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DEATHS McLEISH - Donald Scott 19/6/1922 - 29/3/2020 Loved husband of Mary (dec). Loved father of Lyn, Kelvin, Colin and Ian. Loved father-in-law of Neville, Margaret and Keiko. Loved grandfather to 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Reunited with Mum Sadly Missed. The family will hold a memorial service when circumstances permit. McLEISH - Donald. Murrindindi Shire Councillors, Management and Staff would like to express their condolences, deepest sympathy and support to the family and friends of Donald McLeish. Mr McLeish served as Councillor for the Shire of Yea for 12 years from 1970 -1982. He also served a term as Shire President. Mr McLeish's contribution and commitment to his community will long be remembered. PINCOMBE - Beryl. Passed away April 3 at the Yea Hospital. Dearly loved sister of David and Jan. Aunty of Joanne, Geoffrey and Tracy. Rest in Peace B. TURNBULL - David: Murrindindi Shire Councillors, Management and Staff would like to express their deepest sympathy and support to the family and friends of David Turnbull. Mr. Turnbull was the CEO of Mitchell Shire Council and former CEO of Whittlesea Shire Council. Mr. Turnbull was a well-respected individual, both personally and professionally. He will be missed by many.
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145 Coronavirus cases across the North-East ■ There were 23 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria in the 24 hours to Monday afternoon (Apr. 6). Eight of the 23 were from the North-East region. The cumulative statewide total stood at 1158 on Monday. The local tally is: ■ Banyule – 72 ■ Mansfield – 2 ■ Murrindindi – 1 ■ Mitchell – 9 ■ Nillumbik – 21 ■ Strathbogie – 2 ■ Whittlesea – 18 ■ Yarra Ranges – 20 There were five new cases in Banyule, two in Whittlesea, and one in the Yarra Ranges. Testing for the virus expands. On Sunday a man in his 50s died in hospital and a woman in her 80s died at home, taking the number of people who have died in Victoria from coronavirus to 10. The total number of cases includes 608 men and 550 women. Cases range in age from babies to their early nineties. There are 88 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Victoria that may have been acquired through community transmission. More than 57,000 tests have been conducted to date. Currently 45 people are in hospital – including 11 patients in intensive care – and 620 people have recovered. Of the total 1158 cases, there have been 940 in Melbourne and 212 in regional Victoria.
Local Briefs Message from St Andrew’s, Alexandra
■ Our most spiritually important time of the year. Easter time has always been special in Alexandra as many people travel to favourite camp sites across the Murrindindi Shire or come to visit families. Enjoying this very special time of the year in a very special place. It is also a time when Christians celebrate major events in their spiritual life. This Easter to comply with the emergency requirements we cannot gather together away from the family home to celebrate and renew our understanding of faith, hope, love and peace. What can we do at this time when we now have people in our Shire who have reacted positively to the virus test and the reality of the pandemic is here. Please follow the current rules, stay at home and reduce your movement outside to the minimum. Talk to each other and use the phone and social media to ensure we all know what is going on and that we understand the current situation. Keep in touch with friends. Get good advice from sites like Dept of Health and Human Services: dhhs.vic.gov.au Coronavirus There are a number of places you can join in and or use to find deeper understanding and peace. You are invited to log onto https:// resources.uca.org.au/cudw/worship-resources-and- publications/item/865-worship-and-preaching-links for a pathway to resources including on line worship services you can join at home. There are links to people and material who may be able to help you both through the current emergency and beyond. Under circumstances like we have now, when our faith and hope are truly challenged, accessing some of this information may help. Knowing that others are doing the same thing, sharing the same songs and struggling with the same issues gives strength to our search and there is always something to talk about on your next Zoom meeting. - Robert Chaffe, St Andrews Unting Church, Alexandra
A number of cases remain under investigation. Victoria’s testing criteria for COVID-19 have been broadened to include people whose employment and contact with the broader public may place them at higher risk of exposure to any virus which maybe circulating in the community. If someone in the following categories displays clinical symptoms – a fever or acute respiratory infection – they will now be tested for COVID-19. ■ Childcare and early childhood education ■ Primary or secondary schools; and ■ Firefighters who are emergency medical responders ■ People aged 65 years and older The full testing criteria list is available at https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/about/newsand-events/healthalerts/2019-Coronavirus-disease–COVID-19 Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton said the changes are aimed at striking a balance between identifying cases that are not linked to known travel or other risks and maintaining current suppression efforts targeted at returned travellers and contacts of current cases. “The number of community acquired cases contracted from an unknown source are continuing to rise – the expansion of the testing criteria will allow us to get a clearer picture of how much the virus is circulating,” Professor Sutton said. “These new criteria do not mean our stage 3 restrictions should be relaxed. The reverse is true, we must continue these actions to flatten the curve.” “Our contact tracing of all known cases will continue so that anyone who has been exposed to a confirmed case completes the mandatory
Good moves ■ Heidi Stewart, Health Promotion Officer at Alexandra district Healthb says: Do you need some inspiration to stay fit (or get fit) at a time when you might feel like it’s harder to be active? There are lots of ways to be active and stay connected in our home environment. Your loungeroom or garden might be the best place to start. Play carpet bowls in your hallway or turn the lights off and dance like crazy to your favourite music. At the moment and probably for a while, we can’t be part of a team, meet our friends to go walking or go to the local pool for a swim. Our kids can’t go to the skate park to blow off steam or go to their usual dancing lessons. So what can we do? There are some inspiring links to help you stay in touch with your ‘active self’ and encourage the kids to do the same. Let’s change it up and get creative with our physical exercise. We’d love to see what you are doing to stay active during this time. Inspire others with your tips for keeping active in our Good Moves campaign. Send a photo or a short clip and a brief description of what you are doing to Heidi.Stewart@adh.org.au
14 days in self-isolation. “There are only four reasons for Victorians to leave their home: food and supplies, medical care and care giving, exercise, and work or education. “All people arriving from any international destination must also self-isolate for 14 days as per Commonwealth Government direction. All travellers returning from overseas to Victoria will be placed in enforced quarantine for the self-isolation period of 14 days. “Police have strong powers to enforce these directions and can issue on the spot fines, including up to $1652 for individuals and up to $9913 for businesses. “Under the State of Emergency people who don’t comply could also be taken to court and receive a fine of up to $20,000. Companies face fines of up to $100,000. “Social distancing will save lives. Everyone needs to comply with restrictions in place to keep yourself, your loved ones and the whole community safe. “Our message is clear: if you can stay home, you must stay home,” Professor Sutton said. “The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services has a hotline for public information on COVID-19, which is 1800 675 398. Large numbers of calls can result in some delays and Victorians are asked for patience.
Letter to the Editor Many people are making sacrifices Sir, The restrictions on public movement are having a massive impact on the way Victorians live and work, but at least there are early signs that these limitations are reducing the spread of the coronavirus. Statements around lockdowns and visitor restrictions within our prisons and the resulting burden on prisoners is not denied, however let’s put this into perspective before we relax bail and parole conditions. Households everywhere are not having visitors. Our aged care facilities are in lockdown. We have elderly people who live alone and are no longer able to have visitors. Those visitors provide a connection to community, which helps with socialisation, mental health and general wellbeing. We have families who are not able to attend the birth of a child; families unable to witness their loved one’s marriage ceremony; funerals limited to 10 people attending. People accept and comply with these restrictions for the safety of others in their community. Many people are making sacrifices that significantly impact their life, and for some the impact will be for the rest of their lives. Yet, there are some who want to release offenders early so they don’t have to forfeit visitation and, as one article stated, the chance to receive contraband? How, and where, will these prisoners be housed? We know that prisoners often have no stable housing upon release, notwithstanding in times of a pandemic. Will these offenders suddenly change their behaviour and remain isolated in their accommodation? Sorry, but I’m sceptical. Our justice facilities have strict protocols in place and the capacity to isolate sections of the prison population. It is possible that for everyone’s safety, including their own, it’s actually a good idea that offenders remain in custody, where they are provided meals, shelter, medical attention when required and an environment free from COVID -19 as opposed to the risks of contracting this virus in the community. I am appalled at this being considered, particularly when there are so many other vulnerable people in our society whose needs should be prioritised over those who have been incarcerated for crimes committed. - Tania Maxwell, MLC for Northern Victoria
Virus Updates Please stay home
■ If you have infectious symptoms stay home to reduce the spread to your community and essential workers. These include sore throat, cough, runny nose, sore ear, breathlessness, fever, general aches, as well as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea. The common cold, influenza and coronavirus can have these symptoms. Coronavirus cases are less likely to have nasal congestion and up to 10 per cent may include gastrointestinal symptoms. Maintain social distancing of more than 1.5 metres, limit conversations. Cough away from people nearby, reduce touching your face when away from home (or use your arm or back of your hand if you must). If you have a "contaminated" hand use your clean hand to access hand sterilisers or soap and water. Blow your nose with one hand, dispose of the tissue and use your clean hand to wash up. People with mild symptoms of a respiratory infection can self-isolate at home. Further information and about sharing a household at https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/ victorian-public-coronavirus-diseasecovid-19 Swabs are only taken currently if there are symptoms AND one of the following: return from overseas travel (in two weeks), contact with a confirmed coronavirus case, or health/aged care worker. Seek medical advice if symptoms are more severe or prolonged. Phone ahead to clinics or hospital if presenting and state your symptoms. The highest risk from coronavirus is in those age over 70 (more so over age 80) and/ or those with chronic health conditions, such as cardiac, respiratory, diabetes or cancer. Over age 70s and those over age 60s with chronic illnesses should self-isolate as much as possible. Coronavirus can kill by causing respiratory or renal failure, and via bacterial pneumonia. In any given year for high risk groups (listed below) the pneumococcal vaccine reduces the risk of pneumonia. Influenza vaccine is also advised for similar groups (as well as in pregnancy) for health reasons, and can reduce concerns of whether one's illness is influenza or coronavirus. Influenza vaccines should be given annually. High risk groups include those over age 65 and any age with chronic lung/cardiac/liver disease (including severe asthma), renal failure, diabetes, haematological and other cancers, severe neurological disease, Down syndrome, Aboriginal, cochlear implants / intracranial shunts, immunosuppression (including due to medications, HIV, transplants, absent spleen, obesity). Influenza vaccines are funded for age six months to five years. Over age 65 year olds only need one pneumococcal vaccine if not in the other high risk groups. A booster is advised five years after the first for all other groups, regardless of age. If this booster is given before age 65, a third vaccination should be given after age 65. Stay well in body and mind in these tough times. Dr. Lachlan Fraser, Marysville
Use Telehealth
■ To aid in social distancing telehealth is now available for any patient to talk to their GP, depending on their clinic, and possibly for specialists as well. These are done by phone or can be a video call via apps such as Zoom, Skype, Facetime or Messenger on your phone or computer. Consultations can be bulk billed or supported by Medicare if billed privately. Online medical services exist if your clinic is not available. Allied health professionals may also access this system, particularly psychologists. Prescriptions can be collected or faxed to the chemist, whom you contact to arrange dispensing. Home deliveries may be an option. Turn to Page 00
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■ Trading hours at Foodworks Alexandra have been reduced this week from 8am-7pm every day. The rear access to the store will be closed to customers; the Grant St entrance will be used exclusively.
Rate payments ■ Murrindindi Shire Council has extended the deadline for those who have not yet paid their rates for the 2019-20 financial year, to do so until June 30. There will be no interest charged on unpaid rates between March 16 and June 30. The Council will not be accepting cash payments until further notice. The Council is currently not passing on Visa or Mastercard merchant charges for payments made by credit card.
Register now ■ Murrindindi Shire Council might be asked by the State Government to co-ordinate assistance to community members within the Shire. “We are not sure what this will look like yet, but it might include support to deliver food and other essential goods to the homes of quarantined or isolated people,” a Council spokesman said. “If this eventuates, we may need assistance from volunteers living in the local area. We know that many of our community members are keen to help during this time”. Council has created a survey where volunteers can register their details.
Please stay away
■ The Easter week traditionally sees an influx of visitors to Murrindindi Shire. “We usually welcome visitors to our Shire with open arms,” said a Council spokesman. “Right now, we are asking them to stay away. We have closed a number of parks, facilities and tourist attractions in our Shire to deter potential visitors during the school holiday and Easter period.”
Help for 65s, over
■ DindiLink is a new Murrindindi Council service aimed at helping people over the age of 65, and others who are in higher-risk categories for COVID-19. This could include people who have serious health issues, people with lowered immune systems or other issues that make them vulnerable. DindiLink aims to support the most vulnerable community members who need help, but might not be able to use online ordering services - and might not have friends, family or neighbours who can help. If you think you are eligible (or think you know someone who might be eligible in the Shire) you can phone Council on 5772 0333. ■ If you are receiving services from Nexus Primary Health or Menzies Support Services, please call them first.
Domestic violence
■ Staying at home is to stop the spread of COVID-19. But for many people, including victims/survivors of family violence, being at home is not always safe. http://dvvic.org.au
At Lake Mountain
■ All of the Lake MountainAlpine Resort’s public barbecues, playgrounds, tennis courts and other recreational facilities have been closed. Everyone at an alpine resort is required to comply with the requirements of social distancing and gatherings of no more than two people. People should not travel to the Victorian alpine resorts for social or recreational purposes
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Local, State and Federal Govts have a responsibility
Kinglake deliveries ■ The Kinglake Pub is organising deliveries of meals to local residences within a certain local radius of the hotel. Customers phone their orders, and pre-pay by card.
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■ Goulburn Murray Water has closed all access to its lakes, dams and reservoirs. This includes access to public facilities such as amenity blocks, picnic areas, playgrounds and boat ramps. Waterways will be closed to all activities such as boating, swimming and fishing. GMW has also:
■ Closed the Caravan Park at Tallangatta and the Greens Lake campground to the public until further notice. ■ Advised all privately managed caravan parks and clubs operating on GMW land, along with houseboat owners, they are subject to the same important restrictions. ■ Closed access to public playgrounds.
$10,000 fine for anyone on houseboats
■ Victoria Police have warned that they are prepared to issue $10,000 fines to the Lake Eildon Marina if anyone is found on their houseboat. Marina operators Janet and Jeff texted members to let them know of the potential penalties. Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has enacted Stage 3 restrictions which stipulate that people must stay at their permanent address. Goulburn Murray Water underscored this byclosing all access to lakes, dams and reservoirs. Offenders will be prosecuted.
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‘Virus hits by surprise’ ■ Yarra Ranges Shire Mayor Cr Richard Higgins says that the Coronavirus “has certainly caught us all by surprise”. “Vever in our wildest dreams could we have imagined something like this would impact our lives to the extent it has,” Cr Higgins said. “I hope you are all coping okay. “During emergencies like this, the community looks to all levels of government to provide leadership and support in terms of response, relief and recovery, and our Federal and State counterparts are certainly doing all they can to offer significant packages for businesses struggling to stay afloat and workers who are now unemployed and are wondering how they are going to feed their families. “Yarra Ranges Council understands the significant impacts this pandemic is having on families, businesses and individuals who have lost their jobs, and we have been contacted by a number of people concerned about their ability to pay rates. “In response to this, we are developing some very specific relief measures. In coming days I will be announcing the first of a number of measures that we will be developing over the coming weeks to help relieve some of the pain many of you are experiencing. “For the many community and sporting groups that use our facilities, along with organisations and business that lease facilities from Council, we are putting in place relief measures of waiving fees or deferring rental costs as we
● Cr Richard Higgins realise that the income that you normally receive has been impacted from the closure of our spaces. “In support of our local businesses, I have written to the Premier to ask that businesses including local butchers, bakers, greengrocers, other small food providers and plant nurseries be defined as essential services to ensure they can remain open should further lockdown measures be introduced. “Council has also been planning ahead to ensure we can continue to respond quickly to the pandemic and the constant changes that are challenging us all on a daily basis. “On Tuesday last week (Mar. 31), at a Special Council Meeting, councillors voted unanimously to delegate authority to the CEO to make decisions that would otherwise be
made by Council, should we find ourselves in a position where, as a result of further lockdowns and tighter restrictions, councillors are unable to meet in person at a Council meeting. “Currently, the Local Government Act requires councillors to be physically present at Council meetings. We are currently involved in some advocacy work as part of the Eastern Region Group of Councils calling on the State Government to change these requirements so that councillors can meet remotely via online methods. Similar changes have been made by the State Government of New South Wales. “Without this intervention from the Victorian State Government, Council needs to ensure business continuity can be maintained. “Last week’ sdecision, while certainly an unprecedented one, was essential to ensure we can continue to support our community through the current disruption and uncertainty. “For the next little while we will be changing the frequency of our public Council Meetings to monthly, and will continue livestreaming those meetings to ensure those of you who are interested can tune in and hear the discussions. “Our recent trials of livestreaming have gone well and received many views, so I would encourage you all to tune in to our next meeting on April 28 through the following link: yrc.vic.gov.au/councilmeeting live “Please take care everyone,” Cr Higgins said.
■ Now, more than ever, our community needs responsible local media. There is a need for Federal, State and Local Government to urgently assist local media operators to fulfill their role as messengers of essential information. The understandable COVID-19 restrictions on everyday business mean that the normal advertising revenue generated by press, TV and radio companies is not available. That means that media companies cannot operate as they normally do. We need help. And we need it now. Media companies are closing, and some of them may never re-open. In Victoria, solid media companies are shutting. Newspapers such as the Sunraysia Daily (Mildura), Sunraysia Life, Swan Hill Guardian, Gannawarra Times (Loddon), Great Southern Star (Leongatha) and Yarram Standard, have all suffered knockout punches. Just over the border, The Bunyip newspaper (established 1863, 157 years ago) at Gawler closed this week. The Barrier Daily Truth, at Broken Hill, closed last Saturday. News Corp has halted 60 community titles, including the Leader group newspapers across Melbourne. As an eample, the Federal Government has provided a $715 million lifeline to airlines. It needs to provide similar assistance to media companies. At our company, The Local Paper is still being produced. We have our free weekly editions online, and we publish daily updates. However, without our print editions, there is no revenue and we are working free. How long can that continue to operate in various media companies across Australia? Local, State and Federal Governments are the first to send media releases to get free publicity to promote their doings. If they believe in this communication in good times, it is time to urgently assist media companies in the tough times. The community depends on it. - Ash Long, Local Media Pty Ltd
Local Briefs Spring St closed ■ The Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council are not due to sit again until Tuesday, May 5. A three-day sitting week is scheduled to be held on Tuesday-Thursday, May 19-21.
Council meeting ■ The next meeting of Murrindindi Shire Council is due to be held at 6pm on Wednesday, April 22, at the Alexandra council chambers.
Virtual tin shake ■ There will be no public collections in Yea for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Members of the public can still donate and have their contribution added to the Yea tally. Locals can click on the link and find Yea to add their donation: www.virtualtinshake.com
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A big tick to the Murrindindi Shire Council outdoor staff who have used eight kilometres of barrier mesh in connection with Coronavirus pandemic projects in the past month. They have also put 9.6-km of barrier tape into use.
