne for work every year, they would talk about how much they loved it, and so finally made the move about 18 months ago. "And the novelty still hasn't worn off, we are so happy here." Lucy is now an award-performing performer with many credits for principle roles on screen, stage and voice-over, including as a judge on Australia's Got Talent. When asked if she has a preferred performance genre, Lucy replied "I really love all of it and love having the variety. I feel I do better at all of it if I get to mix it all up". Juggling life as the Mum of two young children as well as performing seems to work well for Lucy, and she puts it down to being organised. "My husband Chris shares a lot of the workload and my Mum flies in from Perth to help us out a lot, and we have some of the most beautiful nannies who care for our kids".
POWER OF SONG
Princess Fiona (Lucy Durack) speaks with Cheryl Threadgold Like many working Mums, Lucy admits to sometimes finding it tiring " ... and at times a massive jigsaw puzzle, but I love to work and actually think I am a better Mum in the time I do have at home if I have a balance of working as well as mumming". Lucy was attracted to the role of Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical because "there is a lot comedy and she has a good heart. She has some great songs and is a strong but vulnerable character, and I basically love everything about her". The song I Got You Beat is a favourite of Lucy's , but is also the song she was most nervous about "as there is a whole heap of farting and burping and I thought I might find it embarrassing; but embracing it and playing within it with Ben Mingay has been liberating and a lot of fun". Lucy's advice to young performers hoping to follow in her footsteps is "to keep getting as much experience actually performing as you can, to invest in as many singing/acting/dancing classes as you can, to try your hand at making/ writing your own stuff, stay in your own lane, figure out what your specific dreams are and go after them with all of your heart". Whatever the performance genre, Australian audiences are fortunate to be enriched by Lucy Durack's talents, as well as her delightfully positive, happy life attitude. She is also a fine role model for young performers to follow as they forge their own theatrical journey. Most of all, Melburnians are mighty lucky that Lucy and Chris decided to make our city their home. Shrek the Musical Performance Season: Until April 12 Venue: Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne Bookings: shrekthemusical.com.au
● Fred Jameson (top left), Akansha Hungenahally, Daevina Summugam, Hasini Walpola, Aurnab As-Saber in The Power of Song. ■ Sri Lankan Fireteam: The Power of Song opens on March 23 and runs for seven nights at The Butterfly Club, during the 2020 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. An “elite” team of firefighters, assembled from across the globe, come to what was once known as the peaceful island of Sri Lanka, to counter an arson epidemic which has brought the nation to its knees. Join the multicultural team as they adapt to this new and foreign environment, unveiling all of the firefighting industry’s most mysterious secrets along the way. But the most searing hot secret they’ll be discovering is The power of song. The night is said to feature off-beat comedy, on-beat tunes, and fiery social commentary. From South Asian - Australian writer/ actor Malith Wijayawardhana (The Melanin Monologues/Batmania/Nomnomnom) comes Sri Lankan Fireteam: The Power of Song, featuring a full South East Asian cast. Performance Details: March 23 - 29 Venue: The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place, Melbourne Cost: $28-$35 Tickets: thebutterflyclub.com
THEY CAME FROM MARS
Latest shows, auditions SHOWS
AUDITIONS
■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Fool for Love (by Sam Shepard) February 20 29 at the Strathmore Theatre, Cnr Loeman and Napier Sts., Strathmore. Director: Reschelle O'Connor. Tickets: $20/$15. Bookings: www.stagtheatre.org ■ Geelong Repertory Theatre Company: The Foreigner (by Larry Shue) Until February 22 at the Woodbin Theatre, Coronation St., West Geelong. Director: Scott Beaton. Bookings: Geelong Arts Centre 1300 251 200, or geelongartscentre.org.au ■ Cactus Musicals: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee February 21 - 29 at Clayton Community Centre Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton. Director/Choreographer: Bronte Regos Thiele; Musical Director: Ned Dixon. Tickets: $30/$24. Bookings: trybooking.com ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: The Last Romance (by Joe DiPietro) Until February 29 at 24 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Keith Hutton. Bookings: www.wlt.org.au or 0447 340 665???? ■ Malvern Theatre Company: Crown Matrimonial (by Royce Ryton) Until February 29 at 29a Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Nick Opolski. Bookings: 1300 131 552, or www.malverntheatre.com.au/book-tickets ■ The Basin Theatre Group: The Death Knell (by James Cawood) Until March 7 at the Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Gregor McGibbon. Bookings: www.thebasintheatre.org.au ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Gaslight (by
Patrick Hamilton adapted by David Jacklin) Until February 29 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Catherine Christensen. Bookings: www.htc.org.au ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Knickers a Brief Comedy (by Sarah Quick) Until February 29 at Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Barbara Crawford. Bookings: 9587 5141 or www.mordialloctheatre.com ■ Beaumaris Theatre: They Came from Mars and Landed Outside the Farndale Avenue Church Until March 14 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Robyn Morris. Bookings: www.beaumaristheatre.com.au
AUDITIONS ■ The Basin Theatre Group: Scene from a Separation (by Andrew Bovell and Hannie Rayson) February, 23 at 7.30pm at Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Sharon Maine. Audition enquiries: sharonjmaine@gmail.com ■ Peridot Theatre: To Kill a Mockingbird (novel by Harper Lee, dramatised by Christopher Sergel) February 23 at 1.00pm, February 25 at 7.30pm at Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley. Director: Susan Rundle. Enquiries: theatre@psrundle.com ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Popcorn (by Ben Elton) February 25, 26 at 7.30pm at Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Ashley Weidner. Enquiries: 0412877719 or Ashley.weidner@gmail.com
● Georgy Charles and Annie Laurenson in They Came from Mars and Landed Outside the Farndale Avenue Church, opening in Beaumaris. Photo: Kristina Doucouliagos ■ Beaumaris Theatre presents They Came From Mars and Landed Outside the Farndale Avenue Church from February 28 - March 14 at 82 Wells Rd, Beaumaris. Written by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jr. and directed by Robyn Morris, the story tells of the ladies of the Dramatic Society performing the story of a Martian who wants to steal the newly invented Roberta the Robot in order to learn the secrets of macrame. Trouble is, the actress playing the robot has been accidentally dosed up with a handful of Valium, the lady playing the leading man is stuck in the toilet with the runs and everyone is having trouble with their lines. Promoted as "So awful it is very very funny". Performance Details: February 28 - March 14 (presented in cabaret seating style, BYO drinks, nibbles and glass) Venue: Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris Bookings:www.beaumaristheatre.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold
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Local History
The Road to Alexandra in 1867 ■ Alexandra started its 150th anniversary celebrations back in 2017. A Post Office opened on March 15, 1867, and was known until April 24 that year as ‘Redgate’. The town was originally known as Redgate, or Red Gate Diggings. According to ABC Books, The current name either derives from Alexandra of Denmark when the shire was given a statue of her, or from three men named Alexander (Alesander McGregor, Alexander Don, and Alexander Luckie) who discovered gold in the area in 1866. The Argus (Aug. 15, 1867) reported: “Mr. Couchman reports to the Minister of Mines on this subject as follows: “Having just returned from an inspection of the Alexandra gold-field, I have the honour to submit the following report as the result of my observations on the journey from Melbourne to that place, by coach. “I will pre face my remarks with a supposition that the road as far as Kilmore and Broadford is suffi ciently well known as to require no special description, except that it is formed and metalled the whole way. “From Broadford the road to Alexandra diverges to the eastward from the main Beechworth and Sydney line, and becomes a mere bush track; for the first six miles, to the Reedy Creek diggings, the country con sists of schist ranges, with intervening narrow gullies, and the track is generally firm, but hilly, and in some places with very bad side lings ; this latter is especially the case in ascending a steep hill about one and a-half miles from Broadford. “The Reedy Creek is crossed by a bridge, with very good approaches. There is a small diggings hamlet at this place, consisting of two or three weatherboard buildings, comprising an hotel and a post-office, a small store, a few slab huts, and a number of bark huts occupied by Chinese, who have built close up to the roadway. “From Reedy Creek for a distance of three miles the country presents the same appearance until we arrive at the summit of a range dividing the watersheds of the Reedy and King Parrot Creeks, known as Murch-ison's hill. “This hill has a considerable elevation, and commands a most extensive view of the country to the eastward. “We had hitherto passed over schistose hills having the ordinary appearance and vegetation of some of the older goldfields, but before us was spread out a succession of mountain ranges rising from 500 to 800 feet in height from their bases, grassy, and generally very lightly timbered, showing here and there small patches of rock surface on their steeper slopes, and pre senting a scene of great beauty and grandeur; the ranges having graceful rounded outlines, and in many instances conical points of great height, and the spurs often running out, to bold rounded promontories at their extremities. “Between these hills lie very many broad gullies and flats of good loamy soil, but the rapid drainage from the smooth steep sides of the hills must render them liable to occasional inundation during heavy rainfalls. “The summit of Murchison-hill is about 500 feet above the main gully at its base on the eastern side, and to
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● Alexandra of Denmark (Alexandra Caroline Marie Charlotte Louise Julia; December 1, 1844 – November 20, 1925) was Queen consort of the United Kingdom tially inundated at times, but being reach the latter we had to descend a ‘We were seven hours on intersected by numerous supplemensteep spur for a distance of half a the up-journey from tary channels, or ana-branches, a mile. Broadford to Yea, and greatly modifying influence must be “This part of the track is dangerseven and a-half hours on exercised upon the floods, and I ous for loaded vehicles on account the return; should suppose that large areas are of the very steep inclines, and the and the journey between sufficiently elevated to be adapted still steeper sides of the spur over Yea and Alexandra for cultivation. which it passes; narrow rock cuttings occupied five and a-half “The track from the river flats to have been made near the summit of Alexandra passes over undulating or hours each way.’ the hill, and at one point on the dehilly country; it is generally good, scent ; but the former is much cut up by the heavy traffic, and for want of miles from Alexandra. The track except at the crossing of a hill dividproper water-channels at the sides from Yea is confined be tween fences ing the watersheds of Spring and the latter has become useless, is quite for a distance of three miles, up to a Eglinton Creeks, about two and a half aban doned, and is now a mere fur- high ridge known as Cotton's Pinch. miles from Alexandra - the descent “This hill has dangerous sidelings on the eastern side of this hill being rowed channel for storm-waters. “From the base of Mur chison's- near the summit, especially on the very steep, and badly cut up by the hill we passed down leading gullies eastern side, and the descent on that traffic. “Before closing this description of and flats, in and out through the side is very steep and bad. “The prospect here is expansive the journey I would remark upon the fences, to King Parrot Creek, where the horses were changed for the first and beautiful, and the surrounding tedious and tiresome nature of the time from Broadford - a distance of country is very much of the same coach ride from Broadford. “An eight-passenger coach, character as that observed from fifteen miles. drawn by four horses, runs between “The home station of Messrs. Murchison's-hill. “The track front this point to that place and Yea, the distance beGlover and Co. is near this place, and these gentlemen are now en- Sloane's public-house on the bank ing divided into two stages of fifteen closing a great deal of land in the of the Goulburn River is pretty good: miles each; and a seven-passengerlocality with rough log and stake it skirts the Goulburn flats in places, coach, drawn by three horses, without any change, runs between Yea sheep-proof fences, and they appear and crosses two or three lagoons. “A cutting has been made along and Alexandra (twenty-one miles). to be shutting up the existing track. “I believe the same horses have “I was informed that this land the side of a hill to avoid the latter, was taken up under the 42nd section but as it is now worn into deep to perform the journey once on each wheel-ruts, our driver did not avail day, except Sundays. of the Amending Land Act, 1865. “Owing to the hilly nature of the “From the place where we himself of it. “It must, however, be of great use country, the long stages, and the changed horses we passed for a distance of four miles along the alluvial at flood times, when the lagoons are heavy state of the roads. at this season, they are unable to do their work flats of the King Parrot Creek, cross- impracticable. “We crossed the Goulburn River expeditiously, ing that creek by a bridge with a bad “We were seven hours on the upby a very good punt, about nine miles approach on one side. “These flats are wet at this sea- from Yea, and shortly afterwards journey from Broadford to Yea, and son of the year, and are much cut up passed along the base of a spur on seven and a-half hours on the return; by traffic, causing them to be very which the Pig and Whistle Quartz and the journey between Yea and Alexandra occupied five and a-half Reef is situated. heavy for vehicles. “Near this place a good bridge hours each way. “After leaving the King Parrot “The horses were greatly disCreek about a mile and a half we has been constructed, over a wide crossed another steep hill with bad ana-branch of the Goulburn, but it tressed at times - one of them fell down and died on the way up, shortly side lings near the summit, but from has very bad approaches. “A deep hole has been worn out after leaving the stables; and to rethere to Yea (a distance of nine miles) the track was much better, close up to the planking on one side; lieve them as much as possible the skirting, in places, the Goulburn Val- this is now partly filled up with logs, passengers had frequently to get out ley, and passing over a more gently but something more should be done, of the coach, and walk long distances, if only to protect the planking from even when the roads were not very undulating country. bad. “Yea is a small township on the injury. “The remedy for this state of “We continued for a considerable Muddy Creek, consisting of about twenty brick, weatherboard, and slab distance to follow the rich alluvial things is in the hands of the coach buildings, erected on or near the prin- flats bordering the courses of the proprietors, and I think it is to be recipal street, among which are three Goulburn River mid Spring or Co- gretted that they do not take some steps to make better provision for the hotels, two or three stores, and a lonial Creek. “These flats hereabout are from conveyance of their passengers at this court-house. “It is distant about thirty miles one to four miles wide and contain time, when the coaches are so heavily from Broadford, and twenty-one excellent soil ; they are no doubt par- laden to and fro.”
■ Alexandra of Denmark (Alexandra Caroline Marie Charlotte Louise Julia; December 1, 1844 – November 20, 1925) was Queen consort of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Empress consort of India as the wife of King Edward VII. Alexandra's family had been relatively obscure until 1852, when her father, Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein-SonderburgGlücksburg, was chosen with the consent of the major European powers to succeed his distant cousin, Frederick VII of Denmark. At the age of 16, she was chosen as the future wife of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, the heir apparent of Queen Victoria. They married 18 months later in 1863, the same year her father became King Christian IX of Denmark and her brother was appointed as King George I of Greece. She was Princess of Wales from 1863 to 1901, the longest anyone has ever held that title, and became generally popular; her style of dress and bearing were copied by fashion-conscious women. Largely excluded from wielding any political power, she unsuccessfully attempted to sway the opinion of British ministers and her husband's family to favour Greek and Danish interests. Her public duties were restricted to uncontroversial involvement in charitable work. On the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, Albert Edward became king-emperor as Edward VII, with Alexandra as queenempress. She held the status until Edward's death in 1910. She greatly distrusted her nephew Wilhelm II, German Emperor, and supported her son George V during the First World War, in which Britain and its allies fought Germany.
● Edward VII ■ Edward VII was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Emperor of India from January 22, 1901 until his death in 1910. The eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Edward was related to royalty throughout Europe.
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1879 football trip to Tallarook ■ ‘Stroller’, a correspondent to the Kilmore Free Press, in September 1879, penned his observations of a trip to Tallarook for a game of football: “According to arrangements previously made, the Kilmore Second Twenty left here by McDougall's cab on Saturday morning last to play a friendly game of football with the Tallarook First Twenty. “Starting from Murray's Royal Oak Hotel at 9.30 enabled the team to reach Fox's Railway Hotel at about noon. “Nothing of importance occured during the drive up with the exception that in the, conveyance I travelled in I noticed that the country around looked splendid, the late rain giving a refreshing appearance to both hill and dale. “The Tallarook Captain (Mr. G. P. Hickey) and other members of the club welcomed the visiting team. “Having a little time at my disposal, I took advantage of it, and spent a pleasant hour. “After this I sought refuge at the hotel, where both teams were making preparations.by attiring themselves in their football costume for the coming event, and having supplied the inner-man with some delicacies, my friend and I started for the field of action, arriving there at. 2 p.m. “Both teams were prepared and the Captains met and tossed, which resulted in the visiting toam winning. “The Tallarook Captain sent the ball in motion, which was quickly conveyed, back in close proximity to the Tallarook goal posts. “Scrimmages occurred here, but Maher (Tallarook) soon placed the ball out of danger by a.good run round the wing. “The leather was soon sent back and several shots were made for a goal by Kilmore, who. evidently appeared to work well together, surprising their opponents by their little marks. “When half time was called Kilmore had secured 12 behinds to their opponents 3. “The Central umpire, Mr. Patterson throwing the. ball up in the centre, play was again resumed. “The Kilmore team worked the ball down to their opponents goal where Mullins, Fahey and Todd had unsuccessful shots. “DeGroot, Barrat, Quinlan, Barry, McGann and the Captain. working well for Tallarook, made some rushes, for a. goal, but used to be brought down, and the ball sent quickly back. “R. Hudson showed some good play on the wing, as also did Lee, Moore, J. Hickey, Todd; and Dunphy in the ruck. “The Kilmore team had the best of game throughout, as they kept the ball near their opponents goal with a few exceptions throuighout the day's play. “The Kilmore Captain (T. Lee) came into collision with Barry (Tallarook) which resulted in both receiving a heavy fall, but nothing daunted they played to the finish of the game, at which time both teams warmed up to their work, Kilmore particularly. “When time was called Kilmore had 20 behinds to their opponents 6. Both teams gave the usual cheers. “A special cheer was given to Mr. Patterson, Central umpire, for his decisions during play.
