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■ MELBOURNE radio identity Philip Brady is lucky to be alive after two serious health scares.

Brady, 79, was admitted to Epworth Hospital last Thursday after a dental appointment went badly wrong.

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The 3AW Nightline veteran was having dental work at a Kew clinic on a porcelain crown, when the dentist dropped the crown, and Brady swallowed it.

The crown lodged in his lung, and Brady was rushed to hospital, where preparations were made for emergency surgery.

During his overnight stay, Brady had a coughing fit, and the crown found its way to his tongue.

The scare follows closely upon Brady’s hospitalisation whilst he was hosting a cruise trip in New Zealand with listeners.

Brady contracted bronchial pneumonia, and was sent to hospital overseas. Jill Mansfield, widow of Brady’s former radio co-host Bruce Mansfield, broke away from the cruise, so that she could accompany Philip Brady back to Australia.

Only five years ago, Philip Brady broke his hip whilst in a Hong Kong hotel. He had to be flown back by ‘Medi-Vac’, and was hospitalised for an extended stay, followed by rehabilitation.

Brady is now recovering from the scares.

The pneumonia meant that he has given up a lifetime habit of smoking cigarettes. He was smoking 50-60 cigarettes a day, and quit “cold turkey”.

Brady believes he is saving about $25,000 a year by giving up the tobacco habit.

Philip Brady is hoping that the rest of the year is quieter ... although he is looking forward to celebrating his 80th birthday in June. Friends are holding a special Thanksgiving Mass to celebrate the event.

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News Extra Business scam â– Police are aware of a new scam targeting owners of business emails.

Police have been told the scam involves emails informing victims of a change of bank account. Police understand that these emails appear to be from a business email but may have one less or one extra letter in the email address. The email explains that the business has changed its bank details and requests the victim to provide new bank details.

Have your say - Kinglake Streetscape Renewal Project Council has now secured $1.72 million funding with assistance from State and Federal governments to deliver much needed improvements to renew the Kinglake streetscape.

Urban design and landscape architects have prepared draft plans and concepts and we are now seeking your feedback.

A renewed streetscape in Kinglake will create a community hub which promotes not only a sense of connectedness but inspires a feeling of pride for residents, businesses and tourists alike.

We are keen to hear from you about what you think is important for landscaping, parking, pedestrian access and a range of other exciting proposals to beautify the streetscape.

If you would like to have your say, please come along to one of our drop in sessions at the following times: When:

Monday 8 April 2019 - 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm Tuesday 16 April 2019 - 10.00 am to 2.00 pm

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Kinglake Service Centre

Council officers will be available to answer your questions and opportunities will be available for you to make written submissions.

If you can't make it to any of the workshops, the draft streetscape plans are available on Council's website at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/streetscape where you can make a submission.

Alternatively, please call 5772 0333 to arrange a time to speak to Council officers about your suggestions and ideas.

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Cycle Dindi this weekend

● Inspections of a working farm at ‘Nutfield’, Molesworth, are part of the Cycle Dindi event to be held this Saturday (April 6) from Yea to Bonnie Doon.

Participants are asked to ‘Nutfieled’, where there will be ■ The charity bicycle event, Cycle Dindi, will be held this pay $40 each to ride the Yea- a free devonshire tea in the Cathkin-Yarck section, which shearing shed, a sheep dog Saturday (Apr. 6).

It will coincide with the first is 54 kms for the return jour- demonstration and trailer ride. weekend of the school holi- ney.

The event is a joint project days, and the Yea Railway The Yea-Bonnie Doon trip, of the Rotary Clubs at AlexMarket. for $50, is 121 kms return. andra, Yea and Mansfield.

Cycle Dindi is held on the Senior and concession tickFunds are raised for Rotary Great Victorian Rail Trail, and ets are available. youth projects. is centred on the Yea and Yarck, Riders can enjoy lunch at More information can be with the fittest cyclists being Cathkin, damper and billy tea obtained from Melinda, 0418 able to across the Bonnie Doon at Kanumbra, and admission 378 806; Julie, 0447 762 557; bridge. to a working farm at or Peter, 0414 715 757.

Native forest harvest exit plans denied ■ “I have never, ever, pushed for or proposed in any way an exit from native forest harvest,” says David Littleproud, Federal Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources.

“I have never ever heard of nor discussed any plan to exit native forest logging, ever.

“In line with industry requests, I said exploring a carbon methodology for native forest logging was sensible, and noted this was in the remit of the Environment Minister, not my own.

“Industry have assured my office this morning it also believes exploring this is sensible,” Mr Littleproud said.

Senator Richard Colbeck said: “The Coalition categorically rules out ending native forestry harvesting in any State or Territory, including Victoria, unlike the Victorian Labor Government who clearly have an agenda to do just that.

“The Coalition’s policy for forestry is to ensure both a strong plantation and native forests sectors, including in Victoria into the future,” Senator Colbeck said in a press statement.

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Countdown to Easter Bazaar ■ The countdown is on until the Molesworth Easter Bazaar and Clearing Sale on Easter Saturday (April 20).

This will be the 42nd year for the community event that has raised more than $½-million for community organisations.

Past efforts have provided financial assistance to Whanregarwen Fire Brigade, maintained and refurbished the Molesworth Community Hall, financed a book on The History of Molesworth, as well as given assistance to the maintenance of the Recreation Reserve, local Cemetery, and Church.

Other funds have been directed to the hospitals and nursing homes in the two nearest towns, Yea and Alexandra, and radio station UGFM. Co-Ordinator Les Ridd says the event will again see a craft

● Les Ridd, pictured in the 1990s at the Molesworth Bazaar

sale at the Molesworth Hall, with theClearing Sale to be held at the Recreation Reserve.

Two auctions will run adjacent to each other, selling approximately 60 separate vendors’ goods, ranging from farm machinery, tools, household and garden items and bric a brac.

The clearing sale begins at 9.30am. Items include motor vehicles, household goods, leisure, machinery and workshop items.

Volunteer auctioneers are from local stock and station agencies, Embling Rural and Elders.

The event is fully catered for by the local community with Devonshire tea and eats, as well as the Rotary Club of Yea with a bacon and egg breakfast followed by a barbecue lunch.

To sell surplus goods, can Les Ridd on 0427 310 213, or email: lesridd@gmail.com

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Index to major display advertisers Across Technology ................. Pages 1, 109 Advanced Myotherapy ............ Pages 14, 101 Alexandra Quality Meats .................. Page 25 All Things Natural and Organic ....... Page 24 Alpine Trout Farm, Noojee .............. Page 61 Antique Bottles ............................... Page 55 Bailey’s Funeral Services .............. Page 74 Benalla Tours ................................... Page 49 Billanook College ............................. Page 23 Camberwell Sewing ......................... Page 27 Cathy McGowan MHR ....................... Page 7 Centre State Drilling ....................... Page 50 Cerulean Apartments ...................... Page 60 Cindy McLeish MLA ................... Pages 7, 24 Clarinda Charloais ....................... Page 108 Completely Well Woman .................. Page 46 Country Club Hotel, Yea ................... Page 5 Crump Spreaders ........................... Page 76 Darren Gilbert ................................... Page 7 Dalton Building, Garden Supplies .. Page 63 Eddy’s Transport & Towing .............. Page 62 Embling Rural ................................. Page 21 Emu Wire Industries ....................... Page 26 Extensions Unlimited ..................... Page 38 Fernleigh Angus ............................. Page 106 Geoff Lambert ................................ Page 11 Gilson College .................................. Page 4 GLA Real Estate ..................... Pages 110, 111 Grand Central Hotel, Yea .................. Page 6 Grosvenor, Cairns ............................. Page 32 GTS Containers ................................ Page 39 Hall’s Funeral Services .................... Page 3 Harcourt Valley Vineyard .................. Page 59 High Country C’van, Boat Storage .. Page 53 Holmwood Aged Care ...................... Page 65 Hoogies of Yarra Glen ...................... Page 68 Inglewood Emporium ...................... Page 61 Ivanhoe Cycles ............................... Page 74 Jade Park Angus ............................ Page 107 Japan Snow Holidays ....................... Page 100 Killingworth Hill Whisky Bar & Cafe .. Page 2 Kintsugi Health ............................... Page 19 Kosnar Framing .............................. Page 24 Landmark Harcourts ..............,....... Page 112 Manfred’s Shoe Lounge ................. Page 33 McCormack Funerals ...................... Page 28 Melbourne Mediation Centre .......... Page 52 Melb. Wildlife & Pest Control .......... Page 51 Metro Cinemas Boronia ................. Page 73 Mooroolbark Church of Christ ........ Page 19 Murrindindi Shire Council ................ Page 7 Nalinga Steel ................................... Page 99 Neil’s Aussie Beer Shed .................. Page 12 Neil Beer Seymour ............................ Page 7 Newground Rural Contractors ....... Page 105 North Central Hire ........................... Page 64 North-West Drilling .......................... Page 109 Northern Sky Limousines ............... Page 64 Old Victorian Fencing ...................... Page 73 On The Move ................................... Page 40 Planning Victoria ........................... Page 34 Progressive Controls ..................... Page 29 Rockery Museum ............................ Page 58 Rosicrucians ................................... Page 75 Seville Tractors .............................. Page 78 Shepparton Tile Centre .................. Page 75 Simply Helping Goulburn Valley ..... Page 30 Slocum Floorcoverings ................... Page 45 Solartronics ................................... Page 94 Star Tree Services ......................... Page 25 Stihl Shop Seymour ....................... Page 102 Terry Miller Concrete Tanks ............. Page 67 TGA Legal ......................................... Page 37 Tilco ................................................ Page 74 Trades and Services Guide ..... Pages 81-84 Treewalker ...................................... Page 49 Tribute Funeral Services ................ Page 72 Valley Village Mews ......................... Page 47 Wallan Secondary College ............... Page 13 We Sell Doors ................................. Page 93 White Dove Funeral Services ......... Page 48 Whittlesea H Hardware ................... Page 71 Wild Cattle Creek ............................ Page 54 Yarra Valley Brazzen ................... Page 56-57 Yarra Valley Dental .......................... Page 20 Yea Automotive ................................ Page 22 Yea Fuels .......................................... Page 8 Yenckens Hardware ........................ Page 77

● Four Murrindindi football teams - Alexandra, Kinglake, Thornton-Eildon and Yea - are preparing for their 2019 season in Division 2 of the AFL Ou ter East Lounge. There is again an extra dimension at Thornton where a women’s team will again take to the field. The side had a practice match against eastern suburbs opponents at the weekend.