● Elliot Pyke joins the Yea Tigers. The Yea Tigers are pleased that Laurimar Vice-Captain Elliot will don the yellow-and-black. His fiancee Brittany (daughter of past Tiger John Mahon) works at the Yea Hospital. Let’s hope there is a 2020 season in which to play! And still they keep on coming. Last weekend saw day trippers making their way through the Yarra Ranges, Murrindindi and Mitchell areas, despite the wet weather and despite the mobile signs that told them to turn around and go home. Expect a repeat effort from the tourists this Easter weekend. Firewood has become the new toilet paper, says supplier Jon Nixon (phone 1300 878 725). People are starting to hoard supplies, and the message is to get in fast with orders before Easter. ● Jon Nixon A number of people are collecting firewood, which is considered an essential service. That’s fine, but many are forgetting that they need the appropriate permits. They should expect substantial fines, if caught. Authorities don’t have the appetite to muck around this year.
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McEwen MHR Rob Mitchell says that people being chased by Centrelink for an unfair Robodebt will welcome the news that the Federal Government agreed to a pause on chasing these payments. This will not happen automatically. Those with an existing payment plan or are challenging a debt, should call Services Australia on 1800 076 072
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Yarra Ranges Shire garbage collectors are being protected as much as possible from risks associated with COVIC-19. Residents are being told that their bins may not be emptied if the containers are inaccessible, the contents cannot be collected. Collectors will not be able to collect by hand. People who park their cars in front of bins are asked to be mindful of the collection process. Oops! Ben Ramchararn has told of a Department of Transport blunder at a Kangaroo Ground litter collection project. Ben arranged a clean up event where six volunteers spent two hours collecting litter along the footpath on a short 1km section of the road. They collected a whopping 83kg of litter. Grass cutters hcame along the heavily littered road and shredded the litter, making it impossible to clean up. Nillumbik Shire Council’s response was: “Kangaroo GroundWarrandyte Road is managed by Department of Transport. DoT also require their contractors to collect litter prior to mowing. Your observations have been passed on to DoT.
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Applause for hospital, health care workers ■ Ian Marshman, on behalf of the Yea and District Memorial Hospital Board, has written an open letter to applaud health care and hospital workers. “Let’s applaud all our health care and hospital workers,” Mr Marshman said. “As the media repeatedly reminds us, we are living in ‘unprecedented times’. “COVID-19 is having an enormous impact on our community in Yea. “Many shops are closed. Essential services are continuing to serve the community, but under strict regimes. “Nearly all of us are having to adjust to the consequences of social distancing and learning to stay at home as much as possible. “There is in particular one group in our local community for whom work is both very much the same and at the same time very different. “These are the workers in our healthcare organisations at Yea and District Memorial Hospital, the Yea Health Service and elsewhere. “These workers include both front line staff and all those involved in running our health facilities including cleaners, kitchen staff and administrative staff. “Their work is the same because our Hospital is caring for patients and residents as usual. “The Health Service is con-
● Ian Marshman inuing to provide consultations and treatment for local residents. “Paramedics are on call as usual. These are truly essential services that must continue. “Their work is also different because of the impact of COVID-19. “Our doctors, nurses, allied health practitioners, paramedic, health administrators and all other hospital and health service staff are continuing to carry out roles under heightened infection control guidelines and requirements. “Government agencies are regularly updating pandemic control guidelines. At times there have been conflicting Commonwealth and State agency requirements which staff have had to try to merge
into a workable policy for residents, patients and their carers within our Hospital and Health Services. “They are also regularly updating the Hospital’s website and Facebook page to keep social media advice on COVID-19 accessible and relevant for the Yea community. “At the same time, we all know that health care workers and their families are some of the most vulnerable in our community to becoming infected with the COVID-19 virus. “Infection control measures have to be rigorous and universally and continually observed. At the time of writing, Yea has avoided recording any cases of COVID-19 in its community. “Our Hospital and health service workers are in the front line in endeavoring to ensure that cases of infection are minimized and that any persons diagnosed with COVID-19 receive prompt and appropriate care. “Most Yea residents will know people who are part of our precious hospital and health care sector. “This would be a great time for each of us, while observing ‘social distancing’ protocols, to reach out and acknowledge the selfless work our entire health care workforce is carrying out in order to look after the health and well -being of our Yea community,” Mr Marshman said.
$1.4m Super puzzle ■ Nillumbik Council’s use of $1.45 million from a superannuation reserve has been question ed. John Fecondo quizzed the Council at its March 24 meeting: “I refer to Council’s decision to use $1,455,053 from the Defined Benefits Superannuation Reserve to fund “digital business transformation projects” at the Ordinary Council Meeting held November 26, 2019,” Mr Fecondo said. “It is my understanding that from July 1, 2013, Council’s were required to ensure that there were sufficient funds in their Defined Benefits Reserve to fund all liabilities associated with Council employees’ superannuation benefits. “Will this action of using these funds for “digital transformation” place the Council, that is ratepayers at risk if there is insufficient funds at Vision Super for council employees? A Council spokesman responded: “There is no statutory requirement on Councils to hold reserves for superannuation benefits, the funds were held in discretionary reserve. “The risk of a call from Vision Super is an unknown factor. “Vision Super has a three year restoration plan which has been implemented by the fund
● Nillumbik Council and is monitored through the industry regulator under the superannuation prudential standards, what this means is if there were to be a shortfall, the fund has three years to regain its position prior to making a call.” Mr Fecondo said: “In light of the extremely uncertain economic climate at present, it is possible that there will be a fund shortfall and a call is made. Where will these funds come from if such a call is made?” The Council responded: “Vision Super is maintaining active communication with Councils regarding the current market situations. If a call were to be made by Vision Super funding options as to how to respond to the call will be presented to Council at that point.”
People discouraged to attend Councils
■ Mitchell Shire, at its meeting held last month at Broadford, was told that some municipalities are actively discouraging members of the public from attending Council meetings. “In discussions with other Councils some of them are taking the following measures: ■ providing the opportunity during public question time for people to present their questions in person one at a time ■ issuing a public notice discouraging people from attending the meetings ■ amending the CEO’s delegation.”
Local Briefs Valley death
■ GV Health has confirmed that a man in his 80s, being treated for COVID-19 at the Shepparton hospital, has died. Another patient at the hospital was being treated for COVID-19 in isolation, with adherance to the required precautions.
17.6% fees hike ■ Bill Lord has queried a 17.6 per cent increase in Nillumbik Shire ‘user fees. “Whilst Council rates have been capped by State Government at about 2 per centin line with cost of living, the general increases in Shire's 'User Fees' was up 15 per cent in 2017-18, another 25 per cent in 2018-19 and by 8.17 per ecnt in 19-20,” Mr Lord said. “Now the draft 2020-21 budget has hefty increase in the ‘total user fees’ of 17.62 per cent. How come this 17.62 figure is not in the officer report and how does Council justify these huge increases for people, who in the main are Nillumbik residents?” A Nillumbik Council spokesman said: “The increase in user fees of 17.62 per cent refers to the amount of revenue forecast to be generated through user fees when compared to prior year. “The increase in income is not reflective of individual user fees/charges passed onto the community. The budgeted increase is reflective of an increase in the usage of Council facilities.”
Gardens revamp ■ A multi-million-dollar revamp is planned for the Whittlesea Public Gardens at the end of Barry Rd, Lalor. The project, which will be delivered in stages, will bring the gardens up to major community and regional park standard. Some detailed concept plans and drawings have been developed, and Whittlesea Council says it wants the community’s feedback to help shape the final design of the new community park. Concepts include a learn to ride bicycle track, water and adventure play, public toilets, barbecues and open spaces for events. The project is jointly funded by the City of Whittlesea and the State Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund. The survey is open until Easter Monday (Apr. 13).
Rego fees change
■ Mitchell Shire annual animal registration fees are due by Friday (Apr. 10) Given the current COVID-19 situation, the Council is offering a four-week extension until Sunday, May 10. By law, owners must register their dogs and cats that are aged over three months with their local council. Registration ensures that missing pets can be returned to their owner as soon as possible. Dogs and cats must be microchipped before Councils can accept a new animal registration. Microchipping is available from all local vets. If you don't register your dog or cat, you can be fined.
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■ Six men have been charged six men following more than 30 alleged burglaries across Melbourne’s north-east. Operation Stooked, a two-month investigation, following a series of alleged commercial cigarette burglaries and residential burglaries in the Whittlesea, Hume Brimbank and Manningham areas. Detectives executed a number of warrants at residences and arrested five men . Four stolen cars and two firearms were also seized.
Breaking the cap
■ Jeremy Loftus-Hills has asked why Nillumbik Council seems to be breaking the rates cap that it has previously promised. He says the Council plan pledged rises to be set at least 0.25 per cent below the estimated rate cap’. ACouncil response said the rise was planned at 2.0 per cent, but was still in draft form, and yet to be voted upon.
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Lydia’s first meeting ■ Whittlesea City Interim Administrator Lydia Wilson was due last night (Tues.) is conduct her first fully open meeting of Council. Ms Wilson did officiate at a special meeting on March 26, but this was closed to the public to discuss budget items. First item is a 100signature petition to provide compost bins or ‘Bokashi’ buckets to households throughout the municipality.
Not locals
■ Most Nillumbik Shire workers do not live in the municipality, the latest Council meeting has confirmed. Colleen Hackett asked : “Does Council have a policy of giving priority to local Nillumbik people when hiring staff?” - “No, the hire process is based on merit.” “What is the percentage of current Council staff who live in Nillumbik? - “36 per cent of staff currently live within Nillumbik.”
Latest agenda ■ Other agenda items include: ■ petition for removal of gum trees in Epping, ■ the Whittlesea Planning Scheme, ■ developing a car park at Davission St, Epping, ■ the national rental affordability scheme, ■ sports gambling advertising, and ■ introduction of a multi-cultural policy.
● Lydia Wilson, Interim Administrator, City of Whittlesea
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From Our Files - 30 Years Ago Wednesday, April 11, 1990
Strath Creek P.S.
■ Seven members were elected to the Strath Creek Primary School Council in 1990: Ross Green, Sandra Green, Many Cox, Colin Cox, Dene Brennan, Liam Sheahan and Russell Capobus-Thorpe.
Gun range row
■ Glenburn property owner John Main said Yea Council had no integrity following its decision to allow a second shooting range in Break-O’-Day Rd. He questioned why some Councillors had chosen to ignore legal opinion from its own solicitors that it should not allow the permit.
Woodlands bids
■ Spirited bidding between video centres and the sale ring at Flowerdale brought firm prices for Woodlands Charolais bulls, which average $2464 at the Stud’s second national video sale.
Hopes for Elders
■ Staff at Yea’s Elders branch believed theior office had a good chance of staying open, despite shutdowns of other Victorian Elders branches. Manager Ross Bryant said thta satff were optomistic. He said pastoral and real estate trading figures were significant, and these had been well regarded by Elders management.
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■ The annual dinner of the Yea Angling Club was held at the Ghin Ghin clubrooms. Yea Shire President Cr Bill Wilson was present for the election of office bearers: Ray Butterworth, President; Jack Brennan, Vice-President; Ray Hopkins, Secretary; and George Conners, Treasurer. Life membership was awarded to Kevin Patterson.
$1349 cheque
■ The Yea Blind Auxiliary met in the Community House, and presented a $1349 cheque to the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. President Thelma Skey thanked all members for their wonderful support and all who gave donations during the year.
Money for bus
■ Kinglake and Whittlesea were to receive $28,000 for the purchase of a community bus. The grant was announced by new State Transport Minister, Peter Spyker. The bus was set to service people in Kinglake, Kinglake West, Kinglake East, Flowerdale, Humevale, Eden Park, Whittlesea, Yan Yean and Mernda.
Practice match
■ Yea Football Club convincingly won its practice match against Kinglake at the Yea Recreation Reserve. Six ‘quarters’ were played. It was Kinglake’s first match in 10 years. The Lakers were to join the Yarra Valley and Mountain District Football League later in April 1990. The Chronicle Challenge Cup was presented to coach Bruce Elliott. Other speakers were John Peacock (Yea) and Jeff Taylor (Kinglake).
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● Yea Peace Celebrations 1919. Edie L ogan, May Dinner, May Gook, Elsie McLeish and Maud Logan. Ian Scott’s photo, provided by Alan Thoprley of Yea and District Historical Pages.
■ Yea Shire Council Chief Executive Peter Mangan submitted his resignation, and was about to leave his employment. Frank Walshe was appointed to take over as Acting Shire Secretary.
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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.4.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 2.14.34.42.22.1. A lover might not quite measure up to your expectations, best to look for a more suitable partner. At work, there may be a bit of a hiccup. Stay calm and do not loose your temper. TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8.9.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 8.9.34.42.33.5. Some could sneak away with their partner or lover for a quiet weekend. Do not be surprised if this is going to change a few things around you. Domestic situations are looking quite good. Take care of your health. GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 7,8,9,3, Lotto Numbers: 1,14,23,34,45,22, Do not quarrel with loved ones, you'll only get upset and won't achieve anything. Although making up could be quite enjoyable. Travel plans may not pan out as you might have imagined. CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 7,9,2,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,15,23,34,41,22, Stay away from people who like to argue. You are in need of a nice peaceful and romantic session. It might be an idea to go away for either a dirty weekend or romantic one. Energy wise, you are quite up to it. It even will be affordable. LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Brown Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 1,4,2,1 Lotto Numbers: 1,12,23,34,37,45, Loved ones may be in need of our help and advice. Something rather important has come up and you are elected the problem solver. Your health needs looking after so do the purse strings. VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5,7,6,2, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,26,39,41,3, A very good period for romantic interludes and a raunchy evening is indicated. Some financial matters are better left for the experts to sort out. LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2,6,7,9, Lotto Numbers: 1,6,23,37,7,22, There is a danger that you may be over working yourself where your romantic escapades are concerned and you might start to miss sleep. It will certainly sap your strength but your love life is in good shape. SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Lemon Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 7,9,2,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,6,23,38,36,30, Don't make promises to anybody, especially not to the little piece on the side you just met. A tendency to spend more than is coming in is indicated, so watch your step. SAGITTARIUS: (November23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 1,4,1,7, Lotto Numbers: 1,17,23,38,36,5, An old flame may suddenly make an appearance and set the old ticker pumping. Many will start an early spring cleaning and will be coming across items thought lost. Some odd jobs may have to be attended to. CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 5,7,9,3, Lotto Numbers: 1,4,23,28,33,3, It would be in your best interests to pay a bit more attention to loved ones. This could pay very handsome dividends in the love making stakes. Take a gamble with someone born in June. AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour:Apricot Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 4,7,8,9, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,35,45,11, You may get a bit irritable, because loved ones may not be seeing things your way.Try a little bit of coaxing with a nice bottle of wine, a roaring fire and maybe some oysters. The situation might change dramatically in your favour. Leave important decisions until later. PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Fawn Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 4,7,2,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,36,41,9, A chance meeting could lead you astray and have you stumble into a very romantic affair. This affair could blossom into a real rip snorter. Use your energy to help you in a positive way and you could achieve some of your wishes. KERRY KULKENS PSYCHIC LINE 1800 727 727 CALL COST: $5.50 INC G.S.T. PER MIN. MOB/PAY EXTRA. VISIT KERR Y KULKENS MAGIC SHOP AT 1693 BURWOOD HWY BELG RAV E PH/FAX 9754 4587 W W W.KERRY KULKENS. COM.AU
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Warnings from Marysville doctor ● From Page 11 Some clinics have moved to texting or emailing scripts to the patient, and this is being developed to interact with pharmacies. Chemists can dispense one month of medications previously prescribed if the clinic is unable to help you when needed. Clinics have further improved their hygiene practices and streamlined appointment times. Chairs in waiting rooms have been spread out, whilst some patients wait in their cars before being called in. You can attend in person, and in some cases it will be necessary. Health workers are using masks to protect themselves and patients. Staying well physically and mentally is important as current restrictions are likely for some months. You can talk to your doctor about concerns with Coronavirus. Check with Alexandra Hospital re their services for psychology, social work and contacts for alcohol and drug addiction. General information about electronic counselling is at https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/ etherapy The Australian Psychological Societyhas useful fact sheets about mental health and coronavirus on https://www.psychology.org.au/ COVID-19-Australians APS can help find a psychologist on https:// www.psychology.org.au/Find-a-Psychologist There are a number of private services found by searching "Australian psychology online services", with variation in fees (if charged), location in Australia and whether they offer conventional or alternative treatments. Government-funded free drug and alcohol counselling is available 24/7 at https:// www.counsellingonline.org.au/ Domestic violence information is found on https://www.respect.gov.au/ These are unprecedented times for most of us, presenting enormous challenges. Knowledge is power - stay informed from reliable sources. Be wary of information overload and overuse of social media, with one or two news services a day, perhaps some special editions, being enough. The health systems of wealthy countries are being overloaded, and the prospect of disaster in the third world is saddening. It is common to have difficulties getting or staying asleep, or early wakening. This could just mean you have more hours in a busy day. Medical or psychological advice may be needed, possibly with medication added. Anxiety and depression may present - watch for suicidal thoughts. Beyond Blue is a good reference. Watch for excess drug or alcohol use, paranoia, hypervigilance, hyperactivity or bizarre behaviour - psychosis or mania can develop. These months are a time to slow down and reset our lives for most people. It's a time to do old and new activities at home, and to engage in electronic communications to connect with people. Take up new exercises. There is a vast array of incredible online shop ping, cultural tours and events, plus educational and recreational activities for young and old. Try to avoid getting on each other's nerves in your lifeboat, and reach out if you are home alone. Through vigilant social distancing and hygiene, plus staying home as much as possible, Australia's growth curves appear to be flattening. Do this for yourself, for the vulnerable population and for health and essential service workers. It is likely that there are some people in our local community with mild symptoms who have Coronavirus. It is possible that they are infectious in the days before onset of symptoms. Unwell people should self-isolate as much as practicable, and otherwise wear a mask and use hand hygiene, seeking medical care if needed. The list of those with respiratory illness or fever (>38 degrees) who should be swabbed
● Dr Lachlan Fraser has now been expanded to include - age 65 or older; or those with immunosuppression (may be due to leukaemia, lymphoma, myelodysplasia, HIV, transplants or medications, including prednisolone or methotrexate 20 mg/d or more); or undergoing chemotherapy/radiotherapy; or disability care workers; or police, childcare or school staff working with the public within two weeks. It is not suggested to wear a mask in public and use up scarce resources. In the United States where there is much higher community transmission they have advised all to use a face covering. Most of our cases have, in the previous 14 days, come from overseas or been in contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus. We will get through this, and there can be positive growth in this unique experience. In this new world order, let's stay the Lucky Country. Dr. Lachlan Fraser, Marysville
Local Briefs Wattle Glen death ■ A man has died following a two-car collision in Wattle Glen on Sunday afternoon (April 5). It is believed a Honda coupe collided with a Holden Commodore on the Kangaroo Ground-Wattle Glen Rd about 1.30pm. The driver and sole occupant of the coupe died at the scene. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crime stoppersvic.com.au
$12,500 grants ■ Community organisations in Indi can apply for a grant of up to $12,500 for energy generation and storage projects, says Dr Helen Haines, MHR. The Community Energy Efficiency and Solar Grants 2020 is now open for applications on a first-come-first served basis. Community Energy and Solar Grants, could for example, be used to fund the installation of solar panels on a community facility or other energy efficient equipment, energy generation and storage systems, and energy audits that will save money on electricity bills.