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“Messrs. Barry and McDougall acted as goal umpires. Very little time elapsed after the game before we reached the township, where I and my friend over some good old wine, wished success to football. “The Kilmore team started for home at 7:30 p.m., but I remained, thinking I should like to pay, a visit to the far receding mountatas. “I noticed that Tallarook is not behind hand in their interests of Reedy Creek, as they have a.company formed, and men at work.. “The crops down on the flats are looking well, and the farmers hopes are raised expectant of a good yield. “There are three saw mills busily engaged close to the station, and from appearances a deal of wood is forwarded to the metropolis.” ★ A Tallarook v Wallan football match was reported in the July 17, 1879, issue of the Kilmore Free Press: “As was previously announced the above named teams came together on Saturday evening last, resulting in a draw, no goals being. obtained on either side, though the game was much in favor of Tallarook, they having obtained a number of behinds. “Tallarook proceeded by the mid-day train, and were welcomed by Mr. Nobody, who, too was entirely ignorant where the ground was situated on which the battle of the day was to take place. “However, after some time, through a casual inquiry, they got the required knowledge, but the climax was not reached until it was found that up to nearly 3,o'clock scarcely any one put in an appearance, and when they did so goal postswere to be sought after. “Notwithstanding those slight remissions of duty in a comparative short period of time both teams were prepared: Tallarook numbering 17, whilst the opponents consisted of the usual number, 20. The Captains were Messrs Munro and G, Hickey. The day was suitable. for the popular pastime, but the ground was totally unfit, which the Wallanites ought to despise for future matches, and if no other
● Tallarook Football Club. 1908. ground is available dispense with meeting other clubs. “During the first half, Tallarook had a few shots for goal, but were uusuccessful. The ball generally was confined to the centre, but anything like proper football wai out of the question, owing. to the bad state of the ground. “There was no apparent difference in the play after half time, only spills were more numerous. “At the conclusion the customary cheers were passed. to each other, after which Tallarook departed. homewards per train. “Mr. Hawke performed the duties of central umpire to the ,best of his ability, and the goal, by Messrs. Cadwall, and Normoyle.” ★ A Tallarook v Broadford match was reported by the Seymour Express newspaper on August 1, 1884: “The football match that took place between the Tallarook and Broadford clubs on the ground of the latter, resulted in the defeat of the former, who failed to secure a goal; whilst their opponents made three and several behinds, due to the excellent play of Jury, (captain), Smith, and four others whose names I was unable to : obtain. “Millerick, who. captained the Tallarook team, worked hard, and considering the little practice that a great number of his team had achieved a triumph in limiting the number of goals his op ponents obtained, (It is to be feared that outsiders will tail to see where the triumph came in. - Ed.) “The day was pleasant, and a few witnessed ; the game which was orderly throughout. “Conclusions by the same teams take place in Tallarook on the 9th August.” ★ John Millerick wrote a letter to the editor of the Express (Aug. 15, 1884): “I feel it my duty on behalf of the Tallarook Football Club, to in form you that the match played between Tallarook and Broadford did not result as you were informed, by Broadford's 3 goals and several behinds; but by 2 goals and three be-
hinds to the Tallarooks’ 9 behinds. “Your reporter would oblige the club in future by sending correct information, before he would attempt to describe a match. “Again, I think it is a very poor way for him to show his animosity, against the club andd its players; it is bad enough to be beaten at any time without being ridiculed.” ★ The correspondent returned fire: “Apparently the report of the football match between Tallarook and Broad ford, which was played recently, on the ground of the latter, did not satisfy Mr John Millerick, and necessitated a letter from him in your columns. “I fail to see the incorrectness of the re port : the- number of behinds obtained surely was wlel described by saying “several” and Tallarrok did fail in securinbg a goal. “No law, in football, I presume, will give a goal unlessit is actually made; and no matter how many behinds are made, they are not equivalent to a goal. “Why he should take exception to the report I am at a loss to understand as he was my informant, whom I expected was reliable; and the report is as he told me. “Perhaps it was a penchant of his to see his name in print. The 'animosity' and the ' ridicule' which Mr J. Millerick imputes to the writer of the report, is like the ' baseless fabric of a vision,' which a few remarks will clearly prove: “The Tallarook club, this season, unfortunately, could not .get a club to play with them; the reason of such is not now within my province to determine ; and this state of afiairs I was requested by him to alter, and arrange, if possible, a match with the Broadtord captain. “1 wrote the formal challenge on his behalf, and it is almost needless to add that through my animosity, they had the pleasure of playing two matches with them. “Yoo will see by the above that the report was thoroughly consis tent and that John Millerick is endeavouring to ridicule himself and .make himself unworthy of the position of captain of the T.F.C.”
■ ‘Tallarook’ means the cry of the wattlebird in Taungurung language and is located towards the mid-west of Taungurung country. This continues west towards places now called Heathcote and Kyneton, east to Mt Buller, north to Rushworth and Benalla and south down to Marysville, Lake Mountain and Woods Point. The Taungurung are one of five clans that form the Kulin Nation in, what is today, central Victoria. While the wattlebird’s cry lent itself to the small area of Tallarook, the abundance of animal, fish, bird and plant life and the mountains, rivers and floodplains of Taungurung country – are said to have been created by two moieties, the wedge-tailed eagle Bunjil and the crow Waang, who have since guided Taungurung people in their behaviours and relationships with their environment and with each other. Tallarook is located just an hour’s drive north from Melbourne along the Hume Highway towards Sydney. The same landscape and abundance that had sustained a culture and lifestyle for the Taungurung for so many thousands of years also appealed to the earliest European visitors in 1824 and settlers in 1836, who saw it as a place they could create comfortable settlements, economic prospects and bright futures. Since the earliest days of Tallarook’s European history the landscape has been tamed to suit agricultural pursuits; a railway and a major highway have been laid to accommodate transportation of goods and travellers; and a town has evolved. There is something peculiar about the way that Tallarook, small town though it was and still is, somehow always manages to find its way into the public consciousness – it has been the subject of many a painting, song, poem, legend, newsworthy story and colloquialism. Some Tallarookians have been in the area for five generations and their family stories are as much a part of Tallarook as they are of the families themselves. Tallarook is also a catchy name; it rolls off the tongue more easily than the original choice of Dabyminga, which would have recognised the creek it was built along but also reduced its capacity to inspire poetry and song. The town has been immortalised in the iconic Australian phrase, and later song by Jack O’Hagan, Things is crook in Tallarook. It is also at the centre of McQuade’s curse once pinned to the local railway gates by a disgruntled swagman who was refused a drink of rum on credit at one of Tallarook’s then two hotels. - The Great Tallarook History Project
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Eddie McGuire is all over LA ■ Hi everyone, from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites comes this week's news.
G’Day USA attracts best
■ This event, G'Day USA takes 12 months to plan every year and Australia reaps the benefits of good trade relations and information technology ideas. It really has been a benchmark in relations between the two countries. This year was special as they raised money and awareness for our horrific bushfires. G'Day USA is Australia's premier public, economic and cultural diplomacy program in the United States. It brings together leaders from government, business, the creative industries and academia to deepen the Australia-US relationship and showcase Australia's creative, innovative economy and society to the United States. Over the past 16 years, G'Day USA has grown into a yearlong program of events with unparalleled reach and an outstanding record for delivering outcomes for partners and sponsors. Spanning innovation, public policy and defence co-operation, tourism, food and wine promotion, and collaboration across our screen, music, education and sports sectors, G'Day USA cultivates and enhances the strong ties between our two countries. G'Day USA is produced by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Tourism Australia, Austrade and QANTAS Airways, with the support of a diverse and growing number of Australian and American corporate sector partners, academic institutions and not-for-profit organisations. This unique partnership approach ensures the program is dynamic and responsive to the ever-growing trade, investment and people to people links between Australia and the United States.
● Pictured at the G'Day USA Black Tie event were old pals, Alan Johnson, Ramada Hotel and Hoteliers International Executive Director, and Eddie McGuire of MMM's Breakfast and Channel 9, and Collingwood President
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Amazon’s crazy quarter ■ $87.4 billion: Revenue that beat estimates. $3.3 billion: Net income that beat estimates. 798,000: Amazon's global headcount after it added over 250,000 part- and full-time employees over the holiday season. 150+ million: The number of Prime subscribers, up from 100 million in April 2018. Four: After Amazon's 11per cent stock surge in after-hours trading, it will eclipse $1 trillion in market cap. There will be four public US companies worth at least $1 trillion (the others are Apple, Alphabet and Microsoft). $93 billion: The market cap of UPS at the close yesterday. We only mention it because Amazon's market cap rose more than $110 billion after it reported earnings. So it gained a UPS plus lots of Morning Brews. Bottom line: Amazon's heavy investments in shipping paid off during the holidays. No wonder Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has a permanent smile on his face.
Temperatures up 3.2°
■ Like pretty much every other climate report from this decade, an emissions assessment the UN released at the end of 2019 came with a dire warning. According to a study of the so-called emissions gap a marker of the difference between the amount of planet-heating gases countries have agreed to cut and where the current projections are headed global temperatures are on pace to rise as much as 3.2 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels by the end of the century. That's more than double what scientists project is enough warming to cause irreversible damage to the planet. To change that fate, the next 10 years will be crucial. The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned last fall that humanity has just under a decade to get climate change under control. But as grim as the report is, it reaffirms that making such sweeping changes, however unprecedented such a drastic adjustment may be and is still possible.
Wildfires worsen
■ Wildfires worsened in California in recent years, with hotter temperatures and dry conditions often combining with high winds to create a longer fire season with more destructive blazes. Scientists linked the worsening fires across the Western US to climate change. Among the five largest wildfires in the fire-prone state, four happened this decade alone. The largest ever in the state, the Mendocino complex fire of July 2018, blazed through nearly half a million acres. What's more, seven of the 10 most destructive fires in California oc-
US life expectancy up ■ Life expectancy in the US ticked up by the slimmest of margins in 2018, from 78.6 to 78.7 years, reversing a trend that has seen the measure fall steadily from its all-time high in 2014. The improved numbers are being credited to a reduction in the number of fatal drug overdoses for the first time in 28 years and a decline in the death rate from cancer, the US Centers for Disease Control and Preventionsaid. However, according to The Washington Post, 2018's life expectancy figure is identical to 2010's, so progress has stalled over the decade, and the US is continuing to fall behind other wealthy countries. Steven Woolf, director emeritus of the Center on Society and Health at Virginia Commonwealth University, said: "It's good news that there was an increase in life expectancy. That's what we want to see."
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From my Suite at the Ramada Plaza Complex on Santa Monica Blvd curred since 2015; and the deadliest ever fire in state history took place in 2018: The Camp fire, which killed 85 people and burned down nearly the entire town of Paradise. "I've been in the fire service for over 30 years, and I'm horrified at what I've seen," Cal Fire officer Jerry Fernandez said in October 2017 amid the Tubbs fire in Napa and Sonoma, which killed 22 people and turned block after block of houses in Santa Rosa to ash.
Climate change ■ The United Nations released report after report detailing the heightening emergency of human caused global warming and warning world leaders to take dramatic and swift action to avert catastrophe. Here are figures that show just how dire the climate situation grew this decade alone. Globally, the past five years, from 2014 through 2018, all had record-breaking temperatures, with reports from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration showing the hottest year ever as 2016, followed by 2017, 2015, 2018 and 2014. These recent peak temperatures followed decades of warming around the globe.
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Spending out of control ■ The US budget deficit will top $1 trillion this year, according to a new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. What that means: The government will spend $1.02 trillion more than it collects in 2020. The widening deficit is a result of the 2017 tax cuts and an increase in spending on federal programs. The historical context: We haven't seen deficits of this size during periods of low unemployment since World War II, CBO Director Phill Swagel said. public debt is projected to reach 98 per cent of GDP by 2030, its highest percentage since 1946. The good news: "The economy is doing well," Swagel stressed, thanks to strong job growth and consumer spending. The CBO projects GDP will expand at a "solid rate" of 2.2 per cent in 2020. This makes the current deficit more concerning; after all, deficits are supposed to shrink in a strong economy. Fed Chair Jerome Powell, said last year "the federal budget is on an unsustainable path."
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■ We all have memories of the early days of Australian rock and roll and one of the all time greats was Col Joye. Colin Frederick Jacobsen was born in Sydney in 1936 he was one of four children and the family lived at East Hills. When Colin was 14 he left school and went to work as a jewellery salesman. He took guitar lessons at the age of 16 and formed a group under the name of The K J Quintet. He later joined a group with his brothers Kevin and Keith where Col became a guitarist and lead singer. He began using the stage name of Col Joye as the group played at clubs and pubs before changing their name to Col Joye and The Joy Boys. In 1958 they were signed to a recording contact by Ken Taylor of Festival Records. Their first single was Stagger Lee but their second recording of Bye Bye Baby went to number three in the hit parade in 1959. I can remember being at a concert at Festival Hall for one of the Lee Gordon Big Shows when Col came onstage to make an announcement. He held up a telegram saying that for the first time an Australian rock and roll song was number one on the hit parade - it was Oh Yeah, Uh Huh (with an old typewriter tapping out the beat) Col was one of the regular performers on
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Brian Henderson's Bandstand television series for 14 years. There is a DVD set of the Bandstand shows and it is wonderful to see Col singing in the series. By 1963 Col Joye and The Joy Boys had released 20 singles, twenty four EPs and 23 albums. In 1966 the Jacobsen family formed their own label ATARecords. In 1970 Col Joye married Dalys Dawson and they have two children Amber and Clayton. It was a double wedding as singer Sandy Scott married Col's sister Carol at the same time. In 1973 Col was back on top of the hit parade with his recording of Heaven Is My Woman's
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and fell several metres onto brick paving suffering extensive injuries. I can remember producing a show for Ted Hamilton at a Sydney Leagues Club in 2002. When I got to the rehearsals in the afternoon Ted told me that Col had already called in to see how things were going and had driven home to pick up an amplifier in his utility for us to use onstage. I had a great time chatting to Col at a book launch many years ago and have had the pleasure of doing several radio interviews with him In 1981 he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his entertainment and philanthropic work. Sadly in the last few years there has been legal action within the Jacobsen family over financial issues concerning their hit stage musical Dirty Dancing. In recent times Col Joye hosted a rock and roll radio show on 2CH in Sydney. What a great survivor Col Joye has been after almost 63 years in showbusiness, he remains one of Australia's Rock and Roll living legends. ● Col Joye Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - Remember When Love. Col and his brother Kevin built Jacobsen Entertainment which became a successful pro- Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. motions company. They produced many stage And on 96.5 FM shows and handled some very famous artists That's Entertainment - Sundays including The Bee Gees. at 12 Noon. Col Joye is a very generous man - he was www.innerfm.org.au cutting a tree for a friend in 1990 when he slipped
Avant-garde at Bendigo Art Gallery Two Artists and the Parisian avant-garde - Bessie Davidson and Sally Smart Bessie Davidson was one of a cohort of female South Australian artists, who, at the turn of the 19th century, sought to expand their lives and artistic careers by travelling to the renowned cultural centres of Europe, most notably Paris and London. Many artists returned to Australia bringing their matured artistic style to an Australian audience. Davidson was one of the few who chose to remain in Europe, firmly establishing herself within the vibrant artistic milieu of Paris's Montparnasse. Over the course of her career, Davidson received many accolades ands awards, including being made a chevalier f the Legion of Honour the highest award conferred by the French Government. Whilst Davidson's work has largely been overlooked in Australia, however stories of Bessie Davidson's life as an artist living in Paris were a frequent part of conversations in artist Dally Smart's childhood home in rural South Australia. Bessie was Dally's great aunt - her legacy empowered this renowned Australian artist to follow her own artistic ambitions. ★ In this new exhibition, Bendigo Art Gallery brings together more than 50 works that highlight Davidson's 'modern French impressionist' style of painting - with light filled domestic interiors, landscapes and women at leisure. In addition, the gallery has invited Sally Smart to create a new body of work responding to and developing upon the cultural legacy of Davidson as a pioneering female South Australian artist - firmly placing the work of this ground-breaking artist back into the story of Australian art history. Exhibition opens March 21 and runs to June 21. Bendigo Art Gallery 42 View St, Bendigo
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with Peter Kemp In this case Self may not necessarily connote oneself, but one's milieu, an individual splattered, dispersed throughout their socio-cultural plane. The artist - as well as a few family members and friends - are present in the landscape of the Rorschach in the abstract works and of course in Santa himself - from the exhibition essay by Milena Stojanovska. Exhibition closes February 29. Tolarno Galleries Level 4, 194 Exhibition St. Melbourne
Earthcraft
Earthcraft 2020 - Mikala Dwyer Taking its title from the old English word for geometry, Earthcraft 2020 is an exhibition of new work that plays on the futuristic ideal of *2020* history, the occult, perception, performance, mysticism, magic and science fiction. Typical of Dwyer's large-scale works, Earthcraft 2020 is a parade of static elements, drawn from the artist's expansive visual vocabulary developed throughout her career. Here, ten separate sculptural elements are suspended from the gallery's ceiling. Recurring motifs are 150 Years - Ben Quilty conflated with various points of referDubbed a 'critical citizen’ by cura- ence that relate to the exhibition's title tor Lisa Slade, Ben Quilty's new work as well as other sources, so that each at Tolarno more explicitly depicts a element contains its own narrative, as self-critical citizen. well as a link to the others.
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Exhibition closes March 14. Anna Schwartz Gallery 185 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Summer Sounds Join Vox Angelica Geelong Chamber Choir to celebrate the sounds of summer with music inspired by the Geelong Gallery collection. Season closes May 28. Floor Talk - Stephen Bram Abstract Painting Meet artist Stephen Bram as he discusses his new series of mesmerising black and white works in his current exhibition. Saturday February 22 from 11am to 12 noon. Life Drawing - Adult Workshop Learn observation and drawing techniques in a life drawing workshop facilitated by Jade Kellett. Materials are provided and all skill levels welcome. Attendees must be 18+ Thursday, February 27 from 5.30pm-7pm. Geelong Gallery 55 Little Malop St, Geelong
Art Book Fair The Melbourne art Book Fair will return for its sixth instalment with over 40 events featuring more than 100 guests including leading thinkers from Moscow's Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design and Amsterdam-based art and design collective Metahaven Over three action packed days, the NGV's Great Hall will be transformed into a hive of activity as 199 publishers showcase books, magazines and zines, and an extensive public program of lectures, workshops and performance rolled out to celebrate art and design publishing on a global scale. During Melbourne Art Book Fair, the NGV will announce the winner of The Cornish Family Prize forArt and Design Publishing. This NGV initiative, which recognises outstanding publishing practice exploring art, design, architecture and contemporary culture, will award an overall winner $5000 and up to five finalists $1000 each. The Melbourne Art Book Fair is from March 13 - 15. Free and ticketed.
OK. With John O’Keefe Personality profiles hacked
● John Burns with Kate Stevenson ■ We have been alerted to a number of media personalities having their online profiles being hacked. One victim is John Burns of 3AW, ‘Burnso’s’ revised profile claims he rode the winner of the 1968 Melbourne Cup, plus he was a crew member of the America’s Cup – does not say which year, or for which country. Same hackers have also made a mess of facts on Denis Walter’s site.
Doug Parkinson and Band
■ Get yourself organised to see Doug Parkinson perform the best of Van Morrison. Doug and band are booked to appear at The Palms at Crown , on Friday (Feb. 21) so take in an evening of jazz, rock, soul and blues. It is sure to be sensational .
Story of protest, love, peace
■ Rolling Thunder Vietnam gets amazing plaudits wherever it goes to stage. Now it’s Melbourne’s turn to hear the songs that defined a generation, so much so that the Sunday Times, Perth, put pen to paper and said “an absolutely rocking piece of theatre”.Victorian dates are Hamer Hall – March 25, and Arts Centre, Geelong - March 13-14. www.rollingthundervietnam.co
White line fever
■ Radio stations are firming up their sides to broadcast AFL games of a weekend . There are sure to be surprises , one almost certainty is you’ll hear 73-year-old Kevin Barlett on 3AW. KB moves across from SEN following a disagreement with SEN boss Craig Hutchison . Leaving 3AW is Cameron Ling who has signed with ABC. Ling is one of the most knowledgeable footy commentators .