Medals won at Emergency Services Games ■ Kelly McLeish and David Wareham, Yea CFA volunteers, and workmates at Yea Brand Dairy, have won medals at the Police and Emergency Services Games.

The Croydon games at the weekend had to be abandoned because of wet weather, but not before some medals made their way back to Yea.

H’bridge Big Gig ■ A fundraiser event for the Cancer Council will be held at Bridges Restaurant, Hurstbridge, from 7pm until 12 midnight on Saturday (Apr. 6).

Entertainers include James Chidlow, Backbeat, Joe Robassa, Malcura, Sierra Jane, Elbow Room and an Aussie Rock cover band.

Had their say ■ A number of Murrindindi residents had their say at the Council meeting held at Yea on Wednesday last week: ■ Cheryl Roberts spoke in support of the Yea Outdoor Storage Facility, ■ Dylan Barter spoke against the planning permit at Pine Ridge Rd, Kinglake West,and Kylie Ma’a spoke in support, ■ Nick Legge spoke against the future delivery of Aged and Disability Services, ■ Ken Deacon spoke about road use by logging trucks (dust and safety) and regeneration fires during the Easter and school holiday period.

Owen service ■ The Owen family is well known in the Whittlesea, Kinglake and Yea areas.

A service was due to be held at 10am yesterday (Tues.) at the Yan Yean Cemetery for Irene Owen.

This newspaper joins with the community in expressing its sincere condolences.

Permit denied ■ Neville Roberts’s application to have an outdoor storage facility, including 20 shipping containers, on rural property at Cheviot, has been refused by Murrindindi Council.

No community ob● Kelly McLeish shows her medals. jections were rein writing within 10 ceived by the Council. working days of the meeting.

“We would also ■ Yea resident Jack like to encourage Mr Russell asked a ques- Russell to listen to the tion at last week’s audio recording of the ■ Last week’s issue Council meeting.

Council meeting of The Local Paper CEO Craig Lloyd which is available on (Mar. 27) may be responded that the Council's website,” viewed at the website. question was in rela- Mr Lloyd said.

Due to an unextion to an ongoing lepected last-minute gal matter “therefore family emergency, Council cannot comthere was no print ediment on the matter at tion of the newspaper. this time”.

We apologise for Mr Russell asked ■ Yea Community the inconvenience that a question from House will be holding caused to readers and the previous month’s a Responsible Ser vice advertisers. meeting repeated, as ofAlcohol course from Adjustments have he thought it was inad- 12 Noon-4pm on Sat- been made to adverurday, June 22. equately answered. tisers’ schedules so Cost is $100. A that they received full Mr Lloyd said: “This question was minimum of eight par- value. addressed at the ticipants is required.

The Local Paper Bookings can be has6696 online reads March Ordinary Meetmade at the Commu- per week, and 8820 ing of Council.

“A response was nity House on 5797 print ‘reads’ per provided to Mr Russell 3070. weekly issue.

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Letter to the Editor PO Box 1278, Research, 3095

Federal politicians: beware of voters Sir, Members of Parliament are elected by the people and as such hold that position of power to represent, serve and be the voice of their electorate.

For many years the communities of the southern connected basin have implored their elected members to listen to them and take action on the impacts that the Murray Darling Basin Plan implementation is having socially, economically and environmentally.

We have always said that when the next drought arrives, the cumulative impacts of the Basin Plan policies will result in the collapse of farms, reliant businesses and rural communities and that is exactly what is happening right now.

There is a catastrophe unfolding in northern Victoria and southern NSW, yet there is a deafening silence from our political leaders, Prime Minister Morrison and Opposition Leader Mr Shorten, who never so much as mention the Murray Darling Basin or the tragically flawed Basin Plan, despite the fact this is the food bowl of our nation, and will have a dramatic affect on our economy as agricultural businesses continue to collapse.

Water Minister Littleproud has refused to assist.

He refused point blank to pause the plan to allow time to review and revise it, and the Labor Party led by Shadow Water Minister Burke have already introduced a Bill stating they will reverse the 1500GL cap on buybacks, therefore assuring the destruction of the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District.

As the Basin Plan moves from the acquisition of ‘so-called water savings’ and modelling stage of proposed environmental flows, it is evident that the reality of implementation, it is simply not working and is creating massive impacts.

The initial proposals that “ no-one would be worse off” and “ no water entitlements will be eroded” have proven to be totally incorrect.

Candidates for seats in northern Victoria and southern NSW in the up-coming federal election cannot expect to rely on their traditional grass roots supporters, unless they accurately reflect their view that the Basin Plan must be paused, reviewed and revised due to the Plan’s severe consequences on communities.

- Jan Beer Cheviot Hills, Yea

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Local Briefs Daylight Saving

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Congratulations to Murrindindi florist Nici Thompson who won Silver Gilt in the Major Floral Design Competition at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.

■ Daylight saving concludes at 3am this Sunday (April 7). Clocks are turned backward to 2am. There will be more light in the morning. Summer daylight saving starts on October 6.

An anonymous caller, with a hidden number, phoned the newspaper editor’s mobile phone on Saturday, suggesting that we no longer publish the Court Lists. When her suggestion was politely declined, the woman said she would contact the Australian Press Council. Court Lists have been published as a public service in newspapers for the past 180 years. Lists are published online in Victoria by each of the Magistrates’, County and Supreme Courts

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Murrindindi Mayor, Cr Sandice McAulay, led a minute’silence at last week’s Council meeting: ““Our thoughts and hearts go out to everyone in New Zealand, particularly to the community of Christchurch at this extremely sad and difficult time, following the events on March 15. To our fellow Councillors and Council officers at Christchurch City Council and to family and friends grieving the loss of their loved ones, we send our condolences.”

It is only 10 days to the local football and netball season. The Round 1 matches on Saturday, April 13 are Thornton-Eildon v Yarra Glen, Yea v Seville, Gembrook-Cockatoo v Kinglake, Powelltown v Yarra Junction. Alexandra has the bye.

Comedian Marty Fields says: “When Essendon’s coach said at the start of the season he thought they could finish second I didn't realise he meant in every game.” This newspaper’s tips for this AFL round are:Adelaide Crows v GEELONG. MELBOURNE v Essendon,.

Carlton v SYNEY SWANS. GWS Giants v RICHMOND. Brisbane Lions v PORT ADELAIDE. COLLINGWOOD v West Coast Eagles. WESTERN BULLDOGS v Gold Coast. HAWTHORN v North Melbourne. FREMANTHLE v St Kilda.

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Cr Jackie Ashe says that Murrindindi Council’s The Tourism and Events Strategy will be circulated shortly.

● Matt and Catrina Kells at the Botanic Gardens at Frankston on Saturday, March 23.

Popular Murrindindi firefighter Matt Kells and Catrina were married at the George Pentland Botanic Gardens at Frankston on Saturday, March 23.

A Federal Election is just around the corner, and the fight for the Indi seat should be intense. However, the silence from Indi candidates, especially at this southern end of the electorate, has been deafening.

Murrindindi Mayor Sandice McAulay has made special mention of Buxton Primary School for inviting her to participate in their International Women’s Day activity. The students had the opportunity to draw portraits of important women in their lives. Many students chose to draw portraits of their mothers and other family members. Artist Janet Hayes demonstrated how to draw pastel portraits using the Mayor as her subject.

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Readers’ contributions to the ‘Ticks & Crosses’ column are welcomed.

Send your contribution to: editor@LocalMedia.com.au Contributions will be published at the sole discretion of the Editor.

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● There was an unpleasant surprise for local firefighters at a foam exercise on Sunday (Mar. 31). Training at Kinglake West oval was somewhat dampened upon discovering that the pump shed had been broken into, with the offender stealing the batteries for the diesel motor. They also cut and stole all of the wiring. It was fortunate that this was found during a training exercise, rather than a real event.

This pump is the sole source of water for protecting residents sheltering at the 'Neighbourhood Safer Place / Place of Last Resort in the event of an emergency.

Brigades from Flowerdale, Glenburn, Kinglake, Yea and Kinglake practised with training foam is using their equipment to make a class B foam blanket.

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Pest found on vines ■ Agriculture Victoria is calling for wine and table grape growers in the Yarra Valley to monitor their vines and report any suspected phylloxera.

This comes after phylloxera was confirmed for the first time in two new locations this month, including a commercial vineyard near StAndrews, outside the existing Phylloxera Infested Zone.

Victoria’s Chief Plant Health Officer, Dr Rosa Crnov, is urging growers and property managers in the region to monitor their vines and to report any suspect phylloxera infestations to the department.

