The New Free Press. July 27, 2016 by Ash Long

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Local RSL event for musician

■ Ten-string guitarist Matthew Fagan is touring to the Edinburgh Fringe and Europe with his show Lord of the Strings, and there is a send-off concert at the UpweyBelgrave RSL on Saturday, August 6 at 8pm. From Bach to Beatles, Spanish to Blues to Led Zepplin and Celtic Harp, Lord of the Strings is the ultimate music journey packed with humour. Matthew Fagan’s ultimate multi-instrumental and genre show Lord of the Strings has wowed fans all over the globe in more than 120 countries.

● Matthew Fagan will perform at Belgrave-Upwey RSL on Saturday next week

$1.05m for Gembrook home ■ Gembrook topped the Hills real estate sales report this week with a seven-bedroom home on 47 acres selling for $1.05 million. Barry Plant Emerald arranged the sale, which also included a second five-bedroom home on the property. Domain.com.an lists a five-bedroom home at 150 Big Pats Creek Rd, Big Pats Creek, selling for $620,000, through Bell Real Estate, Yarra Junction/Woori Yallock. A four-bedroom home at 9 Stanley St, Chirnside Park, was sold for $1.95 million by Jellis Craig Doncaster. Barry Plant Lilydale sold a four-bedroom home at 17 Switchback Rd, Chirnside Park for $580,000. A five-bedroom home at 298 BelgraveGembrook Rd, Clematis, was sold by Barry Plant Emerald for $452,000.

● This seven-bedroom home on 47 acres at 27 Gembrook-Tonimbuk Rd, Gembrook, with a second five-bedroom home on the property, sold for $1.05 million at the weekend in a sale handled by Barry Plant Emerald. Domain.com.au reports there were 476 auctions with a clearance rate of 74 per cent.

Matthew will share behind-the-scenes stories of life on the road with an extraordinary array of celebrities he has toured with, including Billy Connolly, Michael Crawford, Shirley Bassey, Natalie Cole and the original Buena Vista Social Club. Audience participation is encouraged in the zany guitar challenge where Matthew spontaneously performs a medley of audience guitar requests including some of his own, interspersed with a selection from 300 sounds from his guitar synth. Music will be performed from the special album Song for Billy which features Billy Connolly’s own banjo given to Matthew after their 53-night tour of Australia together. Billy was so impressed he said: “Matthew is the best guest artist I have ever had.”. Song for Billy is a project to raise awareness for Parkinsons Research. Matthew performs on a unique handmade 10-string Spanish guitar, Celtic steel string guitar, Godin nylon synth guitar, Maton tenor ukulele and banjo. Matthew will be having a send off show at the Upwey Belgrave RSL, 1 Mast Gully Rd, Upwey, on Saturday, August 6 at 8pm. Table/Dinner Bookings: 9754 3665. Show Bookings: 0438 881 985. Tickets: By Donation ($15+). - Cheryl Threadgold

More copies

■ Due to popular demand, more copies of The New Free Press have been requested at Belgrave Newsagency, Upwey Newsagency, Wandin North Newsganecy and Millgrove Newsagency. Quantities have been increased.

■ Detectives from the Knox Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team are seeking public assistance in identifying a man in relation to an incident earlier this month. Investigators have been told a woman was walking her dog from McNicol Rd onto Burwood Hwy, Tecoma, when she was approached by a man who attempted to start a conversation with her. The woman ignored the man and continued walking. The man has then followed the woman for about 1.5km and whilst being followed, the woman has observed the man hiding and re-appearing ahead of her. When the woman arrived home in Upwey she entered her house through a rear entrance via her neighbour’s backyard. Once inside, the woman’s husband observed the man in their neighbour’s backyard. It is not known why the man was following the woman and she was not physically harmed during the incident. Investigators have released an image of a man they wish to speak with in the hope that someone may be able to identify him or that he may be come forward. The man was wearing a red hooded top, a grey t-shirt and blue pants. Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crime stoppersvic.com.au

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On stage

Passing of paper pioneer

■ The Basin Theatre: Dangerous Corner (by J. B. Priestly)August 12 September 3 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Graham Fly. Tickets: $25. Bookings: 1300 764 668. ■ Sherbrooke Theatre Company: The Importance of Being Earnest (by Oscar Wilde) August 13 - 26 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Rd., Doncaster. Director: Emma Barber. Bookings: www.trybooking

● Mardie Lambert Photo: Mountain Views Mail

■ Mardie Lambert,founding Editor of Mountain Views newspaper , Healescville, hjas died at age 86. She was a resident at Holmwood Nursing Home. She was 86. The first edition of Mountain Views was published in July 1979. Although based at Healesville, the newspaper had a wide circulation throughout the Yarra Valley. It was originally set up in opposition to the Yarra Valley News, a wrap-around to the Lilydale Express newspaper. “After three years, when the original backer of the paper pulled out, Mardie gathered support to refinance the paper and it struggled on, with Mardie’s husband Harrie joining the company, until it went into liquidation in 1996,” writes Kath Gannaway in yesterday’s Mountain Views Mail. It describes Mardie as a “talented, passionate and committed newspaper woman”.