The Shark and Friends
■ Put Greg Norman, Brian ‘BT’ Taylor, soapie actress Olympia Vallance and US actor Rob Riggle together and you get a new TV game show, Holey Moley. The theme is mini golf and aimed at a family audience and already in production with plans to be seen on Seven in the second half. The Shark promises to keep his kit on and will play the part of the Golf Pro in the series. Contestants will tee off with opportunity to win $ 100,000 . - John O’Keefe
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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs FILM: JOKER: Genre: Crime/Drama/Thriller. Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Jolie Chan. Year: 2019. Rating: MA15+ Length: 122 Minutes. Stars: **** Review: An original standalone origin story of the legendary Batman villain set in 1981, a character study of Arthur Fleck, a failed stand-up comedian and a man disregarded by society who turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City. Joaquin Phoenix gives an astonishing tour-de-force Oscar winning performance as the iconic comic-book nemesis, an intensely raw, macabre and frightening psychological creation of a pathologically deranged and unbalanced mind born out of the gutters of an irrationally unbalanced and savagely unhinged society from which his only path of self redemption is through pathologically uncompromising anarchy. Driven by the underlying Batman lore and deeply rooted in '70s New York cinema, it is no accident that the unsettling world of cowriter and director Todd Phillips and the womb from which the grotesque "Joker" is created are the results of many elements, but no more potently than that of two Martin Scorsese masterpieces both starring Robert De Niro, first of Travis Bickle in the searing 1976 crime-drama "Taxi Driver," and as Rupert Pupkin in the chilling pitch-black tale of celebrity obsession in "The King of Comedy" (1983), both of unhinged outsiders who want to be insiders who ultimately get rewarded for their violent anti-social behaviour. Aided by an excellent supporting cast, Oscar winning screen legend Robert De Niro gives an eerily irrational and reflective "King of Comedy" performance as late night TV show host Murray Franklin, and along with breathtaking period detail, production and set design, "Joker" is a devastatingly dark, gripping, deliriously twisted, dazzling and unapologetically thrilling tale with a bravura performance by Joaquin Phoenix as the personification of evil in a film that is anything but a joke, and definitely no laughing matter. FILM: DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD: Genre: Adventure/Family. Cast: Isabela Moner, Madelyn Miranda (Dora @ 6), Eva Longoria, Michael Pena, Benicio Del Toro (Voice/Swiper). Year: 2019. Rating: PG. Length: 102 Minutes. Stars: ***½ Review: Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, Dora, the teenage explorer, leads her friends on an adventure to save her parents and solve the mystery behind a lost city of gold., and a lost Inca civilization. Dora the Explorer is like catnip to kiddies, and this live-action update of the classic animated series won't disappoint, a sprightly, goofy, and ultimately delightfully engaging adventure for the kids, especially the girls, and accompanying adults alike, that remains faithful to the characters and the series origins, even though you could be forgiven for thinking that she is somehow related to Lara Croft and Indiana Jones, Isabela Moner, who's previous credits include "Transformers: The Last Knight" (2017), and most notably an impressive turn in the thriller "Sicario: Day of the Soldado" (2018), gives an immediately identifiable and engaging performance as the maturing Dora, capturing all the light-hearted and quirky essence that has made the character so popular, along with Michael Pena and Eva Longoria as Dora's parents, along with Danny Trejo as Boots the Monkey and Benicio del Toro as Swiper the Fox. Not completely without its flaws, it's not rocket science either, however, director James Bobin, whose other credits include "The Muppets" (2011), "Muppets Most Wanted" (2014) and "Alice Through The Looking Glass" (2016), keeps it brisk and wholly entertaining, a family adventure with madness, silliness and mayhem that firmly puts Dora in the ranks of others who have chased a lost city of gold, from Tarzan to adventurer Allan Quartermain, among others, with impressive results. FILM: IT: Chapter Two: Genre: Horror/Thriller. Cast: Bill Skarsgard, Finn Wolfhard, Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Jay Ryan, James Ransone. Year: 2019. Rating: MA15+. Length: 169 Minutes. Stars: *** Review: Twenty-seven years after their first encounter with the terrifying Pennywise the clown, the Losers Club have grown up and moved away, until a devastating phone call brings them back.
Rourke’s Reviews First Fantastic Film Festival Australia ■ Movie buffs wanting something a little more unique than the mostly mainstream fare that fills our multiplexes, should attend the inaugural Fantastic Film Festival Australia, which will run from February 20 through to March 4 at Lido Cinemas in Hawthorn. Featuring a wide array of films from all corners of the globe, there will be something that will surprise everyone. The Opening Night Film will be Aaron Schimberg's acclaimed meta-drama Chained For Life, while the Closing Night Film will be the wild Portuguese splatter/ comedy Mutant Blast. For more information regarding films, dates and session times, please visit fantasticfilmfestival. com.au or lidocinemas.com.au. I would like to give a huge thank you to Genvin at Original Spin, for so much help in allowing me to see so many terrific movies (which are reviewed below). I'd like to finish by saying what a joy it was seeing Parasite win big at the Oscars last week, as well as Bong Joon-ho scoring three awards as director, writer and producer. It's nice when the best film of the year actually wins Best Film. Enjoy! It Comes (Japan). 135 minutes. **** After wowing audiences with films such as Kamikaze Girls, Memories Of Matsuko, Confessions, and The World Of Kanako, director Tetsuya Nakashima returns with another provocative assault on the senses, this one involving a seemingly happily married couple who are targeted by a malevolent, unseen force. Visually dazzling, and helped by a superb cast, this is a deliriously dark ride that requires its audience to attune to Nakashima's specific wavelength. Suicide Tourist (Denmark). 90 minutes. ***½ Six years after his 2014 lycanthrope stunner When Animals Dream, Jonas AlexanderArnby finally returns with his sophomore effort. Reminiscent of films such as Logan's Run, Never Let Me Go and the recent Paradise Hills, Arnby's slow-burn thriller again deals with transformation, artfully and quietly guiding its main character towards what is a poignant conclusion. Stars Nikolaj CosterWaldau. Jallikattu (India). 91 minutes. *** Highly kinetic thriller centres on the search for a rampaging buffalo, which has escaped from the local village's makeshift slaughterhouse.
Some pointed social commentary is undercut by half-baked characters and one-note performances, but the roaming cinematography is excellent, and it culminates in a genuinely spectacular, eye-popping finale. Cutterhead (Denmark). 84 minutes. ***½ Those who suffer from claustrophobia had better stay clear of this expertly crafted, low budget gem, which sees three people trapped in a tunnel boring machine after a substantial accident. Utterly convincing, with the trio of actors delivering top-notch performances. The Mute (Poland). 103 minutes. **** Symbolic, beautifully designed and shot period piece that sees two outsiders create division and chaos within a native community on an uncharted island. Does remind one of The Mission and The New World, but creates a world that is all its own, using striking imagery to deliver its potent message. Diner (Japan). 118 minutes. ***½ Former fashion photographer Mika Ninagawa again dazzles the eyes (after Sakuran and Helter Skelter) with this ultra-stylish adaptation of a manga, and meticulously uses every inch of the frame to tell the story of Kanako, who is sold to a bar that exclusively caters for assassins and killers. Immersive and lots of fun. The Golden Glove (Germany). 105 minutes. **** Director Fatih Akin (The Edge Of Heaven, In The Fade) returns with an unflinching look at notorious German serial killer Fritz Honka. Devoid of the kind of charismatic, pop culture cool that fills too many films dealing with this subject matter, Akin shows in horrifically matter-of-fact fashion how grotesque these killers truly are. Features an outstanding performance by Jonas Dassler. A worthy companion piece to John McNaughton's masterpiece, Henry : Portrait Of A Serial Killer. A Serial Killer's Guide To Life (U.K.). 81 minutes. **½ An amusing idea remains just that in this intermittently entertaining black comedy, which never really builds upon its initial premise. The two leads are fine, but it pales in comparison to Ben Wheatley's Sightseers and Alice Lowe's Prevenge. 7 Reasons To Run Away (From Society) (Spain). 78 minutes. ** Hugely disappointing omnibus film made up of seven separate stories, each one dealing with a serious subject in darkly funny fashion. None of the segments hit the mark, and though it obviously tries, it doesn't hold a candle to the wonderful 2014 Spanish anthology film Wild Tales.
Top 10 Lists FEBRUARY 16-22 THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. BIRDS OF PREY (AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN). 2. 1917. 3. BAD BOYS FOR LIFE. 4. ANDRE RIEU: 70 YEARS YOUNG PIECE OF MAGIC ENT. 5. MIDWAY. 6. DOLITTLE. 7. BOMBSHELL. 8. THE GENTLEMEN. 9. LITTLE WOMEN. 10. A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: FEBRUARY 13: A GUIDE TO SECOND DATE SEX, BEATS, EMMA, FANTASY ISLAND, MR. JONES, RICHARD JEWELL, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG. FEBRUARY 20: IN MY BLOOD IT RUNS, RHYTHM SECTION, THE LODGE, THE CALL OF THE WILD, THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN. THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. JOKER [Crime/Thriller/Drama/Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro]. 2. BLINDED BY THE LIGHT [Comedy/Drama/ Music/Viveik Kalra, David Hayman, Rob Brydon]. 3. TERMINATOR: DARK FATE [Sci-Fi/Action/ Linda Hamilton, Mackenzie Davis]. 4. LAST CHRISTMAS [Romance/Comedy/ Drama/Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding]. 5. AFTER THE WEDDING [Drama/Julianne Moore, Michelle Williams, Billy Crudup]. 6. SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK [Mystery/Horror/Zoe Colletti, Austin Abrams]. 7. PARASITE [Comedy/Drama/Thriller/Song Kang Ho, Lee Sun Kyun]. 8. READY OR NOT [Mystery/Comedy/Horror/Samara Weaving, Adam Brody]. 9. HUSTLERS [Crime/Comedy/Drama/Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu]. NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: DOCTOR SLEEP [Horror/Fantasy/Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson, Bruce Greenwood]. GRAND ISLE [Thriller/Drama/Nicolas Cage, Ke;sey Grammer]. PERSUASION [Drama/Romance/Sally Hawkins, Rupert Penry-Jones]. DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: None For This Week. NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: PLANET EARTH II. FROZEN PLANET: The Complete Series. BLUE PLANET II. - James Sherlock
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Pete at Casey ■ Casey Radio 97.7FM will host the multitalented Pete Denahy at their studios on February 29. Commencing at 7pm the show is part of the Storytellers at the station series of concerts. Pete says "It's not rocket science and I'm not the best singer, fiddle player or guitar picker in the world, but as far as I know, no one else is doing my show." Tickets at try bookings https:// www.trybooking.com/book/ event?eid=590211Good Friday Appeal.
Kate’s one-off ■ Memo Music Hall has announced a special one-off afternoon show on Sunday, April 5 with Kate Ceberano. Kate has been doing shows under the banner of Ceberano + Co, a loose collective of friends and players which results in every show being different and full of surprises. No matter where and who with, Kate Ceberano's live show is always a fun trip says the media release.
Harts show ■ Award-winning multi-instrumentalist and producer Harts presents a special live performance celebrating the musical legacy of Jimi Hendrix. The show pays tribute to the anniversaries of Hendrix's studio albums while bringing the distinct flair of his iconic performances as only Harts can. March 7 at The Palms At Crown. Tickets at Ticketmaster. - Rob Foenander
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Winery in Mudgee but heart in Orange ■ John Rozentals reviews some wines from cooler climates and finds them most appealing. These days, Peter Logan produces wines and has a spectacularly located cellar door on the outskirts of the NSW town of Mudgee, but still continues to seek out grapes from high on the slopes of Mount Canobolas, near Orange. And I'm glad because the city and surrounds have some of the country's coolest vineyards - vineyards that produce delicate, but fullflavoured wines that are highly suited to consumtion with food. When I first met Peter, quite a few year ago, he was largely dependent on those cool slopes for his output. Since then, Orange has been declared one of the world's few - perhaps only - Geographic Indicators or appellation systems largely dependent on altitude. To describe themselves as from Orange, wines must be made from grapes grown at at least 600 metres in Orange, Cabonne or Blayney and that altitude must apparently be contiguous from Mt Canobolas, something which as caused concern in some parts of Manildra. But, heck, they had to draw the line somewhere, as some vineyards straddling the 600-metre contour have discovered. I'll consider the wisdom of the name 'Orange' in a future article. WINE REVIEWS Castle Rock Estate 2019
Porongurup Riesling: Porongurup, a small part of the much larger West Australian Great Southern wine region, is rapidly gainig a significant reputation for its reasonably restrained, high quality rieslings with considerable aging potential. Look for riesling hallmarks of floral and citrus characters. Drink with grilled white-fleshed fish or share over a plate of oysters. Logan 2019 Orange Sauvignon Blanc: I much prefer wines from the easily overcropped variety grown on more elevated sites such asOrangeor the Adelaide Hills than around New Zealand's Marlborough region. It tends to develop more palate texture and richness, and more easily pass the second- and third-glass tests. This a is ripper dry white with plenty of upfront passionfruit flavour yet showing lots of mid-palate oomph as well. WINE OF THE WEEK Logan 2017 Orange Shiraz: This dry red hails from some of Australia's highest, and therefore coolest, grapegrowing country, so don't expect a big Barossa-style ball-tearer. You won't get it. Instead, you'll get a more savoury, European-style red which is generally more subtle, food friendly and, I reckon, better. It's lovely and will certainly match most mid-flavourrange meat dishes. Or, do as I did, and drink with a fine pasta dish of bolognese. - John Rozentals
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Bleak House - by Charles Dickens "I supposed, sergeant," Mr. Tulkinghorn resumes as he leans on one side of his chair and crosses his legs, "that Mr. Smallweed might have sufficiently explained the matter. It lies in the smallest compass, however. You served under Captain Hawdon at one time, and were his attendant in illness, and rendered him many little services, and were rather in his confidence, I am told. That is so, is it not?" "Yes, sir, that is so," says Mr. George with military brevity. "Therefore you may happen to have in your possession something—anything, no matter what; accounts, instructions, orders, a letter, anything—in Captain Hawdon's writing. I wish to compare his writing with some that I have. If you can give me the opportunity, you shall be rewarded for your trouble. Three, four, five, guineas, you would consider handsome, I dare say." "Noble, my dear friend!" cries Grandfather Smallweed, screwing up his eyes. "If not, say how much more, in your conscience as a soldier, you can demand. There is no need for you to part with the writing, against your inclination—though I should prefer to have it." Mr. George sits squared in exactly the same attitude, looks at the painted ceiling, and says never a word. The irascible Mr. Smallweed scratches the air. "The question is," says Mr. Tulkinghorn in his methodical, subdued, uninterested way, "first, whether you have any of Captain Hawdon's writing?" "First, whether I have any of Captain Hawdon's writing, sir," repeats Mr. George. "Secondly, what will satisfy you for the trouble of producing it?" "Secondly, what will satisfy me for the trouble of producing it, sir," repeats Mr. George. "Thirdly, you can judge for yourself whether it is at all like that," says Mr. Tulkinghorn, suddenly handing him some sheets of written paper tied together. "Whether it is at all like that, sir. Just so," repeats Mr. George. All three repetitions Mr. George pronounces in a mechanical manner, looking straight at Mr. Tulkinghorn; nor does he so much as glance at the affidavit in Jarndyce and Jarndyce, that has been given to him for his inspection (though he still holds it in his hand), but continues to look at the lawyer with an air of troubled meditation. "Well?" says Mr. Tulkinghorn. "What do you say?" "Well, sir," replies Mr. George, rising erect and looking immense, "I would rather, if you'll excuse me, have nothing to do with this." Mr. Tulkinghorn, outwardly quite undisturbed, demands, "Why not?" "Why, sir," returns the trooper. "Except on military compulsion, I am not a man of business. Among civilians I am what they call in Scotland a ne'er-do-weel. I have no head for papers, sir. I can stand any fire better than a fire of cross questions. I mentioned to Mr. Smallweed, only an hour or so ago, that when I come into things of this kind I feel as if I was being smothered. And that is my sensation," says Mr. George, looking round upon the company, "at the present moment." With that, he takes three strides forward to replace the papers on the lawyer's table and three strides backward to resume his former station, where he stands perfectly upright, now looking at the ground and now at the painted ceiling, with his hands behind him as if to prevent himself from accepting any other document whatever. Under this provocation, Mr. Smallweed's favourite adjective of disparagement is so close to his tongue that he begins the words "my dear friend" with the monosyllable "brim," thus converting the possessive pronoun into brimmy and appearing to have an impediment in his speech. Once past this difficulty, however, he exhorts his dear friend in the tenderest manner not to be rash, but to do what so eminent a gentleman requires, and to do it with a good grace, confident that it must be unobjectionable as well as profitable. Mr. Tulkinghorn merely utters an
Charles Dickens occasional sentence, as, "You are the best judge of your own interest, sergeant." "Take care you do no harm by this." "Please yourself, please yourself." "If you know what you mean, that's quite enough." These he utters with an appearance of perfect indifference as he looks over the papers on his table and prepares to write a letter. Mr. George looks distrustfully from the painted ceiling to the ground, from the ground to Mr. Smallweed, from Mr. Smallweed to Mr. Tulkinghorn, and from Mr. Tulkinghorn to the painted ceiling again, often in his perplexity changing the leg on which he rests. "I do assure you, sir," says Mr. George, "not to say it offensively, that between you and Mr. Smallweed here, I really am being smothered fifty times over. I really am, sir. I am not a match for you gentlemen. Will you allow me to ask why you want to see the captain's hand, in the case that I could find any specimen of it?" Mr. Tulkinghorn quietly shakes his head. "No. If you were a man of business, sergeant, you would not need to be informed that there are confidential reasons, very harmless in themselves, for many such wants in the profession to which I belong. But if you are afraid of doing any injury to Captain Hawdon, you may set your mind at rest about that." "Aye! He is dead, sir." "IS he?" Mr. Tulkinghorn quietly sits down to write. "Well, sir," says the trooper, looking into his hat after another disconcerted pause, "I am sorry not to have given you more satisfaction. If it would be any satisfaction to any one that I should be confirmed in my judgment that I would rather have nothing to do with this by a friend of mine
who has a better head for business than I have, and who is an old soldier, I am willing to consult with him. I—I really am so completely smothered myself at present," says Mr. George, passing his hand hopelessly across his brow, "that I don't know but what it might be a satisfaction to me." Mr. Smallweed, hearing that this authority is an old soldier, so strongly inculcates the expediency of the trooper's taking counsel with him, and particularly informing him of its being a question of five guineas or more, that Mr. George engages to go and see him. Mr. Tulkinghorn says nothing either way. "I'll consult my friend, then, by your leave, sir," says the trooper, "and I'll take the liberty of looking in again with the final answer in the course of the day. Mr. Smallweed, if you wish to be carried downstairs—" "In a moment, my dear friend, in a moment. Will you first let me speak half a word with this gentleman in private?" "Certainly, sir. Don't hurry yourself on my account." The trooper retires to a distant part of the room and resumes his curious inspection of the boxes, strong and otherwise. "If I wasn't as weak as a brimstone baby, sir," whispers Grandfather Smallweed, drawing the lawyer down to his level by the lapel of his coat and flashing some half-quenched green fire out of his angry eyes, "I'd tear the writing away from him. He's got it buttoned in his breast. I saw him put it there. Judy saw him put it there. Speak up, you crabbed image for the sign of a walkingstick shop, and say you saw him put it there!" This vehement conjuration the old gentleman accompanies with such a thrust at his granddaughter that it is too much for his strength, and
he slips away out of his chair, drawing Mr. Tulkinghorn with him, until he is arrested by Judy, and well shaken. "Violence will not do for me, my friend," Mr. Tulkinghorn then remarks coolly. "No, no, I know, I know, sir. But it's chafing and galling—it's—it's worse than your smattering chattering magpie of a grandmother," to the imperturbable Judy, who only looks at the fire, "to know he has got what's wanted and won't give it up. He, not to give it up! HE! A vagabond! But never mind, sir, never mind. At the most, he has only his own way for a little while. I have him periodically in a vice. I'll twist him, sir. I'll screw him, sir. If he won't do it with a good grace, I'll make him do it with a bad one, sir! Now, my dear Mr. George," says Grandfather Smallweed, winking at the lawyer hideously as he releases him, "I am ready for your kind assistance, my excellent friend!" Mr. Tulkinghorn, with some shadowy sign of amusement manifesting itself through his selfpossession, stands on the hearth-rug with his back to the fire, watching the disappearance of Mr. Smallweed and acknowledging the trooper's parting salute with one slight nod. It is more difficult to get rid of the old gentleman, Mr. George finds, than to bear a hand in carrying him downstairs, for when he is replaced in his conveyance, he is so loquacious on the subject of the guineas and retains such an affectionate hold of his button—having, in truth, a secret longing to rip his coat open and rob him— that some degree of force is necessary on the trooper's part to effect a separation. It is accomplished at last, and he proceeds alone in quest of his adviser. By the cloisterly Temple, and by Whitefriars (there, not without a glance at Hanging-Sword Alley, which would seem to be something in his way), and by Blackfriars Bridge, and Blackfriars Road, Mr. George sedately marches to a street of little shops lying somewhere in that ganglion of roads from Kent and Surrey, and of streets from the bridges of London, centring in the farfamed elephant who has lost his castle formed of a thousand four-horse coaches to a stronger iron monster than he, ready to chop him into mince-meat any day he dares. To one of the little shops in this street, which is a musician's shop, having a few fiddles in the window, and some Pan's pipes and a tambourine, and a triangle, and certain elongated scraps of music, Mr. George directs his massive tread. And halting at a few paces from it, as he sees a soldierly looking woman, with her outer skirts tucked up, come forth with a small wooden tub, and in that tub commence a-whisking and a-splashing on the margin of the pavement, Mr. George says to himself, "She's as usual, washing greens. I never saw her, except upon a baggage-waggon, when she wasn't washing greens!" The subject of this reflection is at all events so occupied in washing greens at present that she remains unsuspicious of Mr. George's approach until, lifting up herself and her tub together when she has poured the water off into the gutter, she finds him standing near her. Her reception of him is not flattering. "George, I never see you but I wish you was a hundred mile away!" The trooper, without remarking on this welcome, follows into the musical-instrument shop, where the lady places her tub of greens upon the counter, and having shaken hands with him, rests her arms upon it. "I never," she says, "George, consider Matthew Bagnet safe a minute when you're near him. You are that restless and that roving—" "Yes! I know I am, Mrs. Bagnet. I know I am." "You know you are!" says Mrs. Bagnet. "What's the use of that? WHY are you?" "The nature of the animal, I suppose," returns the trooper good-humouredly. "Ah!" cries Mrs. Bagnet, something shrilly. "But what satisfaction will the nature of the animal be to me when the animal shall have tempted my Mat away from the musical business to New Zealand or Australey?"