Phylloxera is a very small, yellow insect that feeds on the roots, and sometimes the leaves, of grapevines. It can also move to the soil surface and up into the canopy and the fruit.

“If you suspect a vine on your property has phylloxera,

● Phylloxera has been found locally. you can use the Snap Send Solve application on your smartphone to take a photo for follow up by Agriculture Victoria.

“Agriculture Victoria will then undertake an inspection of the vine to confirm whether it is affected by phylloxera” Dr Crnov said.

Information collected through reports will contribute to a pilot phylloxera surveillance program, which aims to assess the status of phylloxera in the Yarra Valley over the next three weeks.

“Grower participation in the pilot is crucial,” Dr Crnov said.

“Information gained from the pilot will provide growers with information to help them better manage phylloxera onfarm.”

Snap Send Solve is a tool for community members to report issues that need addressing in their community.

You can download it from Google Play, the iTunes Store, or by visiting www.snap sendsolve.com If you can’t open the app but would like to report a suspected phylloxera infested vine, please email your vineyard address and contact details to market.access@ ecodev.vic.gov.au

Mental health system crisis ■ A damning report from the Auditor-General has confirmed Victoria's mental health system is in crisis, says Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish.

"Victoria's mental health system is in crisis, with the terrible situation of people who are critically unwell being turned away from care because the system simply doesn't have capacity.

That is having a particular impact on rural Victorians,” Ms McLeish said.

"Our mental health system needs urgent attention and investment but sadly the AuditorGeneral's report confirms that, despite numerous plans, in the past five years the Andrews Labor Government hasn't lifted a finger to improve the system.

Current State funding only provides mental health services to less than half of Victorians who suffer a severe mental illness.

Victoria's per capita recurrent spend on specialised mental health services was $197.30 - the lowest in Australia.

The report confirmed that action needed to be taken immediately to support the system and that waiting for the outcomes of the Royal Commission into Mental Health would make problems worse. Ms McLeish said the community can't wait for another report to confirm Victoria's mental health system is in crisis.

■ Police would like to warn residents in the north-east following several reports of travelling conman operating in the area.

A man posing as a tradesman is reportedly approaching rural properties and elderly residents offering to lay asphalt on their driveways or carry out repair work to the home.

Pressure is placed on the home owners to agree for trade work to be started but demands are made for partial or full payment to be made prior to any work being completed.

The men are also known to offer to drive you to the bank or ATM to withdraw money.

The alleged fake tradesman is described as having an English accent and is driving a black Ford Ranger dual cab with Queensland registration or a white Isuzu truck with NSW registration, towing a trailer with an orange asphalt roller.

Anyone who may has information on this man or anyone one else offering what appears to be suspect services is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au

McGowan speech ■ Cathy McGowan MHR is due to deliver her final address to Federal Parliament on Thursday (Apr. 4), with busloads of locals making their way to Canberra.

Veterans’ grants ■ Ex-service organisations, local government and not-for-profit groups who support veterans and their families can now apply for funding through the Veterans Capital Works Grant Program to improve their buildings and facilities.

Interested organisations can apply for up to $50,000 through the Veterans Minor Capital Works Grant Program or up to $200,000 through the Veterans Major Capital Works Grant Program.

Carters appeal ■ Settlement on the $300,000 option for the Yea and District Historical Society to purchase the Carter’s Milk Bar site in Yea is due in one week’s time on Friday, April 12.

According to the Society’s ‘Give Now’ web page, the organisation is far short of the public monies it sought “ to retain the iconic Carter’s premises as a Heritage Centre.

Leigh apologises

■ Deputy Mayor Cr Leigh Dunscombe was not present at last week’s meeti8ng of Murrindindi Shire Council. Councillors moved that his apology be accepted.

At Racecourse Rd ■ A development plan has been prepared to guide future staged residential development on land at 66 Racecourse Rd, Yea. It was accepted at last week’s Murrindindi Council meeting.

Double storey OK ■ A double-storey residence at 5 Pine Ridge Rd, Kinglake West, has been givan approval

by Murrindindi Shire Council. An objection was received by an abutting landowner.

Memorial add-on

● Cindy McLeish MLA

■ Cr Eric Lording, the king Parrot Ward Councillor for Murrindindi Shire Council, told last week’s meeting that he had “been approached by a number of people in the Flowerdale area requesting some understandable additions to the Flowerdale Bushfire Memorial”. Council officers are currently working through this.

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Yea, Eildon then Kinglake ■ Don’t get in the way of comedian Sean Murphy as he travels Murrindindi’s local roads next Monday (Apr. 8).

Murphy has gigs at Yea in the morning, Eildon in the early afternoon, then Kinglake.

Perhaps he should be a magician rather than a comedian.

His ‘Games Boy 18’ show is all about getting children active and curious about our world through interactive, kid-friendly skits and games.

Sean’s free performance ton Monday will be at: ■ Yea Library.

9.30am-10.30am ■ Eildon Community Centre. 12.30pm1.30pm ■ Kinglake Library.

3.15pm -4.15pm

● Comedian Sean Murphy

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Tahlia Mead (Yellow House), EmilyAllison and Adrian DiRico (absent) (Blue House). House Vice Captains Sarah Hofman (Red House), Jasmine Hope (Yellow House) and Alex Pidot (Blue House) ■ Sacred Heat Primary School: School Community Leaders Bella Hargreaves and

Bridie McSpeerin. Social Justice Leaders Andrew Breeand Finn Hargreaves. Stewardship Leaders Angus Antrobus, Sam Gregory, Poppy Stewart and Annie Dignam.

■ Yea Primary School: School Captains Chloe Butterworth and Zach P a p a d o p o u l o s.

School Vice Captains

■ It is 35 years ago this week that Tom Dignam sold the Yea newspaper business to us.

I will not beat Tom's 55-year service in the one job.

Tom started as a 12-year-old 'printer's devil' in 1929. He and his brother Eddie bought the business in 1936.

They also leased the Healesville Guardian business for a short time in the early 1940s before Eddie went to war.

Each publication was a weekly fourpage broadsheet. Tom carried on solo after Eddie's death around 1969.

Tom continued after his 1984 retirement, filing footy reports for his muchloved Yea club, and cricket news (with a slight favourtism to Boundary Creek).

To avoid any April Fool's Day link, we adjusted the sale contract date to April 2, 1984.

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Odds-on favourite

● Yea Race Club identity Toby McLeish joined in the fun of as photo, taking the bookies’ money.

Interim order

■ The Historic Buildings Council served an Interim Preservation Order against the owner of the Yea General Store, Alan Reid.

The order covered the 102-year-old Purcell’s Store and included counters, interior joinery as well as fixtures and fittings.

Toolangi Centre ■ The Toolangi base of the Department of Conservation, Forests and Lands, became a contender for a $2 million forest discovery centre, to be decided by Minister kay Setches.

K’lake West stop ■ Kinglake West store owner Ken Brown said it was time for public toilets to be built at the Tommy’s Hut corner. The only toilets from Whittlesea to Yea in 1989 were at the Flwerdale Hotel. The criticism of Yea Shire Council saw a headline: “Can Yea organise a country dunny?’

Clairvoyant in Yea ■ Ray Chadwick - a man who called himself a ‘clairvoyant’ - was at the Royal Mail Hotel in 1989 to practise palmistry, numerology, tarot cards, bio-rhythems and ESP.

Red Cross funds ■ Flowerdale Red Cross Publicity Officer Joan Mackrell advised of sending $1914.77 to headquarters from fundraisers at the ‘Dale and Kinglake.

Convenience store

■ The idea of a convenience store on the Delta Hardware site (formerly Hackett’s Hardware) at Kinglake met with the disapproval of a public meeting. A permit issued

by Eltham Shire provided for more fuel pumps, a canopy over the driveway, and improvements to the store facade.

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Students saluted

■ Murrindindi Shire Council has an impressive practice of recognising student leaders.

At last Wednesday night’s meeting held at Yea, the following students were saluted: ■ Middle Kinglake Primary School: School Captains Charlotte Barnes and Mickayla Mead ,Junior School Council Charli Macek (absent), Max Knight, Matilda Crisp, Lucy Casey, Alex Pidot (absent) and Chloe Manks. Sustainability Representatives Lucinda Hofman, Nick Draffin, Brianna Dyson, Josephine Barnes, Isabel Draffin and Hamish Hofman. House Captains Charlotte Barnes and Zoe Knight (Red House), Chloe Manks and

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■ Yea High School: School Captains Bridget O’Dwyer and Jordan Harry School Council Representatives Heba Blair and Layla Calder. House Captains Wilsmore and Ella Jacobson (absent) (Burnet House), Nicolas Charles (absent) and Bridget O’Dwyer (Casey House), Hayden Jannke and Elly HendrieMcDonald (absent) (Clarke House), Zachary Harry (absent) and Maddison Sosa (absent) (Dennis House).

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Hawaii honeymoon

● Photo of Yea township, approx. 1950s. Photo: Alan Thorley

■ Jennifer Morris and Robert Dodd were married at Sacred Heart Church, Yea, by the Rev. Fr Bernard McCarthy. Matron of Honour was Carol Cook, and bridesmaid was Therese Morris. Best man was Simon Hearn and Glen Allen was groomsman. Organist for the Nuptial Mass was Gwen Bryant.

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At Liberty to say that Shell quality continues

Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 8.9.4.5.

Lotto Numbers: 8.4.13.24.34.41.