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Book butler
■ Murrindindi Shire Council launched its new 'book butler' service on March 25, after closing its library doors to the public on March 20 due to the COVID-19 pandemic,. Since then the Murrindindi Library Service has helped more than 200 library members get access to books and other items to get them through the new 'stay at home' restrictions. Cr Rebecca Bowles, Portfolio Councillor for Environment, Library Services and Information Technology, said she was thrilled with the response from the community to this new service. “I know our library staff were devastated by the news that branches were closing and were so pleased to be able to offer a safe alternative service for members,” Cr Bowles said. “Our customer service team has been receiving initial enquiries and then our library staff has been contacting library members by phone to see what they are looking for. “This is where the library team get to have a chat with the people they would ordinarily see coming through the library branch doors to see how they are travelling. “While the books are important, the social connections libraries offer are equally special, so it is great the team can stay in touch with their regulars,” Cr Bowles said. “The library team is then dropping items around to our members' homes - safely and while maintaining the appropriate social distance, of course'. “Items to keep the kids busy and happy during the school holidays are proving popular, alongside the usual suspects of light fiction and some more serious reading material. And of course there are also requests for DVDs and audio material for those who prefer those formats. “If you are interested in getting hold of some library items, give us a call. Don't worry if you aren't a member - we can sign you up over the phone. “Just call us on 5772 0333 between 9 am5 pm Monday to Friday and the team will do its best to find some items to keep you entertained. “And don't forget there is always a wealth of e-material waiting for you on our website, which you can borrow and access on a range of devices, 24/7. These include Story Box Library and TumbleBooks for kids; RB Digital for a wide range of magazines and BorrowBox and OverDrive for e-Books and e-Audiobooks. “Keep in mind that our online book catalogue isn't much help to you now as we can't get many of the books listed there which might well be sitting in a branch we can't currently access. “ But we are sure our staff can make some great suggestions for you from what we hold on our shelves. “Once you have received a delivery of our library books or other items, we are asking you to please hold on to them until we return to business as usual. “As our branches are closed (and our after-hours library return chutes are not in use) we can't accept returned items at the moment. All loans will be extended automatically to June 30. We will be back in touch about returning items when the situation changes. “It's important to stay at home, practice good hand hygiene and observe social distancing advice. That way, you will keep yourself - and everyone else - safe. I hope everyone has an enjoyable Easter break - stay safe and stay home,” Cr Bowles said.
Boost for farmers ■ Victorian orchardists and horticulture farm businesses and communities stand to benefit from an announcement made to extend working holiday maker and other visas amid the COVID-19 crisis, says Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie
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■ A Yellingbo conservation group is one of the latest to raise concerns about growing deer numbers across the Yarra Ranges. Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater president Alan Clayton said about 10 kilometres of fencing has been installed at the Yellingbo Conservation Reserve to protect habitat and revegetation works from deer. He said this type of fencing is three times more expensive than the standard farm fence. - Mountain Views Star Mail
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■ The unprecedented economic pressures from the coronavirus crisis has forced Leader Community News to suspend the print edition of this newspaper from today. This is not a decision we have taken lightly. While the publication of Lilydale & Yarra Valley Leader is on hold, we are as committed as ever to community journalism. The Lilydale & Yarra Valley Leader will continue to publish digitally — the thirst for local news delivered online is so strong that our hyper-local journalism is now an important driver of digital subscriptions for News Corp in Australia, and we will be stepping up their coverage digitally. Readers of this paper (who are not already digital subscribers) will be able to access our stories for free during the next 28 days as part of our new digital subscription offer, with the following month available for half price. - Lilydale & Yarra Valley Leader
Helping hand
■ Broadford resident Peter Gannon is calling on businesses to put their hand up and help isolated residents. Mr Gannon said towns like Broadford, Pyalong and Wandong were struggling due to a lower amount of supermarket options and food businesses closing their doors. “The older people out here in Broadford are scared,” Mr Gannon said. - North Central Review
Salvos serve
■ Even though The Salvation Army thrift shop is closed, and many other programs have stopped, we are still providing assistance to Seymour and district. Just in a different way. In Seymour we are still finding inventive ways to assist people. From the outside it may look like our buildings are closed but we are still available and still operating to help those in need. Please don’t hesitate to call us if you need assistance. - Seymour Telegraph
Swimming holes
■ As kids, during the summer months, back in the 50s and 60s, our life was defined by Warrandyte’s many swimming holes. Each well-known spot had its own nickname and peculiarities. Sometimes we would enjoy a monster river We’d leave our towels and belongings at the west end of the town and troop up to The Island behind the stone built Selby Store (now known as The Yarra Store). The first spot we would arrive at was the Diving Rock where we would clamber out and execute a few running dives and bombs from the rock into the swirling current then continue on our way. We’d often swim past Helen Couch as she conducted her swimming lessons under the willow trees that grew profusely along the northern bank. - Bill McAuley, Warrandyte Diary
Emotional plea
■ A Doreen woman has detailed how the coronavirus pandemic is consuming the lives of everyday Australians in an emotional letter to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews. Emmilia O’Sullivan writes about how the effects of COVID-19 are hitting her in “every direction” — from her health, business and finances, to her faltering sense of what is normal. - Whittlesea Leader
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Local History
100 Years Ago
Flu epidemic in 1918 ■ The Spanish flu (also known as the 1918 flu pandemic was an unusually deadly influenza pandemic. Lasting from January 1918 to December 1920, it infected 500 million people – about a quarter of the world's population at the time. The death toll is estimated to have been anywhere from 17 million to 50 million, and possibly as high as 100 million, making it one of the deadliest pandemics in human history. To maintain morale, World War I censors minimised early reports of illness and mortality in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States. Newspapers were free to report the epidemic's effects in neutral Spain, such as the grave illness of King Alfonso XIII, and these stories created a false impression of Spain as especially hard hit. This gave rise to the name Spanish flu. The Yea newspaper (Nov. 7, 1918) auoted Table Talk magazine: “Sydney iscoughing and sneezing and staying away from work to the tune of 35 .or 40 per cent of its industrial and commercial effectives, and the usual diversity of opinion exists about the place of origin of this particular epidemic of "flu." “Doctors look learnedly wise and sheer off from discussion of the question whether the Spanish brand has reached Australia. “Merchants in the Harbor City are beginning to find the pinch in more ways than by the temporary shortening of their staffs. “A pickers' room, for instance, may have'its normal strength depleted by one-third, and by working half as long again on a busy day may manage somehow to scramble through the allotted jobs. “But, when. the horses get down to it, all the packing in the world wlll not effect delivery of the goods; and. that's the Sydney trouble. “Dobbin and Spanker and Brown Bess and the rest of them have joined .the miserable holiday-makers, and there is no knowing where the trouble may spread in the equine world. “It is a melancholy prospect to suppose, with the spring coming on apace; the issue of daily bulletins to say that Desert Gold passed a very restless night and was in a highly feverish state this morning, or that Wolarol's temperature had risen to 107, with strongly increased bronchial ymptoms, while Amadis had been ordered to take eleven grains of quinine and an opiate. “And all inquiries by the stewards would be met with a doctor's certificate.” ★ The Kilmore Free Press (Jun. 26, 1919) announced: “Dr. Charles Duncan, addressing the convention of American Medical Associations, claimed that he had discovered a cure for influenza. “He said that one drachm of infected nucus, when pasteurised in filtered water and injected subcutaneously, would effect a spoutaneous cure of Spanish influenza, pneumonia and catarrh.” ★ At the end of that year, the Kilmore newspaper reported on a second wave of the unfluenza: “With the advent of the second wave of the influenza epidemic, the Victorian Government ent has renewed the efforts which proved so successful in mitigating the effects of the first visitation. “Guided by experience gained earlier in the year, the authorities have provided a special organization to take charge. : of the various activities connected with checking the outbreak. “At the head is Mr. John McWhae, M.L.C., who, in the absence of Mr. Bowser through ill health, is acting as Minister for Public Health. “He has called to his assistance a number of experts who have each been given a certain section of the organization to control. “By this scheme the Government hopes to secure a general staff which will effectively cope with all the difficulties that arise during the present or future outbreaks.” ★ Local press reports (June 27, 1918) had recorded the start of the outbreak: “Influenza, in a severe form, is raging in Melbourne area.” The Kilmore Free Press (Oct. 3, 1918) prematurely reported: “The influenza epidemic which has. been raging for some time pastis now. passing over. Locally almost everybody was affected in some degree and the ickness also
spread to horses, the more valuable animals being badly seized.” A Glenaroua report in the same newspaper (Oct. 17, 1918)_ said: “Influenza is very prevalent in this district, few families having escaped. In some cases the sickness was very severe and medical aid had to be sought.” A fortnight later, the Kilmore paper said: “Spanish influenza is raging in London -1300 members of the metropolitan police suffering. The epidemic is spreading in India, 5000 deaths occurring weekly.” At Yea, the Council considered an item from the Public Health Dept., re epidemic of virulent influenza, and forwarding particulars of lines of necessary action. “Referred to health officer, Central Riding members to co-operate should an outbreak occur,” The Chronicle reported (Nov. 7, 1918). The Kilmore newspaper quoted a Lithgow Mercury report, saying doctors were declaring that the present influenza is abnormal "the real thing ;"-and that " carelessness will, in almost every case, bring on pneumonia." “The moment you feel a numb contract in in the chest, beware! - that peculiar pain is the herald. “Wawn's Wonder-Wool stops pain instantly. It should be applied the moment there is this feeling; it may in fact be worn with advantage continuously. “Wawn's Wonder Wool is a medicated cotton-wool, the fibres of which are thoroughly impregnated with specially selected pain-relieving essences, whose soothing virtues and healing properties are felt immediately. " “But do not wait till attacked, as the chemist may be sold out or shut. Keep it in the house; it is essential. Bad as is the present epidemic it may only be the forerunner of worse. People elsewhere are dropping in the street. “Wawn's Wonder-Wool is on sale by all chemists and stores, price 2/6; or direct from Southouse and. Craig, Ltd., Melbourne.” ★ At Yea (Dec. 12, 1918) the Public Health Department, asked council to consider dealing with the threatened outbreak of influenza, and forwirding suggestions for same. “The Engineer said posters bad been put up in conspicuous places.” The Public Health Department said vaccine could be obtained free of charge. ★ Early in the new year (Jan. 23, 1919), the Kilmore Free Press reported: “The sad news has been received of the death of two Kilmore girls in America both being victims of Spanish influenza: “Misses Bessie and Tottie Hamilton, second and youngest daughters of the late Mr and Mrs: W. C. Hamilton, formerly of Glenaroua, and more recently of Rose Hill, Kilmore, left here a few years ago, and went to America, where. they toured for some .time. “Finally they settled down at Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, U.S.A., where Miss Bessie became wife of Mr Paul Scardon, and leaves a son five years of age. A brother (Harry) of the deceased was killed in action in Europe. ★ Keep away from the. cougher, sneezer, or spitter who does not use a handkerchief. Keep out of crowds whenever possible. Don't use dishes or towels which have been used by others until 'they’ have been washed in boiling water.
From Our 1920 Files
Ring-in at Races
■ Sir,-Your report of the local races ardly conveys the facta of the hack race dispute. As your readers know, he race was advertised as being for local owned hacks, to be approved of by the stewards. Previous to the races I had sufficient confidence in the officials to believe that they would take reasonable care that the conditions, which they framed, were complied with. As the rumor was current that the ultimate winner was a "ring.in" horse, I asked that the nominator of Call Day should be required to sign a declaration as to the horse's bona fides, It was only after the race was run that I learned the declaration was still unsigned. When I complained of this the stipendiary steward ordered the nominator to sign the declaration, which he did. This satisfied me at the time, as I thought the accumulated local racing knowledge, supplemented by a branch of the V.R.C., should be equal to exacting a legally binding statement on the matter. I overlooked the fact that it was not declared before a J.P. The reason I did not put up the £5 was that most of the stewards appeared to me to be more concerned in assisting to bluff me out of taking further action than in arriving at the merits of the disputes I don't wish to infer that their interest lapsed with the defeat of the odds on favorite, but would suggest that when framing conditions for future local hack races provision should be made for paddocking all starters for at least a week previous to the races. This would safeguard the credulous steward against the buff of professionals, and ensure the competitors being all genuine hacks. A too liberal interpretation of the conditions in favor of popular members’ well trained nomination may make it hard to discriminate between a horse kept and trained for racing and a hack.- E. Slevin
Rent profiteering
■ Will you please insert in your valuable paper this letter in rent protfiteering on returned soldiers. I have been a tenant of the same landlord for 3 years and no sooner had I returned off active service than I am served with a verbal notice that my rent will be increased 33 per cent, from the 1st inst. This is profiteering with a vengeance, considering that not a penny has been spent on repairs or improvements during our tenancy. I had a contract with the landlord that no matter what happened my family would not be disturbed during the period I was on active service, providing we carried out our part of the contract. This has been faithfully done. This notice has come from the landlady. This surely can't be the thanks of a greatful country to her soldiers. Had it not been for us the same landlady might not have had land nor property. I should like to know what the council is doing re fair rents, and seeing that houses are kept in repair and habitable? What would be the result to a licensed hotelkeeper if his house was out of repair he would soon lose his license. Is not the private tenant entitled to just as fair treatment? No wonder the drift to the cities from the country and villages is going on, and will do so while we have profiteers like the above. - J. Stuart
Memorial carnival
■ On Easter Monday a carnival day" was held at Alexandra. With the object of raising funds for the erection of a soldiers' memorial, and in order to provide facilites for the Yea folk to visit Alexandra a special train was chartered. The venture proved very successful, as a very large number availed themselves of this means of making the trip, An almost equal large number travelled by the ordinary train, so that Yea must have' been represented by between 250 and 300 people, As the special train arrived at Alexandra about 11 o'clock in the morning, and did not, leave on the return journey until midnight, a long day was spent in the neighboring shire.
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■ From a meeting point for the Wurundjeri and Kulin Nation peoples, to a convent housing over 1000 women and children, to a university, to the largest multi-practice creative precinct in Australia. The Abbotsford Convent is located on part of the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people. The nearby junction of the Merri Creek and Yarra River at Dights Falls continues to be an important meeting place for the Central Victorian Tribes, who are also known as the Kulin Nation. In 1842 John Orr established Abbotsford House and next- door Edward Curr built St Heliers House. Curr was active in politics and was Member for Melbourne in the New South Wales council. His greatest legacy followed his leadership of the successful campaign to separate the Port Phillip District form the colony of New South Wales and soon after, Victoria was proclaimed as a new colony. Curr died in 1850 and his widow, Elizabeth sold the property to the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. Four nuns from the Order of the Good Shepherd arrived in Melbourne in 1863 to establish a convent where they could care for women in need. Soon after purchasing Abbotsford House they purchased the neighbouring St Heliers House. Both these grand homesteads were eventually demolished but many fine specimen trees remain from the original gardens. By 1900 the Convent was one of the largest Catholic complexes in Australia and at its peak over 1999 women and children lived behind its enclosed walls. There were vegetable and fruit gardens, dairy and poultry farms and a piggery. Income to buy what could cot be grown or made on site was generated through lacemaking and commercial laundry services. In 1875 after much deliberation the nuns sold the site. The State Premier, Sir Rupert Hamer, recognised the Convent's significance and the Whitlam Federal Government contributed $5.5 million for its purchase. The farmland was divided from the main site and became the Collingwood Children's Farm. The School of Early Childhood Development and the Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences moved in to establish a joint campus. In the late 1980s, the Lincoln Institute became part of La Trobe University and in 1989 Latrobe University took over the Convent. The university departed in 1997 and a major property developer won the tender to purchase the land. Upon viewing the plans, local residents were stunned to find a proposal of 289 apartments, including a number of new buildings and the demolition of many heritage buildings. Five people met in a kitchen to discuss their dismay and the thus the Abbotsford Convent Coalition was formed. The idea was to transform the site into an arts, educational, cultural and tourist precinct for the community. With support from the public and attention from the media, they led a massive community campaign that lasted for seven years. Seven years later in April 2004, the Abbotsford Convent Coalition and the public finally won the fight to save the Convent, The State Government of Victoria gifted the site to the public, With $4 million to commence the restoration works and the City of Yarra contributed $1 million. With this, the Abbotsford Convent Foundation was born as the custodian of the site to own and manage it on behalf of the people with a focus on arts, culture and learning. A strong team was built to implement the strategy and vision and the restoration works commenced. With many of the buildings left for years to become derelict and overgrown gardens beyond belief, the job ahead was monumental. Thanks to the general public, local residents and the philanthropic community, a lot has happened since the site was saved. Ten years on, 60 per cent of the buildings have been restored, hundreds of tenants fill studio and office spaces, the venues are filled with performances, workshops, rehearsals, conferences and meetings, and there is an extensive program of events staged throughout the year. Abbotsford Convent Gallery 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford
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EILEEN NORTON ■ Veteran performer Eileen Nelson, who sadly died in December, had appeared in countless productions over some 70 years. She won the hearts of audiences and the minds of critics. She was a genuine all-rounder, appearing in plays,musicals and pantomimes, and directed, acted, sang and danced. Eileen was a successful playwright and songwriter. Her work, The Granny Gum Nuts Follies earned a sell-out repeat season. She was an active member of the Dickens Fellowship, wrote Ebeneezer’s Dream, a musical version of A Christmas Carol, and toured in the one-woman play Aunt Georgy about the life of the novelist. That performance highlighted not only her outstanding talent but the fact that she learnt the 80-minute solo script when almost 80. Her day job as a children’s librarian meant her storytelling skills continued long into her retirement. Never a driver, Eileen would take public transport all over Melbourne to attend rehearsals. She starred in the short film Key Suspect and won the Best ActressAward at Waverley for her role as Queen Mary in Crown Matrimonial. She was an inveterate traveller whether it was riding a camel in the outback or floating down the Darling in a tinny. Many actors, directors and theatregoers in Melbourne would agree that Eileen Nelson could well have made her mark in professional the-
● Eileen Nelson. Photo: Bill Rendall atre. Being a wonderful lady made her super special. ■ This tribute written by Cenarth Fox is extracted from the book In the Name of Theatre: the history, culture and voices of amateur theatre in Victoria by Cheryl Threadgold. Released in September)
Strathmore Theatre ■ The Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG) formed in 1954 when a group of young people realised they shared an enjoyment of theatre. They arranged to meet at the Bruce St home of Mary and Ron Little, who were members of Williamstown Little Theatre. The Northern Light Opera Companybased in Moonee Ponds was the only theatrical activity available in the area at that time,and these enthusiastic thespians felt a drama group established in Strathmore would be good for performers not wishing to sing. It was decided at the meeting to call the group the Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group, which neatly converted to the acronym STAG. Joining Mary and Ron in the founding group included Ivy and Kevin Walker, Nell and Ron Caldwell, Irma Jackson and Jim Culmsee. Mary Little and Ivy Walker are still active company members today. The group first used a member’s home to present a rehearsed play-reading in aid of the local Health Centre. The enthusiastic response resulted in new members, a committee was formed, a constitution framed and adopted, and the fledgling group’s first show, And This Was Odd, was later presented at St John’s Presbyterian Church Hall in Essendon. This venue was used for the group’s first three plays until the Strathmore Community Hall was built on the corner of Napier and Loeman Sts. To help raise finance to cover costs of authors’ royalties, hall rental, costumes, sets, printing and postage, monthly social activities were held such as play readings, sherry nights and charades. Fast forward to the twenty-first century and company President Gail Armstrong was interviewed in the atmospheric community hall which magically transforms into theatre when the performance starts.