Auditions soon

■ Auditions are soon underway Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre for the production: Yes, Prime Minister. Auditions will be held at 7.30pm on August 22 and 25 at 7.30pm at 41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director for the show is Alan Burrows. Audition bookings can be made at : emcarter. productions@ gmail.com - Cheryl Threadgold

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$2 million for sports pavilions Local People Farewell Barry

● Barry Entwistle ■ Entwistle’s IGA Supermarket at Seville has closed. Barry and Jenny Entwistle have locked the doors after a multimillion dollar battle with the W oolworths supermarket allowed by Yarra Ranges Council. Barry’s grandfather first started trading in Seville more than 100 years ago. Barry and Jenny employed around 80 people and are active in the local community, providing much needed funding to local community groups including CFA, primary school and football club. Barry has a strong family history of retailing with more than 50 years personal experience in the business. Barry has been passionate about ensuring that his customers receive the best service and that the offer of local products was second to none.

■ Up to $2 million is allocated to sporting pavilion improvements each year through Yarra Ranges Council’s sporting pavilions spending program. The Council says its program to build and upgrade sporting pavilions and facilities to meet growing demand and encourage female participation is “on track”. The program kicked off in 2014 after an audit found that many sporting pavilions were inadequate and did not have suitable change rooms for women or umpires. Mayor Cr Jason Callanan said that Council prioritised pavilion upgrades based on the growth within clubs and demand, as well as funding received by those clubs who have advocated to the State and Federal Governments. “Given the growth in female football and umpiring it is imperative that new and upgraded facilities cater for both male and female participation,” Cr Callanan said. “The way we prioritise pavilion upgrades may change if external funding becomes available.

● Cr Jason Callanan, Mayor If a club is able to that a plan is robust, leverage external fund- realistic, thoughting, we will shift our through, backed by focus to fill the gap and club members and the get the project mov- broader community,” ing.” Cr Callanan said. He said Council “Council provides needed to ensure information and adprojects were deliver- vice to clubs to tap into able and offered clubs and we help them rounded costings and with that process.” assistance with grant Clubs have the opwriting. portunity to apply for “We want to know grants for one-off

Jim Ripepi appointment

■ The appointment of Jim Ripepi as a member of the Yarra Ranges RuralAdvsory Committee for a two-year period was due to be confirmed at the Yarra Ranges Council meeting last night (Tues.) at Lilydale. Mr Ripepi, of Australian Strawberry Distributors, is a well established grower with farms in Coldstream and Wandin, as well as Queensland. The company has national supply contracts with Coles and Woolworths.

projects, which focus on infrastructure improvements of sport and recreation facilities through Council’s Capital Development Program. Council is a strong advocate for female inclusion and participation. This is reflected in the criteria to receive funding opportunities through this program. Up to 40 per cent of the essential funding criteria is weighted on providing evidence of demand for a project and the ongoing benefits to community participation. Projects must encourage female participation to get off the ground, as outlined in the AGenderLens For Leisure strategic guidelines. Don Rd Community Sports Pavilion Work is now underway on the new $1.6million Don Rd Community Sports Pavilion. The Netball Club and the Healesville Soccer Club had been operating out of portables for years while participation continued to grow. It will include home and visitor change rooms, showers and toilets for soc-

cer and netball players as well as umpire change rooms. There are six player change rooms in total and one umpire change room. The facilities can be used by either of the clubs. Council has committed $1 million for the project. Remaining funds have been contributed through Federal Government funding of $500,000 and $100,000 from the State Government. The project is anticipated to finish in September. Monbulk Soccer Centre Due to be completed in the second half of 2016 The modern pavilion will include four change rooms accessible for females Community Sports Pavilion at Belgrave South Council contributed $1m towards the $2.05m pavilion which will include two change room facilities They are unisex, accessible and suitable for AFL teams Upwey Tecoma Community Recreational and Sporting Hub (UTCRASH) Continued on Page 5

Belgrave artwork unveiled ■ Belgrave Traders, together with Yarra Ranges Council’s Communities for Platypus project, have launched an artistic piece that encourages residents and tourists to keep the region litter free. Plastic bags, bottles and plastic rings are just some of the rubbish found in streams and waterways across the Yarra Ranges, threatening the unique environment. Local artist Emma Jennings created the artwork to creatively share the impact rubbish has on the surrounding environment while promoting disposing of rubbish responsibly.

Litter in local streams and waterways threaten native animals and platypus as well as marine life as the rubbish flows downstream into Port Phillip Bay. The artwork was officially unveiled on Friday afternoon (July 22) at Honey Thai restaurant in Belgrave. - Contributed

Up Hill and Down Dale Welcome home

● Peter Marke ■ Former Shire President Peter Marke has extended a warm welcome to The New Free Press and Editor Ash Long. “You may not remember me but – I remember you from your days at the Free Press many years ago. “To hopefully help your memory, at the time I think you were with Free Press, I was involved with numerous community groups including Captain of the Upwey Fire Brigade, President of the Upwey Recreation Committee of Management, Chairman of the Upwey Village Consultative Committee and from 1998 until recently the inaugural Chair of our Community Bank Group which has branches in Upwey, Belgrave and Cockatoo. “You may recall talking to me about one or more of these groups activities when you were with the Free Press or about Council when I was a Councillor and Shire President for a couple of terms. “Anyway, I just want to welcome you and your team and of course The New Free Press, to our compulsory weekly reading and extend my best wishes for a successful venture. “I missed you first two editions but will try and see if my newsagent at Upwey can get them for me. Particularly the issue which featured an article the Council’s CEO’s salary. Good luck!”

SDA choir event

■ When I was Editor of the Upper Yarra Mail in Yarra Junction-Warburton in 199394, I was fortunate to forge some strong friendships with members of the Seventh-Day Adventist community. I am not a member of that church, but I do recognise the strong community involvement of the SDA folk at Warby. Brian Way tells us that the Massed People’s Choir will perform at the Church, 3490 Main St, at 3.30pm this Saturday (July 30). Everyone is invited.