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From Previous Page Mrs. Bagnet is not at all an ill-looking woman. Rather large-boned, a little coarse in the grain, and freckled by the sun and wind which have tanned her hair upon the forehead, but healthy, wholesome, and bright-eyed. A strong, busy, active, honest-faced woman of from forty-five to fifty. Clean, hardy, and so economically dressed (though substantially) that the only article of ornament of which she stands possessed appear's to be her wedding-ring, around which her finger has grown to be so large since it was put on that it will never come off again until it shall mingle with Mrs. Bagnet's dust. "Mrs. Bagnet," says the trooper, "I am on my parole with you. Mat will get no harm from me. You may trust me so far." "Well, I think I may. But the very looks of you are unsettling," Mrs. Bagnet rejoins. "Ah, George, George! If you had only settled down and married Joe Pouch's widow when he died in North America, SHE'D have combed your hair for you." "It was a chance for me, certainly," returns the trooper half laughingly, half seriously, "but I shall never settle down into a respectable man now. Joe Pouch's widow might have done me good— there was something in her, and something of her—but I couldn't make up my mind to it. If I had had the luck to meet with such a wife as Mat found!" Mrs. Bagnet, who seems in a virtuous way to be under little reserve with a good sort of fellow, but to be another good sort of fellow herself for that matter, receives this compliment by flicking Mr. George in the face with a head of greens and taking her tub into the little room behind the shop. "Why, Quebec, my poppet," says George, following, on invitation, into that department. "And little Malta, too! Come and kiss your Bluffy!" These young ladies—not supposed to have been actually christened by the names applied to them, though always so called in the family from the places of their birth in barracks—are respectively employed on three-legged stools, the younger (some five or six years old) in learning her letters out of a penny primer, the elder (eight or nine perhaps) in teaching her and sewing with great assiduity. Both hail Mr. George with acclamations as an old friend and after some kissing and romping plant their stools beside him. "And how's young Woolwich?" says Mr. George. "Ah! There now!" cries Mrs. Bagnet, turning about from her saucepans (for she is cooking dinner) with a bright flush on her face. "Would you believe it? Got an engagement at the theayter, with his father, to play the fife in a military piece." "Well done, my godson!" cries Mr. George, slapping his thigh. "I believe you!" says Mrs. Bagnet. "He's a Briton. That's what Woolwich is. A Briton!" "And Mat blows away at his bassoon, and you're respectable civilians one and all," says Mr. George. "Family people. Children growing up. Mat's old mother in Scotland, and your old father somewhere else, corresponded with, and helped a little, and—well, well! To be sure, I don't know why I shouldn't be wished a hundred mile away, for I have not much to do with all this!" Mr. George is becoming thoughtful, sitting before the fire in the whitewashed room, which has a sanded floor and a barrack smell and contains nothing superfluous and has not a visible speck of dirt or dust in it, from the faces of Quebec and Malta to the bright tin pots and pannikins upon the dresser shelves—Mr. George is becoming thoughtful, sitting here while Mrs. Bagnet is busy, when Mr. Bagnet and young Woolwich opportunely come home. Mr. Bagnet is an exartilleryman, tall and upright, with shaggy eyebrows and whiskers like the fibres of a coconut, not a hair upon his head, and a torrid complexion. His voice, short, deep, and resonant, is not at all unlike the tones of the instrument to which he is devoted. Indeed there may be generally observed in him an unbending, unyielding, brass-bound air, as if he were himself the bassoon of the human orchestra. Young Woolwich is the type and model of a young drummer. Both father and son salute the trooper heartily. He saying, in due season, that he has come to advise with Mr. Bagnet, Mr. Bagnet hospitably declares that he will hear of no business until after dinner and that his friend shall not partake of his counsel without first partaking of boiled
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pork and greens. The trooper yielding to this invitation, he and Mr. Bagnet, not to embarrass the domestic preparations, go forth to take a turn up and down the little street, which they promenade with measured tread and folded arms, as if it were a rampart. "George," says Mr. Bagnet. "You know me. It's my old girl that advises. She has the head. But I never own to it before her. Discipline must be maintained. Wait till the greens is off her mind. Then we'll consult. Whatever the old girl says, do—do it!" "I intend to, Mat," replies the other. "I would sooner take her opinion than that of a college." "College," returns Mr. Bagnet in short sentences, bassoon-like. "What college could you leave— in another quarter of the world—with nothing but a grey cloak and an umbrella—to make its way home to Europe? The old girl would do it to-morrow. Did it once!" "You are right," says Mr. George. "What college," pursues Bagnet, "could you set up in life—with two penn'orth of white lime—a penn'orth of fuller's earth—a ha'porth of sand— and the rest of the change out of sixpence in money? That's what the old girl started on. In the present business." "I am rejoiced to hear it's thriving, Mat." "The old girl," says Mr. Bagnet, acquiescing, "saves. Has a stocking somewhere. With money in it. I never saw it. But I know she's got it. Wait till the greens is off her mind. Then she'll set you up." "She is a treasure!" exclaims Mr. George. "She's more. But I never own to it before her. Discipline must be maintained. It was the old girl that brought out my musical abilities. I should have been in the artillery now but for the old girl. Six years I hammered at the fiddle. Ten at the flute. The old girl said it wouldn't do; intention good, but want of flexibility; try the bassoon. The old girl borrowed a bassoon from the bandmaster of the Rifle Regiment. I practised in the trenches. Got on, got another, get a living by it!" George remarks that she looks as fresh as a rose and as sound as an apple. "The old girl," says Mr. Bagnet in reply, "is a thoroughly fine woman. Consequently she is like a thoroughly fine day. Gets finer as she gets on. I never saw the old girl's equal. But I never own to it before her. Discipline must be maintained!" Proceeding to converse on indifferent matters, they walk up and down the little street, keeping step and time, until summoned by Quebec and Malta to do justice to the pork and greens, over which Mrs. Bagnet, like a military chaplain, says a short grace. In the distribution of these comestibles, as in every other household duty, Mrs. Bagnet developes an exact system, sitting with every dish before her, allotting to every portion of pork its own portion of pot-liquor, greens, potatoes, and even mustard, and serving it out complete. Having likewise served out the beer from a can and thus supplied the mess with all things necessary, Mrs. Bagnet proceeds to satisfy her own hunger, which is in a healthy state. The kit of the mess, if the table furniture may be so denominated, is chiefly composed of utensils of horn and tin that have done duty in several parts of the world. Young Woolwich's knife, in particular, which is of the oyster kind, with the additional feature of a strong shutting-up movement which frequently balks the appetite of that young musician, is mentioned as having gone in various hands the complete round of foreign service. The dinner done, Mrs. Bagnet, assisted by the younger branches (who polish their own cups and platters, knives and forks), makes all the dinner garniture shine as brightly as before and puts it all away, first sweeping the hearth, to the end that Mr. Bagnet and the visitor may not be retarded in the smoking of their pipes. These household cares involve much pattening and counter-pattening in the backyard and considerable use of a pail, which is finally so happy as to assist in the ablutions of Mrs. Bagnet herself. That old girl reappearing by and by, quite fresh, and sitting down to her needlework, then and only then—the greens being only then to be considered as entirely off her mind—Mr. Bagnet requests the trooper to state his case. This Mr. George does with great discretion, appearing to address himself to Mr. Bagnet, but having an eye solely on the old girl all the time, as Bagnet has himself. She, equally discreet, busies herself with her needlework. The case fully stated, Mr. Bagnet resorts to his standard artifice for the maintenance of discipline.
"That's the whole of it, is it, George?" says he. "That's the whole of it." "You act according to my opinion?" "I shall be guided," replies George, "entirely by it." "Old girl," says Mr. Bagnet, "give him my opinion. You know it. Tell him what it is." It is that he cannot have too little to do with people who are too deep for him and cannot be too careful of interference with matters he does not understand—that the plain rule is to do nothing in the dark, to be a party to nothing underhanded or mysterious, and never to put his foot where he cannot see the ground. This, in effect, is Mr. Bagnet's opinion, as delivered through the old girl, and it so relieves Mr. George's mind by confirming his own opinion and banishing his doubts that he composes himself to smoke another pipe on that exceptional occasion and to have a talk over old times with the whole Bagnet family, according to their various ranges of experience. Through these means it comes to pass that Mr. George does not again rise to his full height in that parlour until the time is drawing on when the bassoon and fife are expected by a British public at the theatre; and as it takes time even then for Mr. George, in his domestic character of Bluffy, to take leave of Quebec and Malta and insinuate a sponsorial shilling into the pocket of his godson with felicitations on his success in life, it is dark when Mr. George again turns his face towards Lincoln's Inn Fields. "A family home," he ruminates as he marches along, "however small it is, makes a man like me look lonely. But it's well I never made that evolution of matrimony. I shouldn't have been fit for it. I am such a vagabond still, even at my present time of life, that I couldn't hold to the gallery a month together if it was a regular pursuit or if I didn't camp there, gipsy fashion. Come! I disgrace nobody and cumber nobody; that's something. I have not done that for many a long year!" So he whistles it off and marches on. Arrived in Lincoln's Inn Fields and mounting Mr. Tulkinghorn's stair, he finds the outer door closed and the chambers shut, but the trooper not knowing much about outer doors, and the staircase being dark besides, he is yet fumbling and groping about, hoping to discover a bellhandle or to open the door for himself, when Mr. Tulkinghorn comes up the stairs (quietly, of course) and angrily asks, "Who is that? What are you doing there?" "I ask your pardon, sir. It's George. The sergeant." "And couldn't George, the sergeant, see that my door was locked?" "Why, no, sir, I couldn't. At any rate, I didn't," says the trooper, rather nettled. "Have you changed your mind? Or are you in the same mind?" Mr. Tulkinghorn demands. But he knows well enough at a glance. "In the same mind, sir." "I thought so. That's sufficient. You can go. So you are the man," says Mr. Tulkinghorn, opening his door with the key, "in whose hiding-place Mr. Gridley was found?" "Yes, I AM the man," says the trooper, stopping two or three stairs down. "What then, sir?" "What then? I don't like your associates. You should not have seen the inside of my door this morning if I had thought of your being that man. Gridley? A threatening, murderous, dangerous fellow." With these words, spoken in an unusually high tone for him, the lawyer goes into his rooms and shuts the door with a thundering noise. Mr. George takes his dismissal in great dudgeon, the greater because a clerk coming up the stairs has heard the last words of all and evidently applies them to him. "A pretty character to bear," the trooper growls with a hasty oath as he strides downstairs. "A threatening, murderous, dangerous fellow!" And looking up, he sees the clerk looking down at him and marking him as he passes a lamp. This so intensifies his dudgeon that for five minutes he is in an ill humour. But he whistles that off like the rest of it and marches home to the shooting gallery. CHAPTER XXVIII The Ironmaster Sir Leicester Dedlock has got the better, for the time being, of the family gout and is once more, in a literal no less than in a figurative point of view, upon his legs. He is at his place in Lincolnshire; but the waters are out again on the low-lying grounds, and the cold and damp steal
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into Chesney Wold, though well defended, and eke into Sir Leicester's bones. The blazing fires of faggot and coal—Dedlock timber and antediluvian forest—that blaze upon the broad wide hearths and wink in the twilight on the frowning woods, sullen to see how trees are sacrificed, do not exclude the enemy. The hot-water pipes that trail themselves all over the house, the cushioned doors and windows, and the screens and curtains fail to supply the fires' deficiencies and to satisfy Sir Leicester's need. Hence the fashionable intelligence proclaims one morning to the listening earth that Lady Dedlock is expected shortly to return to town for a few weeks. It is a melancholy truth that even great men have their poor relations. Indeed great men have often more than their fair share of poor relations, inasmuch as very red blood of the superior quality, like inferior blood unlawfully shed, WILL cry aloud and WILL be heard. Sir Leicester's cousins, in the remotest degree, are so many murders in the respect that they "will out." Among whom there are cousins who are so poor that one might almost dare to think it would have been the happier for them never to have been plated links upon the Dedlock chain of gold, but to have been made of common iron at first and done base service. Service, however (with a few limited reservations, genteel but not profitable), they may not do, being of the Dedlock dignity. So they visit their richer cousins, and get into debt when they can, and live but shabbily when they can't, and find—the women no husbands, and the men no wives—and ride in borrowed carriages, and sit at feasts that are never of their own making, and so go through high life. The rich family sum has been divided by so many figures, and they are the something over that nobody knows what to do with. Everybody on Sir Leicester Dedlock's side of the question and of his way of thinking would appear to be his cousin more or less. From my Lord Boodle, through the Duke of Foodle, down to Noodle, Sir Leicester, like a glorious spider, stretches his threads of relationship. But while he is stately in the cousinship of the Everybodys, he is a kind and generous man, according to his dignified way, in the cousinship of the Nobodys; and at the present time, in despite of the damp, he stays out the visit of several such cousins at Chesney Wold with the constancy of a martyr. Of these, foremost in the front rank stands Volumnia Dedlock, a young lady (of sixty) who is doubly highly related, having the honour to be a poor relation, by the mother's side, to another great family. Miss Volumnia, displaying in early life a pretty talent for cutting ornaments out of coloured paper, and also for singing to the guitar in the Spanish tongue, and propounding French conundrums in country houses, passed the twenty years of her existence between twenty and forty in a sufficiently agreeable manner. Lapsing then out of date and being considered to bore mankind by her vocal performances in the Spanish language, she retired to Bath, where she lives slenderly on an annual present from Sir Leicester and whence she makes occasional resurrections in the country houses of her cousins. She has an extensive acquaintance at Bath among appalling old gentlemen with thin legs and nankeen trousers, and is of high standing in that dreary city. But she is a little dreaded elsewhere in consequence of an indiscreet profusion in the article of rouge and persistency in an obsolete pearl necklace like a rosary of little bird's-eggs. In any country in a wholesome state, Volumnia would be a clear case for the pension list. Efforts have been made to get her on it, and when William Buffy came in, it was fully expected that her name would be put down for a couple of hundred a year. But William Buffy somehow discovered, contrary to all expectation, that these were not the times when it could be done, and this was the first clear indication Sir Leicester Dedlock had conveyed to him that the country was going to pieces. There is likewise the Honourable Bob Stables, who can make warm mashes with the skill of a veterinary surgeon and is a better shot than most gamekeepers. He has been for some time particularly desirous to serve his country in a post of good emoluments, unaccompanied by any trouble or responsibility. In a well-regulated body politic this natural desire on the part of a spirited young gentleman so highly connected would be speedily recognized, but somehow William Buffy found when he came in that these were not times in which he could manage that little matter either, and this was the second indication Sir Leicester Dedlock had conveyed to him
To Be Continued Next Issue
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How the Yea AP&H Assoc. was formed ■ “The Yea Agricultural Pastoral and Horticultural Association was born in 1909, but it is certain that farmers proud of their produce, and aware of the potential of the district, and other civic-minded gentlemen had long before this sown the seeds which germinated and came to fruition (to use terminology suitable to the occasion) on the first Yea Show Day, Thursday, November 18, 1909.” So said a special issue of the Yea newspaper produced on Thursday, November 21, 1963 (“casual price sixpence”) to commemorate the 50th Yea Show on November 23, 1963. “In this period too, the mechanical age took shape, although it has never ousted the produce side, perhaps only made it better and easier. “Cattle, sheep and other animals are still shown with pride, and horses, too, an almost forgotten adjunct on a farm in these days are still an integral part of Shows throughout Australia, and these beautiful sleek thoroughbreds whether in judgingor jumping events are still the pride an joy of exhibitors and many spectators alike. “Howver, the old days of special trains, and leading or driving stock to Shows have vanishede, and now motor vehicles - from monster transports to the utilities with a crate on the back - have taken over. “The first minute book of the Yea Pastoral and Agricultural Association (the word “Horticultural”had not yet appeared) records that “a meeting of men interested in the inauguration of a Pastoral and Agricultural Association at Yea took place at Messrs Dodgshun and Hamilton’s office, High Street, on Wednesday, August 11, 1909. “There were present Mr C. Hamilton (who took the chair), Dr Shields, MrTaite, Lieut. H. McDonald, Mr Sheppard, Mr C. Short, Mr A. Purvis and Mr J. Christensen. “After Mr Hamilton had explained the objects of the meeting, and stated that there were about 100 promised subscribers to an Agricultural Society if one were formed, all present were formed into a preliminary committee to work with that in view. “Mr Christensen was appointed Secretasry pro tem, and Mr C. Short, C.E., was aked to act as hon. engineer to the Association. “Amongst motions were that the Trustees of the Recreation Reserve be asked for permission to use the ground for the purpose of holding a Show; and that a requisition be presented to the President of the Shire, asking him to convene a public meeting for the purpose of forming an Agricultural and Pastoral Association at Yea. “The public meeting was fixed forAugust 28, and the president, secretary and ex-president (Mr T. Creighton) of the Alexandra Association (already in existence), were invited to attend and assist with their experience. “The provisional committe met on August 25, and this time there were present: Messrs C. Hamilton (chairman), C. Short, Shields, Redpath, J.M. HBunter, A. Drysdale, Jas Edes, Sheppard, T. O’Connor, Edgar, J. Bett, Wright, H. Smith, D. Morrissey, Jas. Morrissey, E. McCristal, M. Davies, M. Dunn, J. Taite and J. Christensen. “Business was mainly appointing speakers for the public meeting which was duly held on August 28, when “the Shire President (Cr Dun-