Relationships started under present aspects could become very successful. There are many chances of improving your financial position also. Contacts from the past could bring some surprises into your life.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8,9,5,6, Lotto Numbers: 8,13,15,23,36,44.

This should be one of those periods in what you need will just come in the time you expect it to. Someone you helped in the past will now return the favour and it could not come at a better time.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 3,5,6,7 Lotto Numbers: 1,14,23,34,45,2, If you push too hard for your own way you could come across some stiff opposition. Some may be very restless and want to change just because something else looks better on the outside. Think before you do anything.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 8,9,4,5, Lotto Numbers: 7,8,34,42,21,11, Because of your quick wit and ready mind, you could be first in line for something you have been waiting for a very long time. Romantic vibes should just be the thing to take your mind off too much work.

LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 9.5.6.7 Lotto Numbers: 9.24.31.33.36.4.

Your imagination could get the better of you during this period and some situations could be wrongfully read. In the romance scene a reason to celebrate for the singles.

Do not take an answer you do not want.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Apricot Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 7,3,4,5 Lotto Numbers: 2,5,13,35,41,22, Could be a little impatient period for you but anything planned well should succeed, this could be a period for many surprises and someone from your past could surface again in your life with a thud.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5,7,8,2 Lotto Numbers: 4,6,23,31,11,19, You might need to be very diplomatic and understanding in your domestic relationships to prevent fireworks.

Everything will depend on maintaining harmony and most of what you are working towards will eventuate.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Fawn Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 2,6,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 2,4,13,21,28,38, Take the opportunities as they come along this way much progress will be achieved during the next few weeks.Your partner could have a problem coping with your moods, try not to impose your views on others.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December20) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 4,8,2,8, Lotto Numbers: 1.7.12.25.32.41.

A few problems in the domestic area very likely you could be pushing a willing horse too far. If you take life as it comes for the next week or two your nervous tension will subside.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 7,3,4,1, Lotto Numbers: 1,6,12,25,34,41, A tendency to go extremes will only make life more difficult for you, if you push too hard you will only come up with more opposition to your ideas. You must realise that some involvements will only take and not give.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 1,6,2,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,15,23,31,11,19 The unusual and different are likely to change your established routines. A very fast-moving period but for many it will turn out to be profitable if you have any ambitions as a business person.

● Sudheer Teegala, manager at Yea Fuels

■ Sudheer Teegala says that the Liberty re-branding of the former Yea Shell outlet does not mean any change to the high quality fuels.

Sudheer says Liberty is part of the Shell group, a\nd that Shell fuel is still served, and facilities such as Shell Card are still offered.

There have been a number of improvements since Yea Fuels took over the business, where Chisholm and Shaw formerly operated in High St. An advertisement appears in this week’s issues detailing the Country Fried Chicken that is now available.

There are specials such as Snack Boxes, Lu nch Boxes and Dinner Boxes.

Yea Fuels, at 98 High St, Yea, is open from 6am-9pm, seven days a week.

Phone orders are welcome on 5797 2302.

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Massive Land Tax grab ■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish is warning local residents to be prepared for rising taxes as the Andrews Labor Government prepares its next State Budget.

"The amount of land tax collected by the government has almost doubled since 2014 from $1.75 billion to $3.43 billion since Daniel Andrews was elected in 2014,” Ms McLeish said.

"Land taxes are skyrocketing under Labor because Daniel Andrews has never met a tax he didn't like, and I think Victorians need to brace themselves for more pain to come."

Ms McLeish's warning comes as the recently released Mid Year Financial Report shows Victoria's surplus has crashed from $950 million to $365 million because of a decline in stamp duty revenue.

"It's no wonder the government is refusing to consider any land tax relief as they are flying close to the winds of deficit,” Ms McLeish said.

"Increased taxes don't just hurt mum and dad property

● Daniel Andrews, Victorian State Premier owners, farmers, business is making rent less affordable people and retirees, they hurt for ordinary Victorians, by exthe economy as a whole. I am cessively taxing mum and dad particularly worried about im- property owners through land pact the combination of falling tax hikes." property sales and higher land "It's already hard enough to taxes will have on our local make ends meet without Daniel rental market."

Andrews slugging working "At a time when cost of liv- families with massive land tax ing pressures are sky-high, the increases,” Ms McLeish said Andrews Labor Government in a written statement.

Pith and Par Small and medium businesses can seek The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tri★ funding to develop their innovative solu- ★bunal has upheld Nillumbik Shire tions for government policy and service deliv- Council’s position not to support a proposal for ery challenges. The Business Research and Innovation Initiative program offers a total grant pool of $12 million.

Three hunting seasons open this week in Victoria for licensed game hunters. Game Management Authority Chief Executive Officer Graeme Ford said the Hog Deer and hound hunting for Sambar Deer seasons opened on Monday (Apr. 1) followed by Stubble Quail season on Saturday (Apr. 6).

Nillumbik Shire Council’s non-chemical rabbit control program will run from April to the end of June across the Shire. There will be no threat to native wildlife and pets. Wild rabbits are a pest that threaten both native vegetation and agriculture.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Brown Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 7,3,4,1, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,35,41,22, For the ones that have done their homework success is assured, but the others you will just have to start again and this time with more fore thought about what you are doing. Some lucky periods coming up very soon.

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two, six-storey buildings at Arthur St and Dudley St in Eltham. Council received 363 objections to the application for apartments, offices, shops, cafes and restaurants.

The Australian Christian Lobby is con cerned the Andrews Government is considering removing the century-old tradition of reciting the Lord’s Prayer before Parliament deliberates. This threat to the prayer comes after calls from the leader of the Reason Party, Fiona Patten.

The Whittlesea Agricultural Society is hosting a Clearing Sale on Sunday, May 5. The general goods sale starts at 10am and Machinery starts at 12noon. Gate 1, McPhees Rd, Whittlesea.

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Tourism link axed

■ Murrindindi Shire Council, at its March 27 meeting, decided to discontinue its partnership with regional tourism body, Goulburn River Valley Tourism. This will come into effect when the current Memorandum of Understanding ends on June 30.

Mayor, Cr Sandice McAulay, said the Council considered factors including whether GRVT is the right fit for promoting Murrindindi Shire into the future and the ongoing financial viability of the organisation.

“GRVT has been operating since 2011 with the purpose of direct tourism operator engagement, promoting and advocating for the region, which includes Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie and Mitchell Shires,” Cr McAulay said.

“Greater Shepparton City Council made the formal decision to withdraw from GRVT at its Council meeting on March 19. Mitchell and Strathbogie Shires will also be considering their future involvement withGRVT over the coming weeks.

“We are looking at alternative arrangements for promoting Murrindindi Shire as part of tourism region or number of regions.

“In the interim though, we’re lucky to have a successful local tourism brand to work with – Discover Dindi.

“Be sure to check out Discover Dindi on Facebook or Instagram if you haven’t already,” Cr McAulay said.

Safety upgrade

■ Road works to improve safety and drivability on Ghin Ghin Rd are set to kickoff on Thursday (Apr. 4) and are expected to be completed in the first week of May. Murrindindi Shire Infrastructure Portfolio Councillor Eric Lording said the $500,000 project includes installing safety barriers on the existing bridges and creek crossings, sealing the entry from Granite Hills Rd and reconstructing a 700-metre section of road.

“While road users will experience some delays for the duration of the works, Ghin Ghin Roadwon’t be closed,”Cr Lording said.

“This project will improve motorist’s travel experience and enable heavy vehicles to more safely use this important link road.

“The upgrades Council undertook on the Ghin Ghin Bridge over the Goulburn River in 2015 saw the removal of heavy vehicle load limits which effectively cut their travel times to the Goulburn Valley and Melba Highways by up to an hour.

“While that bridge upgrade was an important investment in Murrindindi Shire’s freight capability, the increase in traffic volumes had meant that the road surface was more exposed to wear and tear.

“With support from the State Government’s ‘Fixing Country Roads’ grant funding program, Council is able to deliver these works which will see a safer and smoother Ghin Ghin Road for everybody,” Cr Lording said.

Planning changes

■ Changes to the Murrindindi Shire Planning Scheme have been endorsed, so that it will align with the new structure for all Victorian planning schemes as prepared by the State Government.

This will see local, regional and state planning policies consolidated with duplicate statements removed, making it a smaller document and easier for everyone to use and understand, said Cr Margaret Rae. None of the current requirements and controls have been changed. “"In essence, planning schemes provide guidelines for development and regulation of land use so that competing social, environmental and economic priorities can be balanced," Cr Rae said. “"We are confident these changes to our Planning Scheme will make understanding planning and development less onerous for our community.”

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What The Papers Say Vandalism charges

■ Police have arrested and charged three Broadford men with 28 counts of criminal damage by graffiti, including defacing an Indigenous mural at the town’s fire station.

Police allege the incidents of graffiti damage occurred in Broadford between December and March .

The three men, aged 22, 20 and 18, were bailed to appear at Seymour Magistrates’ Court on July 4.

- North Central Review

Positive letter

■ Seymour College principal Gail Hardman was humbled and proud to receive positive correspondence about students and teacher Dean Lazzaro who attended the Borneo excursion in December.

Seven students from Seymour College travelled to Borneo with Mr Lazzaro.

The students were Janaya Claydon, Connor Johnstone, Hannah Johnstone, Caitlyn Pascall, Katelyn Halse, Chantelle Washington and Emma Hogan.

- Seymour Telegraph

Y. Glen gateway

■ Yarra Glen has been selected as one of 100 rural towns that will form part of VicRoads ‘Community Gateways’ program with work scheduled to begin in March.