Free listings

■ Gloria Parker of the Croydon LifeActivities Club asks if The New Free Press has free What’s On listings for community events. We sure do, Gloria. Free 40-word listings are available for community organisations. Free ads can be sent through our website, or emailed to editor@NewFreePress.com.au

Belgrave memory

● Here is a 1920s photo of the Belgrave Coffee Palace at the corner Terrys Ave and Monbulk Rd, Belgrave. - Ash Long

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LOCAL FORECAST - BELGRAVE Wed, Jul. 27. Scattered showers. 7°-11° Thu., Jul. 28. Mostly cloudy. 8°-13° Fri., Jul. 29. Showers. 5°-12° Sat., Jul. 30. Mostly sunny. 6°-12° LOCAL FORECAST - LILYDALE Wed, Jul. 27. Scattered showers. 8°-12° Thu., Jul. 28. Scattered showers. 9°-14° Fri., Jul. 29. Mostly sunny. 7°-13° Sat., Jul. 30. Mostly sunny. 7°-13° LOCAL FORECAST - WARBURTON Wed, Jul. 27. Showers. 6°-9° Thu., Jul. 28. Showers. 8°-11° Fri., Jul. 29. Showers. 4°-10° Sat., Jul. 30. Mostly sunny. 6°-12°

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98-year association ■ The New Free Press is extremely proud of its long-time family involvement in the Yarra Ranges region. One of our matriarchs is Isobell Tunzi, nee Johnson, 98, the first of two children of Frederick and Annie Johnson, of ‘Wandin Yallock’. (Isobell is mother of New Free Press Director Fleur Long.) These days Isobell is a resident of Colbran Lodge at the Royal Freemasons Homes. Isobell was born at Nurse Arnaud’s hospital in Castella St, Lilydale, on November 10, 1917.

Nursing tradition

■ Isobell’s father, Frederick Johnson, was a market gardener, and her mother Annie (nee Robertson Wright) was a nurse. He was a teetotaller (a member of the Rechabite Lodge from age 16 to his death at 84), but he may have been overrefreshed when he arrived at the Births’ Registrar at Coldstream. His child’s name was to have been ‘Isabella Alice’.

Hard work

■ Life on the Yarra Ranges land, just after World War I, was hard but there was no expectation that it would be easy. There was work to be done, and everyone played their part in a close rural community. There were plenty of relatives, with aunts, uncles and cousins in Wandin, Seville and Monbulk.

arrived in Australia at age 3, and had been one of the early pupils at Wandin Yallock. One of the family properties was that of Stan and Elsie Cooper at Wandin East. They were stonefruit growers and very community minded. The gates at the Wandin East Reserve carried his initials. Long Shots fondly remembers Easter holidays at the cherrygrowing farm.

Market garden

● Isobell Tunzi, nee Johnson

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with Ash Long, Editor “For the cause that lacks assistance, ‘Gainst the wrongs that need resistance For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do”

Isobell describes Frederick Johnson as ‘hard-working and a good provider’ She adds he was ‘Godfearing’. Church played a big part in the weekly family life. Isobell was baptised at St George’s Anglich Church, Monbulk, in 1918.

Wandin Yallock ■ Isobell Johnson started at Wandin Yallock Primary School at age four, and she enjoyed returning there in 2010 for the 140th birthday celebrations. Her grandfather Edward Johnson had

■ At age 7, Isobell and her family moved to the DoncasterBlackburn area, as her father made the decision to return to the building trade. He later returned to market gardening with apples, berry fruits and root vegetables at Mulgrave, near the Waverley PoliceAcademy. Isobell had early ambitions for a career in journalism, but the newspapers were only hiring men. The nursing spark was ignited when she applied to train at the Alfred Hospital and was accepted.

Triple cert. ■ Isobell Johnson, who married Bill Tunzi in 1950, achieved the rare accomplishment of becoming a triple certificate nurse. Bill died prematurely in 1966 at the age of 49, leaving Isobell to raise two teenage daughters. Sister Johnson worked at a number of hospitals, travelled the world in retirement, but has always maintained her love for her Yarra Ranges home.

Tramway crossing at Yarra Junction

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What The Papers Say Tenants evicted

■ “The locks have been changed at a factory in Pakenham, barring the operators, some who are facing drugs charges, from reentering,” reports Aneeka Simons. “A locksmith and representative from Cameron Real Estate, which manages the property, arrived at the Bormar Dr, Pakenham factory in an unmarked car about 8.30am on Wednesday, July 21, to change the locks. “It is thought one of the operators was inside the factory when they arrived. “He was issued with the eviction notice in relation to several lease breaches which were thought to relate to parking, rental payment and tenants living inside the property.” - Pakenham Gazette

Fine drops

■ “Wine lovers will get the chance to quiz Rochford’s top winemaker and learn more about award-winning wine, with the venue hosting its annual open weekend next month,” writes Jesse Graham . “On Saturday and Sunday, August 6-7, Rochford Wines will host its annual open door weekend, with the cellar door opening for tastings from 9am-5pm. “Chief winemaker Marc Lunt will be on hand to answer questions about the different wines and vineyards that make up the winery.” - Upper Yarra Mail

Cheques in mail

■ “"Community groups have been left shortchanged after a Boronia supermarket failed to pass on donations," writes Caroline Schelle. "But Alchester Village IGA owner Bradley Munro says he has been sick and has promised that payments will be made in coming weeks. "For more than two years, groups including The Basin CFA brigade and Bayswater North Primary School said they hadn’t received a cent from the franchise store.” - Knox Leader