A huge black curtain is always pulled around the side of the audience pre-show, and Gail explained this curtain was made by co-founder, Mary Little. “Mary’s wealth of theatre knowledge is invaluable,” said Gail. Front-of-house guidelines are strict because of close proximity between the tiny foyer and the audience. “We sometimes work under difficult conditions and try to separate the audience from distractions”, said Gail. “It’s hard when people arrive late”. Volunteers must take the phone off the hook, no talking, and someone must always stay behind the curtain near the door and not watch the show. Gail particularly acknowledged the great creative work of set-designer/builder Tony Leatch who has been with the company since the early 2000s. The hall is council-owned, but STAG members do their own cleaning and have working bees. STAG is like a second home to Gail, who auditioned for a play with the company in the 1970s and has been President for 18 years. “My car comes here by itself”, she laughed. The company is so well established that Gail says from a member’s point of view it is like an extended family. From an artistic perspective, the quality of STAG productions has been acknowledged by Victorian Drama League Awards. “I’m proud of what the group has done over the years”, said Gail. From a review perspective, one of the best shows seen in sixteen years of professional and amateur performance reviewing was Children of the Wolf, presented by STAG in 2019. This story is extracted from the book In the Name of Theatre: the history, culture and voices of amateur theatre
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Observations Gasworks
■ Gasworks Arts Park is now extending applications for Gasworks Circus Showdown until May 31 at midnight. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, Gasworks Arts Park has made the decision to postpone Gasworks Circus Showdown to late 2020. New dates will be announced shortly. Gasworks Circus Showdown is Gasworks Arts Park’s professional development program for circus and physical theatre artists and one of the only opportunities of its kind in Victoria. Circus performers can develop innovative acts for presentation, culminating in an onstage showcase in front of a live audience and industry experts. Entries received are shortlisted, and finalists perform in one of two feats, and if selected, go on to perform at the finale. Entries are invited from individuals or groups of circus performers of all kinds. Acts or excerpts of acts must be between 10 to 15 minutes in duration. Preference will be given to work that has not had a ticketed season in Melbourne. All sections of the entry form must be completed and entrants must be available for the rehearsal and performance dates including the finale show. From the entries received, up to eight shortlisted acts will be selected to perform at one of the heats, held over 2 nights. Up to four acts selected by the judges will go on to perform at the Ffinale. Based on discussions with the shortlisted acts, the judges will deliberate and awards will be announced. Technical support and application advice will not be available after midday on Thursday, May 28. For further information visit: https:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/circus-showdown2020 - Cheryl Threadgold
Chamber Choir
■ The Australian Chamber Choir will livestream a special concert program titled Good Friday with the ACC 4 on Friday (Apr. 10) at 7pm, being presented in co-operation with the Melbourne Digital Concert Hall. This once-only live concert is designed to be as close as possible to the real thing. Purchasing a ticket provides a very easy-to-follow access link. The ACC 4's program for Good Friday steps outside the events normally associated with this day to draw a wider picture of faith, meditation and hope. The program brings together music from Renaissance Italy and Elizabethan England and concludes with Bruckner, Brahms and Elgar. For this live-streamed performance by the ACC 4, under the direction of Douglas Lawrence, Ailsa Webb is the soprano, Elizabeth Anderson the alto, Matthew Bennett the tenor and Jerzy Kozlowski the bass. Date and Time: Friday, April 10 at 7pm (presented in co-operation with the Melbourne Digital Concert Hall) Tickets: $24 Bookings: https://watch.melbournedigital concerthall.com/?mc_cid=a3edbca17b &mceid=2fdc9eeaca#/item/51420 or 0408 339 145 between 9am and 6pm. - Cheryl Threadgold
Using Facebook
■ Theatre companies are developing innovative ideas for members and theatre friends to still enjoy their craft.. One example is Trish Carr from Have You Seen It? Productions in Bayswater. Trish used Facebook to organise an online play-reading for last Saturday night, inviting interested actors to check in. The cast of six could then access their scripts from a Dropbox address and on the day of the play-reading, the meeting link was sent to all participants. Bravo to Trish and others who continue to create theatre during this time of physical isolation. - Cheryl Threadgold
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Thousands of miners, gold plentiful ● First published in 1922 as ‘The Early Days’ by A.F.D. ■ In 1865 the only noticeable object within sight of what is now Alexandra was the red gate in the dividing fence between Johnson's and McKenzie's runs. The fence ran close to the U.T. Creek, and the gate was right opposite where the main road bridge now is. This is one of the many roads, or rather tracks, from Melbourne to the Junction, or Jamieson as it came to be called. These all branched off from the old Sydney road, with which the north-east railway is now practically identical. One branched off at Whittlesea, passing over the Plenty Mountains, past Tommy's Hut and down the King Parrot Creek to the Goulburn, junctioning with the road from Broadford, then up past Muddy Creek, now Yea, Cathkin,Thornton, and Darlingford (on the Big River), to Jamieson. Other roads branched off at Longwood, Benalla, and Wangaratta. All finally converging through Hell's Gate at the Howqua, seven miles or so from Jamieson. The nearest house to the Red gate was Jim Fenton's slab and bark hut on Johnson's Creek (Eglington), and, in the other direction, Mount Pleasant station (Donald McKenzie, owner). The nearest store was at Yea. The nearest gold mining was at Upper Thornton, where Ben Jones had a pub. There were no farmers, selectors, or others than the squatters, who each had 640 acres preemptive right. From Jamieson up, Ten Mile, Gaffney's Creek, Woods Point and Matlock, B.B., Jordan, and Jericho were in full swing. On the Big River every creck and gully and bar was being worked:Sailor Bill's, Enoch's Point, and Lucks All (Warner's Creek). There were thousands of miners and gold was plentiful. One Sunday morning in the latter part of 1866 two of Donald McKenzie's shepherds (Sandy Don and Alec McGregor) started from Mt. Pleasant for Jim Fenton's, where it was generally possible to obtain liquid refreshment. A bullock dray had gone down McKenzie's pinch over night, and as Sandy a nd McGregor walked up they came to a boulder of quartz that had been crushed by a wheel, and there was the gold sticking al over it. Rich; well it must have been 40 ozs. to the ton. They put some of it in the bag and continued towards Fenton's. Near the road was a surveyor's camp, and they took the samples there. The surveyor, John Downey, agreed to back them, and the first claim was pegged out on McKenzie's Pinch close to Mount Pleasant station, on the east side of the dividing spur. It was called the Eglington and in a day or two a rush set in. The following week Charlie Jones, on tramp from "the Point" (Woods Point was generally referred to as "The Point") asked young Downey for a job. He got three days work and on the Sunday went prospectinig over the spur towards Red gate and peg ged out the "Lucky."
First gold
■ “The first gold was won from reef quartz and crusher stampers, with alluvial puddlers from surrounding creeks and valleys to 1879, when returns diminished. “Trial shafts and tunnels were everywhere, with anthills of tents and slab huts. The Luckie Mine, from Jan.-March 1867, crushed 103 tons for 1731 oz gold (17 oz to ton) and produced 7905 oz for 12 months. “Alluvial gold returns were only 310 oz for that period, but increased over quartz from 1870. “Many miners and traders moved from other fields, auguring a prosperous future for the district.” - Source: Alexandra and District" (2006) by Brian Lloyd
● Thought to be a head frame on one of the mines on the Luckie line of reef at Mount Pleasant, perhaps in the 1880s. Photo: Hans Schonekas, courtesy of Alexandra Historical Society. Among the miners there was On the Monday morning young from the grass roots down to 120 ft. £20,000 a month, and together with Downey went to Jamieson to regis- deep lead. There was still good gold a good return from alluvial made quite a number of "forty-niners," or Californian miners, as well as a ter, and, at Charn 's request regis- in the deep ground, but it was spread things fairly hum. There was no six o'clock or eleven sprinkling of professional men from tered the Lucky for Jones, Downey over the whole flat and did not pay. re fused to take a share as that would No payable reef was ever struck o'clock closing those days. Every pub everywhere; also a few aristocratic have meant backing Jones. at Gobur. Among those who lost had a dance hall, and they danced wasters whose names are best forWell, in a week or so, a one- heavily over the deep ground was six nights a week. There was no lack gotten. In the bars and streets there was eighth share was worth £10,000. At Sloan, of Sloan s Punt Inn, Moles- of ladies. A goodly number of dance girls at night hundreds of men, plenty of four feet worth, and Adam Bunney, store were there, who re ceived regular them full of liquor. from the grass the reef was four feet keeper and publican, of Gobur. Fighting was freely in dulged in; wide and glittering with gold like a So much for how Alexandra salaries and had no other duties than jeweller's shop. started. At first it was "Red Gate"; to dance and look pretty, all of which the top notcher was Tom Waite, a 10-stone man, and one Dan Creed The big rush was on! Right here afterwards it was named after the they did most successfully. Ninety per cent. of them were very was the champion wrestler. it may be noted that the Eglington, then Princess of Wales. You could stroll up and down on first The first building was of stringy respectable, and much more claim pegged, and adjacent claims bark and saplings - Dick Vining's scrumptious than the ordinary flap- Saturday night from fight to fight and never paid the cost. boarding house and house of enter- per of to-day, besides being modestly back your fancy. attired. One remarkable circumstance The Lucky line and others paid tainment. No drunken man, or person that was the total absence of lethal weapbig dividends. Lots of hotels started up like mushIn fact the various claimis from rooms in a night, com mencing near had misconducted in public, would ons. It was just bare fists, with plenty the Eglington to the U.T. Creek the creek and spreading along both be tolerated in a dance room. Nevertheless etiquette required to see fair play. turned out, in abouit 7 years, some sides of the road up towards the that at the conclusion of each dance Since those days the writer has 320,000 ozs. of gold, worth £4 2s 6d Lucky. an oz. Cooper and Perkins, Hames and the gentleman should offer his part- knocked about Australia from MelThe Eglington was abandoned at Ashby, W. Cummings, Morris (Cor- ner some refreshment; and so did bourne to Sydney, and from Syd160 ft deep. The reef or leader was ner Hotel), Pat O'Donnell, Kirwin etiquette require that the lady should ney to Broken Hill and back, and still showing, but sometimes half an of the Shamrock, Mount. Pleasant accept something, generally rasp- from Sydney to Thursday Island inch thick,.and at others one eighth Hotel (afterwards kept by Peg-leg berry, lemonade, ginger wine, or and back, and has been present at more than one function under the of an inch or just discernible. Cook, who was much liked), theNew some thing quite harmless. Should a lady get into the way of auspices of an aristocratic order, The ground was very hard and York and London (Charlie Jones and sinking by contract was worth £8 a family, of the Lucky), and the taking something intoxicating she whereat there was more intoxica tion foot. Of course very little of such ore Montezuma, kept by old Jack Levy, quickly earned a sobriquet, as for and unmanly behaviour calculated as there was reached the owners. uncle of the Thompson's, of sport- instance, Port Wine Mary, Gin-fizz to give offence to decent womanLizzie, or something equally unpleas- hood than ever occurred in 66 or '67. The No. 2 Lucky paid hand- ing fame. There,was sergeant of police somely down to 200 ft. The shaft was He afterwards kept “The Hay- ant. Such cases were rare, but other (McCormack) and two or three confinally sunk to near 400 ft. market" in Melbourne. In the sink the reef was from three There were a host of ‘shanties' and pleasanter ones were common, stables; they did not interfere with to four foot wide, white as milk, and more or less reputable. Stores and as Pretty Cocky (a famous beauty at the drinking; gambling or fighting, which was gener ally indulged in by not a colour of gold in it. shops filled the spaces, and ther was the New York and London), The Meantime the gullies on each side not a vacant lot on either side of the Black Angel, Pretty Nelly, Sweet the younger men. Ellen, &c., &c. Other crime was remarkably of the reef were rich in alluvial. road for over half a mile from All drinks were 1s, so the custom rare; in fact, conspicuous by its abOn the north side -the lead went the creek. right to the U.T Creek, but on the The storekeepers in cluded Tom of refreshing was for the good of "the sence. - A.F.D. south, or "Mysterious'" side, the lead Hall, Cronin Bros., Peterkin. and house." was lost half way to the creek. half a dozen others. It is there yet somewhere, perBoulter and Perkins had the haps under the tail end of Baker's 20 butcher''s shop opposite the corner acre block, which was the first se- hotel. Boulter went away to northlection on the goldfield that was ern rushes and eventually died on the granted (about 1876). road from the coast to the Roper For a considerable distance up the River rush. U.T. Creek good alluvial gold was Harker joined Perkins; then got, smooth, shooty; and some fair- Harry Perkins sold out and went to ish nuggets. Thorn ton and made a splash, built Just. under Mount Prospect on the Thornton hotel, and went in for Johnson's Creek was a good patch agriculture heavily; but came a "cropof alluvial, about 40 ft. deep and per." spread over several acres. It was just Sableburg had 15 head of stamps a basin. No reefs were ever found going on the creek, a hundred yards near it. up from the gate. Further on in the. same direction, Then there were 10 head of but on Spring Creek. was Durham stamps at The Mysterious and 15 Gully. Good, alluvial gold; but no reef head on the Prospecting claim. ever found. It was the sweetest music imagThen Godfrey's Creek (or- inable. Those batteries in full swing ● Ad for the Royal Mail Hotel, Alexandra. Times, 1868. Gobur, as it was afterwards 'named), meant the distribution of some
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Aussie Lambassador turns 70
■ Hi everyone, from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites comes this week's news.
Out and About
Sam Kekovich hits milestone
■ Sam Kekovich is an Australian media personality, sports commentator, Australian Lambassador and former champion Aussie Rules player for North Melbourne, and only four games with Collingwood in the VFL. He was included in the North Melbourne team of the century. After a colourful career playing football, Sam became a multimedia performer. A whole new world opened up for this incredible entertaining after dinner speaker, MC and television on-air host. He has carried on his flamboyant style into the media sector, being most notable for his 'rants' on the ABC show The Fat, a breakfast show on Melbourne radio station 3AK, as a radio presenter on Melbourne sports radio station SEN 1116, pre-match AFL coverage on Triple M, and on ESPN. Kekovich's direct-to-camera TV monologues are done deadpan and use wide-ranging cultural references. Created by the writers of The Fat, the monologues were first piloted with AFL player John Platten and boxer Spike Cheney before the ABC asked Kekovich to perform. The 'rants' normally place in contrast many disparate or incongruous verbal images and ideas, ending with the trademark, "You know it makes sense. I'm Sam Kekovich." The ABC released a spoken word album, You Know It Makes Sense, which was nominated in the 'Best Comedy' category of the ARIA Music Awards of 2002. Kekovich has performed these 'rants' in commercials for North Melbourne Football Club membership drives and Dan Murphy's bottle shops. From 2005 to 2014, Kekovich headed a well-known annual advertising campaign for Meat and Livestock Australia in the lead-up to Australia Day encouraging people to eat more Australian lamb. The advertisements were delivered in the style of Kekovich's deadpan rants, and often made satirically outlandish statements un-Australian. The first such advertisements drew particular controversy, when he labelled vegetarians as being un-Australian for not eating lamb on Australia Day, provoking outrage from animal rights activists and groups such as the Australian Vegetarian Society but the Australian Advertising Standards Bureau allowed the ads to remain on the air, ruling them to be satirical, despite viewers' complaints. Many of the subsequent ads have also drawn complaints from viewers, but all have been dismissed by the Bureau. In the Australia Day commercial promoting lamb for the barbecue, which featured Richie Benaud, Kekovich made an appearance along with Captain Cook, Ned Kelly and Burke and Wills.
Pot sales jump ■ More people stuck at home has led to a higher demand for cannabis, and Aphria Inc. is one of the best-positioned companies to take advantage of that trend, an analyst at Bank of America said. "Our checks across North America were consistent: regardless of region, cannabis purchases have accelerated," analyst Christopher Carey said in a note. "While likely on pantry loading, it's not unreasonable to think there will be some boost to per capita consumption as people stay at home longer." This implies that pot is a defensive category, like alcohol and tobacco. Carey upgraded Aphria to buy from neutral, although he cut his price target to C$5 from C$8 to reflect the impact of market turbulence on cannabis shares. The company "could increasingly take a disproportionate share of increased demand" as its peers' struggle.
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● Alan Johnson (former Director of North Melbourne Football Club, and Managing Director of Ramaza Plaza Hotels, West Hollywood) presented Sam Kekovich with his Oscar alongside the Yarra River at a barbecue. Happy 70th Birthday Slammin' Sam.
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Pedestrian deaths spike ■ US pedestrian deaths have hit their highest level in 30 years with an estimated 6590 pedestrians being killed in motor-vehicle crashes last year, according to a new report. That's a nearly 5 per cent increase from 2018, according to the figures released by the non-profit Governors Highway Safety Association. The rise in pedestrian deaths comes as overall fatalities from road crashes keep declining. Safety researcher Richard Retting explained: "Cars are much safer today. That doesn't help pedestrians a whole lot." Experts offered a number of reasons for the spike, including drivers and pedestrians becoming more and more distracted by smartphones, more SUVs on the roads, and alcohol or other drug impairment. The report states that the number of annual pedestrian fatalities has risen by more than 50 per cent since 2009.