Community gateways are designed to alert motorists driving on high-speed roads that they are entering a regional town with a reduced speed limit and to slow down.

These new signs and markings will make it easier to see speed limit changes and slow down, improving safety for people living in and travelling through regional communities.

- Mountain Views Mail

Heat over CFA plan

■ A plan to use land at Heritage Park in Plenty for a much-needed new CFA station has come under fire.

Plenty CFA proposed to use 40,000 sq m of the site at 109-115 Yan Yean Rd for the new emergency services facility.

At least 138 trees would be removed and a toilet block would be demolished.

Plenty CFA captain Adrian Marshall said their current site at 109 Yan Yean Rd was not big enough to fit new-design tankers.

- Diamond Valley Leader

Euthanasia move

■ Nillumbik Council is considering a report to cease providing a wildlife euthanising service across the Shire.

The service attends to the euthanasia of injured wildlife and domestic animals on both public and private land.

- Warrandyte Diary

Letter to the Editor ■ Sir, It seems that Murrindindi Council prefers to make arbitary, rash and ill-conceived decisions, and to put up a later retraction through the auspicies of the CEO, and with a ‘photo shoot’ or press release, whilst naming the staffer as being the ‘obstacle’ in the decision process. What a farce.

There is too much of this grandstanding, even if the retraction is just, and the consequences are never thought through to a logical conclusion.

The Local Paper quotes many recent examples, and not least the fiasco of the ‘Media selection’ - manipulation, process and which is one of many examples of a morbid capacity to dominate.

Do we need to live with such arrogance and poor insight into the needs of the ‘common people’, and tgo suffer such abuse. I think not.

Currently there are 12 councils in Victoria that have been named for their elleged transgressions in, one way or another, and now subject to a Local Council Representative Review to ensure fair and equitable representation, and submissions are invited.

- Jack Russell, Francis St, Yea

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80 Years Ago

Court Lists Seymour Magistrates’ Court - Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, April 10 Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division.

Victoria Police - Evans, R (41791) v Robinson, Andrew James. Uni-Wallan.

Thursday,April 11 Victoria Police - Dixon, S (30331) v Gazzara, Katlin.

State Hwy Patrol-North Victoria Police - Holcombe, S (39769) v Hughes, Lachlan.

Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Holcombe, S (39769) v Frazer, Jake. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Engel, M (21896) v Wilson, Brian. CiuAlexandra Victoria Police - Malane, B (36738) v Robl, Kohner. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Kamali, V (42448) v Jackson, Brian. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Kamali, V (42448) v Sagula, Frank. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Brown, J (42049) v Adams, Daniel Colin. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Holcombe, S (39769) v Finn, Luke. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Fraser, P (35913) v Hall, Brent Phillip.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Holcombe, S (39769) v Warren, Adam.

Uni-Broadford Victoria Police Poulopoulos, C (42417)v Capel, Paige. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Kubale, Eleisha Patricia. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Brennan, Jackson Tyler. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Stephens, S (40205) v Gibson, Matthew.

Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police - O'neill, J (40075) v Williams, Barry. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Krickic, B (22069) v Sargeant, Benjamin Henry. Highway Patrol-Wallan Victoria Police - Walton, A (40916) v Newbould, Chris.

Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Grant, B (28598) v Smith, Mark David.

Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Bortolotto, C (40740) v Douglas, Matt.

Victoria Police - Dunsford, A (28464) v Wilson, Brian Jeffrey. Ciu-Alexandra Victoria Police - De Bruyckere, M (33701)v Hooke, Barry. Highway Patrol-Wallan Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Kilby, Shane. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Krickic, B (22069) v Wall, Jared Darcy.

Highway Patrol-Wallan Victoria Police - Thomas, S (40419) v De Graaf, Kevin Daniel. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Mion, C (40159) v Clegg, Ricky. DtuSeymour Victoria Police - Smith, B (29408) v Dryden, John Leigh .Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police - Walton, A (40916) v Bradley, Sally Anne .Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Holcombe, S (39769) v Belot, Matthew.

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No inference of a party’s guilt, innocence or liability should be made by publication of their name as a defendant. Court schedules may be changed at any time for any reason, including withdrawal of the action by the Plaintiff/Applicant. E&OE. Victoria Police - Burke, M (40361) v Garlick, Donna. UniYea Victoria Police - Bending, S (39833) v Young, Aaron. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Nicoll, Gavin. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Laurie, Z (42443) v Murphy, Michael Joseph. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Balazs, M (28189) v Ferguson, Tiffany Elizabeth. Uni-Bridgewater Victoria Police - Edwards, P (42776) v Wilson, Brian. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Nash, Benjamin.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Rogers, M (40077) v Robl, Khonen. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Mullett, K (39188) v Tanti, Stuart Paul.

Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Beck, M (38296) v Martin, Adam. UniBendigo Victoria Police - Sanderson, L (41694) v Bowcott, Robert Matthew. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Bradley, Sally Anne.

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Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Ellis, J (40810) v Jackson, Jye. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Donohue, B (41483) v Zimbardi, Adrian.

Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Batten, S (38514) v Shingles, Leigh. YroWhittlesea Victoria Police - Doevelaar, P v Dries, Jason. Highway Patrol-Yarra Ranges Victoria Police - Boxall, T (39656) v Horton, Grant Mark.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Laurie, Z (42443) v Ryan, Spencer. UniSeymour Mitchell Shire Council Ward, M v Lucas, Candice Marie. Mitchell Shire Council Victoria Police - Webster, B (41109) v Sutcliffe, Kylie Lee. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Briggs, S (39439) v Bryant, Noah. UniBroadmeadows Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Smith, Jarrod Peter. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Page, J (38565) v Grubb, Joanie. CiuSwan Hill Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008)v Wait, Leonard Simon. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Community Corrections Centre - Macdougall, Mv Clegg, Ricky. Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre - Cochrane, S v Cooper, Matthew. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008)v Field, Shannon. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Community Corrections Centre - Zagami, Mv Parnis, Michelle. Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre - Cochrane, S v Cooper, Matthew. Community Corrections Centre Friday, April 12 Mitchell Shire Council Minnitt, T v Mcdowell, Tracey Lee. Mitchell Shire Council Mitchell Shire Council Rickard, S v Croos, Nithiya.

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From Our 1939 Files

Whittlesea news

■ Complaint is made by some residents that the tree growing in front of the electric light post at McKendirick's corner obscures the light from the street lamp. It is said that almost the whole of the corner, which is a very dangerous one, is cast into shadow by the foliage of the tree. An effort will be made to have the light placed on an arm to carry it clear of the tree.

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■ There was a very good attendance at the clearing sale at Queenstown on Wednesday of the furniture, farm plant, etc., of Mr. W. Pickering, who is leaving for New Zealand.

There was active competition and the sale yielded an amount in. excess of the estimate.

The auctioneers were Mr. C. M. Bannerman and C. Jessop & Co. in conjunction.

Alexandra fire

■ About 7.30 p.m. on Monday, Mr. Fred Johnson, of Aitken Street, called at Mr. Stillman's garage for petrol for his motor cycle. Mr. Ted Stillman attended to the bowser, and from some unknown cause the petrol burst into flames at the tank. In a few seconds there was a blaze many feet high. The fire bell was rung and quite a crowd col lected in a remarkably short time. Efforts were made to extinguish the fire by throwing gravel on it.

An ordinary household fire extinguisher assisted to a certain extent to lessen the flames, but it was not until Mr. Les Stillman arrived and used a "Pyrene" extinguisher that the fire was completely subdued.

G’borough Druids

■ The Greensborough Druids' Lodge gave a very happy evening last Monday. Mr. A. Kelle again entertained with music from his panatrope, which may be set to any time and needs little attention. As there was no time wasted between dances, the night was full of fun. Mr. Kelle, formerly of Scotland Yard, talked for a little while on crime, giving examples of the severe treatment of criminals only 50 or 60 years ago, and the comparatively light sentences given to-day.

Arthurs’ Creek

■ Only ten or elevne persons attended a meeting called at Arthur's Creek last Thursaday with the subject of forming a football club to enter the Panton Hill District Association. This was so disappointing that the convenors decided, that it would be useless to go on with the proposal.

Dixon’s Creek

■ An accident that might have resulted in serious injury occurred on Wednesday o n the Dixon's Creek-Toolangi road. Miss Alma Ellis, while droving some cattle along the road, had the misfortune to be.pulled from the saddle through getting tangled up in tele phone wires. Fortunately for her she had safety stirrup irons, and escaped with a few bruises. Wires hanging about at all heights are very dangerous. The postal authorities should see that they are all placed at a safe height above the ground.

Epidemic spreads

■ The junior room of Diamond Creek State School seems strangely quiet and empty at present as the smaller children are falling victims one by one to the epidemic of measles which is sweeping the district.

Strict measures

■ Profiting by past imistakes, the Diamond Valley Football Association has taken strict measures,to prevent ring-in.players, w hile the attitude of delegates, demanding a stricter interpretation of the rules, should act as a de terrent to rough play.

By amending the constituition, and affliating with the Victorian Football Union, delegates have acted wisely.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2019

GO YELLOW

■ World Autism Day was held yesterday (Tues., Apr. 2).

Autistic comedian Hannah Gadsby joined Yellow Ladybugs as an Ambassador.

Autistic girls and women are often misdiagnosed, misunderstood, or missed completely.

Officially, diagnosed males outnumber diagnosed females at a rate of 4 to 1, but emerging research is now challenging this traditionally accepted ratio.