Thief goes offline

■ “An 18-year-old man who pleaded guilty to a string of aggravated burglaries and car thefts has been ordered by a court to completely disable his entire social media presence within six hours," writes Cam LucadouWells. “After spending 33 days in adult remand for the first time, Tom Stear was released on bail to a Dandenong address on July 19. “Stear was accused of stealing a $10,000 BMW, a $25,000 Commodore, burgling a Sandhurst home, and buying cigarettes by deception in Narre Warren on June 5. “He is also charged with aggravated burglaries in Pakenham and Skye, handling suspected stolen debit cards and stealing a $30,000 Nissan X-Trail in Cranbourne – all on June 6.” - Berwick News

Pony shot dead

■ A devastated Toolangi family is calling for answers after their horse was shot dead just metres from their house, reports Sam Bidey of the Lilydale Leader. Kinglake Police Leading Senior Constable Roger Wood said a full investigation would now take place with potential charges of aggravated cruelty and firearms offences to be laid if the offender was identified. Anyone with information that could aid the investigation should contact Kinglake Police on 5786 1333. - Lilydale Leader

Brethren plans

● This 1920s photo of Yarra Junction shows the Powelltown tramway crossing just in front of the car on the left, at the Powelltown road corner on the right. The photo comes from the Rose ‘Stereograph’ series of postcards.

■ Lysterfield residents are angry after learning a controversial Christian church is planning to move into their quiet street. The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, also known as the Exclusive Brethren, has started work on land at 2 Rathgar Rd, on the corner of Napoleon Rd, in preparation for a church hall. - Knox Leader

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Local Snippets Local P&F Disco

■ A Parents and Friends Disco was due to be held last Friday (July 22) at St Thomas More’s Primary School, Belgrave. The Olympics theme starts at the School next week, with a Mini Olympics planned for August 9.

10 objections

■ Knox Council received 10 objections to an application for the use and development of Boronia land for the extension of an existing child care centre at 172 Boronia Rd. Applicant Nigel R. Jenkins Pty Ltd asked for permission to reduce the car parking requirements at the 172 Boronia Rd site and also at 2 Pine Cres. A Council officer was due to report that last night’s Knox Council meeting that they thought the extension was “appropriate”. The meeting was due to start after The New Free Press went to publication.

Nick to visit

■ Local politician Nick Wakeling MLA (Liberal, Ferntree Gully) is due to be guest at the School Captain’s Lunch to be held at Ferntree Gully North Primary School on Tuesday, August 23.

Aboriginal heritage

■ Victoria will be the first state in Australia to protect Aboriginal cultural knowledge, artistic traditions, stories, and other cultural heritage under new intangible heritage laws. The new provisions are part of reforms to the Aboriginal Heritage Act set to come into effect on August 1. Currently, there are strong protections around physical Aboriginal heritage, however, this is not replicated for non-physical elements of Aboriginal cultural heritage.

TV Trivia Night

■ Fairhills High School, Scoresby Rd, Knoxfield, will be the venue on September 10 for a fundraising TVTrivia Night.

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Plans to re-start Tremont servo, shop ■ A proposal to allow a disused Tremont service station went before last night’s meeting (Tues.) at Yarra Ranges Council. No objections were received to a draft planning permit advertised in May and June, Councillors were advised. Traffic and car parking issues raised by Vic Roads and the Council are said to have been addressed by proposed planning permit conditions. It was recommended that the matter be submitted to the State Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne. The matter first went to Council in November last year. The site was used as a service station between 1991 and 2011. The site is in a Green WedgeAZone.

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■ Registrations are open for the third annual Living with Bushfire two-day community conference to be held on October 7-8 at the Box Hill Institute Lilydale Lakeside Campus, Jarlo Dr, Lilydale The conference includes presentations from emergency industry experts and networking opportunities. Victorian Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley, emergency industry experts, researchers and emergency groups will attend the conference, providing practical advice on living safely in high bushfire risk areas. Both days give residents the opportunity to ask questions, create a bushfire survival plan and network with people living in similar areas. The conference is being held between 9am- 4.30pm each day. Tickets: $20 per day + booking fee, A conference dinner is being held on the Friday (Oct. 7) evening with tickets available at $50 each.

Red tape hold-up

● There are plans to re-start the Tremont service station and shop at 100 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd Direct notice of the Yarra Ranges viding for a necessity proposal was sent to Council’s Environ- (motor fuel) close to 47 owners, and occu- mental Department an area of population piers if land nearby. said there would be no currently lacking such Advice of the pro- impact on vegetation outlets,” a report to posal was also sent to on the site. Councillors stated. the Country Fire AuThe Environmen“Environmental thority, Vic Roads and tal Department had and fire risk has been the Environmental no objection to the pro- assessed through reProtection Authority. posal. ferral to the specialist The EPA said they “There will be so- agencies,” the report had no objection. cial benefit from pro- added.

Masonic scholarships to Ringwood Secondary College

Grants from Knox

■ Knox City Councillors were due last night (Tues.) to consider applications for ‘incidental grants’ to The Basin Fire Brigade Auxiliary, Rowville-Lysterfield Community News, Society of St Vincent de Paul Ferntree Gully, The Basin Football Club, Knox Historical Society, Gary Bedford, Ferntree Gully Football Club, The Basin Senior Citizens Club, Story Time in Italiano Playgroup. Outer Easterm Melbourne Vietnam VeteransAssociation and Legacy Widows Group - Knox Branch. A total distribution of $10,190 was to be considered by Councillors.