● Labelled “The Committee”, this photograph was found “away in a shed”. The Yea newspaper, in 1963, commented: “We hace established that it was not an exact group of the first committee - some members are absent, and some shown are either judges or other officials or stewards. Mr Don Drysdale had a close look at the photo and sums it up thus: “Not included are Dan. McLeish (Murrindindi), Tom McLeish (Glenmore), ‘Bonnie’ Drysdale, D.W. Drysdale, J. Quinlan, sen., and J. Aldous.” Mr Drysdale’s identification reads: “Back row, left to right: Simon Cannon, Sgt Mahor Oates, Sgt Major McDonald, Bob or Tom Williamson, (the next one unidentified), Doctor Shields (in white), Harry Smith, the next unidentified - possibly a horse or pig judge, T. O’Connor. “Front Row, left to right: Alex. Drysdale (Homewood), Colonel Duncan McLeish, E.Y. Shiel, Chas. Hamilton (president), Norman Ferguson (editor of The Yea Chronicle), J. Wright (bank manager and treasurer), A.K. Wallis. “The tall man in the back row not known could be Kenneth McKenzie, son of a blind Member of Parliament. If so he would be a horse judge.” lop) presided and there was a large attendance.” “The historic motion, “that an Agricultural and Pastoral Association be formed at Yea”, was moved by Mr C. Hamilton, seconded by Mr E.Y. Shiel, supported by Dr Shields, Messrs J.C. Sanders, A.B. Anderson, D. McLeish (Murrindindi) and J.D. O’Callaghan, and carried unanimously. “Most of the provisional committee with the addition of E. Shiel, A. Chisholm, S.T. Cannon, Colonel McLeish, C. Doherty, J. Purvis (or son), A.K. Wallis, J. Bett, D. O’Connor, S. Marshall (or son), D.W. Drysdale, M. Coonan, G.S. Douglas, John Sier and J.D. Hamilton were appointed a committee obtain subscribers and report to a future meeting. “Things were beginning to move along and soon a constitution and draft program was drawn up. “The minutes of the next general meeting list the name of the Association as the Yea Agricultural, Pastoral and Horticultural Association, and the permanent appointment of Mr Charles Hamilton as president. “New names appearing on the committee were Serg. Major Oakes, R. Williamson, Serg. Major McDonald and J. Aldous. “Mr J. Wright, manager of the Commercial Bank, was appointed treasurer, and his Bank appointed as the Association’s account. “At a meeting on September 25, 1909, the secretary’s salary was fixed at £10/10/ and 5% on all members tickets, anbd that applications for the position be called by advertisement in BOTH local papers. “Tenders were also to be called for printing to be limited to the two
local offices, and the advertising was to be divided equally. “A motion was carried that a prize list of £130 be drawn up, and this was adopted later. “At the next meeting, the Council were asked to proclaim Show Day a public holiday; also the Shire Hall was to be engaged for a concert and Messrs Taite and Gracey asked to arrange same for Show funds. “Printing was in the news at the meeting on October 2 and quotes were obtained from The Yea Chronicle and The Yea Telephone. “Mr Christensen’s application for the position of secretary was accepted. “Arrangements were galloping along now, and it was decided to arrange a special train from Mansfield, the cost not to exceed £30; and that ladies interested be asked to meet and discuss the luncheon for the Show; also that business people be asked to donate towards the prize funds. “At the next gathering it was reporeted that money and gifts to the value of over £9 were promised. “Judges were being appointed at this stage and the Railways were again petitioned, this time to run a morning train from Melbourne, and one from Seymour to Tallarook on date of Show at reduced rates. “An interesting motion was “that the invitation list be made an order of the day, and that it be considered whether the State Governor and Premier be invited to attend. “Donations were beginning to roll in by October 9, as were gifts of timber of offers of help. “There was nothing shy about the committee who eventually agreed on an invitation list headed by:
■ The State Governor, ■ The Premier, ■ The Minister of Lands, ■ The Minister of Water Supply, and several others, with the proviso “that in the event of the State Governor being unable to attend, the Lieutenant-Governor of the Commonwealth be invited”. “Meetings were being held thick and fast, and on October 13, stewards were appointed. Many others whose names have appeared before were appointed, but some additions were Messrs R. Williamson, Duncan McLeish, Chas. Bell, Jas. Ricer, C. Ellis, Jas. Fynn, H. Templeton, MajorF.G. Purcell, E. Smith,A. McKay, A. McIntosh (entrance gate). “There were even a shearing contest arranged, and the stewards for this were D. McLeish (Murrindindi), A.K. Wallis and Walter Oliver. “On October 16 at a committee meeting some doubt was expressed as to the proposed visit of the Governor, and Mr G. Cookson, M.L.A., was urged to arrange a large Parliamentary party in addition to the gentlemen already invited. “A replywas finally received that the Governor was unable to attend. “Perhaps this was the beginning of Young Farmers Clubs - an offer by Mr W.A. Riley of a special prize of £1/1/ for a youth’s cattle judging competition was accepted. “Mr A.B. Anderson was appointed judge of the sheep shearing contest.” ★ The proprietors of the Yea newspaper in 1963 were Tom and Eddie Dignam. They commented: “Prior to the (1909) Show, printing of the ‘catalogue’ was entrusted to The Yea
Chronicle, and this booklet of 12 pages and printing on four covers contained the idnividual entries for the Show. “The job was entirely hand set, and no one would know better than we that it must have been a real printing achievement in the few days before the Show. “According to the catalogue, there were four entries in the very first section - draught stallion, but 10 in the next (brood mare); 19 for 14 a.u.; 23 in single buggy pony; spring cart horse and pony mare 25 hack up to 12 stone, and 23 for lady’s hack. “The J. Rice Special (best lady rider) had only six nominations, but we notice the winner’s name was not one of them, so apparently late entries were taken. “Eight horses were entered for the high jump, 17 for local pony over hurdles, and 21 in the section for buggy horse. “Cattle entries would be far above today’s figures, and sheep about the same. “There were eight sections for swine, with an aggregate of 16 entries; and 12 for poultry, and a total of only 29 entries. “There were not as many pavilion sections as there are today, but the section for ‘Cream’ (prize awarded to nearest 45% butter fat) attracted 25 entries. “According to the report, Mr J.G. Short, Shire Engineer, “laid out portion of the reserve to make it into a Showground; the timber for the pens and most of the material was donated. “Mr Don Drysdale (of Yea), corroborated this latter statement and well recalls that though there was a grandstand on the ground, there was little else.” ● Turn To Next Page
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Local History ● From previous page “One of the working builders was Mr A. McIntosh - late father of ‘Pink’- and a lot of voluntary work was put into the erection of pens, marquees, etc. Jumps were made from forked saplings, etc. “The Show was held on November 18, and once again The Chronicle showed good newspaper technique by publishing that very week the results and a brief review of the Show. “However, the paper had to come out, and the major portion of the report appeared on the following Thursday. “The Chronicle stated: “Yea’s first Show has come and gone. It has left behind the best of impressions, and has, moreover, demonstrated that the success of future exhibitions need never be doubted. “With only two months preparation, the right men were certainly chosen to assist the secretary, and the thanks of the Association must be tendered to Messrs J.M. Hunter, J. Wright, C. Hamilton and Sgt.Major Oakes for their indefatigable effort. “It appears that the day was a trifle hot, but that there was ample shade in the reserve. “Some 220 people travelled on the special train, the majority coming from Mansfield. “There was an official luncheon, to which between 80 and 100 sat down. “The Minister for Lands (Mr McKenzie) and Mr Cookson, M.L.A., were the chief guests, but owing to a car mishap they were delayed and arrived when the speeches were just about finished. “Responding to Mr C. Hamilton’s welcome, Mr McKenzie said he was very pleased to be at Yea’s first Show. “Mr J. Quinlan: “It’s the second.” “A Voice: “That was over 30 years ago” (which coincides with another article concerning a Shoiw held at the Yea Pound in 1874). “The bulk of the prizes for horses went to the Mansfield competitors, though the champion draught stallion was exhibited by J. Edes & Son of Yea; and J. Slavin’s almost legendary ‘Comet’ won the high jump. “The best lady rider was Miss Ada Ross, of Mansfield, whose name appears still winning as late as 1923. “There was a section for judging a dairy cow for youths. It was won by F. Slevin, who it was said, surprised the judges with the knowledge he displayed on the subject. “J. Gook’s cow won two valuable prizes. “W. Herniston, Mansfield, won the most prizes for sheep, and a sheep shearing contest was won by G. McKenzie, from only one other competitor. “In the second Chronicle, a list of cash prizes won by exhibitors appeared. W. Hermiston headed the list with £11/6/, followed by J. Edes & Son £6/13/, and Killingworth Estate 6d less. “Profit for the first Show was approximately £100. There had been 140 members’ tickets sold - just over half by one committeeman - Mr Simon Cannon. “A night concert was held, organised by Mr and Mrs taite. The names of the artists appearing are familiar ones, and some we noticed were Kidd, McLeish, Tosh, Redpath, Gook, Buckland, Smith, Coles, Borrie, Logan, Quinlan and Daley. “One of the stars seems to have been Mr G.B. Templeton, whose recitations, especially The Amateur Rider, were very popular.
● A photo of the premises of K.D. Bryant Pty Ltd, High Street, Yea, was included in the special 1963 publcation celebrating the 50th Yea Show. The advertisement said that the company then had a 25-year association with the Show society. The company boasted of links with International Harvester Co., Standard Motor Co. (name changed to Australian Motor Industries), Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Co., Exide Batteries, Mobile Industrial Equipment, and Patons Brake Replacement. The company pointed out that it had paid £100,000 in wages to local employees in its quarter-century. “There were two regrettable occurences in the district that day, one particularly poignant: “On the morning, whilst working at the grounds, Mr John Aldous received a wire that his daughter. Dolly, was dangerously ill, and another an hour later that she had died.” “In the evening, a weatherboard house of three rooms and dairy, the property of Mr W. Marshall, Homewood, were completely destroyed by fire. “Mr Marshall had cycled home from the Show, lit a stove whilst he went to milk, and the fire apparently started from the stove. ★ “At a committee meeting on November 27, the treasurer read a rough draft of a financial statement which showed a balance of £89/12/2 credit. “The first committee meeting in 1910 was held on March 10, when Dr Shields outlined a proposal from the Recreation trustees, who suggested that the Association should pay them 10% on gates, booth and members tickets. “It was decided to draft a letter of agreement on the lines suggested. “In this year, the Association organised and conducted a Sheep Dog Trial apart from the Show. “The sub-committee handling it was Mr C. Hamilton, Colonel McLeish and Messrs M. Coonan, J.M. Hunter, J. Wright and the secretary. “At the annual meeting of the Association in 1910 all retiring officers, with Mr C. Hamilton as president, were re-elected. “After this Show, there was a rough calculation that something over £20would be made out of the fixture, but from this the Trustees of the Recreation reserve had to be paid.” ★ “Although the first Show of the Yea A.P. & H. Association was held in 1909, the following, taken from the Alexandra Times of November 7, 1874, tells of a local Show, 11 years before the first Yea newspaper. “The first Show of the Yea, Alecandra and Upper Goulburn Valley Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held at the Pound yards, Yea, on Friday last. “It was originally intended to hold the Show in March, but owing to the prevalence of diptheria at that time it was thought advisable to postpone it to a later date. “Since then diptheria again made
its appearance in the district, and the small number of of entries for the various prizes offered by the Society must be attributed to this cause. “However, the attendance was far larger than expected under the circumstances, and tends to show the great interest taken by the inhabitants of Yea district in the proceedings of the Association. “Alexandra, we are sorry to say, was poorly represented, ten being about the number of representatives of this district. “The weather was all that could be desired. The judges were Messrs Motherwell, G. Whiting and J. Anderson, who by their decisions gave universal satisfaction. “As usual, some little delay occurred before work was commenced, but about noon the judges, accompanied by the honorary secretary, Mr E. Smith, made a start and the awards were made known about 3 o’clock. “There were three awards for blood horses, eight for draught srock, and five for horned stock. “Best cow for dairy purposes, in milk - O. Martin 1 (£1); J.D. Webster 2 (10/), J. Quinlan 3. “Sheep - Merino ram, J.D. Webster £ (2) only exhibitor. “Best 4 lbs of fresh butter, as sent to market - J. Allen 1 (10/-); 20 lbs of potted butter, O. Martin 1 (10/-); Basket of cheeses (10/), J. Allen 1. “In the evening, a dinner was given to the judges, and was attended by a large number of stockowners. “The usual toasts, viz. ‘The Judges’, ‘The Association’, ‘Officers’ and ‘Visitors’ were proposed and responded to, and washed down with a plentiful supply of champagne. The proceedings concluded about 10pm.” ★ The 1963 special publication said: “The Show Night entertainment has seen a gradual change over the half century or so. “In the early days, up the late twenties, the Yea Amateur Dramatic Society generally provided an entertainment to follow the Show. “Farm Valley and heavy dramas like The Poor of New York were staged to large audiences. “In fact, one can still visualise the late Curthy Waddell, as he appeared as Michael Hatfield, the agitator, in the nearly gruesome Escaped From The Lawand Little Linda Burge as the sick child. “In the third and fourth decades
of the 20th century, the A.P. & H. Association had oftento contend with opposition from travelling vaudeville companies, though on some occasions a ‘deal’ was made with the visitors and their show was staged for both. “But more than once an appeal was published reminding the locals that their first loyalties should be to their own town, and that “having made the day”, the Society felt they were entitled to the evening patronage of visitors and slightly holiday minded populace. “The greatest opposition came over a period of six or seven years from a ‘follies’ show, who followed the agricultural shows, put on a real ‘Tiv’ performance, and took - in those days - a gigantic sum of money out of the town. “After the play era, it was generally a dance as a local effort. “With the change to Saturday Shows in 1936, and pictures in the main hall, there was nothing special in the few years before the war intervened, but on the resumption in 1945, a euchre and dance was settled on and this is still the pattern. “It would not be unkind to say that the atmosphere since the day of Show night plays, etc., has changed tremendously. “Like everything else, there is not the continuing interest day and night, either by exhibitors or patrons, but as mentioned earlier, the Association puts on the day and feel that they are entitled to any crumbs from the night.” ★ “The 1946 Show was reported as “one of the best yet”. “It is interesting to note that on that day one of the lady riders was Mrs F. Dexter, a daughter of a foundation committeeman, Mr E.Y. Shiel. “Mrs Dexter at the time was a leading show rider, and in earlier years, had schooled her Grand National Steeple winner Precocious, over the Flemington course. “Best lady rider that day was Miss M. Coombs, of Mansfield, one of the best known riders in Australia. “Miss Coombs also won the best lady rider over hurdles, with Miss M. Coonan of Yea, second. “In 1953, headlines read ‘Competition Fixture Best Ever. A Record Gate’. “A report read: “The Yea A.P. & H. Association’s 1953 Show was to
agricultural pageant unequalled before in the many years this annual event has been held and recors were shattered in many ways ... the gate takings of £226 constituted a record, and members tickets were up also. “Excerpts include: A feature was the fine riding of young Graham Barker, formerly of Yea, who handles his mounts like a veteran, and seriously challenges the riding of his accomplished father, Mr E.F. Barker ... the line-up of sideshows would be a record ... the comments of the satisfied patrons seemed to leave no doubt that the 1953 Show was the greatest of all time ... the President, Mr Ron Drysdale used the public address system to thank his committee and all who assisted ... the prize for the most successful exhibitor in the pavilion was again won by Miss W. Tratford with 15 firsts and 10 second prizes. “The ‘Good Hands’ Qualifying riding competition for girls was won by Kerry Hiscock, and the winning Pony Club team of three comprised Mary Saddington, Wendy Hiscock and Barbara Yorston. “N.D. Anderson was the successful exhibitor in three fat lambs for export, and R.T. Hodson and D.H. Lade won most prizes for wool.” ★ The 1963 report said that it was the 50th Show for Mr Tom Hodson, of Oliver Street. “In addition, Mr Hodson has been to 73 Alexandra Shows. “This is quite believable seeing that he recently celebrated his 87th birthday, and has lived all his life in the Upper Goulburn district. “His record as an exhibitor would take some matching. As a breeder of high class merino sheep (he has bought rams from every Australian state except South Australia), he has won hundreds of prizes, gaining awards for sheep and wool every time he exhibited. “It is about 10 years since exhibits appeared in his name, but since then the family tradition has been carried on by his son, Reg (who died two years ago), and now the latter’s son, Graeme, who carried on the Kanumbra property. “Mr Hodson recalls - and we know this is right - having organised trucks of sheep to be exhibited at Yea - and his and Messrs Swanton and R.H. Blackburn, at least 50 would be unloaded off the special train from Alexandra.”