Yellow Ladybugs is an Autistic-led community organisation at the forefront of efforts to break down the stereotypes and common misconceptions about autism by bringing autistic girls and women into the public conversation.

“Since 2016 we have encouraged Australia to ‘Go Yellow’ on April 2, World Autism Day,” Yellow Ladybugs founder Katie Koullas said.

“Our Go Yellow campaign is specifically intended to highlight the needs of the female Autistic community, to celebrate their strengths and to draw attention to the particular challenges Autistic girls and women continue to face.”

Katie said: “Our overarching objective is to shine a positive light on all Autistic females, and to focus on constructive ways to meeting the needs of the our community.

“We know that when Autistic girls and women have their needs met, and are properly supported, they can thrive.

“We also know that when they find their tribe, Autistic girls and women can start to feel connected and valued, which can make a profound difference to their sense of wellbeing. This is the society we strive for.”

“We are absolutely thrilled to be bringing Hannah on board as an ambassador and role model for our Autistic girls,” Ms Koullas said.

“She can show our girls just what they are capable of and inspire them to celebrate their problem solver brains and to embrace their autistic identity.”

Hannah Gadsby says about Yellow Ladybugs: “It would have been amazing if something like this had existed when I was growing.”

She has also spoken about the importance of amplifying Autistic voices: “We need to speak for ourselves.”

A number of Autistic Australians have thrown their support behind the campaign. Journalist and screenwriter Clem Bastow points to the importance of centring Autistic voices.

“It’s heartening to see more and more Autistic women and gender diverse people sharing their stories with the world. Movements like Go Yellow play a big role in elevating the voices of Autistic people, which is so important when it comes to the conversation surrounding Autism.

Go Yellow is a tangible way for the community to demonstrate their support and acceptance.”

Shadia Hancock, autistic advocate and Yellow Ladybugs ally explains, #GoYellow encourages the general public to move beyond ‘awareness raising’ and to engage more deeply with the experiences of their Autistic friends, family members and colleagues.

"Go Yellow is important to me as it represents love, acceptance and hope. It gives us a tribe and a place to be ourselves. I wish for Awareness to transcend to Acceptance during April!" #GoYellow had people pledging to change their socials to yellow or to wear yellow yesterday (Tues.).

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Now joined by new sister wives, Laura Frew and Sharnema Nougar, these ‘fierce femmes’ are reclaiming the country blues for the little ladies.

This show is a feminist all-singing, alldancing hootenanny hoedown aimed at penetrating the patriarchy - pun intended - with some down-home truths. The comedy and cabaret hoedown kicks off with a round of feminist pop ballads. Think Lady Gaga’s I was born this way and Madison Avenue’s Don’t call me baby transformed into bluegrass, Dolly-inspired, rousing feminist anthems, or a whip-crackin’, boot scootin; version of Rihanna’s S & M . Yeehaa!

Accompanied by drums and double bass, there is an impressive display of musical talent on show. No less than seven musical instruments including piano, banjo, fiddle, musical saw, ukulele, piano accordion and tambourine shakin’ and some bangin’ harmonies.

Armed in all their glittery glory with their secret weapons, ‘sequins, outrageous tunes and fantastic good looks’, the wives bring ‘diamantes and Dolly, June Carter without the Johnny’ including some unsung feminist heroines such as Jessie Hickman, Australia’s only circus performing, cattle rustling, Lady Bushranger. Despite the high energy, this show’s pacing occasionally falls flat.

There’s no doubting the talent on stage, what is needed is some editing and, as the performance runs over an hour, there is room for some tweaking and tightening here and there. That said, this was a fun-filled, stompin’ ride.

Performance Dates: Until Sun. April 21 (no show Mondays) Time: Tues-Sat 9:45pm, Sunday 8:45pm Venue: Beckett Theatre, The Coopers Malthouse, 113 Sturt St, Southbank Tickets: $32 Full $28 Concession Groups 6+ $25, Preview $23 Bookings: 9685 5111 or online at www.malthousetheatre.com.au and www.comedyfestival.com.au Duration: 60 mins duration – Rating: 18+ - Review by Kathryn Keeble

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The Arts What Would Bill Murray Do?

■ First impressions matter and David Tieck’s welcoming presence on stage smiling and greeting audience members as they enter the venue, is endearing.

In his cute pink tutu with a coy ‘come hither I’ve got some goodies for you’ style, the audience instantly warms to him.

He’s a kind of Simon the Likeable - you’re not sure why you like him or even if you should, but you just can’t help it.

While the twinkle may be missing, as one of the many unknown entities of this year’s bursting comedy festival, David Tieck is a lucky dip surprise.

His comedy is absurd and while the connection to Bill Murray is a flakey one, there is structure and purpose to his routine.

A bit slow to start, he announces there are 37 observations to make before the meaning of life, sealed in a white envelope and in the trusty hands of an audience member, can be revealed.

The observations are ridiculous, and the punctuated characterisations even more so.

As resident nurse, the safety advice on a range of unlikely situations draws hearty guffaws from the audience.

Likewise Panda while revealing the trials and tribulation of life, is dry and witty and slyly clever.

The climax and great reveal of the meaning of life harbours a not so subtle gag.

Tieck delivers his Melbourne Comedy Festival offering with no apologies - he is charming and gregarious, self deprecating with some punchy comic music interludes.

It’s not hilarious but there’s a quiet pleasure in his measured whimsy.

Venue: Imperial Hotel, 2-8 Bourke St Melbourne Time: 6.30pm. Running time: 50 mins Dates: Until April 8 (no show Wed., April 3) Tickets: Full Price $22 Concession $18, Groups $18, Cheap Tuesday $18 Bookings: comedyfestival.com.au - Review by Beth Klein

Nightdance

■ As part of Dance Massive 2019 and the Arts House program, Nightdance is choreographed and directed by Melanie Lane.

Her work is a melding of the nocturnal world of theatre and club culture.

Performed at the Meat Market space by Lilian Steiner, Melanie Lane and Gregory Lorenzutti, this piece showcases the class and technical prowess of these contemporary artistes.

This is a blend of extremes from the sublime and mesmerizing slow, controlled individuals searing their eye focus straight out into the audience, to the frenzied club-style gyrations of groups, to people who walk the streets at night.

Melanie Lane, along with co-creators Lilian Steiner, Gregory Lorenzutti, Christopher Clark and Benjamin Hancock, have created a unique complex spectacle.

Added to the mix were guest performers appearing as a Drag performer (Benjamin Hancock), a live vocalist with jazz tones (Ryan Ritchie) and a spectacular laser light show from a costumed Robo-man dancer (Sidney Saayman).

Surprising and accomplished throughout, all the performers had the backing of a strong production team.

Sound designer and composer Chris Clark created appealing tracks for each section of the work. Costuming of the three dancers was deliberately neutral and understated. This allowed a complete contrast for the visually stunning Sparkle outfit, Robotic/Laser outfit and Drag queen gown.

Added to the mix was the talented Bosco Shaw with a Lighting Design to die for. The lighting, along with the dance movements were the stars of the show, particularly in the frenzy club scene with transcendent shadows on the walls using the strobe effects.

Dance Massive 2019 has once again allowed audiences to celebrate the varied talents of Australian artists.

- Review by Lyn Hurst

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Entertainment

Opera at Williamstown ■ Williamstown Town Hall will play host to some incredible talent from Opera Australia, with the Opera Gala charity event, which is being held once again after popular demand this Saturday (April 6).

Five renowned artists will provide a night of entertainment that will see members of the western community come together to support the Dementia Australia Research Foundation.

The artists, all of whom will dedicate their talent and time to this charity event, are excited to be a part of such a special evening, particularly pianist David Barnard who will be travelling from New Zealand especially for this performance.

Artists include Antoinette Halloran, soprano; James Egglestone, tenor; Stephen Marsh, baritone and Liane Keegan, contralto.

Hosted by Freemasons Victoria's Glenroy Lodge No. 748, this black-tie event will include a three-course dinner and silent auction that has been supported by generous individuals as well as members of the western business district.

Event Co-Ordinator and member of Glenroy Lodge, Emmanuel Marabeliotakis, said that proceeds will be directed towards funding further research into a cure for Alzheimer's and primarily raising awareness about dementia.

"There are currently close to 105,000 people in Victoria living with dementia, 9 000 more than this time two years ago, and an additional 36,000 were diagnosed with the disease across Australia.

“It seems more and more likely that these days you will know someone or know of someone who is caring for someone with dementia.

“It is hoped this event will bring dementia and the research that still needs to be done to cure this disorder into the spotlight," he said.

Statistics indicate that dementia is still the

● Antoinette Halloran second leading cause of death of Australians today, contributing to 5.4 per cent of all deaths in males and 10.6 per cent of all deaths in females each year. In 2018, it was estimated that 26,443 people were living with younger onset dementia, and this figure is expected to rise to 29,375 people by 2025 and 42,252 people by 2056 without a medical breakthrough.

Tickets may be purchased for $95 online at www.trybooking.com/BACJH Event enquiries call: 0450 876 112.

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Play-along Uke musical ■ Uked!, the first play-along ukulele musical written by Jane Cafarella will be presented from June 21-28 in the Guildford Music Hall, Guildford.

Directed by Kate Stones, the show tells the story of Karla (Castlemaine's Rebecca Morton), a lonely and eccentric single woman who is dumped by her violin-playing boyfriend on her 50th birthday.

Between caring for her aged mother and working at Pack and Send with her friends Julie and Leonie, Karla begins to worry that she’ll never find love.

The world is changing and she’s struggling to find her place in it.