■ Yarra Ranges Council is trying to have a development plan overlay removed from land at 220 and 230 Glenfern Rd, Upwey, and 465 Lysterfield Rd, Lysterfield. The matter was due to be discussed at last night’s Council meeting (Tues.) as The New Free Press was going to publication. The overlay can be removed as a Ministerial amendment, and the subdivision could be dealth though the normal planning permit process.

Council’s intent

■ Yarra Ranges Councillors were to be asked last night (Tues.) to signal the municpality’s intent to continue its role as a provider of Home and Community Care services to people aged 64 and below who are not ekigible to access supports under the National Disability Insurance Schem,e which begins transition in the Eastern Region from November 1, 2017. Council has been encouraged to strengtthen its focus on “planning, advocacy initiatives and supporting social insclusion” when the NDIS becomes available. Yarra Ranges Council is being urged to actively monitor the market to assess the adequacy of service provision (quality and coverage) after July 1 next year.

Works at Wandin

■ Landowners at Rue De Gare and Prospect Rd, Wandin North, are perhaps one step closer to their hopes for a landowner-funded special charge scheme to construct roads. A plan for the Yarra Ranges Council to form a partnership with the landowners to construct the road was due to go before last night’s meeting. Under the proposal to be tabled at last night’s meeting, Council’s contribution (44 per cent) would total $432,000, and the 58 property unit owners (47 properties) would each contribute $$9400, totalling $546,000.

Council Watch ● From Page 3

Sports pavilions The $3.171m hub will include two unisex change facilities They are unisex, accessible and suitable for AFL teams Pinks Reserve Regional Netball Facility, Kilsyth (opened April 2015) Council supported the project with a $5.1m contribution toward the $5.65m facility The new pavilion includes a main female change room and an umpire change room Home to the 2000 netballers, more than 200 teams Keith Hume Fraser Reserve Sports Pavilion, Montrose (opened Feb. 2015) Fully accessible toilet and three new additional change facilities to cater for the growing number of female and junior soccer players in the Montrose Social Soccer Club A $582,000 pavilion Olinda Pavilion (opened July 2014) Council provided $1m towards the $1.7m pavilion Two netball change rooms and amenities for female players and referees/umpires

Just Briefly Bushfire talks

● Lachlan Griffith, Mrs Iris Hollingsworth, Maroondah Daylight Lodge's Doug Alkemade and Les Johns with Lily Hualngo. ■ Two Keith Hollingsworth Masonic Schol- newed passion. He regularly shows new students arships, each valued at $500, were presented around the school and helps them get settled at to two Year 10 students from Ringwood Sec- the college, has a great attitude, focus and determination towards his studies and a high awareondary College on Tuesday, July 12. The scholarships, awarded to Lily Hualngo ness of collective responsibility, upholding the and Lachlan Griffith, were presented by Mrs values of the college. The scholarships are named after Keith Iris Hollingsworth, the widow of the late Keith Hollingsworth who was the Foundation Master Hollings-worth. Funded by the Maroondah Daylight Lodge of Maroondah Daylight Lodge. He was greatly respected in Masonic circles, and the Freemasons Foundation, the scholarships are intended to assist in providing further particularly in the field of research. Keith had an extensive history in education and at the time educational opportunities to the recipients. Lily Hualngo has made the most of her op- was the youngest person to be appointed to the portunities at the college since coming from a position of school principal. He later became involved in education in the refugee background, has shown a high level of dedication and enthusiasm towards her studies, Ringwood area having set up the Ringwood and her friendly approach has assisted students Coaching College which operated successfully with a similar background to embrace the many for many years. Because of this connection, the challenges of starting school in a new country. scholarships were directed to Ringwood SecondLachlan Griffith began in 2016 with a re- ary College.

Guests at meeting

■ There were a number of ‘external guests” at an assembly of Yarra Ranges Councillors held at the Lilydale offices at the Shire on Tuesday, July 5: Eliza Lee, ‘Parent Champion’, Linking Learning Project; Damien Marley, Principal, Warburton Primary School; Matthew Gordon, ‘Our Say’; Justin Carusi, Chrinside Park Football Club; and Joseph Drago, Mt Lilydale Old Collegians Soccer Club.

Next meeting

■ The next Ordinary Meeting of Yarra Ranges Council is due to be held at 7pm on Tuesday, August 9, at the Lilydale offices.

News welcome

■ We love to hear the news of local people and organisations. Send details to us at: editor@NewFreePress.com.au

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Local People

Local News

Census forms

Burn off areas defined

■ ‘FParts of some primary schools havee been asked to complete ‘Funding for Schools -Important Information for Parents’ forms. Families were required to complete the ‘Family Occupation, Education and Indigenous Status’ form. The information was needed by schools so it could be processed prior to theAugust Census date. The general Census is being conducted on August 9. The schools’ census information is used to determine the level of funding that schools receive for the following year.

eSmart session

■ Parents can learn about digital lietracy and safety at an information session being held at Montrose Primary School at 7pm on Wednesday, September 7. Parents will learn about popular online sites being used by children, technology from a teen’s perspective, and how to set home rules and boundaries as to acceptable use. The information session is free but bookings need to be made: www.trybooking.com/ KQDU

Drive-in memory ■ A New Free Press reader who collects their paper from Burnt Bridge Newsagency at Ringwood East sends us this 1955 press clipping of an advertisement for the Village Drive-In Theatre on ‘White Horse Rd’ (not Maroondah Hwy then).

Update this week

■ Cardinia Council and Emerald Community House have met regarding the ongoing argument over the Emerald bus shelter. The Council and Community House say they are confident that a resolution in the best interests of the community. They hope to provide an update to the local community this week.