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Motor touring in the 1920s ■ As motor vehicles became more accessible to families in the 1920s, daily newspaper columns were devoted to destinations close to Melbourne, particularly for weekend drives. The Argus newspaper’s motoring notes in the early 1920s were compiled by Mr G.R. Broadbent, who was associated with many early Victorian road maps. His column at the start of 1920s recorded that “reconstruction of the highways - in portions at least - is stedaily proceeding under the supervision of the Country Roads Board”. Mr Broadbent pointed out that “many motorists on tour have been agreeably surprised to find on their travels, a once poor section transformed into a first-class stretch of roadway”. Mr Broadbent recommended trips to the north-east. In January 1920 he wrote: “Among the main throughfares about to be improved, if work is not begun upon them, are the following:- Epping road, between Wollert and Woodstock; the road connecting Whittlesea and Wllan, in the vicinity of Glenvale, Scrubby Creek road to Joyce’s Corner (Tommy’s Hut), thence along the Divide to Kinglake, much of which is cleared and formed, and ready for metal; Mount Slide road from Steel’s Creek (north of Yarra Glen), which connects with the Toolangi-Yea road in the Yea River Valley. “This week is being done by returned soldiers, and, when completed, and connected, with the Kinglake and Healesville roads, will provide a most picturesque round trip for any class of tourist.” Mr Broadbent issued a warning: “In order to obtain the maximum use from the tyres, it is the common practice with motorists to change the covers from back wheels with those on the front wheel;s, where is less weight to be carried and no driving stresses to be borne. “Experienced motorists, howver, condemn that practice, in that it is inimical to safety to have a worn and faulty cover on either of the steering wheels, for if the tyre were to burst while moving at a rapid pace, there mightbe great difficulty in handling the car; they assert, indeed, that many capsizes of cars have been due to one of the front tyres bursting or giving way, rendering the car unmanageable. “On the other hand, if a back wheel tyre burst, it will not affect the control to any appreciable extent.” ★ The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser local newspaper (Jan. 16, 1920) carried an advertisement for the Kinglake Hotel, encouraging tourists to use the “good accommodation” at this “healthy mountain resort”. Proprietor F. Thomson noted “moderate terms” and boasted of “best brands of liquor” being kept. For those yet to have their own motor vehicle 100 years ago, Mr Thomson advised of “coach communication with Yarra Glen Railway Station daily”. ★ The Yea Chronicle, also in January 1920, published details of ‘Melbourne to Toolangi by motor’, with sub-headings of: ‘Pleasant Weekend Trip’ ‘Good Roads’ ‘Beautiful Scenery’
● Motoring in 1909: Sheehan’s motor bus operated from Melbourne. Photo: Frank Allen “Though Toolangi, Victoria's more majestic, The road is now bor- there is a continual change of scenpremier beauty spot, on the crest of dered on both sides by thick clumps ery. Further on, and after passing the Dividing .Range, is only 45 miles of bracken, from four to six feet high, Myer's falls, the country opens out, from Melbourne, it is not as well while a little further back giant tree thus enabling one to obtain a clear known to tourists as many resorts ferns grow in profusion among the view of the Blacks' Spur, and many pretty bungalows scattered among much further afield. tall trees. “A motor trip to this delightful lo“ This class of bush scenery con- the hills. “It is with feeling of regret that cality is a revelation and many mo- tinues for mile after mile, and in a torists find it advisable to spend a few. hours, after more climbing, the tourist leaves the charming mouncouple of days or a week-end on the Toolangi, beautifully situated on the tain track, which reveals, some of the tour. crest of the Dividing Range, and over- most beautiful bush scenery to be “All the roads are in good order, looking the valley of the Yea river, is seen in Victoria. By the most direct route, Toolangi and are easily negotiated by touring reached. cars. “It is among the foothills of Mount is 45 miles from Melbourne, but via “If the way out through Preston, St. Leonard, and in this locality pretty Kinglake and Glenburn the total Morang and Whittlesea is taken, and creek scenery abounds, and some of mileage is between 140 and 150 then over a carefully graded new the finest myrtle and fern gullies in miles.” ★ deviation to Tommy's Hut and Victoria are seen. The Australasian publication Kinglake, no difficulties are encoun“Right in the heart of these mountered. tains, among places of interest that (Feb. 14, 1920) noted: “One of the best ways a motorist “Touring parties usually stop over- ehould be visited are the Sylvia creek night at Kinglake, an attractive and and Smedley and Badham Falls, and may take out of the city is to follow healthy spot, set in the midst of - a beauty spot locally known as The the Collingwood (Smith street) tramway to Clifton Hill, and the train exheavily timbered country (mostly Canoe. mountain ash), 2000 feet above the “Across country from Kinglake, tension through Northcote, to Preston sea level. Toolangi is approximately 10 miles (five and a half miles), when the right “After spending the night at away through the dense forest, but branch at. the divergence should be Kinglake, motorists who are mak- by the Flowerdale and Glenburn taken, and the new electric tram followed to the terminus .at the seven ing a day and a half or two-day trip roads the distance is 50 miles. retrace their racks as far as Tommy's “As most ofthe roads in this sec- mile post. “Continuing, the road now is good, Hut, and turn north along the road to tion are closed against heavy timber Flowerdale and Glenburn. traffic, they are in good order and free over the Darebin Creek. valley and “Though bush fires raged through from ruts and obstructions, a marked the heights of Bundoora (10 miles), the heavily-imbered country 12 contrast with the original track to beyond which the surface roughens months ago, the foliage has grown Toolangi used by the pioneers years some what for about a mile. “Improving through Janefield (12 rapidly, and the tender green con- ago, trasts vividly with the blackened “What could be seen of this old miles), new formation is picked up stumps. track resembled the bed of a dry gully, in another mile, and extends almost “When Glenburn is reached, a “Continuing on from Toolangi, the to Mernda (18 miles), with further turn to the south-east is taken for country is more fascinating than ever, stretches of excellent formation some and the scenery improves at every through Yan Yean to Whittlesea (25. miles). distance through fairly hilly country; turn. “This road, it might be said, is the but the road begins to rise, and now “From the crest at Toolangi, the and again there is a break in the hills road dips downward for ten miles beginning of the direct route to Yea, to the north and east, revealing vis- necessitating caution on the part of and con tinues first class for another three miles to Scrubby Creek junctas of beautiful mountain scenery. the drivers. “Before long the road converges “This is a new road which runs tion, thence fair to the foot of the into a narrow mountain track, along- along the valley of Myer's creek to range, athwart which a splepdid side of which runs a clear stream. within a short distance of the falls, graded sideling road has been cut for “Then, as the road winds higher and it winds in and out through mag- a distance of four and a half-miles, joining the old road at a mile before and higher into the mountains by nificent forest scenery. easy gradients, the scenery improves “The variety is charming, and Tommy's Hut, on the ridge, is
reached. The new cutting referred to passes through very beautiful valley country, and dips into several pretty gullies; in the depths of one, three miles along, is a neat little teahouse, at a distance of about 33 miles from Melbourne by the route described. “It is anticipated that before the winter the long cutting will be metalled, as well as the ridge road to Kinglake.” ★ The use of ‘motors’ by local farmers in 1920 led to a report in The Weekly Times: “Here are some figures provided by an orchardist at Queenstown, near Kinglake which show the savings in time made since the motor waggon was employed instead of horses, for the transportation of his fruit. “With Horses. — Delivery from orchard to jam factory. Left home in morning, arrived jam factory late in day, stayed in city all night to rest horses, returned next day to orchard. Time occupied for return trip, two days. “With Motor.— Leave orchard about 7 am. for city. Arrive back between 12.30 and 1 o'clock. Total time. 5-6 hours. Saving in time, 1½ days. “With Horses. — Delivery from orchard to metropolitan markets. Lett orchard in morning. reached metropolitan market at nightfall. Left market the day following, and returned to orchard late on second day. Time occupied, two days. “With Motor.— Leave orchard at 5 p.m. instead of early morning, reach the market in 2½ hours, and return next morning in the same time. “He is thus able to spend two days on his orchard which would have been occupied driving horses. “With his horse team, he could only make three return trips to Melbourne in a week, driving every day; with a motor he makes a return trip every five hours. “Taking an average of three return trips with loads of fruit weekly, when he used horses. Mr Muller, the orchardist in question. spent the entire week driving his team. “With the motor waggon, doing the same number of trips, he spends only 18 hours of the week on the road, and has approximately four to five days of the week free to work on his orchard.” ★ The Wheel Notes column in The Australasian (May 8, 1920) said: “One of the most popular touring districts during Easter seems to have been in the Upper Goulburn Valley, including such centres as Yea, Alexandra, and even as far up the river as Jamieson. “Large numbers of cars were driven to these places, the roads, thanks to a fine spoell, being in fairly good condition. “The desire to visit the Sugarloaf dam, in course of construction, drew a lot of tourists beyond Alexandra, through Thornton to Eildon, where the dam is located, some 16 miles from Alexandra, and on the route to Jamieson through Darlingford. “Some of the more venturesome motorists continued along the valley in the direction of Wood’s Point, but learning that the passage over the Dividing Range through matlock to McVeigh’s, in the UpperYarra Valley was difficult, it was not attempted as far as i could learn.”
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Attempted murder as paper launches ■ Flowerdale, Strath Creek and King Parrot Creek were important areas to the Broadford Courier and Reedy Creek Times newspaper that was launched by J. M. Harcourt of Bendigo, with the first issue published on February 28, 1891. The newspaper masthead boasted that it was circulating in ‘Wandong, Tallarook, Flowerdale, Strath Creek, Wallan, Kilmore East, King Parrot Creek, Pyalong, &c’. A copy of the newspaper cost threepence. It had a Saturday publication schedule, and the premier editorial - ‘Our First Bow’ - said: “To the people of Broadford, Reedy Creek, Strath Creek,. Flowerdale, Tallarook, Wandong, Wallan Wallan, and the surrounding districts, we make a most profound bow. “We come among you uninvited, and,. as we have been unanminously welcomed we come to stay:. “Having said this much it goes without saying that the Broadford Courier is entirely untrumelled politically, socially, or financially: “Our only recognised, supporters are our subscribers and advertisers, who have already made this first issue a labour of love.” The first issue had a ‘big news’ item, headlined ‘Shocking Tragedy:Suicide and Attempted Murder’. “On Thursday, the 10th inst. at about 7 p.m., our usually quiet and peaceful little township was thrown into a state of great excitement, when it became known that a railway employee named Campbell had attempted to murder his wife, and then committed suicide, at a gatehouse about a mile from the town. “Campbell fired two shots at his wife, with a live chamber'd revolver, one odging under the [temple] the other in the top of the head. “He then placed the weapon to his head and took his own life, the bullet penetrating the [?]. “The deceased is one of a family of seven sons, most of whom are engaged on the railways. “The following is a copy of a letter sent by the deceased to his brother previous to the murder :-- My dear, brother Aud- I am going to my wife, and if she does not come to see me she shall die by my hands, as I am nearly broken hearted and I will die too. “Good-bye to all. God bless you all. God bless my little ones and take care of them for me. William goodbye; Ellen good-bye, Bobbie goodbye (his mother-in-law's children). “Your dear father is broken hearted. God bless you. I am driven to it. A /C W Campbell. Goodbye.” “The inquest on the body of the un fortunate man was held on Saturday morning last by Mr. Youl, coroner, and a jury of six. “The following evidence was adduced: The first witness examined was Isabella Eaton, who said I am the wife of William Eaton, of Broadford, and sister-in-law of the deceased. “De ceased was 29 years of age, and was a railway platelayer. He came to my place on Thursday morning the 19th inst. at 11 a.m. His wife was staying at my place with her four children. “He went through the house to the back. I saw him speak to his wife, but did not hear what passed, beyond him asking her to go home, when she refused.
“I remember the Thursday evening of the 19th inst. in company with my mother, Mrs. Campbell and her children about a quarter to 7. “I was coming across the railway line from Mr. Marchbanks' residence when I saw deceased standing near our water tank. “I heard him ask mother if father was in. She said no I followed my mother into the house with two of the children. “Mrs. Campbell was following. I heard a shot, and presently heard two more shots and then saw my sister on her hands and knees. “I saw my mother picking her up. The deceased was lying in the garden, and I saw a revolver lying on the ground be side him. “I picked it up and then laid it down again. Constable Keane came, when I again picked it up and gave it to the constable. “I recognise the revolver produced as the one used. I then sent or the doctor, who arrived shortly afterwards. “Alfred Eaton, brother of the last witness, gave unimportant evidence. “Dr. Skinner, then sworn, said: My name is George Henry Skinner. I am a legal qualified medical practitioner. “I was called on Thursday, at 7.30 p.m. the 19th inst., to come and see Campbell and his wife. When I arrived I found the deceased lying in the garden on the path. “I turned him over on his back and noticed a bullet wound on his forehead, from which blood and brain matter was [?]. He was quite dead. “On removing the scalp I found blood beneath the skin in large quantities. There was also a quantity in the skull pressing on the brain. I traced the bullet through the brain and found it lodged in the base of the skull. “I examined the other organs internally and found then in a healthy condition. The cause of death in my opinion was from pressure on the brain by the bullet “Helen Healey deposed: I am the only sister of the deceased, and reside in Sandhurst. My husband is James Healy, of the same place. The signature of the letter produced I recog nise as that of the deceased. I only know that he was of a very vio-
● Broadford Courier first issue: February 28, 1891. “He appeared to be quite sober, “She was then taken inside. The and came to me after speaking to doctor then attended to her, the dehis wife, asking me to try and induce ceased being left outside. her to return to him. “He had been married eight years. “I told him that I had asked her She left him several times, the last and she said she would not. occasion being in September last. “During that time his wife went “Since that time she has been livinto her bedroom and locked herself ing with me, and her children also. in. He went and sat in the front room “I believe the letter shown with his children. He remained about (marked A) to be in the handwriting an hour. of the deceased. “When leaving he told me that he “The other letter (marked B)was was going to Sandhurst to see his from myself, complaining of his crusister, and whatever she said he elty and refusing to support his wife would abide with. and children and calling him a scamp “He left about 12 o'clock noon. and a scoundrel. The next time I saw him was about “I wrote the latter letter (pro a quarter to 7 o'clock p.m. on the 19th duced)) on the 16th of this month. inst. “The next witness sworn was Jane “When his wife and children, his Eaton who deposed :- I am the daughsister and myself were crossing the ter of the last witness. railway line in front of my house. He was standing close to the water tank. “He asked me if father was at home? I replied no, he was not. We then passed into the house with the ex ception of his wife and one of his children. “Immediately after I heard a shot fired. My daughter called out, "Mother, he has killed me, run and take the children, never mind me; you can do me no good." “I took the eldest and then went for the baby, and locked them in a room. Mrs. Campbell was then on her hands and knees. “Shortly afterwards I again heard two shots. He then went to the back gate, reloading the revolver. “At that time he was about six yards from his wife. I then heard two more shots. “Mrs. Campbell cried out to me "Come out he has shot himself." I went out and saw him lying on the ground. I saw blood flowing from one of his ears. “I then lifted Mrs Campbell up and held her for about half-an-hour ● The Broadford Courier office. till Dr. Skinner arrived.
Paper ran until 1978 ■ The first issue of the Broadford Courier was published on February 28, 1891. On August 3, 1894, J. E. Fenton became editor of the newspaper, a role he held for 10 years. In 1904 William McDonald bought the paper and property from the widow of founder J. M. Harcourt. McDonald who was 12 when he started working in the printing office now became owner, editor and publisher. The McDonald family's connection with the paper continued up until the late 1970s. Eric McDonald took over the Courier in 1958 after having worked in the office for over 40 years. In the early 70's Eric and his brother George were able to turn out between 300 and 400 copies a week at the 83-year-old printery. It has been confirmed that in the 1970s, the Courier was the only hand-set hand operated press in Victoria. The issue for December 15, 1978, was the last, and it was then incorporated within the Kilmore Free Press. lent temper and sometimes acted like ... insane. He was always saying he would be guided by me; but never acted on my advice. My advice being, to be upright nd just to his children. “I was in the habit of corresponding with him, and recognise letter marked "'A" “Constable Daniel Keane, sworn, said: I am a constalble of Broadford. In conse quence of information received on Thursday, at 7 p.m., I went to the residence of W. Eaton. “I there saw deceased lying in the garden on his left side, facing to the east. His wife nearly opposite and being separated by a few feet, facing west, on her left side. “The doctor, and Mrs Eaton and her daughter, were at tending hiin. I requested the doctor to attend to the worst case first. “He (the doctor) said Campbell was past attention. There was a large hole in the forehead the skin being blackened around wound and brain matter [and] a large quantity of blood [on the] ground. “By direction of the doctor I placed Campbell upon his back. I found four empty cartridges about six yards from the body, and one whole one. “He was then breathing very heavily, but never spoke. He was breathing for close upon five hours. “I searched the body and found the two letters already produced; also found a large number of cartridges, some bills, photo of himself and wife and £3 9s 3d ,. silver watch and chain and railway carriage key and two handkerchiefs. “There were no signs of a struggle where I found the body. “The jury then gave their verdict as follows:-We agree that the said William Campbell did feloniously kill himself at Broadford.”
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My tips for Blue Diamond sparkler
■ As the Blue Diamond gathers pace with the final on Saturday I am sticking with the favourite, Hanseatic, from the Anthony Freedman camp to get the chocolates. I have been with him right throughout since his first win at Sandown over the 1000 metre trip, then his stunning win at Caulfield again over 1000 metres, where he drew wide and came from a long way back and blitzed them in the run home. Then came the big one, his win in the Blue Diamond Prelude over 1100 metres. After drawing the inside, it could have been a problem for his rider, Luke Currie, but because of the straight run to the turn, he eased him back to get into the centre of the track for more room. Even at the turn he was still way a fair way back, giving the top Sydney colt, Rulership, a good four lengths. When Luke let him off the bridle he just flew running the fastest sectional on the day at Caulfield running home the last 200 metres in 11.08 seconds. Top out that into perspective that is Black Caviar time. The Freedman team is over the moon with the rise of the striking well-muscled chestnut colt, and the rides his jockey, Luke Currie, has given him. The Sydneysider, Rulership, just went under, and will be the better for the run, but I feel the extra 100 metres of the Blue Diamond will be in Hanseatic's favour. On the next line is the filly, Letzbeglam, who ran quick time too, blitzing a good field of twoyear old fillies including A Beautiful Night, Muntaseera, Fresh and Geist. She is in the powerful stable of the Trent Busuttin-Natalie Young, and they have a big opinion of her. The Sydney filly, Fresh, in the care of Peter and Paul Snowden, showed pace to lead, but stopped badly in the straight. After the race, Peter Snowden said she will now be spelled, as she has come to the end of her tether. Then you have the Ciaron Maher-David Eustace filly, Muntaseera, who ran a good second behind Letzbeglam in the fillies prelude. Another filly with the same team who is pretty smart is, Away Game, a good winner of the Magic Millions two-year-old classic last month. Add to that the two-year old, colt Rathlin, who finished a good third to Hanseastic and his last outing. I am sticking with Hanseatic, from Rulership, and Muntaseera.
● Letzbeglam. Racing Photos As part of his ambassadorial role, Sheedy will be naming his best 22 footballers to come out of the Bendigo Football League, which will be eagerly anticipated given the depth of talent the Bendigo region has produced over many years. "I love Victoria and I love Bendigo and Bendigo's heritage and of course the unbelievable footballers they've produced over the years are first class. Names like Arthur, Southby, Williams and the Sellwooods, and although he played at Castlemaine, we're including Dusty Martin in our squad as well given he started his career in the BNFL," Sheedy enthused. “Once the final team is announced, we're looking to invite as many of the players as we can to the Golden Mile race meeting and we want all of Bendigo and the good country folk
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■ The Bendigo Jockey Club is over the moon with news that legendary and AFL Hall of Fame member Kevin Sheedy will join them again this year for their big meeting, the Bet 365 Golden Mile on Saturday March 28 to promote the big day. This year marks the ninth running of the standalone raceday, which is Victoria's feature raceday meeting conducted at their picturesque
around Victoria to come to the Bendigo Racecourse and enjoy city-class racing in a beautiful, relaxed atmosphere that only the country can provide". To celebrate the significant contribution country racing plays within the racing industry, this year's Golden Mile race meeting will be a full reciprocal race meeting for members of both Victorian Country and Metropolitan Clubs. Additionally, all AFL members will receive complimentary admission. On top of this reciprocal members will receive free finger food and a cash bar will be made available. Free return buses from Ballarat, Benalla, Echuca, Stawell and Swan Hil will also be on offer to the general public to ensure all regional racegoers and bookings must be made by contacting the Bendigo Jockey Club. This year's total prizemoney has increased to over $ 1.1 million, ensuring the best of Victorian and interstate thoroughbreds will again feature on Country Victoria's racecourse. "Each year the Golden Mile Raceday produces quality winners, who go on to greater heights and last year was no exception, with Prince of Sussex, taking out the Two Year-Old Gold Rush, before winning in dominant fashion at Caulfield. That was his last start in Australia being sold to Hong Kong for $ 1.75 million, so the strength of the card is always first-class" commented BJC CEO Aaron Hearps. Families will also be well catered fro on raceday with numerous activities such as Zip Line, Laser Tag, Rock Climbing, Bungee Tramps, Water Zorb Ball and much more in the Free Kids Zone. For dining arrangements and bookings for the day give the Club a call. I have worked with Kevin Sheedy and he is the absolute entrepreneur when it comes to entertainment. Hope to see you on the day.
racecourse. Kevin's appointment comes hot on the heels of his role as the Ambassador for the Melbourne Racing Club connected with the running of the richest sprint race in the world, the Everest held in Sydney.