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■ Has the quintessential handyman become a thing of the past? Homeowners used to take pride in repairing and maintaining their homes all by themselves, but a recent survey of 2000 young adults finds that many still need assistance with the simplest of tasks like changing a light bulb. Unbelievably, some respondents even admitted to simply leaving a dead light bulb in place for more than three weeks before finally mustering up the courage to ask for some help. Other simple fixes that respondents said they can't accomplish alone included putting up wallpaper, draining a radiator, painting, tightening up a loose cabinet door, and fixing a loose screw. Less than 25 per cent of survey participants would call themselves "good" at DIY skills, and 13 per cent (about 1-in8) flat out said their skills are "poor." The research, which was commissioned by Plusnet, also noted that a full third of millennials seek out help on the easiest of household chores mostly because they're sure they'll mess things up if they attempt it themselves. Another 25 per cent don't even try such tasks alone because they know someone else would be far better suited for the job, 10 per cent don't have the patience for home improvement, and 14 per cent just don't have the time apparently. So, who do most young adults look to for help? You guessed it, dear old dad (40 per cent). Meanwhile, 16 per cent usually ask their mother or brother for help first. Besides actual people, though, there's "someone" else that the vast majority (87 per cent) of millennials flock to in the event of house trouble: Google. Meanwhile, 41 per centusually just call up a professional repairman. If one thing is clear from this survey, it's this: modern young adults just don't feel the need to learn these skills. A full 25 per cent would much rather just pay someone to perform a maintenance job than get their hands dirty themselves. As such, the average millennial spends $409.76 annually on home repairs. On that note, respondents were asked what plays into their decision when choosing a tradesman; 15 per cent go for the best price, but 25 per cent seek out the best online reviews. Another third won't hire a handyman if their website looks cheap and 40 per cent will avoid a repair business if their website is non-functional. Many (30 per cent) even turn to social media for repair help, with most looking over Facebook before other platforms. Electricians are the most commonly called repair services used (42 per cent), followed by plumbers (37 per cent). Also, 17 per cent regularly call an interior decorator, and 11 per cent call a blinds fitter frequently.
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■ Amazon has reportedly removed more than one million products from its digital store that are fraudulently branded as coronavirus cures or safeguards, the Mercury News reports. The online giant in recent weeks has cracked down on thousands of users charging unreasonably high prices for protective gear as the virus spreads-the company referred to the problem as "price gouging." "Amazon has always required sellers to provide accurate information on product detail pages and we remove those that violate our policies," a company spokesperson said in a statement. As of Friday, the virus has infected more than 80,000 people globally and has killed almost 3000 people.
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■ When I was a lot younger I went to the pictures to see Fred Astaire in many films - I was not a fan of his dancing but I loved to see him onscreen. As I grew older my tastes changed and I began to appreciate that this man was a brilliant dancer and I became a huge fan. My big regret was that I did not get to see him when he was in Melbourne to film On The Beach in 1959. These days I love to watch the old films with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers - that was when we had real family films. I went to a preview of a new Hollywood film recently and I felt as if I was at a porno movie - I ask myself how much lower can we sink and whatever happened to style and class? Frederick Austerlitz was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1899. His mother was born in America and his father emigrated from Austria. Fred was six years old when his father lost his job and the family moved to New York to concentrate on establishing Fred and his sister Adele as a juvenile vaudeville singing and dancing team. The youngsters were successful and changed their surnames to Astaire. By the time Fred was 18 they were appearing in Broadway shows and on London's West End. When Adele married in 1932 the team broke up and Fred began working with a new stage partner, Claire Luce.
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Fred auditioned for RKO Pictures and after his screen test the famous comments were noted, "Can't act. Slightly bald. Also dances." Despite these comments RKO cast Fred opposite Joan Crawford in his first on screen appearance in the film Dancing Lady. He got fifth billing in Flying Down To Rio in 1933 - but it was the film that launched his career. The public loved Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and wanted to see more of them dancing onscreen. Over the following 16 years Fred and Ginger made another nine films together which included Carefree, Follow The Fleet, The Gay Divorcee, Roberta, Shall We Dance, The Story Of Vernon and Irene Castle, Swing Time, Top Hat and The Barkleys Of Broadway.
● Fred Astaire He worked with his personal choreographer Hermes Pan and they developed original dancing routines for his films. Fred was a perfectionist and insisted working for long hours to get it right. He also liked to film the routines in one shot wherever possible. His classic films include Holiday Inn, Blue Skies, Easter Parade, Three Little Words and Royal Wedding. He married Phyllis Potter in 1933 and they had three children, Peter his stepson and their own two children Fred Jnr and Ava. Fred was
devastated when Phyllis passed away in 1954 at the age of 46. In his later years he continued to make television and film appearances. When he was in Melbourne in 1959 he played golf with Tony Charlton and joined Bruce Skeggs in the commentary box at the trots. Tony Perkins recalled happy times playing piano at the Showgrounds whilst Fred sang along during the filming breaks and my friend Bill Bennett appears in a scene with Fred in On The Beach. His final musical film was Finian's Rainbow in 1968. Fred married Robyn Smith, who was a jockey, in 1980 and they were very happy in his final years. Fred Astaire died from pneumonia on June 22, 1987. His last request was to thank his fans for their years of support. In a final quote from Frank Sinatra - "I have only one thing to say about Fred: He could have been the classies performer I have ever known in all my years in showbusiness." Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - Remember When Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au
Gems on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast
■ John Rozentals unearths some virtual gems on Queensland's Capricorn Coast. Potential travellers should check the status of individual events and establishments with regard to the coronavirus outbreak. As governments across the world implement social distancing in the efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, operators on the Capricorn Coast, near Rockhampton, are offering some of their signature experiences virtually. While regular travel may be off the cards for the foreseeable future, virtual escapism is open to everyone with an internet connection. Here are some places to take a tour - without leaving the couch. Pumpkin Island Catering to only 34 guess, social distancing is not a new concept to Pumpkin Island. Guests can even rent the whole island to themselves. Pumpkin Island is fortunate to be close to the mainland to offer a quick getaway, yet ultimate seclusion with very few guests. This allows safe social distancing whilst enjoying fresh air, beautiful nature and an own self-contained cottage with minimal interaction with other guests or staff, if that is the desire. Keppel Bay Marina Located at the gateway to the Keppel Group of Islands, Keppel Bay Marina claims to be the friendliest and largest marina in Northern Australia. Keppel Kraken This is a water-play feature quite unlike any other. With a mythical sea creature centrepiece and set against the spectacular backdrop of Keppel Bay, it's the perfect place to soak up some sunshine on the beautiful Capricorn Coast. Singing Ship Set against a coastal vista of blue seas and with Great Keppel Island in the distance, the Singing Ship at Emu Park is a majestic monument that commemorates the area's legacy of the historical explorations of Captain James Cook, who discovered this bay in May 1770. The Centenary of Anzac Memorial Walk The reflective memorial boardwalk and its gateway gallery entry are the focal point to this thought-provoking
Travel
Magnifique IV will be eight-day guided cycling tours between Amsterdam and Bruges, departing April to October and priced from $2490 per person. Visit www.UTracks.com or phone 1300 303 368.
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McLaren Vale
with John Rozentals walk. The walkway is an emotional, reflective experience and provides a timeline of WW1's many major battles of war. Villa Mar Colina Set high on Bluff Point in Yeppoon, boasting stunning views across Keppel Bay, long sandy beaches and the Keppel Isles, Villa Mar Colina is close to Yeppoon's Central Business District where visitors will find restaurants, plenty of shopping and access to Yeppoon's main beach. Visit www.visitcapricorn.com.au. Keep dreaming and start planning.
Magnifique
■ U Tracks will use its new Magnifique IV on the canals of the Netherlands and Belgium, offering daily cycling excursions between charming historic towns. The 67-metre vessel will accommodate up to 36 passengers and have eight cabins on the lower deck and 10 suites on the upper deck. Each cabin and suite has a private ensuite bathroom, individually controlled air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, mini safe and hair dryer. The upper-deck suites have double beds, a sitting area and a French balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors. The lower-deck cabins offer lots of natural light through large portholes and twin beds. Among the offerings on
■ In these uncertain times, one thing remains true - McLaren Vale's warm and generous hospitality will continue. The Vale recently launched a web page to encourage consumers to consider supporting regional businesses that have adjusted their trading and offerings to bring McLaren Vale to them at home. The page is updated daily and includes eateries offering take-away or delivered meals with wine, and wineries offering different forms of sales with delivery. Visit mclarenvale.info
Stunning views
■ Ride to the top of the world on a once-in-a-lifetime motorcycle tour to the base of Mt Everest. It's an adventure-filled trip with stunning views of the snow-capped, sky-piercing Himalayas, and the 14day journey should be a bucket-list ride for motorcycle enthusiasts. Nomadic Knights has a US$500 discount on its two-week 'Rode to Everest' ride, beginning in Kathmandu, in September next year, if booked by this April 30. The tour climbs north to the highaltitude deserts, snow-crowned peaks, deep gorges and high, prayer flagdraped passes of Tibet. The 2340-kilometre round-trip route will see adrenalin-seekers ride classic Royal Enfield Himalayans across seemingly endless switchbacks, past glaciers and turquoise lakes, with the sky-piercing, Himalayan mountains providing a stunning backdrop the whole way. The package is available for US$5480 for riders. Fares include accommodation, bike hire, breakfasts, dinners and mechanical and logistical support throughout the trip. Flights to Nepal are extra. Visit www.nomadicknights.com - John Rozentals
● Elton John ■ When Elton John celebrates a birthday he usually gets out his little black book and invites a thousand, or so of his closest friends. Not so when his 73rd birthday came along. All Elton wanted at the birthday bash were his two young boys – Zachery and Elijah who presented Daddy Elton with a cake they had baked. After cutting the cake they all played Snakes and Ladders.
Injection of new owners?
■ Due to uncertain times ahead in the mediaAAP Newswire is up for sale. The service facilitates distribution of media releases to news rooms throughout Australia , and overseas. The rumour mill is buzzing with names of interested parties, including showbiz icon Glenn Wheatley – manager of John Farnham. Tenders close April 9.
On the cover of Rolling Stone
■ Not long ago a busker called Tones was singing away on the streets of Byron Bay. Tones got a few gigs, then along came the chance to perform at the AFL Grand Final. From there on life has sped ahead at a blistering pace, and now her latest achievement – front cover of May 4 edition Rolling Stone magazine. Apart from the front cover there is a multi-page editorial spread inside.
Here’s to Hans
■ I have to admit I had never heard of Hans Zimmer until I read his CV and, wow, has this musical composer hit the list of Hollywood greats. His credits include winning Academy, Grammy, Golden gongs including soundtracks for Rain Man, The Lion King. He has his own star on the Walk of Fame. Latest highlight is a project from auto icon BMW to compose soundtracks to play in the soon to be released Beemer concept i4 electric cars.
Logies latest
■ Bauer Media are tight lipped about their 2020 TVWeek Logies. Public voting starts shortly except for Australia’s most entertaining TV commercial as this category has been canned. Whether the Logies will be a big, bold, brassy red carpet affair is unlikely . - 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: JOJO RABBIT: Genre: War/Comedy/Drama. Cast: Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Rebel Wilson, Stephen Merchant, Thomasin McKenzie, Taika W aititit, Archie Yates. Year: 2019. Rating: M. Length: 108 Minutes. Stars: *** Review: A lonely German boy named Jojo, whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic, and aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler, young Jojo must confront his blind nationalism. Quirky World War II fantasy-satire has an endearing quality throughout, however, given the setting of a Nazi over-thrown town as Hitler's Third Reich was nearing its end, this absurdist slapstick journey through the eyes and mind of a 10 year old German boy fails to grip as it refuses to challenge and provoke through its humour, as satire should, with the consistent tone of 'naivety" and "playing it safe" overshadowing the many atrocities it fails to approach or examine. The performances and humour are varied, ranging from all too scattered moments of side-splitting hilarity to cringe-worthy disbelief, all brought together by an admittedly standout cast that most notably includes Roman Griffin Davis as Jojo, Archie Yates as his best friend, Yorki, Scarlett Johansson as the mother, Stephen Merchant as the local Gestapo head, Thomasin McKenzie as Elsa, the Jewish girl in hiding and Taika Waititi as Adolf, along with Rebel Wilson and Sam Rockwell. Oscar winning Writer, director and co-star Taika W aititi, whose previous credits include the superb "Hunt For The Wilderpeople" (2016) and the blockbuster "Thor: Ragnarok" (2017), fails to achieve the emotional impact and comic brilliance of such masterful and inspirational WWII satires as Charles Chaplin's masterpiece "The Great Dictator" (1940), Ernst Lubitsch's brilliant "To Be or Nor To Be" (1942), and more recently Armando Iannucci's "The Death of Stalin" (2018). Nonetheless, even in its sanitised form there are brief moments amongst the outrageous misfired silliness and craziness to enjoy, and even shock with one powerful moment of such heartbreaking poignancy it will be hard to ever forget, but ultimately, and this is a thinly veiled shadow inspired by the aforementioned classics, among others, before it, a WWII comic-fantasy-satire that wears its heart on its sleeve, a nice try that fails to excel to the heights it could have achieved. FILM: THE DEAD DON'T DIE: Genre: Comedy/Horror. Cast: Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Tom Waits, Chloe Sevigny, Steve Buscemi, Danny Glover, Tilda Swinton, Iggy Pop, Carol Kane. Year: 2019. Rating: MA15+ Length: 104 Minutes. Stars: *** Review: The peaceful and sleepy town of Centerville U.S.A. finds itself battling a zombie hordes as the dead start rising from their graves. Eccentricity and satire command this ghoulish zombie-comedy-horror from the quirky mind of cult writer-director Jim Jarmusch, who's previous credits include Stranger Than Paradise (1984), Down By Law (1986), Mystery Train (1989), Night On Earth (1991), Ghost Dog (1999), Broken Flowers (2005), Only Lovers Left Alive (2013), and his latest effort is also driven by an overwhelming sardonically dry and decadent humour that both Jim Jarmusch fans and zombie fans will relish, however, new audience members to the filmmaker and the zombie-genre may find accessibility at times an underwhelming fulfilment. Subtly overflowing with a myriad influences, most notably the George A. Romero horror classics "Night of the Living Dead" (1968) and "Dawn of the Dead" (1978), the stellar cast that includes Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Tom Waits, Chloe Sevigny, Steve Buscemi, Danny Glover, Carol Kane, Iggy Pop as a coffee-crazed zombie, and Tilda Swinton as a Buddha worshiping-sword wielding Scottish undertaker, and they all step up to the plate with a delectably delicious, diabolically deadpan and idiosyncratically droll delivery. When the film breaks "The 4th Wall" does it falter, and even though it may not be a riotous laugh-out-loud experience, there's plenty of chuckles to relish along the way, as writer-director Jim Jarmusch has created a fun, cockeyed, kooky, macabre and weirdly offbeat B-Grade apocalyptic comic-horror of the walking dead, a star-studded parable that may not be the best of Jim Jarmusch, but it's Jarmusch just the same, and that's worthy enough. - James Sherlock
Rourke’s Reviews Ready Or Not ■ (MA). 95 minutes. Now available on Blu-ray and DVD. Riffing on that age-old premise of The Most Dangerous Game, which seems to have been around almost as long as cinema itself, Ready Or Not is an energetic, blackly funny variation that also casts its eye on class inequality. While it never reaches the provocative heights of Bong Joon-ho's superb Parasite, the film is definitely a cut above the crowd. Margot Robbie lookalike Samara Weaving stars as Grace, who is about to marry into big, big money, being engaged to Alex Le Domas (Mark O'Brien), of the Le Domas family, renowned worldwide for their hugely successful board/card game business. The wedding takes place on the expansive family estate, but before Grace can enjoy the evening with her new husband, she will have to complete a traditional ritual, one every newcomer has to participate in. The patriarch, Tony (a terrific Henry Czerny), explains at first the history of the Le Domas family and how they achieved their success, before allowing the new bride to choose the 'game' they will play to fulfil the ritual. When Grace picks 'Hide And Seek', an uncomfortable silence envelops the room, and soon Grace will experience a night she will never forget. Nicely old-fashioned in it's look and feel, directors Matt BettinelliOlpin and Tyler Gillett (who helmed segments of the mildly enjoyable Southbound) move between graphic gore and nasty laughs quite nicely, and make sure events move by at a decent clip. The duo are lucky to have a cast who are ready to have fun with the material, and everyone plays their roles to the hilt (Andie McDowell, typically, is a little wooden). Though its set-up isn't new, and elements could have lead to more stinging social commentary, Ready Or Not is great fun, crafted and performed with genuine affection. RATING - ***½
Exit ■ (PG). 103 minutes. Now available on Region A Blu-ray and Region 3 DVD. What is basically two movies for the price of one, this largely high concept feature is executed with plenty of energy and conviction, helping gloss over its implausibilities and ever-so-slightly running out of steam before the end credits roll. Cho Jung-seok stars as Yongnam, a university graduate who is about to turn forty, is unemployed, single, and still living with his par-
ents (much to the annoyance of his sisters, who are all married). When the venue he booked to celebrate his mother's 70th birthday happens to have his old uni crush Ui-joo (Yoona, of Girls' Generation fame) as one of its employees, Yong-nam thinks his luck has changed for the better. But when a mysterious assailant sets off a huge amount of lethal gas in the area, Yong-nam and Ui-joo, who were avid rock-climbers at university, have to use their skills to get from building to building and out of the danger zone before the deadly gas rises. Debutant writer/director Lee Sang-geun shows great confidence in carrying off such an unlikely premise, and isn't afraid to embrace its improbabilities, so when the change from dysfunctional family comedy to action-disaster epic occurs, the character arcs remain, and the momentum doesn't falter. Cho (Architecture 101, The Face Reader) and Yoona (Confidential Assignment) are immensely likeable, while the effects and stuntwork are first-rate. Exit is an entertaining hybrid of genres that will hopefully find a following (it was a hit in his home country). RATING - ***½
The Guilty ■ (M). 85 minutes. Now available on DVD. For those who have felt starved of genuinely gripping thrillers in recent years, then this superb effort from Denmark will be a major shot in the arm, a magnificently satisfying film filled with twists, turns, and tension. Set at an Emergency Services Call Centre, the story centres on Asger Holm (Jacob Cedergren), a police officer currently under investigation, who has been relegated to dispatch operator until the matter has been concluded. Dismissive and condescending to those who call in, Asger soon finds himself in uncomfortable territory when he takes a call from a woman who suggests she has been kidnapped, but cannot say anything as her abductor is right next to her. As the situation becomes more dangerous,Asger tries to help the woman any way he can, before everything goes pear-shaped. Director Gustav Moller, working from a taut, intelligent script by he and Emil Nygaard Albertsen, keeps proceedings claustrophobic and intimate, never wasting a moment as he slowly turns the screws on both his main character and the audience. Cedergren is exceptional as Asger, bringing considerable dramatic weight to the production's one-set location. RATING - ****½ - Aaron Rourke