Desperate to belong and to prove her musical worth, Karla buys a ukulele and joins a dating site - learning that love and the ukulele have a lot in common.

Uked! is an interactive play with music that allows audiences to play and sing along and learn with Karla.

She first learns on You Tube, with one other performer playing all her You Tube teachers and dating interests (Bendigo’s Peter Gavin).

Chords and lyrics of the play-along songs will be projected on a screen near the stage and ukulele chord diagrams will decorate the hall for easy reference.

Karla finally joins a ukulele club and when she does, two groups of four audience members are invited on stage each night to be her fellow club members.

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● Rebecca Morton (Karla) and Pete Gavin ‘as everyone else’ in Uked! Photo: Kate Stones. need to register for the night of identity and belonging in an intheir choice: uked.beinthe novative way, while celebrating the power of the humble show@gmail.

Volunteer performers re- ukulele to promote musical ceive a discounted ticket $20, ability at any age and bring a free Uked! t-shirt when they people together to combat socome to rehearsal and free cial isolation. badges for their gig bags.

Performance Season: June Songs and volunteer con- 21 – 28 sent forms will be sent once Venue: Guildford Music registration is accepted.

Hall, Guildford Bookings: bit.ly/GetUked Uked! explores the timely More details: jane.cafarella and relevant themes of ageing, loneliness, social change and @ gmail.com or 0408 880 185

Media Flashes

■ Sky News Live political commentary program Pyne and Marles (Christopher Pyne and Richard Marles) aired its final broadcast on Friday (Mar. 29). The program premiered in early 2016 and has aired for five seasons.

■ Tamsin Rose has commenced a new role as a Police Reporter at the Herald Sun. She had previously been a Cadet Journalist at the publication, and was a Social Media Coordinator at ABC prior to that.

■ Andrew Jefferson is now a Senior Journalist at the Geelong Advertiser covering politics.

What’s On Circus Oz

● Jess McCrindle, Phoebe Armstrong, Lachy Shelley, Skip Walker-Milne, Chelsea McGuffin, Robbie Curtis and Tania Cervantes in Circus Oz’s Wunderage.

Photo: Rob Blackburn ■ Circus Oz presents Wunderage – a collaboration with Company 2 from June 20-30 in the Meat Market, North Melbourne.

Circus Oz and Company 2 will present this spectacle told through breathtaking physical feats, heart-stirring live music and honest humour.

Circus Oz Artistic Director, Rob Tannion, explains that Wunderage is an offbeat promenade performance that lets the audience immerse themselves in the show itself.

“This show invites people to explore and be adventurous – especially as there are no seats that often create a barrier to the performance. We want our audience to step into the unknown with us and just wonder,” said Tannion.

Wunderage is that latest collaboration between two Australian contemporary circus companies who invite people to dream, wonder and roam as the fantasy unfolds throughout the iconic Meat Market space in North Melbourne.

Humanity, courage and fragility will be on display and suspended on a series of tight wires that intersect the space and elevated up to four metres.

Wunderage emerges organically in all directions and offers an abundance of aerial acts where bicycles are precariously ridden on wires with people standing on shoulders; handstands unfold perched off tiny yet tall platforms; and acrobatic duets teeter off the edges of platforms and pianos.

As aerial slings poetically soar above audiences and acrobats effortlessly scale Chinese poles to great heights, Wunderage is absorbed in a live musical soundscape of drums, banjo, slide guitar, piano and mesmerising voice.

Company 2 Director, Chelsea McGuffin, is thrilled to work with Australia's national circus.

“People often walk a delicate tightrope between who they are and who they might become and from this tension springs Wunderage – it’s a bold new partnership that fuses the cheeky spark of Circus Oz and the poetic physicality we offer at Company 2.”

Performance Details:June 20-30 at 7.30pm Thur. – Sat. and 2.30pm Sat. - Sun. School show + seminar 11am Wed. Jun. 25, Thu .

Jun 26 and Fri. Jun. 27. AUSLAN + audio described 2.30pm Sat 29 Jun Duration: 70 mins. (no interval) Venue: Meat Market Location: 3 Blackwood St, North Melbourne Tickets: $35-$49, $38 Groups 8+ and $130 Family (2 adults + 2 children) Bookings: circusoz.com/wunderage - Cheryl Threadgold

Sara Storer at Alex.

■ The Sara Storer Raindance Tour will be at the Alexandra Shire Hall at 7.30pm on Thursday, April 11. Doors open 6.30pm.

Tickets are available online at www.trybooking.com/BAQNG or Embling Rural 54 Grant St, Alexandra.

Tickets $35, children $17 50.

A great show with one of Australia’s top female country entertainers.

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Shows The Importance of Being Earnest

■ Last week of The Importance Of Being Earnest from Artefact Theatre Company (another indie theatre company - must be something in Melbourne water).

They are relatively new kids on the block - well since 2016 - and their inaugural production was David Auburn's Proof at the Alex Theatre , Fitzroy St, St. Kilda.

The Importance Of Being Earnest was Oscar Wilde's last play, premiering at the St James Theatre on February 14, 1895, but 51 days before his arrest for gross indecency.

The notoriety forced the closure of the play after 86 performances . After his release from Reading Gaol he published The Importance Of Being Earnest in Paris.

The Importance Of Being Earnest opened on Broadway on April 22, 1895, but when the news of Wilde's trials reached New York it closed after only two weeks, but the next production here in Melbourne which played at the Bijou Theatre from August 10, 1895. was an immediate and continuing success.

Enough context and to Artefact Theatre's production at Chapel Off Chapel.

Mathew Cox , the director/producer has taken his cue for directorial style from one of the descriptors, wrongly I suggest, applied to The Importance Of Being Earnest – farce.

Now while the play includes plot devices common to farce - the central and eponymous character in Earnest Worthing, a baby found in a hand bag at the Left Luggage Dept. of Victoria Station, his discovery that the name he assumes when in London is in fact at the plays denouement his real name, his friend Algernon, his brother, etc etc and more but essentially the play’s humour lies in Wilde's witty text.

Remembering the paradox of the alternative title A Trivial Comedy For Serious People, the plot is servant but to advance the text and the text should have been the real cue for both director and actors Instead we got broad farce. During the proposal scene Act 1 Earnest and Gwendolyn behaved as if on heat; Lady Bracknell was played by a man - I should have thought that given sparse roles of such meatiness as Lady Bracknell, a woman deserved it.

All the actors seemed to imagine the audience was deaf - they shouted and over emphasised. During the muffin scene in Act 2, Earnest and Algernon were wrestling over dropped muffins, at one stage Algernon had Earnest in a choke hold.

Perhaps they thought we were too dim to get the point. The Rev. Chasuble entered as a Scotsman in a kilt etc. etc.

I cannot go on.

If you like farce go to this production.

If you like Wilde, stay away.

The audience laughed a lot.

Perhaps the actors had guessed right.

Performance Season: Until April 7 Venue: St Martin’s Theatre Bookings: https://chook.as/artefact-theatre/earnest - Review by Peter Green

Kirk Dangerous

■ When larger-than-life secret agent Kirk Dangerous falls out of his own universe, he finds himself stranded in ours – and the only way to get home is to kill the Prime Minister.

Pursued by the police and the mysterious Nevermen, Kirk guides a harum-scarum hike into the weird depths of the Australian unconscious. This play takes in comic books, ghost stories, magic and metamorphoses to ask – “If our world is sick, what price the cure?”

Written and performed by James Macaronas and directed by Ellie Woods, Kirk Dangerous Kills the Prime Minister runs for three nights only; bookings highly recommended.

Show Details: Kirk Dangerous Kills the Prime Minister Dates: April 25, 26 and 27 Time: 5.30pm Cost: $25-32 Venue: The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place, Melbourne Tickets: thebutterflyclub.com - Cheryl Threadgold

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Confidential Talk is cheap, gossip is priceless

'I've just met a girl named Maria'

Sophie Salvesani speaks with Cheryl Threadgold ● Sophie Salvesani (Maria) and Todd Jacobsson (Tony) from West Side Story.

Photo: Matthew Murphy.

■ West Side Story returns to Mum if she could give me sing- and know exactly who they Australian stages presented by ing lessons, and it went from are.

OperaAustralia, GWB Enter- there’.

“He has then brilliantly tainment and the BB Group, Half way through Year 12 matched each cast member to opening at Arts Centre Sophie nearly gave up singing, a character with similar personMelbourne on April 6. but her current singing teacher, alities and traits. As a result, Among homegrown emerg- Douglas McRae, reignited her Joey is able to pull real emoing talent featured in the Aus- love for singing and convinced tions from us in each and evtralian production is Sophie her to take a path down classi- ery scene.”

Salvesani, cast in the lead fe- cal operatic singing, instead of Sophie’s favourite song is male role of Maria. modern pop.

A Boy Like That.

In yet another example of “After a couple of years of “I originally fell in love with the benefits of local commu- private tuition with Doug and this show because of the munity theatre providing an invalu- being part way through my sic and this song demonstrates able introduction to theatre, Bachelor of Education Degree, why so perfectly.

Sophie remains forever grate- I had to make a decision as to “In every piece of music in ful to Ipswich Musical The- whether I would put my all into this show, Leonard Bernstein atre Company for the numer- building a singing career. Well, composed the music in such a ous theatrical and concert op- here I am.” way that you can’t help but feel portunities which enabled her Last year Sophie was cho- the emotion which accompato collaborate with many tal- sen as one of Pacific Opera’s nies it. ented people, some who be- Young Artists.