■ Cardinia Shire Council is this month implementing its revised Open Air Burning policy. Cardinia Shire is now divided into ‘Burn off areas’ and ‘No burn off areas’. Residents can apply for a permit to burn off if their property is in a ‘No burn off area’ or if they can’t meet any of the relevant conditions in a ‘Burn off area’. Burning off on Sundays is still prohibited for all properties under the revised policy. Mayor Cr Jodie Owen said residents were encouraged to work with Council on putting the changes into action. “Residents are responsible for managing fuel loads on properties in bushfire prone areas and burning off can be a sustainable way to do that, but it must be managed carefully,” she said Phone Cardinia Council on 1300 787 624

● Cr Jodie Owen

$ 900,000 works at Chandler Reserve

■ Cardinia Shire Council hasaccepted an $895,000 contract sum from Insight Construction Group Pty Ltd for the Stage 2 part-demolition and refurbishment of the existing pavilion at Chandler Recreation Reserve. The contract for $814,500 plus GST was presented to the Council meeting held on Monday last week (July 18). Councillors received a confidential memorandum detailing the tenders received by Council.

“This facility is to cater for the growing sporting needs within Emerald,” said a report ● T Davey. authored by John The principal design consultant for the project was JDR Design. Design plans were prepared after extensive consultation with Cardinia Council Recreational Development staff and external user groups. Stage 2 involces the refurbishment, alterations and additions to the existing building, which will accommodate change rooms, umpire rooms,

accessible change rom, canteen/kitchen facilities and a store area. “There will also be ample standing area under the roof line,” said Mr Davey’s report. “The project is predominantly demolition and refurbishment, potentially limiting the number of interested contractors,” Councillors were told. Insight Construction Group have recently completed the Council’s depot works, and local projects.

Black Saturday volunteer: Knight in shining regalia

They Say . . . That Jump Rope For Heart has been launched at Montrose Primary School ★ to help raise money and awareness for the

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That Knox Council looks set to put land ★ at 658 Mountain Hwy, Bayswater, to sale by public auction. That Belgrave Heights Christian School ★ Principal Andy Callow delivered a moving eulogy to Isabel Bell one of the founding members, fololowing her death on July 13.

That things are looking good for the ★ Upwey High School production on August 18 of Bye Bye Birdie.

Best wishes Chris

■ Chris Woodhouse is absent from the Emerald Secondary College due to ill health, Principal Jodie Doble has advised parents. Ms Doble has sent the College community’s best wishes in his recovery. In the interim, Jayne Thompson has joined as Business Manager.

■ Gembrook Primary School Parents and Friends are conducting a Trivia Night from 6.30pm on Saturday, August 13. Tickets are $10 per person, bring-yourown drinks and nibbles. Arrangements are being made for eight people per table.

That submissions close at 5pm on Mon day (August 1) with Cardinia Shire Council about a Planning Scheme amendment.

first issues of newspapers.

■ Knox City Council was likely last night (Tues.) to award grants to 19 local organisations. The meeting was to be held after The New Free Press went to publications. Recommended grant recipients are: Templeton Tennis Club, Upwey Ferntree Gully Baseball Club, Boronia Soccer Club, Ferntree Gully Eagles Junior Football Club, SherbrookeAthletics Centre, Knox City Football Club, Bayswater Strikers Soccer Club, Athletics Knox Board of Management, Mountain Gate Cricket Club, Wantirna Tennis Club, 1st Rowville Scout Group, Knox Gardens Tennis Club, Scoresby Football and Scocial Club, Knox City Tennis Club, Templeton Cricket Club, Johnson Park Cricket Club, Wantirna South Cricket Club, Rowville Football Club and Upper Ferntree Gully Football Club.

Gembrook trivia

Heart Foundation.

That the Knox Carols By Candlelight date for 2016 looks to be set for Decem★ ber 3. That The New Free Press appreciates ★ the congratulates the ‘welcome’ call from Hills resident, Noel Anson, who collects

19 likely bodies

■ The two-year lease of a Knox Councilownede property at 17 Kevin Ave, Ferntree Gully, was due to be considered at the meeting of Councillors last night (Tues.). Senior Property Officer Angela Kostarakis recommended that the $1000-a-month lease (plus GST) be entered into with Master Platinum Dealer Pty Ltd, trading as Ferntree Gully Nissan. The area was purchased some years ago for the planned Dorset Rd extension.

■ Home Turf Pty Ltd has won a $500,710 (GST exclusive) contract for oval reconstruction works at the Mountain Rd Recreation Reserve at Cockatoo.

ing of Councillors last night (Tues.).

■ At Montrose Primary School, Miss Yao this month welcomed nine students and two teachers from China to stay with host families. After having a small snack (including devouring a fruit version of the flag) the students were introduced to the host children. Each child tested out their common language capabilities. After a tour of the school the children enjoyed a lunch that included pies, vegemite sandwiches and lamingtons. “Only two of the nine children have a sibling, so they raised their eyebrows to the news that one of the host settings had four children in the household,” said Neil Pollard. The visitors spent a day in their host’s classroom and observed education in Australia, followed by some sightseeing days.