Top 10 Lists THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. BLOODSHOT. 2. THE INVISIBLE MAN. 3. SONIC THE HEDGEHOG. 4. THE CURRENT WAR. 5. I STILL BELIEVE. 6. MISS FISHER AND THE CRYPT OF TEARS. 7. CHAL MERA PUTT 2. 8. BAD BOYS FOR LIFE. 9. MY HERO ACADEMIA: HEROES RISING. 10. BIRDS OF PREY (AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN). THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. JOJO RABBIT [War/Comedy/Drama/ Rebel Wilson, Roman Griffith Davis, Taika Waititi]. 2. KNIVES OUT [Crime/Comedy/Mystery/ Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ana de Armas]. 3. THE GOOD LIAR [Crime/Drama/ Mystery/Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen]. 4. THE ADDAMS FAMILY [Animated/ Family/Comedy/Charleze Theron, Oscar Isaac]. 5. PLAYING WITH FIRE [Comedy/Family/ John Cena, Keegan-Michael Key]. 6. BLACK CHRISTMAS [Horror/Mystery/ Thriller/Cary Elwes, Imogen Poots]. 7. THE DEAD DON'T DIE [Horror/Comedy/ Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Tilda Swinton]. 8. FROZEN II [Animated/Adventure/ Voices: Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff]. 9. FORD v FERRARI [Biography/Sport/ Drama/Matt Damon, Christian Bale]. NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE [Drama/ Romance/Valeria Golino]. SPIES IN DISGUISE [Animated/Action/ Adventure/Comedy/Will Smith]. STAR WARS: The Rise of Skywalker 4K + Blu-Ray [Sci-Fi/Action/Adventure]. DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: HOUDINI [Biography/Drama/Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh]. WE'RE NO ANGELS [Comedy/Humphrey Bogart, Aldo Ray, Peter Ustinov]. STAR WARS Feature Film Series 4K + Blu-Ray. NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: AGATHA RAISIN: Series 3. ANNE WITH AN E: Season 1. DOC MARTIN: Series 9. THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM. I LOVE LUCY: Colourised Collection. WHAT'S MY NAME: Muhammad Ali. - James Sherlock
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Crossroads By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au
Col keeps busy ■ Melbourne singer and performer Col Millington has been keeping himself busy during the current COVID-19 crisis. The popular entertainer is recording an album of western ballads includingsome of the great songs from Frankie Laine, Marty Robbins and Roy Rogers. The album will be available in MP3 format only and directly from Col. More info at colmillington@bigpond.comGood Friday
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■ Yinnar based Destiny Band Oz is also keeping itself busy and focused at this present time. The multi-award winning Tessa and Thomas Libreri have released a new single to country radio around Australia, ays their media release, I'll Be With You is a spiritual reflection on life when faced with life-threatening circumstances." Something relevant to the current crisis engulfing the world - Rob Foenander
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■ Christian O’Connell, Gold 104.3 breakfast host, has taken a 10 per cent pay cut to helo soften the economic blow of the pandemic on his employer, ARN. ■ Metropolitan Radio Survey 2 will be released as scheduled on April 16, but Surveys 3, 4 and 5 will be put on hold due to Government restrictions related to the COVID-19 impact. - Greg Newman
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50 years at Margaret River ■ John Rosentals marks 50 years of vines at Margaret River's iconic Cape Mentelle. It's hard to believe that it's 50 years since winemaker David Hohnen and his brothers, Mark and Giles, planted 16 hectares of vines in what emerged as a truly iconic location in Western Australia's Margaret River - Cape Mentelle's Wallcliffe Vineyard. Like the area itself, Cape Mentelle has definitely had French dealings, with Veuve Clicquot and currently with Moet Hennessy Louis Voutton. Meanwhile, the area under vines has expanded enormously through the development of new vineyards, and the winemaking technology has improved. Among the rare constants - quality apart - has been David's label concept of a dominant row of trees overlooking the vines. I seem to remember that right from the start. He also knew, right from the start, that Cape Mentelle was special in terms of qualtiy and initiated a series of tastings comparing the quality of his cabernets with the world's best, including from Bordeaux. His wines never failed to impress. I was fortunate enough to attend one of the early comparitive tastings, and with it came one of my most memorable wine moments. I had the privilege of a private tour of David's famous rammed-
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Bleak House - by Charles Dickens
"Oh! Poor Pa," said Caddy, "only cried and said he hoped we might get on better than he and Ma had got on. He didn't say so before Prince, he only said so to me. And he said, 'My poor girl, you have not been very well taught how to make a home for your husband, but unless you mean with all your heart to strive to do it, you had better murder him than marry him—if you really love him.'" "And how did you reassure him, Caddy?" "Why, it was very distressing, you know, to see poor Pa so low and hear him say such terrible things, and I couldn't help crying myself. But I told him that I DID mean it with all my heart and that I hoped our house would be a place for him to come and find some comfort in of an evening and that I hoped and thought I could be a better daughter to him there than at home. Then I mentioned Peepy's coming to stay with me, and then Pa began to cry again and said the children were Indians." "Indians, Caddy?" "Yes," said Caddy, "wild Indians. And Pa said"— here she began to sob, poor girl, not at all like the happiest girl in the world—"that he was sensible the best thing that could happen to them was their being all tomahawked together." Ada suggested that it was comfortable to know that Mr. Jellyby did not mean these destructive sentiments. "No, of course I know Pa wouldn't like his family to be weltering in their blood," said Caddy, "but he means that they are very unfortunate in being Ma's children and that he is very unfortunate in being Ma's husband; and I am sure that's true, though it seems unnatural to say so." I asked Caddy if Mrs. Jellyby knew that her wedding-day was fixed. "Oh! You know what Ma is, Esther," she returned. "It's impossible to say whether she knows it or not. She has been told it often enough; and when she IS told it, she only gives me a placid look, as if I was I don't know what—a steeple in the distance," said Caddy with a sudden idea; "and then she shakes her head and says 'Oh, Caddy, Caddy, what a tease you are!' and goes on with the Borrioboola letters." "And about your wardrobe, Caddy?" said I. For she was under no restraint with us. "Well, my dear Esther," she returned, drying her eyes, "I must do the best I can and trust to my dear Prince never to have an unkind remembrance of my coming so shabbily to him. If the question concerned an outfit for Borrioboola, Ma would know all about it and would be quite excited. Being what it is, she neither knows nor cares." Caddy was not at all deficient in natural affection for her mother, but mentioned this with tears as an undeniable fact, which I am afraid it was. We were sorry for the poor dear girl and found so much to admire in the good disposition which had survived under such discouragement that we both at once (I mean Ada and I) proposed a little scheme that made her perfectly joyful. This was her staying with us for three weeks, my staying with her for one, and our all three contriving and cutting out, and repairing, and sewing, and saving, and doing the very best we could think of to make the most of her stock. My guardian being as pleased with the idea as Caddy was, we took her home next day to arrange the matter and brought her out again in triumph with her boxes and all the purchases that could be squeezed out of a ten-pound note, which Mr. Jellyby had found in the docks I suppose, but which he at all events gave her. What my guardian would not have given her if we had encouraged him, it would be difficult to say, but we thought it right to compound for no more than her wedding-dress and bonnet. He agreed to this compromise, and if Caddy had ever been happy in her life, she was happy when we sat down to work. She was clumsy enough with her needle, poor girl, and pricked her fingers as much as she had been used to ink them. She could not help reddening a little now and then, partly with the smart and partly with vexation at being able to do no better, but she soon got over that and began to improve rapidly. So day after day she, and my darling, and my little maid Charley, and a milli-
though your assisting them is a proof of your kindness. There is something so inexpressibly absurd to me in the idea of Caddy being married! Oh, Caddy, you silly, silly, silly puss!" She came upstairs with us notwithstanding and looked at the clothes in her customary far-off manner. They suggested one distinct idea to her, for she said with her placid smile, and shaking her head, "My good Miss Summerson, at half the cost, this weak child might have been equipped for Africa!" On our going downstairs again, Mrs. Jellyby asked me whether this troublesome business was really to take place next Wednesday. And on my replying yes, she said, "Will my room be required, my dear Miss Summerson? For it's quite impossible that I can put my papers away." I took the liberty of saying that the room would certainly be wanted and that I thought we must put the papers away somewhere. "Well, my dear Miss Summerson," said Mrs. Jellyby, "you know best, I dare say. But by obliging me to employ a boy, Caddy has embarrassed me to that extent, overwhelmed as I am with public business, that I don't know which way to turn. We have a Ramification meeting, too, on Wednesday afternoon, and the inconvenience is very serious." "It is not likely to occur again," said I, smiling. "Caddy will be married but once, probably." "That's true," Mrs. Jellyby replied; "that's true, my dear. I suppose we must make the best of it!" The next question was how Mrs. Jellyby should be dressed on the occasion. I thought it very curious to see her looking on serenely from her writing-table while Caddy and I discussed it, occasionally shaking her head at us with a halfreproachful smile like a superior spirit who could just bear with our trifling. The state in which her dresses were, and the extraordinary confusion in which she kept them, added not a little to our difficulty; but at length we devised something not very unlike what a common-place mother might wear on such an occasion. The abstracted manner in which Mrs. Jellyby would deliver herself up to having this attire tried on by the dressmaker, and the sweetness with which she would then observe to me how sorry she was that I had not turned my thoughts to Africa, were consistent with the rest of her behaviour. The lodging was rather confined as to space, but I fancied that if Mrs. Jellyby's household Charles Dickens had been the only lodgers in Saint Paul's or Saint ner out of the town, and I, sat hard at work, as two because Mrs. Jellyby and an unwholesome Peter's, the sole advantage they would have pleasantly as possible. boy occupied the front sitting-room (the back found in the size of the building would have been Over and above this, Caddy was very anxious one was a mere closet), and it was littered down its affording a great deal of room to be dirty in. I "to learn housekeeping," as she said. Now, with waste-paper and Borrioboolan documents, believe that nothing belonging to the family which mercy upon us! The idea of her learning house- as an untidy stable might be littered with straw. it had been possible to break was unbroken at keeping of a person of my vast experience was Mrs. Jellyby sat there all day drinking strong the time of those preparations for Caddy's marsuch a joke that I laughed, and coloured up, and coffee, dictating, and holding Borrioboolan in- riage, that nothing which it had been possible to fell into a comical confusion when she proposed terviews by appointment. The unwholesome boy, spoil in any way was unspoilt, and that no doit. However, I said, "Caddy, I am sure you are who seemed to me to be going into a decline, mestic object which was capable of collecting very welcome to learn anything that you can took his meals out of the house. When Mr. Jellyby dirt, from a dear child's knee to the door-plate, learn of ME, my dear," and I showed her all my came home, he usually groaned and went down was without as much dirt as could well accumubooks and methods and all my fidgety ways. into the kitchen. There he got something to eat if late upon it. You would have supposed that I was showing the servant would give him anything, and then, Poor Mr. Jellyby, who very seldom spoke and her some wonderful inventions, by her study of feeling that he was in the way, went out and almost always sat when he was at home with them; and if you had seen her, whenever I walked about Hatton Garden in the wet. The his head against the wall, became interested jingled my housekeeping keys, get up and at- poor children scrambled up and tumbled down when he saw that Caddy and I were attempting tend me, certainly you might have thought that the house as they had always been accustomed to establish some order among all this waste there never was a greater imposter than I with a to do. and ruin and took off his coat to help. But such blinder follower than Caddy Jellyby. The production of these devoted little sacrifices wonderful things came tumbling out of the closSo what with working and housekeeping, and in any presentable condition being quite out of ets when they were opened—bits of mouldy pie, lessons to Charley, and backgammon in the the question at a week's notice, I proposed to sour bottles, Mrs. Jellyby's caps, letters, tea, evening with my guardian, and duets with Ada, Caddy that we should make them as happy as forks, odd boots and shoes of children, firewood, the three weeks slipped fast away. Then I went we could on her marriage morning in the attic wafers, saucepan-lids, damp sugar in odds and home with Caddy to see what could be done where they all slept, and should confine our great- ends of paper bags, footstools, blacklead there, and Ada and Charley remained behind to est efforts to her mama and her mama's room, brushes, bread, Mrs. Jellyby's bonnets, books and a clean breakfast. In truth Mrs. Jellyby re- with butter sticking to the binding, guttered candle take care of my guardian. When I say I went home with Caddy, I mean to quired a good deal of attention, the lattice-work ends put out by being turned upside down in the furnished lodging in Hatton Garden. We went up her back having widened considerably since broken candlesticks, nutshells, heads and tails to Newman Street two or three times, where I first knew her and her hair looking like the of shrimps, dinner-mats, gloves, coffee-grounds, preparations were in progress too—a good mane of a dustman's horse. umbrellas—that he looked frightened, and left many, I observed, for enhancing the comforts Thinking that the display of Caddy's wardrobe off again. But he came regularly every evening of old Mr. Turveydrop, and a few for putting the would be the best means of approaching the and sat without his coat, with his head against newly married couple away cheaply at the top subject, I invited Mrs. Jellyby to come and look the wall, as though he would have helped us if of the house—but our great point was to make at it spread out on Caddy's bed in the evening he had known how. the furnished lodging decent for the wedding- after the unwholesome boy was gone. "Poor Pa!" said Caddy to me on the night before breakfast and to imbue Mrs. Jellyby beforehand "My dear Miss Summerson," said she, rising the great day, when we really had got things a from her desk with her usual sweetness of tem- little to rights. with some faint sense of the occasion. Continued on Next Page per, "these are really ridiculous preparations,
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From Previous Page "It seems unkind to leave him, Esther. But what could I do if I stayed! Since I first knew you, I have tidied and tidied over and over again, but it's useless. Ma and Africa, together, upset the whole house directly. We never have a servant who don't drink. Ma's ruinous to everything." Mr. Jellyby could not hear what she said, but he seemed very low indeed and shed tears, I thought. "My heart aches for him; that it does!" sobbed Caddy. "I can't help thinking to-night, Esther, how dearly I hope to be happy with Prince, and how dearly Pa hoped, I dare say, to be happy with Ma. What a disappointed life!" "My dear Caddy!" said Mr. Jellyby, looking slowly round from the wail. It was the first time, I think, I ever heard him say three words together. "Yes, Pa!" cried Caddy, going to him and embracing him affectionately. "My dear Caddy," said Mr. Jellyby. "Never have—" "Not Prince, Pa?" faltered Caddy. "Not have Prince?" "Yes, my dear," said Mr. Jellyby. "Have him, certainly. But, never have—" I mentioned in my account of our first visit in Thavies Inn that Richard described Mr. Jellyby as frequently opening his mouth after dinner without saying anything. It was a habit of his. He opened his mouth now a great many times and shook his head in a melancholy manner. "What do you wish me not to have? Don't have what, dear Pa?" asked Caddy, coaxing him, with her arms round his neck. "Never have a mission, my dear child." Mr. Jellyby groaned and laid his head against the wall again, and this was the only time I ever heard him make any approach to expressing his sentiments on the Borrioboolan question. I suppose he had been more talkative and lively once, but he seemed to have been completely exhausted long before I knew him. I thought Mrs. Jellyby never would have left off serenely looking over her papers and drinking coffee that night. It was twelve o'clock before we could obtain possession of the room, and the clearance it required then was so discouraging that Caddy, who was almost tired out, sat down in the middle of the dust and cried. But she soon cheered up, and we did wonders with it before we went to bed. In the morning it looked, by the aid of a few flowers and a quantity of soap and water and a little arrangement, quite gay. The plain breakfast made a cheerful show, and Caddy was perfectly charming. But when my darling came, I thought—and I think now—that I never had seen such a dear face as my beautiful pet's. We made a little feast for the children upstairs, and we put Peepy at the head of the table, and we showed them Caddy in her bridal dress, and they clapped their hands and hurrahed, and Caddy cried to think that she was going away from them and hugged them over and over again until we brought Prince up to fetch her away— when, I am sorry to say, Peepy bit him. Then there was old Mr. Turveydrop downstairs, in a state of deportment not to be expressed, benignly blessing Caddy and giving my guardian to understand that his son's happiness was his own parental work and that he sacrificed personal considerations to ensure it. "My dear sir," said Mr. Turveydrop, "these young people will live with me; my house is large enough for their accommodation, and they shall not want the shelter of my roof. I could have wished—you will understand the allusion, Mr. Jarndyce, for you remember my illustrious patron the Prince Regent—I could have wished that my son had married into a family where there was more deportment, but the will of heaven be done!" Mr. and Mrs. Pardiggle were of the party—Mr. Pardiggle, an obstinate-looking man with a large waistcoat and stubbly hair, who was always talking in a loud bass voice about his mite, or Mrs. Pardiggle's mite, or their five boys' mites. Mr. Quale, with his hair brushed back as usual and his knobs of temples shining very much, was also there, not in the character of a disappointed lover, but as the accepted of a young—at least, an unmarried—lady, a Miss Wisk, who was also there. Miss Wisk's mission, my guardian said, was to show the world that woman's mission was man's mission and that the only genuine mission of both man and woman was to be always moving declaratory resolutions about things in general at public meetings. The guests
Magazine were few, but were, as one might expect at Mrs. Jellyby's, all devoted to public objects only. Besides those I have mentioned, there was an extremely dirty lady with her bonnet all awry and the ticketed price of her dress still sticking on it, whose neglected home, Caddy told me, was like a filthy wilderness, but whose church was like a fancy fair. A very contentious gentleman, who said it was his mission to be everybody's brother but who appeared to be on terms of coolness with the whole of his large family, completed the party. A party, having less in common with such an occasion, could hardly have been got together by any ingenuity. Such a mean mission as the domestic mission was the very last thing to be endured among them; indeed, Miss Wisk informed us, with great indignation, before we sat down to breakfast, that the idea of woman's mission lying chiefly in the narrow sphere of home was an outrageous slander on the part of her tyrant, man. One other singularity was that nobody with a mission—except Mr. Quale, whose mission, as I think I have formerly said, was to be in ecstasies with everybody's mission—cared at all for anybody's mission. Mrs. Pardiggle being as clear that the only one infallible course was her course of pouncing upon the poor and applying benevolence to them like a strait-waistcoat; as Miss Wisk was that the only practical thing for the world was the emancipation of woman from the thraldom of her tyrant, man. Mrs. Jellyby, all the while, sat smiling at the limited vision that could see anything but Borrioboola-Gha. But I am anticipating now the purport of our conversation on the ride home instead of first marrying Caddy. We all went to church, and Mr. Jellyby gave her away. Of the air with which old Mr. Turveydrop, with his hat under his left arm (the inside presented at the clergyman like a cannon) and his eyes creasing themselves up into his wig, stood stiff and high-shouldered behind us bridesmaids during the ceremony, and afterwards saluted us, I could never say enough to do it justice. Miss Wisk, whom I cannot report as prepossessing in appearance, and whose manner was grim, listened to the proceedings, as part of woman's wrongs, with a disdainful face. Mrs. Jellyby, with her calm smile and her bright eyes, looked the least concerned of all the company. We duly came back to breakfast, and Mrs. Jellyby sat at the head of the table and Mr. Jellyby at the foot. Caddy had previously stolen upstairs to hug the children again and tell them that her name was Turveydrop. But this piece of information, instead of being an agreeable surprise to Peepy, threw him on his back in such transports of kicking grief that I could do nothing on being sent for but accede to the proposal that he should be admitted to the breakfast table. So he came down and sat in my lap; and Mrs. Jellyby, after saying, in reference to the state of his pinafore, "Oh, you naughty Peepy, what a shocking little pig you are!" was not at all discomposed. He was very good except that he brought down Noah with him (out of an ark I had given him before we went to church) and WOULD dip him head first into the wine-glasses and then put him in his mouth. My guardian, with his sweet temper and his quick perception and his amiable face, made something agreeable even out of the ungenial company. None of them seemed able to talk about anything but his, or her, own one subject, and none of them seemed able to talk about even that as part of a world in which there was anything else; but my guardian turned it all to the merry encouragement of Caddy and the honour of the occasion, and brought us through the breakfast nobly. What we should have done without him, I am afraid to think, for all the company despising the bride and bridegroom and old Mr. Turveydrop—and old Mr. Thurveydrop, in virtue of his deportment, considering himself vastly superior to all the company—it was a very unpromising case. At last the time came when poor Caddy was to go and when all her property was packed on the hired coach and pair that was to take her and her husband to Gravesend. It affected us to see Caddy clinging, then, to her deplorable home and hanging on her mother's neck with the greatest tenderness. "I am very sorry I couldn't go on writing from dictation, Ma," sobbed Caddy. "I hope you forgive me now." "Oh, Caddy, Caddy!" said Mrs. Jellyby. "I have