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Terang: local greets the judge
■ The Terang HRC held their biggest meeting of the year on Saturday featuring the $50,000 (Group 2) Terang Co-Op Pacing Cup over 2680 metres in which Bendigo Cup victor Code Bailey and Ballarat Cup winner A GS White Socks which made the Inter Dominion Grand Final vied for favouritism and it was the local Code Bailey who greeted the judge. Part-owned and trained by Marg Lee and driven by son Jason, Code Bailey began with an electric burst of speed from gate six to lead running into the first turn and allowed to bowl, ran his rivals ragged to register a 17.9 metre margin in advance of last Saturday night's SA Cup winner Pat Stanley (one/three) which rattled home, with A GS White Socks 1.8 metres back in third place after racing in the open for the final circuit. In quarters of 29.6, 28.7, 27.4 and 27.1 Code Bailey recorded a mile rate of 1-56.8 only .8 of a second outside Maraetai's track record set last year. ■ Supplementing the program was the $25,000 (Group 3) standing start South West Conveyancing Terang Trotters Cup over the same distance from behind the tapes taken out by 20 metre backmarker Magicool. Trained and driven by Romsey's Chris Svanosio, Magicool began safely to settle three back in the moving line as Ex-Kiwi Ronald J making his Australian debut starting a hot favourite crossed to lead on the first turn allowing Magicool to move one spot closer with Deltasun ahead of him. Going forward approaching the bell to race uncovered, Magicool ran straight past Ronald J prior to the home turn and opened up a gap on his rivals to easily account for his stablemate Kyvalley Finn (four back the markers) along the sprint lane on turning by 4.4 metres, with Deltasun 2.9 metres away in third place. A 6Y0 gelded son of Tennotrump and Free Rider, Magicool returned a mile rate of 2-03.5 (last half 60 seconds - quarter 59.5).
Ballarat heats
■ The first heats of the 2020 Lyn McPherson Memorial Breed For Speed Trotters Series over 1720 metres were held at Bray Raceway Ballarat on Tuesday February 11 with some interesting results. The Gold Heat for mares 67-120 saw last season's outstanding 4Y0 Pegasus Spur-Ginger Gem mare I Am Pegasus register her 9th success in 14 race appearances with a most impressive front running performance. Driven by regular reinsman Chris Alford for Coimdai part-owner/trainer Joe Vassallo, I Am Pegasus ($2.40) began brilliantly from gate four and after being rated a treat, cruised to the wire 15.7 metres in advance of Miss Blissful (one/ one) in a mile rate of 1-57.8. Destinee Jenilou was third a nose away after going forward from the extreme draw to race uncovered. ■ The 52-66 class Silver Heat went the way of local Cardigan trainer Anton Golino's 4Y0 Ready Cash-Showmethemaori mare Showmethecash in a rate of 1-58. With Lancefield's Rod Petroff in the sulky, Showmethecash began cleanly from the pole to settle three back the markers as Bank On Betty flew away from gate five. Easing away from the markers at the bell to race exposed for the final circuit, Showmethecash ($7.40) was too strong at the business end of proceedings, scoring by a metre from a vastly improved Bank On Betty, with Bullion Lady closing late from a mile back to finish third 9.9 metres back. ■ Four year old Gatesys Alley (Yankee Spider-Gatesys Girl) trained at Iona in Gippsland gave Rod Petroff a double after greeting the judge in the 36-51 class Bronze Heat. Given a sweet trip from gate three trailing the poleline pacemaker Louieville Lass, Gatesys Alley ($2.70) when taken away from the back of the leader on turning, finished best to prevail by 2.3 metres from Louieville Lass which gave a sight, with Leanne Leanne (three back the markers) third a half head away. The mile rate 2-00.3. ■ On what was a great night for lovers of the trotter, Colac trainer/driver Peter Fiscalini made a long awaited return to the winners list when his Quality Cam-Troys Sunset filly Quality Sun-
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with Len Baker set snared the Jenkins Master Builders 3Y0 Trotters Mobile over 1710 metres. Making her first race appearance since July last year, Quality Sunset raced in the open from gate three as Majestic Jewel rushed the gate from barrier six to lead. Surging clear approaching the final bend, Quality Sunset ($16.00) scored impressively by 14.3 metres in a rate of 1-59.3 over Jazspur (three back the markers) and Pink Galahs which raced wide for the final circuit from the tail, finishing 10.6 metres away.
Led throughout
■ Charlton raced on Monday and Monegeetta's David Miles emulated his double at Kilmore on January 28 when both Focus Stride and Puntano Stride scored in their respective races.Art Major-Sparkling Stride colt Focus Stride led throughout in the Thank You Alan Treloar 3Y0 Pace over 2100 metres and Puntano Stride after racing exposed was too strong in the Charlton Cup March 15th Pace over the same trip. Focus Stride after being rated to perfection, led throughout from gate four, accounting for the odds-on favourite Soho Sinatra which raced outside him from the bell, with Ghanasuya (five back the markers - one/one at bell) third. The margins being 5.4 by 7.5 metres in a mile rate of 1-57.1. It was a different story to 4Y0 Bettors Delight-San Rafaella gelding Puntarno Stide's victory as he did all of the work in the race from gate four parked outside the hot favourite Jemstone drawn inside him. After keeping the leader honest, Puntarno Stride raced clear on turning to record a tough 5.1 metre margin from Raani (three wide last lap) which switched down to the sprint lane on straightening in a mile rate of 1-56.7. Luvhavinful was third 2.9 metres away off a mid-field trip.
Mildura fast-class
■ The fast class races at Mildura are always interesting affairs and such was the case at last Wednesday's fixture when roughie Causen-friction snared the Tasco Petroleum Pace over 2190 metres. Trained by youthful Lachlan Prothero in Mildura, Causenfriction driven by Hamilton's Jackie Barker was given a sweet trip from the pole trailing Regardless drawn next door, with another local hope Augustus Jack caught in the open from gate three. When Bernie Winkle made a forward move from the tail racing for the bell, Murranji Track vacated the one/one to be three wide for the remainder of the final circuit. Just when Murranji Track was being hailed the winner on turning, Causenfriction gained a freak inside run as Regardless shifted up the track halfway up the running, scoring by 4.4 metres in a rate of 158. Augustus Jack was game in finishing 1.9 metres away in third place.
Top breeding
■ At Cobram on Thursday, beautifully bred Courage Under Fire-Under The Mattress gelding Scorcha raced by Wangaratta's Blackshaw family was successful in the Central Murray Valley Credit Union (CMCU) 3Y0 Pace over 2170 metres.
Trained at Chiltern by Peter Romero and driven by Shepparton's David Moran, Scorcher starting solo on the second line pushed through to possie one/one as Shaq flew away from outside the front line to lead. Not happy with the "sweet seat" Moran vacated the prime spot to race exposed for the final circuit. Applying plenty of pressure approaching the final bend, Scorcher a half brother to Inter Dominion winner Smolda raced clear over the concluding stages to register an impressive 7.5 metre margin in advance of Major Bob (one/three) which ran home late. Shaq held down third 14.6 metres away. The mile rate 1-58.4. ■ Kevin Riseley's home bred The Best MadrikLasting Beauty filly The Best Dream racing under the banner of Sheron Park Pty Ltd was a tough victor of the De Maria Mitsubishi Cobram Trotters Mobile over 2170 metres giving David Moran one of three winners for the afternoon. Despite doing all of the work in the race parked outside the leader Aztec Inti which had won at Charlton two days earlier, The Best Dream dug in deep approaching the finish to reach the judge by a half neck from the pacemaker, with Allwoods Sunbeam coming from near last to be third 8.2 metres back. The mile rate 2-02.9. ■ David Moran's other winner was Ellmers Hoofing It for Amanda Turnbull in the 2170 metre Cobram Lawn Tennis Club Labour Day Tournament Pace.
Bendigo success
■ Bendigo raced on Thursday and Tatura trainer David Abrahams joined forces with Kima Frenning to land the Yabby Dam Racing Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres with 5Y0 Down Under Muscles-Elite Action gelding So Awesome which brought up two wins in succession at gigantic odds. Successful previously at the same track on February 4th paying odds of $26.00, So Awesome on this occasion was quoted at $25.20 and after leading out from gate five, was eased to trail Aldebaran Crescent which began with great sped from outside the front line leaving the long odds-on favourite Im Ready Jet in the open. Easing wide on the final bend, So Awesome ran home strongly to register a 5.4 metre margin over Teetreetommy (one/one - three wide last lap) in a rate of 1-59.3. Sobomba used the sprint lane from three back the markers to be third a half neck away.
Abrupt end
■ Only two races were held at the Kilmore trots meeting last Friday after torrential rain put a sudden end to the meeting.
Sulky Snippets This Week
■ Wednesday - Geelong, Thursday Melton/Bendigo, Friday - Kilmore/Ararat (Cup), Saturday - Melton, Sunday - Gunbower, Monday - Cranbourne, Tuesday - Mildura.
Horses to follow
■ Raani, Carter Mayson, Pink Galahs, Augustus Jack, Shaq, Willem, Wild Imagination, Dreamee, Manassa Sky, Vincent Kai.
Champion Bolinda reinsman Chris Alford was successful in the MC Labour 3Y0 Vicbred Pace over 2180 metres with Sahara Sirocco. Saraha Sirocco a colt by Courage Under Fire from Sahara Miss trained at Drouin by Gary and Deb Quinlan for HRV Board member Peter Watkinson and partners was a very short priced $1.30 favourite and didn't let his supporters down. Restrained from gate six as the start was effected with former South Australian Ona Highway Tohell leading from gate four, Sahara Sirocco possied five back along the markers before moving to a one/one spot shortly after. Going forward racing for the bell to join the leader, Alford eased to go three back the markers as the filly Sweet Louise after following him forward crossed to lead for the final circuit. Coming away from the inside approaching the home turn, Sahara Sirocco finished full of running to register a 3 metre margin over a game Sweet Louise returning a mile rate of 1-57.8. Leosabi a stablemate of the winner was third 15.3 metres away after a cosy passage four back the markers. ■ Another Bolinda winner was Brent Lilley following the victory of Majestic Son-Minnie Whizzdom gelding Son Of A Whiz in the Valentines Day @ Trackside 3Y0 Trotters Mobile over the same trip. Driven by Greg Sugars, Son Of A Whiz who commenced his career in Western Australia began brilliantly from outside the front line to lead and after being rated a treat, defied all challengers to score by 3.5 metres in advance of the raging hot favourite Van Sank driven by Alford which trailed making no impression along the sprint lane, with Amunet third 8 metres back after following the pair. The mile rate 2-04.3.
Travel Extra John Rozentals’s Good-Buys ■ One of the ultimate road-trips, heading inland from Sydney to Central NSW, must be on all bucket-lists for a short break this autumn. There's Oberon's Field to Forest Festival with long lunches and mushroom foraging tours, Bathurst's Heritage Trades Trail where you can meet traditional artisans and Trundle's ABBA Festival for music fashionistas who love their bell-bottoms. The tiny town of Trundle, for instance, transforms into a sea of jumpsuits, bell-bottoms and all things retro for the Trundle ABBA Festival on Saturday May 2. The festival provides a groovy day packed full of family friendly entertainment with one of the world's top ABBA tribute bands Bjorn Again, along with fashion parades, dance exhibitions and market stalls. Visit www.trundleabbafestival.com.au or www.visitcentralnsw.com.au ■ Construction of an alpine gondola is well underway and on target for completion ahead of the upcoming 2020 winter snow season at Thredbo Resort, with the double chairlift replaced with a high-speed, eight-person gondola that will quadruple the capacity of the
previous lift and further enhance the Thredbo experience. In addition to the gondola, a fully automated snowmaking system on the popular 'Dream Run' is being installed as well as other slope works ahead of the upcoming winter. This development will allow more reliable access to Friday Flat and the mid-station of the new Merritts gondola as well as better access to a wide variety of intermediate and advanced tree runs. Visit www.thredbo.com.au ■ Travellers can now discover a new side to Fraser Island, aboard Kingfisher Bay Resort's latest tour offering, Sea Explorer. This state-of-the-art boat has arrived on Fraser Island's shores, connecting guests with the destination's magnificent scenery, and one of the most unique marine habitats in the world. Travelling daily up the remote north-western coast of Fraser Island, Sea Explorer will unveil the pristine white sands, turquoise waters and surrounding islands within the Great Sandy National Park, visiting locations such as the idyllic Pelican Banks, Moon Point and a series of secluded, crystal clear creeks. - John Rozentals
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Land divided in 1845 ■ Possibly the earliest newspaper reference to the Flowerdale district was a mention of Roderick Mc-Kenzie to be a magistrate “of the territory and its dependencies”. The Port Phillip Gazette (Feb. 22, 1845) described Mr McKenzie as being of ‘Flowerdale, Goulburn River’. The Melbourne Argus (Apr. 25, 1848) noted that Mr McKenzie had made application for a lease of the ‘Flowerdale’ station. The public notice in the newspaper was signed by ‘C.J. La Trobe’ of the Superintendent’s Office. Similar advertisements appeared in the Geelong Advertiser and Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser newspapers. The estimated area of the run was 10,240 acres. In a notice (Oct. 3, 1848) regarding ‘Claims to Leases of Crown Land’ published in The Argus, John Murchison’s listing was for: Name of run—Kurysdale King Parrot Creek Estimated area—14,080 acres Estimated grazing capabilities—6,000 sheep Hilly country generally, and inaccessible for sheep in many places; bounded on the south by Captain McKenzie, on the east by J. Cotton and Millar, and McFarlane, west by Mr Hawdon and A. McKenzie, north by river Goulburn. ★ Other claims included: No. 118. Christiana Larimour Name of run—Mount Pleasant Estimated area—4,000 acres Estimated grazing capabilities—300 head of cattle Bounded on the east commencing at Black's water-hole about 500 yards north of the Gipps Land road bearing north 8 miles; on the north bearing west by scrubby ranges 5 miles; on the west bearing south by a gum scrub 3 miles; on the south from the gum scrub bearing due east to the commencing point. ★ No. 124. Donald McBean Name of run—Old crossing place Goul burn River Estimated area—16,000 acres Estimated grazing capabilities—400 head of cattle Bounded on the north by Mr Barnett's run, on south by Nicholson and Roach's run, on the east by Sandy creek, on the west by the Stoney creek. ★ No. 125. Alexander McKenzie Name of run—Reedy Creek Estimated area—20,480 acres Estimated grazing capabilities—4,000 sheep Bounded on the south by Mr White head, on the NW by Mr Edgehill, on the north and east by Mr Murchison and Captain McKenzie. ★ No. 126. Andrew and Morris Mulchinagh Name of run—Muddy Creek Estimated area—6,400 acres Estimated grazing capabilities—640 head of cattle Bounded on the west by the Muddy creek for about 4 miles, on the north and east by a creek dividing the run from Mr Watson (late Fletcher's), on the east and south by high ranges and scrub. ★ No. 127. William Henry Fancourt Mitchell Name of run—Terrick Terrick Estimated area—65,000 acres Estimated grazing capabilities—20,000 sheep This run lies between the rivers Loddon and Campaspie. It is bounded on the south and west by Mr Aitkin's run, on the north by Mr Wheatley's, on the east by Messrs Bear and Dunsford's and unlicensed lands. ★ No. 128. William Henry Fancourt Mitchell Name of run—Barfold
Estimated area—45,000 acres Estimated grazing capabilities—400 head of cattle, 15,000 sheep Bounded on the east by the Colliban river, on the west by the Major's line, on the S by a line drawn at the termination of Messrs Pipers and Jeffries and Donnithorne's run, on the west by Piper's creek and Messrs Beauchamp and Pohl man's runs. ★ No. 129. James Mouat Name of run—Yarraberb Estimated area—38,400 acres Estimated grazing capabilities—6,500 sheep North a line drawn due east from the centre of Thorpe's waterhole for 8 miles 32 chains, and from thence a line SE 4 miles 29 chains; east a line drawn SSW 5 miles 5 chains, south a line drawn west 5 miles 49 chains to Myers' creek; thence crossing the creek and running west 3 miles 3½ chains; thence north 2 miles 49 chains; thence due west to Bulleen or bullock creek, west by the Bulleen creek to Thorpe's waterhole. ★ No. 130. Dugald McLachlan Name of run—Glengower Estimated area—41,280 acres Estimated grazing capabilities—10,000 sheep Boundary with Mr Hunter east 7 fur ongs, north 2 miles 5 furlongs, NW 1 mile, NNW 4 miles 7 furlongs 7 chains with Mr Joyce, SW by W 5 miles 1 fur long with Mr Bucknell, SW by W 2 miles 7 furlongs, boundary with Mr Cameron, S by E 7 miles, ESE 7 furlongs 3 chains with Captain Hepburn, NE by N 1 mile I furlong, NE by E 5 miles 4 furlongs, E 4 furlongs 3 chains. ★ No. 131. Henry Moor and Septimus Martin Name of run—Yallock and Torbinoorup Estimated Area—5,400 acres Estimated grazing capabilities—600 head of cattle Bounded on the north by impenetra ble scrub, running into the great swamp, n the east by scrub and heathy ranges, on the west and south by a line run ning 3 miles from Western Port bay. ★ No. 132. Henry Matson Name of run—Niagaroon Estimated Area—16,000 acres Estimated grazing capabilities—100 head of cattle 4,000 sheep Bounded by the river Acheron on the east about 7 miles, neighbour Major Davidson by the Goulburn river to the northward about 1½ miles neighbour Pettet and Kerr, by Mr A Cunninghame to the NW about 2½ miles, by a mountain range to the southward about 5 miles, by Government Land to the SE beyond two creeks running into the Acheron ★ No. 133. Miller and McFarlane Name of run—Murrindinda Estimated area—22,400 acres Estimated grazing capabilities—8,000 sheep Bounded on the east by the Muddy Creek, along which it extends about 8 miles, on the west by a high dividing range separating it from the run of Captain McKenzie and John Cotton, along which it extends about 5 miles, on the north by a range and creek, dividing it from the runs of the said John Cotton and Henry Johnstone, along which it extends about 9 miles, and on the south by a creek and water course dividing it from the run of William Bamblett, along which it extends 7 miles or thereby. ★ No. 138. Alexander Fullerton Mollison Name of run—Pyalong Estimated area—60,000 acres Estimated grazing capabilities—20,000 sheep Bounded on the E and NE by the run of Mr. W. Hamilton and the run of Mr. John H Patterson, the boundaries of which have been fixed by mutual consent, the length of the whole line is estimated to be 13 miles; on the N and NW by the run lately occupied by Mr. W.