Lease considered

Contract won

That a proposal for Knox Council to charge $100 for real estate signs at resi★ dences for sale was due to go before the meet-

Around The Town Chinese visitors

● Victorian Governor Linda Dessau admits Dr Nicolson as a Knight of the Order of St John for his services as a volunteer. Photo: St John Ambulance "I have a very simple view," ■ Victorian Governor Linda without the help of my family, he said. "I derive my income and the support of my wife, and Dessau this month admitted 75year-old Freemason Dr Iain working with a really top-grade from the community and therefore I like to give back to the Nicolson, of Gippsland team," Dr Nicolson said. Lodge, as a Knight of the OrThe award, a St. John cross community." And give back to the comder of St. John for his services, and a "breast jewel", will "sit munity he did, volunteering for which include a stint during the quietly at home" while Dr St John Ambulance for the past 2009 Black Saturday fires. Nicolson goes back to work. 28 years. Retirement, he said, Dr Nicolson is only the third Dr Nicolson, who moved Victorian and the 10th Austra- from England with his wife to was not a word in his vocabulian to be bestowed with the Victoria 39 years ago, took up lary. Dr Nicolson continues to honour. a medical practice as a coun- practice medicine as well as He said it was an "enor- try GP in Toora, South lecture at Monash Rural mous privilege" to receive the Gippsland. Health East Gippsland. honour, which gets the final nod "Volunteering however," Dr He said it was every of approval from the Queen. Nicolson said, "was the first doctor's responsibility to pass "Without wishing to sound step towards being accepted as on their skills to the next gencorny, it couldn't have been a local in Victoria" eration.

AWBEC opens

■ The Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre Cockatoo is due to open this Saturday (July 30) at 10am. The Memorial Gardens have been divided into stages, and stage one is nearly complete with a private contractor doing the work.

Cuppa with boss

■ A ‘Cuppa with the Principal’ session was held on Monday morning (July 25) with Macclesfield Primary School’s John Chiswell. A meeting of the School Council was scheduled for last Thursday (July 21).

AGM for parents

■ The annual general meeting for the Parents Club at Montrose Primary School is due to be held at 9.45am on Friday (July 29).

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Photos From The Past

Toolangi From our extensive photo files

● Toolangi. 1890.

● Toolangi Hotel

● The canoe near Toolangi House, Toolangi

● View from near Toolangi House

● Myrtle Gully, Toolangi

● Drawing room of Toolangi House

● Bush road, Toolangi

● Alden: home of C.J. Dennis, Toolangi

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News Briefs Fire submissions ■ The Environment and Planning Committee of State Parliament will be conducting three days of public hearings on its inquiry into fire season preparedness. Public hearings were in Melbourne yesterday (Tues.) , and will be in Wodonga today (wed.) and Euroa tomorrow (Thurs.). Local councils, agencies with which the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning coordinate, and a range of community groups will have the opportunity to put their views to the Committee. The inquiry is examining the preparation and planning that is undertaken for fire seasons. It is focusing on the work of DELWP and its agencies, including Parks Victoria. Issues being considered include the planning, implementation and impacts of preventative burning. Submissions are still being received until Friday (July 29), with 43 submissions received so far.

Life Ed at Woori ■ Life Education classes will take place at Woori Yallock Primary School will take place from tomorrow (Thur.s, July 28) until Monday (Aug. 1). ■ Woori Wallabies Playgroup is open to anyone in the community every Tuesday from 1.30pm-3pm.

Free Press Briefs

■ Sassafras-Ferny Creek Netball Club is holding its Annual General Meeting and Presentation Night on Saturday, August 20. ■ Currently, Mass is not celebrated at St Clare’s Catholic Church, Mt Dandenong. ■ The Burning Bridges will perform live at the Kinglake Pub from 2pm-5pm on Sunday (July 31). ■ Monbulk Historical Society has announced its new book, Bitter and Sweet - The fight for survival by those with everything to lose. The book gives insights into the circumstances faced by members of the Monbulk Progress and Fruitgrowers Association during the 1918-1923 period. Peter Hayne's initial draft was transformed and extended to by Ian Oxenbould

Real Estate ● From Page One ■ At East Warburton, Bell Real Estate Yarra Junction/Woori Yallock arranged the sale of a three-bedroom home at 11 Callop St for $390,000. Emerald sales at the weekend comprised a three-bedroom home at 8 Emerald Monbulk Rd for $630,000; and a three-bedroom home at 37 Westlands Rd for $570,000. Both sales were organised by Barry Plant Emerald. Ray White Wantirna were the agents for a four-bedroom home at 684 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully which sold for $668,000. Schroder and Wallis were agents for a two-bedroom home at 107 Forest Rd, Ferntree Gully, that was sold by private exchange for $585,000. Fletchers Yarra Ranges listed the sale of a four-bedroom home at 8 One Tree Hill Rd, Ferny Creek, was $871,000. At Launching Place, Barry Plant (Woori Yallock) achieved a $460,000 price for a three-bedroom home at `14 Braeside Drive. Bell Real Estate, Yarra Junction/Woori Yallock, recorded a $665,000 sale for a twobedroom home at 165 Glenview Rd, Launching Place. Lilydale sales were registered at 12 Blair St (3BR, $542,500, Barry Plant Lilydale); 4/ 79 Castella St (Unit, $276,000, Methven Professionals Mooroolbark); 17 Rimfire Close (3BR, $527,500, Barry Plant Lilydale). The Montrose sales were 31 Trevallyn Close (3BR, $637,500, Ray White Croydon); 2/3 Claire Ct (4BR, $875,000, Max Brown Montrose); 14 Greenhills Ave (3BR, $572,000, Max Brown). At Yarra Glen, MBA Multi Sell recorded a $700,000 sale at 68 Bell St for a four-bedroom home.