told you over and over again that I have engaged a boy, and there's an end of it." "You are sure you are not the least angry with me, Ma? Say you are sure before I go away, Ma?" "You foolish Caddy," returned Mrs. Jellyby, "do I look angry, or have I inclination to be angry, or time to be angry? How CAN you?" "Take a little care of Pa while I am gone, Mama!" Mrs. Jellyby positively laughed at the fancy. "You romantic child," said she, lightly patting Caddy's back. "Go along. I am excellent friends with you. Now, good-bye, Caddy, and be very happy!" Then Caddy hung upon her father and nursed his cheek against hers as if he were some poor dull child in pain. All this took place in the hall. Her father released her, took out his pocket handkerchief, and sat down on the stairs with his head against the wall. I hope he found some consolation in walls. I almost think he did. And then Prince took her arm in his and turned with great emotion and respect to his father, whose deportment at that moment was overwhelming. "Thank you over and over again, father!" said Prince, kissing his hand. "I am very grateful for all your kindness and consideration regarding our marriage, and so, I can assure you, is Caddy." "Very," sobbed Caddy. "Ve-ry!" "My dear son," said Mr. Turveydrop, "and dear daughter, I have done my duty. If the spirit of a sainted wooman hovers above us and looks down on the occasion, that, and your constant affection, will be my recompense. You will not fail in YOUR duty, my son and daughter, I believe?" "Dear father, never!" cried Prince. "Never, never, dear Mr. Turveydrop!" said Caddy. "This," returned Mr. Turveydrop, "is as it should be. My children, my home is yours, my heart is yours, my all is yours. I will never leave you; nothing but death shall part us. My dear son, you contemplate an absence of a week, I think?" "A week, dear father. We shall return home this day week." "My dear child," said Mr. Turveydrop, "let me, even under the present exceptional circumstances, recommend strict punctuality. It is highly important to keep the connexion together; and schools, if at all neglected, are apt to take offence." "This day week, father, we shall be sure to be home to dinner." "Good!" said Mr. Turveydrop. "You will find fires, my dear Caroline, in your own room, and dinner prepared in my apartment. Yes, yes, Prince!" anticipating some self-denying objection on his son's part with a great air. "You and our Caroline will be strange in the upper part of the premises and will, therefore, dine that day in my apartment. Now, bless ye!" They drove away, and whether I wondered most at Mrs. Jellyby or at Mr. Turveydrop, I did not know. Ada and my guardian were in the same condition when we came to talk it over. But before we drove away too, I received a most unexpected and eloquent compliment from Mr. Jellyby. He came up to me in the hall, took both my hands, pressed them earnestly, and opened his mouth twice. I was so sure of his meaning that I said, quite flurried, "You are very welcome, sir. Pray don't mention it!" "I hope this marriage is for the best, guardian," said I when we three were on our road home. "I hope it is, little woman. Patience. We shall see." "Is the wind in the east to-day?" I ventured to ask him. He laughed heartily and answered, "No." "But it must have been this morning, I think," said I. He answered "No" again, and this time my dear girl confidently answered "No" too and shook the lovely head which, with its blooming flowers against the golden hair, was like the very spring. "Much YOU know of east winds, my ugly darling," said I, kissing her in my admiration—I couldn't help it. Well! It was only their love for me, I know very well, and it is a long time ago. I must write it even if I rub it out again, because it gives me so much pleasure. They said there could be no east wind where Somebody was; they said that wherever Dame Durden went, there was sunshine and summer air. CHAPTERXXXI Nurse and Patient I had not been at home again many days
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one evening I went upstairs into my own room to take a peep over Charley's shoulder and see how she was getting on with her copy-book. Writing was a trying business to Charley, who seemed to have no natural power over a pen, but in whose hand every pen appeared to become perversely animated, and to go wrong and crooked, and to stop, and splash, and sidle into corners like a saddle-donkey. It was very odd to see what old letters Charley's young hand had made, they so wrinkled, and shrivelled, and tottering, it so plump and round. Yet Charley was uncommonly expert at other things and had as nimble little fingers as I ever watched. "Well, Charley," said I, looking over a copy of the letter O in which it was represented as square, triangular, pear-shaped, and collapsed in all kinds of ways, "we are improving. If we only get to make it round, we shall be perfect, Charley." Then I made one, and Charley made one, and the pen wouldn't join Charley's neatly, but twisted it up into a knot. "Never mind, Charley. We shall do it in time." Charley laid down her pen, the copy being finished, opened and shut her cramped little hand, looked gravely at the page, half in pride and half in doubt, and got up, and dropped me a curtsy. "Thank you, miss. If you please, miss, did you know a poor person of the name of Jenny?" "A brickmaker's wife, Charley? Yes." "She came and spoke to me when I was out a little while ago, and said you knew her, miss. She asked me if I wasn't the young lady's little maid--meaning you for the young lady, miss-and I said yes, miss." "I thought she had left this neighbourhood altogether, Charley." "So she had, miss, but she's come back again to where she used to live--she and Liz. Did you know another poor person of the name of Liz, miss?" "I think I do, Charley, though not by name." "That's what she said!" returned Charley. "They have both come back, miss, and have been tramping high and low." "Tramping high and low, have they, Charley?" "Yes, miss." If Charley could only have made the letters in her copy as round as the eyes with which she looked into my face, they would have been excellent. "And this poor person came about the house three or four days, hoping to get a glimpse of you, miss--all she wanted, she said-but you were away. That was when she saw me. She saw me a-going about, miss," said Charley with a short laugh of the greatest delight and pride, "and she thought I looked like your maid!" "Did she though, really, Charley?" "Yes, miss!" said Charley. "Really and truly." And Charley, with another short laugh of the purest glee, made her eyes very round again and looked as serious as became my maid. I was never tired of seeing Charley in the full enjoyment of that great dignity, standing before me with her youthful face and figure, and her steady manner, and her childish exultation breaking through it now and then in the pleasantest way. "And where did you see her, Charley?" said I. My little maid's countenance fell as she replied, "By the doctor's shop, miss." For Charley wore her black frock yet. I asked if the brickmaker's wife were ill, but Charley said no. It was some one else. Some one in her cottage who had tramped down to Saint Albans and was tramping he didn't know where. A poor boy, Charley said. No father, no mother, no any one. "Like as Tom might have been, miss, if Emma and me had died after father," said Charley, her round eyes filling with tears. "And she was getting medicine for him, Charley?" "She said, miss," returned Charley, "how that he had once done as much for her." My little maid's face was so eager and her quiet hands were folded so closely in one another as she stood looking at me that I had no great difficulty in reading her thoughts. "Well, Charley," said I, "it appears to me that you and I can do no better than go round to Jenny's and see what's the matter." The alacrity with which Charley brought my bonnet and veil, and having dressed me, quaintly pinned herself into her warm shawl and made herself look like a little old woman, sufficiently expressed her readiness.
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Sport
Queen Elizabeth Stakes: crowning glory
■ Some of Australasia's best stayers have been nominated for the rich Group One Queen Elizabeth Stakes over 2000 metres to be run at Randwick this Saturday (Apr. 11). Although the big race has been hit with a prizemoney reduction due to the virus infection problem, it is still worth millions. The mighty mare, Winx, won the Queen Elizabeth, in successive years winning in 201617 and 18. If most of the top horses race in it, it will be without a doubt one of the best ever fields to contest the classic. The former Irish international galloper Addeybb impressed all and sundry with a big win at his first start in Australia, beating the smart mare Verry Elleegant and Avilius in the Ranvet Stakes over this distance at Rosehill. He was strongly challenged in the latter stages by Verry Elleegant, but proved too strong. Very Elleegant franked that form, easily winning the Tancred Stakes in good fashion at her next outing. In early markets, Addeybb, shows the way in front of, Verry Elleegant, but I feel that may swing the other way now, after her brilliant win in the Tancred. The smart Japanese galloper, Danon Premium, is quite short in early markets, and has sound form overseas to back this up. He ran second to brilliant Japanese mare, Almond Eye, considered by many as good as Lys Gracieux, who won the Cox Plate last year, and Mer De Glace who won the Caulfield Cup. In 2017, Danon Premium won three Group One events in Japan, so the form is spot on. On the next line is the talented, New Zealand stayer, Te Akau Shark, who had his colours lowered when beaten into third place behind Dreamforce in the Gorge Ryder Stakes at Rosehill on March 21. He appeared to have every chance in the run, before that he had put two good wins together, winning the sprint at Te Rapa in New Zealand over 1400 metres . Then he came out and beat Verry Elleegant and Fierce Impact in the Chipping Norton Stakes over 1600 metres. We mustn't forget his big run in the Cox Plate last year, when third behind the great Japanese mare, Lys Gracieux. He's got to be among the top chances. Among the many chances in the Queen Elizabeth is the top three-year old, Castelveccchio, who won the Rosehill Guineas over this distance in great style with top Victorian rider, Craig Williams aboard. Craig also rode him when a great second to Lys Gracieux in the Cox Plate. He is all class, and has the form to back that up, plus he will get into, the Queen Elizabeth with a weight advantage. Next we have the brilliant mare, Verry Elleegant, who absolutely blitzed them in the Tancred Stakes over 2400 metres, winning by more than four lengths on a soft track. Since she joined the stables of Chris Waller, the man who put the polish on Winx, she has slowly come around after a few niggles. Waller openly stated when he got her, Darren
● Castlevecchio. Racing Photos Tancred, and gave nothing else a chance. She is going so well at the moment; Chris is seeing stars in his eyes. Two races brought the twinkle to his eyes: the Caulfield Cup and or the Melbourne Cup, two races which Chris has yet to win. You are going to get a run for your money with the mare from the Chris Waller camp; she has certainly hit her straps. An interesting runner is the noted mudlark, Master of Wine, who won running away in the Sky High Stakes over 2000 metres on a heavy track back on March 14. A consistent galloper, the five year-old gelding, has had 14 starts for five wins, five seconds and two thirds missing a place only twice. His win the Sky High Stakes made it four on end, and he can also handle the firmer tracks, and has a lot of ability, and in the very strong
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stable of the Hawkes team, who know what it is all about. He also won the City Tatts Cup over 2400 metres in easy fashion, and handles all conditions. Next is the good New Zealand mare, Melody Belle, who ran third to Western Australian, Regal Power, in the All Aged Stakes at Caulfield on March 14. A noted wet tracker, Melody Belle has won a number of Group Ones in her native New Zealand, and is all class, any water around; you have to have something on her. She has won, 15 of her 28 starts, a record that speaks for itself. Avilius, I feel is finding it tough going at the moment up against the cream, and has shown this, when he was easily beaten into a distant third placing behind Verry Elleegant in the Tancred Stakes. Could be a light of another day, but you shouldn't write off good horses, he could have had an off day. Another under a cloud is Shadow Hero, who failed to flatter in the Rosehill Guineas behind Castelvecchio, missing the place after being well back in the run. His trainer, Marc Newnham, has a high opinion of the colt, but he also disappointed in the Victoria Derby last year when favorite, when he hailed to run out the 2500 metres at Flemington over the Melbourne Cup Carnival. I am thinking that this field will be too strong for him if he goes around. The Melbourne Cup winner, Vow and Declare, could run, after his trainer, Danny O'Brien, liked the looked of his third in the Australian Cup. He is a nice type and could be suited by the journey of 2000 metres in the Queen Elizabeth, after his third over that distance in the Australian Cup. Now four, when the Cups come around in Victoria he should be cherry ripe to take them on the Melbourne Cup.
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Father-and-son win at Cranny ■ The Herbies have it. In-form Lexton reinsman James Herbertson and father Ashleigh took the honours at Cranbourne's eight event card last Monday March 30 - James with a driving quartet and Ashleigh a training treble. Five year old Changeover-Elakasa Ocean Star mare Bar Naar Nar trained by Michael Laugher was the first of James' winners, taking the Woodlands Stud Pace over 2080 metres. Enjoying a cosy trip from inside the second line trailing the poleline leader and favourite Priddy Easy, Bar Naar Naar used the sprint lane to perfection to gain the day by a neck in a rate of 201.7 from the pacemaker, with Our Triple Asset third 8.1 metres away after trailing the pair. The Herbertson procession started with Merv Butterworth's Bettors Delight-Silksngems gelding Motu Tigers Eye in the 2080 metre Hygain 3Y0 Pace. Despite racing in the open throughout from gate three, Motu Tigers Eye cruised to the front on turning tp prevail by 4.9 metres from Leosabi which flashed home late from mid-field. Bona Khan held down third 4.5 metres back after leading. The mile rate 1-59.7. ■ Foolish Pleasure, a 4Y0 gelded son of A Rocknroll Dance and Vouvray was next to arrive in the Stay Safe Pace over 2028 metres. Moving forward from one/two racing for the bell after starting inside the second line to park outside the leader Ruby Delight, Foolish Pleasure was much too strong over the concluding stages to register a 2.9 metre margin over the front runner in a rate of 1-59.4. Rocking Bugatti (one/ one last lap) was third a neck away. ■ Smart 5Y0 Shadow Play-Soho Diaz gelding Im Shadow Boxer was tough in winning the ADE Turf Pace over 1609 metres in a rate of 1-55.6. Settling last in the moving line after starting from the extreme draw, Im Shadow Boxer was sent forward three wide solo in the final circuit. Joining the leaders Major Delico and Crime Writer on the final bend, Im Shadow Boxer ran home impressively to greet the judge three metres clear of Ragnar (one/one at bell) which gained an inside run over the concluding stages to finish a half head in advance of Major Delico. ■ Toolern Vale trainer Adam Kelly produced a 4Y0 entire by the name of Rollonby on debut to record a brilliant victory in the 1609 metre Hyland Harness Colours Pace. The son of Roll With Joe and Beach Melody driven by Josh Duggan raced exposed from gate five, before toying with his rivals to score by seven metres untouched in 2-01.2 from Heera Rani which trailed, with Missus Matilda third 3.7 metres away after following the runner up. ■ Drouin duo Gary and Deb Quinlan were successful with well educated first starter Sahara Storm in the Decron 2Y0 Pace over 1609 metres much to the delight of a big team of owners including HRV Board member Peter Watkinson and staunch stable client Peter Hornsby. Driven by Chris Alford, Sahara Storm a daughter of Captaintreacherous and Sahara Sunrise led easily from the pole to run out a 6.3 metre victor over another first starter Sebs Choice (four back the markers at bell) which ran home strongly. One Bettor was third 9.5 metres away after trailing the winner. The mile rate 1-58.1.
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with Len Baker of Barbie Mattgregor which trailed, with Cloudlet holding down third 13.8 metres away after racing exposed. The mile rate 1-54.2. ■ Eddington part-owner/trainer John Douglas combined with Chris Svanosio aboard 4Y0 Courage Under Fire-Queena Harts Lombo entire Surbiton Hartbreak to land the Great Ocean Road Real Estate Pace over 2150 metres. Starting from the extreme draw, Surbiton Hartbreak making his 8th race appearance settled at the tail of the field as Shez Elite led from gate two. Trailing Itsokbeingbetter ahead of him home three wide in the last lap, Surbiton Hartbreak although wide on the final bend, finished strongly in the straight to prevail by 1.4 metres over the pacemaker in a rate of 1-58.2, with Itsokbeingbetter 9.8 metres back in third place.
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■ Two meetings were held on Wednesday, Stawell during the afternoon and Shepparton at night. The Stawell meeting will long be remembered by Allendale trainer Adam Stephens who provided a stable double - 8Y0 Riverboat KingGuenevereslancelot gelding Fowsands taking the Premix King Pace over 1785 metres and first starter Wingate Boy, a 4Y0 gelded son of Union Guy and Alberts Belle the 2180 metre Gateway Security Pace, both driven by Bendigo based Jayden Brewin.Fowsands starting solo on the second line settled three back in the moving line as Tiza Nightmare began best from gate three to lead before handing over to Idyllic Princess. Going forward three wide racing for the bell to cross and lead for the final circuit, Fowsands had his rivals off the bit and chasing a long way out. Although Tiza Nighmare (three back the markers at bell) tried to make a race of it approaching the final bend, Fowsands comfortably held a margin to register a 4.5 metre margin in a two minute even mile rate, with Johnny Redcoat coming from the rear for third 7.5 metres back. Wingate Boy raced by Adam was restrained at the start from gate five to possie four back in the moving line with polemaker Stuckfast retaining the front running. Trailing Touch Of ■ At Bendigo on Tuesday, Terang's Paddy Lee Armbro three wide after a one/one trip last lap, produced a lovely Father Patrick-Keayang Yan- Wingate Boy although four wide on the home kee filly by the name of Keayang Xena to greet turn finished best to score by a head from Touch the judge on debut in the Gold Central Victoria Of Armbro, with the favourite Mended a neck 2Y0 Trotters Handicap over 1650 metres. away third after being pushed five wide on the Driven by brother Jason, Keayang Xena be- final bend. The mile rate 2-03.7. gan with plenty of zest from outside the front ■ Bendigo part-owners and co-trainers Maddie line, crossing polemarker Six Nations running Rae and Haydon Gray's very reliable Majestic into the first turn. Trotting to perfection, Keayang Son-Galleons Bliss 4Y0 gelding Rigondeaux Xena ran her rivals ragged to score untouched notched up his third success at start number 15 by 7.5 metres in advance of Telephone Tilly when successful in the Perry's Footware Trot(three back the markers) which ran home nicely ters Mobile over 2180 metres. in a mile rate of 2-09.3. Surprise To Me (midDriven by Maddie, Rigondeaux starting from field last lap) was third 5.4 metres away. outside the second line pushed through to lob ■ Sunbury owner/trainer Freddy Taiba was three back in the moving line, before moving a successful with Art Major-Nightshade Franco spot closer when Redwood Invasion crossed 4Y0 gelding Stefsastar in the Sandhurst from outside the leader Mumstheword to take Stockfeeds Pace over 1650 metres. over in the straight on the first occasion. Taking a concession for Kyal Costello, Leaving the prime spot mid-race to raced Stefsaster flew away from gate five to lead giv- exposed, Rigondeaux was too tough at the busiing his rivals something to chase. Holding a ness end, reaching the wire 3.7 metres in adhandy margin on turning, Stefsastar never looked vance of Redwood Invasion in a rate of 2-04.9. like losing, coasting to the wire 5.2 metres clear Dream Lover ran home late from last for third
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10.2 metres away. ■ At Shepparton, Inglewood's Grant Innes was again successful with 4Y0 Bacardi LindySubitize gelding Vincent Kai, taking the Cottrell Electrical Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres. With Greg Sugars in the sulky, Vincent Kai was sent forward three wide from outside the front line to lead running into the back straight on the first occasion and allowed to bowl along at his leisure, easily defied all challengers to register a 7.1 metre victory in advance of Starlight Red which trailed after leading out from gate three. Majic Fair was third 11.1 metres back after racing exposed. The mile rate 2-02.5. ■ Kialla husband and wife Mark Lee and Stacey Towers scored a well deserved victory with their 8Y0 Great Success-Styx gelding Col Du Galibier in the 2190 metre Hunter Rural Trotters Handicap. Driven by Stacey, Col Du Galibier stepped cleanly from 20 metres to settle four back along the markers as The Majestic led from 10 metres after Ero Carpe Diem galloped shortly after the start. Coming away from the inside racing for the bell to lead up the outside division, Col Du Galibier travelled kindly for the rest of the journey to gain the day by 12.3 metres over Aldebaran Poppy (three back the markers) and 30 metre equal backmarker Your Nicked (one/one - three wide last lap) who was 3 metres away in third place. The mile rate 2-04.7. ■ Locksley owner/trainer John Nissen's very smart Rock N Roll Heaven-Shezacullen 5Y0 gelding Heaven In Locksley chalked up his 5th win in 20 outings by taking the Central Tyre Service Pace over 2190 metres. With regular reinswoman Bec Bartley in the sulky, Heaven In Locksley after starting from the extreme draw sat at the rear until the last lap when he commenced a forward move three wide uncovered. Joining the leaders Rockabella Starz and Showgun Thomas approaching the final bend with Showgun Thomas taking over on turning, Heaven In Locksley showed a great will to win over the closing stages to prevail by a head in a rate of 1-58.8 (last half 56.7 - quarter 28.9). Cullens Legend was third after trailing the weakening pacemaker. ■ Kyabram trainer/driver Brent Thomson a one time leader in the junior driving ranks, has 5Y0 Auckland Reactor-Your Beautiful mare Time To React airborne at present, bringing up a hattrick of victories when successful in the 1690 metre Guardline Security Services Pace returning a mile rate of 1-56.1. Pushing through from gate two on the second line to possie one/one as polemarker Casting Shadow led, Time To React when eased three wide on the home turn finished her race off well to prevail by 3.2 metres over a death-seating Fletchers Boy and Casting Shadow which deadheated for second.