Patterson and the run of the Messrs Pohlman, this line is estimated at 10 miles in length; on the W by the run of Dr. Baynton, the boundary line having been pointed out by the Commissioner, its length is estimated to be 7 miles; on the SW by the run of Mr. Simmons, length of line estimated to be 4 miles; on the S by the runs of Captain Cain and Mr. Sutherland, the boundary running along the high range, the length of this line is estimated to be 10 miles. ★ No 140 Roderick Mackenzie Name of Run—Flowerdale Estimated area—10,240 acres Estimated grazing capabilities—250 head of cattle, 6,000 sheep. Commencing at the upper Goulburn Road, which road forms the line of boun dary from the top of the Big Hill, until the road crosses the Strath Creek, when the Strath Creek takes up the line of boundary until it joins the King Parrot Creek, forming the NW line; the King Parrot Creek then forms the boundary with the exception of a small enclosed bend just opposite the head station, until it reaches a ford 4 miles up, when a cattle track with marked trees forms the line to a small creek, when the creek forms the line up to the highest water hole, and from thence a line E and by N to the top of the nearest range, outside that the boundary is the dividing range between Mr. Cotton, Mr. Miller, and this station; on the E side a line of marked trees, boundary with Mr. Hardy; on the S and W bounded by barren and scrubby ranges, until within a ¼ of a mile of the Goulburn road, when the top of the Big Hill divides from Mr. Mackenzie, Reedy Creek. ★ No. 162 William and Donald Ryrie Name of run—Yereng Estimated area—30,000 acres Estimated grazing capabilities — 1,600 head of cattle 3,400 sheep Commencing at the junction of Scrubby Creek and the Yarra; bounded on the W for about 6 miles by Scrubby Creek, which separates Yereng from the run of Gardiner and Fletcher; on the S by a line from the sheepstation on Scrubby Creek to the junction of the Little River and the Yarra, and continuing across the Yarra to the dividing range ; on the E by the dividing range ; on the N by Watts River and the Yarra downwards, until it meets the marked boundary line between Graham and Ryrie and Yereng, thence along the said boundary line which bears about NNE for 1½ miles, and continuing along the marked boun dary line between Dickson and Ryrie for about 1½ miles W by N, and thence by the range on the N side of the Yarra to the conmencing point. ★ No. 165 William Smith Name of run—Barker's Heifer Station Estimated area—1,600 acres Estimated grazing capabilities — 300 head of cattle. Length from Allan's side line to the Heath 2½ miles, from Willoby's side line to Ruffy's side line 1 mile. ★ No. 167. Joseph Stevenson. Name of run—Christmas Hills Estimated area—9600 acres Estimated grazing capabilities — 3000 sheep Bounded on the S by a line of marked trees, on the W by Mount Graham, on the N by barren ranges, on the E by Mr. Ryrie's station. ★ No. 168. Michael Steel, (per William Highitt) Name of run—Steel's Horse Station Estimated area—2,500 acres Estimated grazing capabilities-1,000 sheep or 200 horses Commencing at the Deep creek on east side of run at a paddock in the occupation of Thomas Brock bearing west to a point about ¼ of a mile south of a paddock in the occupation of James Purves, thence by a bend of the creek to the commencing point. - Local Paper files
Local Sport Thornton out ■ Thornton-Eildon’s tough decision not to field Seniors and Reserves men’s football teams in 2020 is not the first time the club has had a recess. “Sounds like the late 90s and early 2000s,” commented one social media user. Peter Rice, UGFM commentator, replied: “And the early 70’s. Thornton went into recess for one year and came back with a reasonable team the next year.”
League statement ■ AFL Outer East General Manager Aaron Bailey issued a media statement on Friday (Feb. 14) after the Boners’ announcement: “The Thornton Eildon Football Netball Club has today informed AFL Outer East that they will not be fielding teams (Senior and Reserves) in Division 2 for the 2020 season. “The club has indicated that they will continue to field teams in both the Senior Womens Football and Netball competitions. “Division 2 will now revert to an eightteam competition, with a new Division 2 fixture to be released later this February. Season dates will remain unchanged and clubs will still play 16 home and away matches in season 2020. “Further information on the placement of Thornton Eildon’s Senior Women’s Football and Netball teams will be provided in due course. “Both AFL Outer East and Thornton Eildon FNC remain committed to football in the region, with 2020 providing the club an opportunity to reset and put in place steps to rebuild their senior mens program, with a view to renter in 2021. “AFL Outer East will continue to support the club in the development of a long term vision and strategic plan for Senior Men’s football from Season 2021 and beyond. “We would also like to thank the Thornton Eildon FNC Committee, led by President Dave Stirling, for their continued efforts in these challenging circumstances.”
Alligator Blood ■ I had the pleasure of reading a fabulous piece of journalism written by Andrew Rule, one of the top journalists with the Herald Sun. It took the television stations nearly a week to follow up the story. It regards not only a fantastic racehorse, but a story of people doing their best. I refer to a story on top three-year old racehorse Alligator Blood. From the time I saw him race, I thought why call a racehorse Alligator Blood. Alligator Blood comes from the term used by card players, "To Hang Tough". It's poker slang used to describe the last player standing, or sitting, when the chips are down. No surprise, says Andrew, when he described the gutsy Queenslander who has only been beaten in one of his nine starts, that was in the Caulfield Guineas, by another top three-year old, Super Seth. Then there is the horse's managing owner, Allan Endresz, who fell for the name after hearing it from a poker friend. Andrew said that he has knocked back an offer of $3.2 million for the son of All Too Hard. - Ted Ryan
Mini Masters ■ Sue Aurisch again had a dominating day on Saturday in the 3rd round of the Murrindindi Masters at Eildon Golf Club. With the best score of 38 for the women Sue ( 35) won the Mini Masters for Women on the day. Vicki Clements (22) continued Yea’s success winning A Grade with 37 points. Not to be left out, Steve Rumney (25) had a fantastic round to win the Men’s C Grade with 39 points. Jeff Aurisch (14) kept up the family name being the next best from Yea with 34 points. Rick Wills/Alan Pell won two NTP’s to round off a good day for Yea who had 23 of the 85 competitors. Interesting to note was the runner up in the Men’sAGrade, Luke Heard playing off scratch who had 39 points and shot 66 off the stick.
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SEYMOUR DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION SCORES AT A GLANCE A-GRADE
■ Results. Broadford v Seymour Tallarook v Kilmore 10/193 M Rose 69* B Dawson 26 M Itter 3/35 M Singh 2/18 L Watts 2/50 Yea Tigers 117 M Steiner 37 C Armstrong 26 BG Bryant 5/46 J Sutherland 3/29 v Eastern Hill 2/7
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■ Results. Royals v Eastern Hill Kilmore 121 C Partridge 60 BM Clark 4/ 27 W Wheeler 2/13 M Jones 2/23 def by Avenel 7/198(cc) N Hart 78* J Hesse 42* M Isles 3/ 33 B Proctor 2/23 Puckapunyal 50 S Watts 6/10 J Tarran 3/ 16 def byTallarook 59 J Tarran 25* J Nipperess 3/17 R Naisbtt 2/6 Pyalong 119 G Thomson 32 TJ Blackwell 2/16 J Hibbens 2/16 T Shell 2/32 AD Withers 2/40 def Broadford 103 T Hanson 32 JP Ryan 3/7 dj zoch 3/29 Alexandra v Yea Tigers
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■ Results. Kilmore 1/73 S Micallef 60* def Royals 70 J Denney 4/21 Puckapunyal Wanderers 3/22 def Eastern Hill 17 J Mott 7/10 R Britten 3/7 Avenel 68 Mv Zoch 5/18 aJ hiscock 2/4 def by Pyalong 118 BJ Moffatt 26 C Chee 3/ 33 C Thomson 2/14 T Murphy 2/15 B Farrell 2/25 Broadford Red 72 D Crane 3/14 M Mawson 3/14 def by Alexandra 1/80 T Orgill 61 Seymour 4/130 (cc) C Kirby 78* MC Woldhuis 29* M Mirabella 2/21 de Broadford Black 90 R Kirby 3/14 C Kirby 3/18 D France 2/11
UNDER 16
■ Results. Broadford 4/141(cc) T Manuel 2/32 def by Kilmore 6/142 E Clark 51* Alexandra/Yea 119 def by Eastern Hill 7/ 128 B Fitzpatrick 3/16
UNDER 14
■ Results. Eastern Hill 2/90(cc) def Broadford 6/80(cc) Kilmore Blue 2/86 X Stute 29* def Kilmore White 5/85(cc) B Munari-O'Dwyer 2/5 X Stute 2/12
Local Sport Gender challenge
■ Thirty three golfers attended the Par Event at Yea Gold Club on Wednesday. The winner of the day was Bob Glenister (10) on CB from Gary Pollard (12) second, Adrianne Anglin (14) third all on +1 and Ken Whitford( 8) fourth with Square. Fifth was Vicky Butler (34) on CB from Vicki Clements (22) with Square also. Neil Peterson (13) was fourth for the men with Square. Ray Partridge was NTP on the 11th. The Men won the 10 points for team average. The Club Award went to Ivor Brayley. Gender points went to the Men 1st, 2nd, 4th and team average (65) and the Ladies 3rd and 5th (20). Progress Scores with 1 round to go are the Ladies 375, Men 305. There are head to head singles Stableford matches next week with players drawn out to play each other. Each match is worth 10 points plus the usual 85 points is also available as well. Over 200 points to be allotted next week. It seems it will be an exciting finish to the summer competition. Dalhousie Vets were at Kilmore on Thursday. There were 70 players with seven from Yea. Best of the Yealiens was Terry Chaplin on CB from John Anstey with 33 points. Kilmore had dry fairways and patchy greens. Makes you appreciate how good our course is because we have water. There is no organised competition on Saturday as the Yea Races are being prepared for Sunday. mThe club is expecting to have the new program book back from the printers soon. We will post the 2020-2021 program as soon as possible on the club website. - Alan Pell
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Alex. looks ahead to 2020 ■ In 2020, the AFL OuterEast Football-Netball League will provide competition again in three divisions - Premier, Division 1 and Division 2 with some movement between the Divisions. 2019 Division 2 clubs Seville and Gembrook Cockatoo move into Division 1, Warburton Millgrove move into Division 2, and Broadford join the League and also move into Division 2. All three Divisions commence after Easter on Saturday, April 18, and the League is now revamping the Division 2 fixture which should be released in coming weeks. The Alexandra Football Netball Club is seeking trainers for the upcoming season as our two long serving trainers RogerWelch and Mikaela Smith have retired and gained new employment respectively. If you are interested in assisting as a trainer
please email the Club - alexfootball@ virtual.net.au or ring Ray Steyger on 5772 2627. Pre-season practice games have been organised with Alexandra hosting VAFA club UHS VU and GVFL's Seymour Football Club for two games of football on Saturday, March 14 at Rebel Park. On Saturday, March 21 we will have an intra-club match at Rebel Park and then everyone is invited to a club family day at the Alexandra Races in the afternoon. On Saturday, April 4, Alexandra travels to Murchison for football and netball matches. Pre-season training for all open age and under 18 football continues at 6 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays at Rebel Park, and netball training is at 6 pm on Thursdays at Rebel Park. The Club and coaches are pleased to wel-
come all past players, football and netball, and anyone that would like to come along and join in, everyone is very welcome. Any enquiries please contact Ray Steyger on 5772 2627. In junior football and netball, pre-season training will get under way in coming weeks with details to be confirmed for each team and distributed through school newsletters and the media in the next week. All 2019 players are invited to re-register for 2020 through the SportsTG system for football and the VNA system for netball. The SDJFNL competition will start with round 1 on Sunday, April 5 with Alexandra hosting Yea at Rebel Park, then the League having a general bye for Easter followed by round 2 on Sunday, April 19 which sees Alexandra travel to Euroa.
ECDRA solid practice before heat ■ East Central Districts Rifle Association’s captain Neal Hambridge, with a close eye on the weather, got the Saturday shoot underway early to avoid the heat and UV of the middle of the day. It was great to have Terry Gee make the trip from Bendigo to try out his new Labrador Chronograph using first to fine tune his loads and build ballistic consistency then to have a go at a good score. Everyone was keen to make the best use of the time as the internal temperature of the targets built to over 38 degrees. The fresh wind blowing down the range from the stop butts to the shooters was a welcome relief as it lowered the apparent temperature, the wind was also up to its usual tricks by throwing in a left to right very strong gust now and then. The shoot proved to be just what was needed to find ways of outwitting the impact of what seemed such a gentle breeze most of the time. Captain Neal and Terry Gee proved to be the ones to beat as they both shot range scores of 59, with Terry posting a fantastic group for a 59.7. Terry’s syhoot was one of the last shoots of the morning and everyone held their breath as shot after shot his shots were dead centre. There was a huge sigh of relief as the last shot let the barrel only to be replaced with a groan as the shot was scored, high left just outside the maximum points zone, a 5. The full card of results was: Distance 500y F-Standard Robert Irving 51, 57.3, 51 = 159.3 and Richard Godden 47, 47.1, 50 = 145.3. FOpen Terry Gee 55.2, 56.2, 54, 59.7 = 224.11, Neal Hambridge 55, 55.3, 59.2 = 169.5, Randell Underwood 50.1, 38, 55.1 = 143.2 and Paul Watkins 57.3, 55.2 = 112.5. Depending on the weather shooting may be mid week or Saturday and at a time of the day that is most comfortable and safe. New shooters are most welcome to drop in and try this fascinating sport, you will find a group of people only too happy to help you get the best out of your pest rifle or start you off in the best way in precision target shooting sport. Either way with the knowledge and the equipment available you can join the fun and as lambing season is just around the corner you can make sure your pest rifle is spot on first time every time. Given the price of lambs it is well worth having an accurate rifle to complete a fully integrated pest control program. Check our website www.ecdra.com.au and go to the calendar section for details of the next shoots. - Robert Chaffe
Kinglake cricket ■ Kinglake and Camrea drew in their designated one-day match at Kinglake Memorial Reserve last Saturday (Feb. 15). Kinglake 0/5 drew Camrea Strathewen: Bye. Sagarmatha drew Cameron Dennis drew Preston Footballers Fairfield OD def by Northern Socials
● Terry Gee, an F Open shooter with a proud history in most target rifle classes keeping an eye on the final set up of his chronograph to accurately measure he ballistic criteria and consistency of ammunition.
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GARNET BAILEY 5799 2007 ALL HOURS Offering a caring and professional service throughout the Mitchell and surrounding Shires A LOCAL, WHO KNOWS LOCAL NEEDS
Prices start from $2500 • Kilmor e • Br oadf or d•W allan • R omse y Kilmore Broadf oadfor ord Wallan Romse omsey • Whittlesea • Lanc efield • R omse y Lancefield Romse omsey • Nagambie • Ale xandr a •Y ea & Dis tricts Alex andra Yea Districts
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Alexandra
NEW
Impressive Country Views:• Family brick home with 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Master bedroom with ensuite, walk in robe, split system & doors to rear verandah • Open plan living area with views of surrounding hills • Large entertainers deck with spa, situated on just under 1000sqm block $495,000
Alexandra
Alexandra
OPEN FOR INSPECTION: Saturday, Feb. 22. 10am-10.30am
Immaculate Family Home: • 4 bedroom family home with ensuite, home office and formal lounge • Open plan living area, Kitchen with walk in pantry • Outdoor undercover deck with built in BBQ • Designated theatre room, ducted heated & double garage $520,000
Alexandra
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Alexandra
Alexandra
UNDER CONTRACT
OPEN FOR INSPECTION: Saturday, Feb. 22. 11am-11.30am
Enjoy the views:• Residential block on the high side of town • Block with good fencing measuring 928sqm • Town services available for connection • Fantastic views over the Alexandra Valley $139,000
Alexandra
When only the best will do! • Impressive near new home with 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas & home office • Master bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe • Huge open plan living with combustion wood heater & central heating and cooling • Situated on approx. 840sqm with double lockup garage $549,000
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Fantastic Brick home:• 3 double bedrooms with built in Robes • Spacious living area with separate formal dining • Split system, open fire place and woodheater • Large shed with vehicle access from Albert Street $299,000
Build your dream home:• Located in a quiet cul-de sac is this parcel of land measuring 825m2 • Ready to build your dream home. • Great views of the surrounding hills, with northerly aspect. • Power, town water, sewerage and telecommunications ready to connect to. $115,000
Wonderful Private Family Home:• 3 bedroom plus a study, ensuite and walk in robe to master • 2 living areas, split system & floor heating through out • Outdoor undercover area, delightful backyard • Well located in the picturesque Myrtle Street $395,000-$430,000
Landmark Harcourts Alexandra 56 Grant Street, Alexandra I 5772 3444
Director/ Sales Specialist- Belinda Hocking 0418 115 574 Sales Specialist- Jody Murphy 0422 184 231 44 Yorstons Rd, Highlands
Magnificent Views:• 140 acres (56 Ha) of grazing hill country • 15Ac approx ideal for a hay paddock, several fantastic spots to build your dream home. • 3 dams, a natural spring and amazing views of Mt Cathedral • Very private yet easy access $349,000
38B High St, Yea
If you are looking for peace and tranquillity, this large farm house that has a lovely warm feel about it is for you. Consisting of 3 large bedrooms, this home also has 3 living areas, 2 of these rooms have wood heaters together with a split system in one of the rooms. There is 1 well sized bathroom with a bath/shower and 1 toilet, with another separate toilet near the laundry in the house. The kitchen is of good size with plenty of cupboard space and a walk in pantry. Verandas face South and North for a pleasant breeze. Good sized shed and carport. This house is on a cattle farming property.
HOUSE WANTED TO RENT in Eildon, Thornton or Alexandra for a tenant that ticks all the right boxes. Both in professional positions and have good references. Required for April. Please contact Sharon Butcher on 5797 2799
A very unique opportunity to secure this quirky property to rent. Affectionately known as the "Old Bakery" by the owner, it is situated behind the High Street Shops, Yea. It still contains the cast iron oven that dates back to approximate the 1920's. Enter from the front of High Street and amble down the small alleyway right next to the "Just Great Coffee" shop and follow the pathway to this huge potential of building to lease. Entry can also be from the rear of the property off Snodgrass Street with entry wide enough to back a truck down. Think outside the square for the usage of this heritage listed prime area. Cosy Italian Restaurant, Art Gallery, Quirky Furniture Shop, Gift Shop, Beautician, Office Space or even Storage. With 3 phase power newly installed and lighting, including outside security lighting. Also male and female shared toilets with other occupants of this complex.
Real Estate Estate Sales Sales Professional Professional –– Kerryn Kerryn Rishworth Rishworth 0412 0412 346 169. kerryn.r@landmarkharcourts.com.au Real Property Management Management –– Sharon Butcher 0402 0409 113 439 927 805. sharon.butcher@landmark.com.au Property Sharon Contact Landmark Landmark Yea Yea for for all all of of your Stock, Merchandise, Insurance & Financial Services 5979 5797 2799 Contact
Landmark Harcourts Yea 52 High Street, Yea I 5797 2799