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Country Living

100 Years Ago

Focus on quad bike safety ■ The State Labor Government is taking action to tackle the numbers of deaths and serious injuries on Victorian farms caused by quad bikes. Addressing the Victorian Farmers Federation conference on Friday, Premier Daniel Andrews announced a $6 million subsidy scheme for farmers to make their quad bikes safer. The scheme provides rebates to farmers to either fit rollover protection devices on existing quad bikes or help them purchase an alternative safer vehicle. Last year, 22 people tragically lost their lives in quad bike incidents in Australia. In Victoria, two

● Premier Daniel Andrews farmers have lost their down workplace falives on farms in the talities and injuries. past three months afWorkSafe will also ter being crushed be shortly releasing a when their quad bikes major public awareoverturned. ness campaign in reThe rebate sup- gional Victoria on the ports a recent decision risks associated with by WorkSafe to in- using quad bikes on clude appropriately farms. fitted rollover protecEligible farmers tion devices on quad will be offered up to bikes to its list of app- $600 each for up to proved safety mea- two quad bikes to fit sures to help drive rollover protection

(known as an operator protection device or OPD), or $1200 towards the cost of buying a more appropriate work vehicle. It is estimated that more than 5000 farmers will receive the rebate over the twoyear life of the scheme, which will be managed by WorkSafe Victoria and the VFF. “This is about saving lives and we encourage every eligible farmer to make use of this rebate and stay safe,” Mr Andrews said. Agriculture makes up just three per cent of the Victorian workforce but suffers almost 30 per cent of workplace fatalities.

Ag education returns ■ Agricultural education is returning to Glenormiston with the announcement that a preferred operator has been identified for the historic college and that negotiations will finalise the terms of the sale of the site. Acknowledge Education , an established registered training organisation, has been selected following an Expression of Interest campaign. Its partners in the bid are Total Livestock Genetics, a Camperdown company working in animal genetics and reproductive technologies, and Volume Group, a global business with a commitment to acquiring and restoring heritage-value sites. AE’s proposal includes an educational hub

at Glenormiston focusing on delivering courses in areas including agriculture, manufacturing, horticulture, conservation and land management, business, tourism, transport and logistics. It plans to offer a balance of Victorian Government funded and fee-for-service training at Glenormiston from early 2017 to both domestic and international students. Also planned is a cattle, dairy and crop farm to support practical training and accommodation for students. The proposal includes a role for South West Institute of TAFE to be involved in the future operation of the site.

Mental health support for Victorian farmers

■ Farmers from more than 4000 Victorian farms will be able to tap into extended counselling and support services as part of the Labor State Government’s $1.5 million assistance package to support dairy farmers and their families. Minister for Mental Health, Martin Foley, said more than $800,000 would be allocated to support the health and wellbeing of farmers, including counselling services. Support programs will also be developed in consultation with farmers to best meet their needs. The package provides more support for phone based services and up to 30 additional mental health first aid sessions in impacted communities. The Look Over The Farm Gate program will be expanded and support for 23 local government areas to drive easy access to support by developing area specific information and advice. The Government is provid-

● Martin Foley ing $11.4 million in assistance to support farmers who are currently experiencing particularly difficult times. This also includes working with regional staff and service providers to ensure they are aware and ready to respond to

affected dairy farmers and their families. For information on the package and support available visit: www.agriculture.vic. gov.au/agriculture/dairy/support-for-dairy-farmers or call 136 186. Dairy farmers and their families who need immediate support are encouraged to call Lifeline on 13 11 14 “We know our farmers are resilient and proud people, but we also know that even the most resilient need support during these difficult times for the dairy sector,” Mr Foley said. “We will continue to work with service providers and community organisations to ensure this funding is providing the best and most targeted support.” Jaana Pulford, Agriculture Minister said: “We will continue to put farmers and their families first by providing them with the support they need to look after themselves during this tough time.”

From July 29, 1916

Warburton The School and Other Carnival Funds The Carnival Fund is steadily mounting upto the £100 mark. The millmen are coming to the rescue with subscription lists, Mrs. Booth has donated £2 and the Warburton Brass Band will play in the Rotunda on Saturday night,' August 6. Mr S. Trend (district secretary, Camberwell) has written to the school stating his pleasure at the result of the Carnival. Mr Trend writes: "I heartily congratulate all associated with you upon the fine result of the work. Will you kindly convey this official recognition to those ladies and gentlemen. The school's contribution to the fund is to date £110. “The value of the girls' gifts in needlework reaches many pounds. and the boys are looking forward to fine weather to begin the sowing of the plots for the hospital in con ection with the Young Gardeners' League, by which the Department hopes to raise £20,000 worth of produce throughout the school districts of the State.”

Methodists alert ■ Sir, Will yol kindly allow me through the medium of your valuable paper to warn the Methodists of this district that unless they take immediate and decisive action they will probably lose all right to that portion of ground in the cemetery, tuat has been for more than 30 years known and used as the Methodist burying ground. Those who may not know the particulars of the present critical situation, I would refer to the columns of the Guardian, of June 24 and 8 inst., wherein the trouble is fully explained.” - J. Cornish

Salvation Army ■ A very enjoyable evening was spent in St John's Hall on Wednesday night last, by the Army juniors and their teachers and friends. In spite of the inclement weather, the young people gathered in a goodly crowd to pass two or three happy hours in games of various descriptions. Proceedings opened with a well known hymn, and a prayer from Captain Hilton. Then the fun began, games, dear to childish hearts and minds, were joined in, and mirth, music and innocent amusment followed each other, young and old having a real good time, till - all too soon - the time to separate arrived. After coffee, cakes, etc., had been handed round by willing helpers, the Doxology was sung, and the happy crowd dispersed - well pleased with the social evening. Great excitement prevailed while the little ones tried to pin the pig's tailwhere it should be round.