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■ Parwan duo Craig Demmler (trainer) and Jodi Quinlan (driver) scored an unbelievable victory with Majestic Son-Fortunate Phoenix filly Ofortuna in the Ballarat Commercial Laundry 3Y0 Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres at Ballarat on Thursday. One of two from the stable, the other being Mollys Purse driven by Craig which led, while Ofortuna settled at the rear after starting outside the front line. Hard driven in the final circuit going knowhere, Ofortuna didn't ever look like figuring in the finish, however after making the final bend right off the track, she ran home at 100 miles an hour to blouse Floating Mountain (one/ one - three wide on turning) by half head in a tricky finish, returning a mile rate of 2-05.3. Excellent Drop which raced parked battled on bravely for third 3 metres away. ■ Bannockburn trainer/driver Michael Cole cracked it for another win with 4Y0 Rocknroll Heaven-Upton mare Uptongirl (her third) in the Active Electrical Pace over 2200 metres. Beginning best from gate four to lead, Uptongirl after an easy time reached the wire 1.7 metres in advance of Really Campbell (one/two) which ran home well, with Lorimerkylie (one/one) third 2.1 metres back. The mile 2-02.9. Much travelled Merbein based owner/trainer/
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■ Kilmore raced on Friday - The feature race of the afternoon being the 2180 metre O.K.R 98.3 FM Trotters Mobile which attracted a great field - the winner being Bolinda trainer Kari Males' bonny 7Y0 Yankee Paco-Karaka Tooth mare Red Hot Tooth in a slick mile rate of 159.9. Driven by Chris Alford, Red Hot Tooth after starting from gate two on the second line settled four back the markers as Aussie Mifsud and Izmok crossed Illcryifhewinds. Once the pace slackened, Alford was off and running with a lightning burst of speed to take over and showing her qualities, Red Hot Tooth scored in easy fashion by 13.2 metres from Magicool which raced outside her, with Maori Law (one/one) closing late for third a half head away.
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AUTO ELECTRICS
BIN HIRE
CARPETS
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Trades & Services Directory CARPET CLEANING CARPET CLEANING EMERGENCY WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION SERVICE 24 HOURS PREFERRED RESTORER TO ALL MAJOR INSURANCE COMPANIES • Move out clean a specialty • Residential air duct cleaning service www. • Tile and grout/high pressure cleaning steamatic. • Upholstery and rug cleaning com.au
5797 2555 DIRECT 0438 354 886
CLEANING
CONCRETING Alexandra & Yea
EARTHMOVING
ELECTRICIANS
EARTHMOVING
ELECTRICAL
PREMIX Ready mix concrete
Serving the Shire of Murrindindi for 25 years
sand • screenings • reinforcing steel • plastic
5772 1815 or 0408 576 129 hollis@virtual.net.au
Lot 8 Peterkin Pl, Alexandra. 6 Grevillea St, Yea.
CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE & TIMBER RETAINING WALLS
Domestic, Commercial & Industrial
Civil - Commercial - Domestic Contact: 0438 123 273 aceconstructionfencing.com
CONVEYANCING
ELECTRICAL
Debra Loveday 5772 2500. 71 Grant St, Alexandra debra@sargeantsm.com.au Conveyancing throughout Victoria
CHIMNEY SWEEP
CONVEYANCING
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICS
Buying or selling property? SERVICES PROVIDED • Buying or selling property - residential or commercial • Off the Plan house, unit, apartment - buying or selling • Off the Plan Land - buying or selling • Transfer of Land - between related parties, spouses and more • Subdivisions. • Refinances • Updating a title (i.e. registering a death) Maria Tomlinson Licensed Conveyancer 0429 290 061 conveysolutions@bigpond.com
REC: 13433. AU27974 Brad: 0411 875 207 apolloelectrics@hotmail.com Specialises in: • All electrical service and installation • Melbourne’s BEST Split System Installation. • Free home site inpsection and quote • 24/7 Emergency break down service EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND WORKMANSHIP FROM LOCAL FAMILY BUSINESS
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CLEANING
COUNSELLOR
ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING
Counselling, Clinical Hypnotherapist. Medium Bette Phillips-Campbell, AACHP
Ph. 0409 788 883 CONCRETE PIPES
Ken Dickson
CRANE TRUCK HIRE
10 Peterkin Pl, Alexandra I christie.kirley@hotmail.com
ELECTRICAL
T&J MITCHELL EXCAVATION TRUCK TRAILER 5 Tonne and 25 Tonne BOBCAT track machines concrete driveways and sheds site excavation - site cleaning low loader hay and silage cartage and silage grab. dams and driveway constructions experienced tradie Tony ph 0408 584 854
Concrete Pipes
rejects 225mm-1200mm in stock other sizes available
0407 298 636 Maroondah Hwy, Merton
CONCRETING
EXCAVATION
CURTAINS AND BLINDS
ELECTRICAL
EXCAVATION & EARTHMOVING
Dingo Mini Digger
Call the team today
Easy Access To Tight Spaces • Trencher • Posthole Digger 100-600mm • Rotary Hoe • 4-in-1 Bucket • Leveller • 3 Tyne Ripper For all your gardening, fencing & building needs
Call Will Mob: 0432 991 992 EXCAVATIONS Ph: 03 5797 2235
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Trades & Services Directory EXCAVATIONS
FENCING
HIRE
LEGAL AND PLANNING
KITCHENS
LEGAL SERVICES
All general farm fencing, cattle yards, sheep yards, vineyards, on site welding and oxy work. Tree plantation ripping. 5 hydraulic post drivers and pneumatic drivers. HAY CONTRACTING: Mowing, raking, round and square bales, cartage, loading, unloading. GRASS SLASHING: 4 extra heavy duty slashers. GENERAL FREIGHT: Hay, timber, wool, steel, grapes, machinery
GLEN (HORACE) McMASTER 5797 2921. Mobile 0417 529 809
GARAGE DOOR SPECIALISTS
BARRISTER & SOLICITOR ‘Riverview’ 1560 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Alexandra Phone 5773 2298 Fax 5773 2294
EXCAVATIONS All general earthworks and excavations. Free quotes dams, houseand shed sites, farm tracks driveways, trees, fence lines and scrub clearing. Wide range of machines available. Give us a go we won't disappoint. AH 5796 9129
Garage Door Specialists P/L
LAND SERVICES
MAINTENANCE
Sales and service off all types of garage doors, remote controls
Phone Jason 0419 899 057 www.gdsdoors.com.au
EXCAVATIONS
GARAGE DOORS
LANDSCAPES
MOTOR HOMES
EXCAVATION, EARTHMOVING
GUTTERING
LANDSCAPES
NATUROPATH Women’s Health & Hormone Imbalances Thyroid & Auto Immune Conditions Persistent Fatigue & Illness Digestive & Gut Concerns Stress & Anxiety Relief Ongoing Skin Issues
Gutter cleaning - single and double storey houes,sheds, barns and industrial, Solar panel cleaning.
HAIRDRESSING
LEGAL SERVICES
PAINTING
Interior and Exterior Painting • Experienced Painter • Free Quotes • Fully Insured • Competitively Priced
John 0400 917 218 5725 4513
jdhome1@optusnet.com.au
EXCAVATIONS
STRAYCAT EXCAVATIONS Bobcat, 4.5 Tonne Mini Excavator with Rock Breaker, Truck & Trailer, and Kato 15 Tonne Rock Breaker
Paul 0408 367 071
HANDYMAN
PARTY HIRE
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Trades & Services Directory PEST CONTROL
PLUMBER
RECYCLING
SCRAP REMOVAL
PLUMBER Simon Young 0429 052 166 I am a local guy who has lived in the area for more than 34 years and have 20 years’ plumbing experience. I pride myself in quality workmanship and reliability. • All areas of plumbing • Drainage • New Homes • Hot water installation • Renovations • Gas fitting • Roofing and Gutter • Maintenance and repairs • Septic tanks • Water tanks and pumps • Free quotes
Give me a try, I won’t let you down!
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PLUMBING
PLASTERING
POWDER COATING
SECURITY DOORS
REMEDIAL MASSAGE
SEPTIC TANK CLEANING
R&J
SEPTIC TANK CLEANING SEPTIC TANK CLEANING TREATMENT PLANTS PORTABLE TOILETS GREASE TRAPS, TRIPLE INTERCEPTOR AND EPA LICENSED SERVICING THE MANSFIELD & MURRINDINDI SHIRES. CALL RYAN
0409 511 268
PLUMBERS
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
RENEWABLE ENERGY
SEPTIC TANK CLEANING SEPTIC TANK CLEANING BOB WALLACE & SONS Serving the Kinglake Ranges and surrounding areas for 25 years. Family owned and operated business.
Property Maintenance Group PH: 0458 205 637
• Septic Tanks • Treatment Plants • Grease Traps • Portable Toilets • EPA Licensed • Yarra Valley Water Approved Disposal Site
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PUMPS
ROLLER SHUTTERS
SERVICES
PLUMBING
QUARRY
ROOF PLUMBING
STIHL SHOP
REIKI
ROOFING
TANKS AND GARDEN BEDS
(A CFA recommendation)
PLUMBERS
Reiki Healing Karli Chase: 0425 794 838 7 The Semi-Circle, Yea www.reikiinsight.com
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Trades & Services Directory TERMITE CONTROL
TREE SERVICES
TRIMMING
WATER CARTAGE
THERAPIES
TREE SERVICES
UPHOLSTERY
WINDOW CLEANING
Crystal Pine Tree Services
Maxwell’s
Pruning Tree Removal Bob Cat Truck Hire Insured and Experienced
PHILIP 0417 055 711 or 5772 1665
TREE CARE
TIMBER
Upholstery
Lounge, Dining, Repaired and Recovered, Chairs and Sofas Made tto o Or d e rr.. Lar ge Range of Ord Large Fabrics, Car and Boat Upholstery
Max Ewert
T: 5774 2201 M: 0417 321 781 E : max@maxwellsupholstery.com.au W : www.maxwellsupholstery.com.au Skyline Rd, Eildon
WATER
WINDSCREENS
WATER BORING
YOUR BUSINESS
MARK’S TREES BROADFORD
ABN: 40 971 066 598 Reliable, safe, quality work at an affordable price. FULLY INSURED - WILL BEAT ANY REASONABLE WRITTEN QUOTES
0416 245 784 or 5784 1175
TOWING AND TRANSPORT 0407 849 252
3877 Melba Hwy, Glenburn eddystowing1@gmail.com 24 HOURS-7 DAYS A WEEK 20 FT SECONDHAND SHIPPING CONTAINERS A-Grade,Premium, B-Grade, C-Grade FREE CAR REMOVAL, CASH PAID SOME CARS Truck,Motorbike,Ferrous,Non Ferrous ,Farm Clean Up Conditions apply Tractor,Earth Moving Equipment,Caravan,Boats (Up To 4 1/2 Tons) Full Tilt Tray Sevice
TOWING, PANELS, CUSTOMS
5 MELALEUCA ST, YEA PETER & LORETTA TRIM B: 5797 2800
M: 0428 390 544 petertrim@westnet.com.au F: 5797 2295
TREE SOLUTIONS
Global Tree Solutions Pty Ltd
Professional, Reliable & Competitive Qualified Tree Specialist Fully Insured & Over 30 Years Experience No-Obligation Free Quotations Mulch and Firewood for Sale Tree Felling Hedging Uplift Pruning Crown Weight Reductions Dead Wooding Stump Grinding Mulching Insurance Work
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Tree Removal Tree Surgery & Pruning Consultations & Reports Elm Leaf Beetle Control Mulch & Firewood Sales
5783 3170
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Alexandra
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Alexandra
Taggerty
UNDER CONTRACT
Walking distance to everything:• Neat & Tidy 3 bedroom 1 bathroom brick home • Situated on 656sqm land with views of Alexandra hills • Secure rear yard with Large shed & Double garage. • Short stroll to shops & schools. $450,000
Taylor Bay
Ideal 2 bedroom holiday home on 1.2Ac • Open plan living with open fire place & split system heating and cooling • Large deck taking in country views • Double lockup shed, short stroll to the water $350,000
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
NEW
“The Poplars” – A Private Sanctuary Nestled amongst beautiful established trees and gardens with your own little river meandering through is this delightful country home. Positioned on 2 acres with room for a pony the home offers 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite, 2 living areas with central hostess kitchen, split system heating and cooling and combustion wood heater for year round comfort. Large outdoor entertaining deck with adjacent outdoor spa and your own wood fire pizza oven. There is a double lock shed and separate timber cabin, perfect for those extra guests or art studio. Price Guide : $645,000 to $695,000
Thornton
Marysville
Alexandra
NEW
NEW
NEW
“Fairweather Farmgate” • Beautiful 3 period home circa1860’s situated on nearly 5 Acres • Delightful mature gardens with established orchard • Home with central bathroom, separate dining room & wood heater • Solar hot water and Solar panels to reduce energy expenses • Plenty of rain water tanks & bore water $490,000 - $520,000
Opportunity awaits • Large level block measuring 1017m2 approx • Views over Marysville surrounding hills • Power, Water & telecommunications ready to connect to • Walking distance to Marysville town centre $220,000
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 40 Riverside Crescent, Flowerdale
UNDER OFFER IN 4 DAYS!
Bright & Sunny home on just over half an Acre A bright and sunny 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on just over half an acre in the heart of Flowerdale. An inviting wraparound veranda to the front of the house, open plan living with split system and cosy Conara and a lovely private master suite with huge ensuit bathroom to the rear of the house. The garden has lovely established shade trees, a large garage, 2 green houses, raised veggie garden and espalier fruit trees set on 2270 m2 in a quiet street. Flowerdale has many drawcards for all sorts of tree-changers. Hikers, bird watchers and mountain bike riders will love the national park that surrounds Flowerdale. Families and retirees will be interested to note there is a Community house, local fishing club, line dancing classes, fund raising and volunteer groups and good food at the local Flowerdale Hotel. $440,000
49 Moores Road, Castella
Opportunity Awaits:• Large flat residential block measuring 843sqm approx. • Excellent colour bond fencing • Water, sewer, power & telecommunications ready to connect to • Walking distance to Schools and shops $142,500
$1,100,000
Live happily ever after in this storybook home This enchanting house was built with love. For the first time on offer is this gorgeous 2 story home with open floor plan, beautiful timber & stone finishes and thoughtful touches throughout. Enter through custom made double doors into the formal living room with vaulted ceiling, random limestone flooring, open fireplace with stunning mantle; this area leads directly into a generous kitchen with modern appliances, farmhouse sink, wood fire ager, walk in pantry and stunning timber benchtops. The master suite is on the ground floor plus a formal dining area. Upstairs you will find a 2nd sitting room, 2 queen size bedrooms that open onto a sundeck. The 6.3 acre property also offers a single bedroom cottage with open plan living room/kitchen & a 2nd cottage that is currently used as a commercial kitchen / workshop that could easily be converted to a guest house. Both cottages have the potential to generate a rental or air B & B income. $1,100,000
20 Lyons Street, Yea
$480,000
Inviting home with breathtaking views Inviting home with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Set back on this large block to take in some fantastic views is this charming, well-presented home. The ground floor consists of: open plan living, dining, kitchen all with views through large light filled windows. There is a family bathroom, laundry and one bedroom with robes: Upstairs are two large bedrooms with robes and there is access to a large balcony for relaxing and taking in the magnificent views of the old township & ranges surrounding Yea. Outdoors is a double carport that is partially enclosed, Covered Alfresco area to the back garden, garden shed and a well- loved, established garden which explodes into colour most of the year. $480,000
33 Carey Road, Yea
$498,000
Lifestyle Rural Land ready to build (STCA) on 8 acres Located only 4 minutes to the heart of Yea Township is this absolutely stunning parcel of fertile land with softly undulating hills and tranquil views over Killingworth & the Highland ranges beyond. 8 acres approx. with good fencing, a grand double gated entrance way, power available plus an ideal flat building site to take advantage of uninterrupted views of 280 degrees to enjoy sun up & sun down. Only a short walk to High Street Yea with amenities such as schools, childcare, medical service and world class eateries. $498,000
Real Estate Estate Sales Sales Professional Professional –– Kerryn Kerryn Rishworth Rishworth 0412 0412 346 346 169. 169. kerryn.r@landmarkharcourts.com.au 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 your Stock, Stock, Merchandise, Merchandise, Insurance Insurance && Financial Financial Services Services 5979 5797 2799 2799 Contact
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