“Close your eyes and take came involved in professional The aim of this program is away the singing and I guaranproductions. to bridge young singers from tee you’ll still feel the anger “As a child I was never in- higher education to full time and grief in A Boy Like That’.” volved in dancing or acting; a careers in the opera industry After the Melbourne seapart of me wishes I was, but through a program of educa- son, the show tours to that would have meant I may tion involving artistic training, Wellington, NZ, Germany not have done sport, and that’s performance opportunities and (Koln, Berlin and Dresden), the something I would never professional skills develop- Sydney Opera House, change’, says Sophie, who ment.

Canberra and finally Adelaide. was a competitive swimmer up Sophie says: “Through PaWhen asked about future until age 17. cific Opera, I received coach- projects, Sophie said: “My She also played netball and ing sessions with artistic direc- overall dream is to become a volleyball as well as compet- tor Simon Kenway and the lan- professional opera singer, but I ing in school cross-country and guage coaches from Opera will never limit myself to a parathletics.

Australia, as well as having the ticular path.

Sophie began playing the opportunity to make my debut “I never imagined that I flute at about age nine through performance in the Utzon would get to star as Maria in her primary school’s music Room of the Sydney Opera this production of West Side program, extending to private House.”

Story, so who knows what’s in music lessons after school.

According to Sophie, what store for me next?”

“I didn’t actually start sing- sets this production of West Side Performance Season in ing until about age 11 or 12. I Story apart from other produc- Melbourne: Until April 28 was completing my first flute tions is the vision of director, Venue: Arts Centre Melexam of which there was a Joey McKneely. bourne singing component and my “He has an uncanny ability Booking: www.westside teacher immediately asked to see straight through a person story.com.au

Four mediums at F’tree Gully The Four Mediums An open exhibition in the galley at Ferntree Gully.

Weekends 11am - 4pm.

Exhibition: April 6 - 28. Closed Easter, Weekly workshops and classes for … still life, drawing, portraiture, non members welcome.

The art studio is available for hire, expressions of interest are welcome.

Ferntree Gully Arts Society The Hut Gallery 157 Underwood Rd, Ferntree Gully .

- Peter Kemp

Observations Love is a Work in Progress

■ Not your usual cabaret, Tara Rankine welcomes audiences into her heart with audience interaction, singing and storytelling in her show Love is a Work in Progress, presented from April 8-14 at Tasma Terrace.

Tara takes audiences on a comedic yet poignant storytelling ride through past love, sex, relationships and heartbreak, fuelled by Tara’s heart-felt soul singing, real life embarrassments and the sensuality and pain of being human.

“I wanted to create something that was big and ridiculous and at the same time tender and full of heart,” says Tara.

“So I created a space where I could have absurd props … while at the same time explore the depth and importance of love which I discovered after recovering from the pain of losing my best friend.

“Finding a way to create a show that explored both these extremes that exist inside me, is how I came about writing this cabaret.”

Performance Details: April 8 – 14 at 10pm Venue: Tasma Terrace, 6 Parliament Place, Melbourne Bookings: www.comedyfestival.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Woah Alyssa 2

■ Two boys who love each other have formed a cult following with monthly performances at Hares and Hyenas, Melbourne’s well known queer and alternative book shop, cafe and performance space.

The season of Woah Alyssa 2 is, however, at the Pilgrim Bar, Federation Wharf, in a fascinating Vault under the rich pavement that was once Batman Avenue.

Their Woah Alyssa 1 was a feature of Fringe World Festival in February last year at the Melbourne State Library.

Now with a complete new set of parody, song and satire written and produced by Colwyn Buckland and Filip Lescaut we were taken on a whirlwind of events that we could all share in or maybe even experienced.

With well devised props and the use of two cubes that opened up for more paraphernalia and that with elements of mimic, much physical body movement, exaggerated gesticulation and dance, Col and Fil left us in no doubt of their capabilities of playing gay or straight roles.

Friends that are on Tinder, on being charitable, too much praise for male actors playing gay are just some of the scenarios that were at the intersection of subversive queer weirdness yet having mainstream appeal.

Both Col and Fil captured their audience with a deal of interaction, however at times Col was a little light with his voice particularly when throwing lines of intimacy and affection to Fil giving credence to their relationship.

Capture some film excerpts on www.woahalyssa.com Dates: Nightly to Sunday, April 7 Time: 9.10pm Cost: $25-$22 Venue: Crowded in The Vaults, Federation Wharf, Princes Walk, Melbourne Details: Online at www.comedyfestival. com.au or at the door - Review by Graeme McCourbrie

Tolarno Galleries

■ Tolarno Galleries is pleased to announce representation of Justine Varga, who has just been declared the recipient of the 2019 Dobell Drawing Prize, now presented as a biennial by the National Art School in association with the SirWilliam Dobell Art Foundation.

Varga is known for her luminous photographs, some made with camera and some without and some made with a combination of the two. Employing techniques that deserve comparison with the earliest 19th century photographic experiments, Varga refigures the act of photographing for our contemporary moment.

Tolarno Galleries Level 4, 104 Exhibition St, Melbourne - Peter Kemp

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The Arts Onstage Dating

■ She emerges from the gloom – a gorgeous bird with red-rimmed goggles and fluorescent feathers.

She spins around the stage in a frenetic mating dance before disappearing.

A video then presents people’s reactions to the creature. “Could try harder” was one bemused reaction.

I guess this represents how people judge others’ desirability.

Bron Batten, award winning comedian, returns in tights and sequined top.

In “the name of research” she has had scores of online dates, with varying success.

Her requirements when swiping on Tinder are “sobriety, horniness and distance from each other”.

Two stories are told, to which we will return. First, we hear about the sad fate of the male bee, and secondly of a quaint habit of young 18th century Austrian women, involving apples.

Stage one determines what makes a desirable partner. Then, from volunteers’ cards, Bron chooses ‘Dani’ as her date.

Stage two sees Bron and Dani drinking red wine and exchanging questions.

Favourite music from Dani? – I Will Always Love You. Favourite dinner guest? Oohh - “Michael Jackson” draws a collective breath intake and nervous laughter. Eventually, of course stage three leads to bed.

Bron “moves in” on her date, shedding clothes beneath the covers, to Dani’s amusement.

She engages in suggestive talk about takeaway packaged food and offers an apple slice from under her armpit (see Austrian women).

This was as raunchy as it got. Finally, Bron emerges from the bedclothes as a male bee – “bloodied” and dying – as is apparently his fate after mating.

Dani was a good sport, and having fun; but she gave Bron little that she could work on, resulting in a slight lack of on-stage dynamism.

Each show doubtless has different energy but the press release stated the performer would “playfully demand that men behave better”, and this was not possible with a female date.

However, despite not being as confronting as I expected, the show was a goodhearted romp providing lots of laughs.

Performance Details: Until April 7 at 8.30pm Venue: The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place, Melbourne.

Bookings: thebutterflyclub.com or phone 9663 8107 – Review by Juliet Charles

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Entertainment

Noughty Girls ■ Three childhood friends - Kimberley Greaves, Hannah Grace Fulton and Courtney Ammenhauser - have been making backyard horror films and provocative dance routines since the late 90s in their hometown of Mission Beach, Queensland.

But an impending 10-year high school reunion inspired them to create and develop Noughty Girls: a 2000’s pop-culture comedy loosely based on their own shared experiences during their schooldays.

Nothing was sacred as they ploughed through the events of Ttelevision, pop music, dance crazes clothing, schoolyard crushes and the 2000’s view on sexuality.

With a simple stage of a two-seater lounge and assorted hand props the three girls eagerly awaited for text messages of reunion booking updates .

As these came to hand by text message they immediately reminisced on the girls and one or two of the boys who had just made a booking.

Some provocative dancing and sexual innuendoes abound as they recalled experiences while taking off segments of television bogons Sharon and Kim with Mum and early day’s gluten free hang-ups with a well scripted song.

Then followed with karaoke style renditions of The Girl Next Door and California, Here I Come that were only second to their locally written raunchy Don’t Wax Me There after some open patter of their own Brazilian wax experiences.

With some 20 tickets sold we arrived at the reunion, Kimberley announces she‘s gay, Courtney with some resistance went hoping to see Travis a check out chic at IGA while Hannah took it all in as well as a bottle of Rose.

● Kimberley Greaves, Hannah Grace Fulton and Courtney Ammenhauser in Noughty Girls: a pop culture comedy.

Are reunions like this? Are truths finally revealed? Is the girl or boy you had a crush on still single?

Their energetic and physical performances with openness of dialogue make it a worthwhile comparison of those reunions you may have or are going to have in the future.

Performance Details: Until April 21 at 9.30pm Venue: Trades Hall, Carlton Cost: $25-30 Tickets: www.comedyfestival.com.au – Review by Graeme McCoubrie

Passing of Geoff Harvey ■ Channel Nine maestro Geoff Harvey died on Saturday (Mar. 30) at the age of 83.

Geoffrey John Harvey OAM was an EnglishAustralian musician, pianist, conductor, musical director and television personality who worked at the Nine Network for 38 years.

Known primarily for his appearances on The Mike Walsh Show and Midday, Harvey also composed a number of the network's programs theme songs.

These included The Sullivans and arrangements for Graham Kennedy.

Composers’ Concert

Incinerator Gallery Teen Art gets lit at the Incinerator Gallery.

Young and inspiring artists can further engage with their creative side with the Incinerator Gallery's new art workshop for youth, starting Saturda,y May 4.

The eight workshops are led by artist and facilitator, Francine Sculli.

Students will use art as a catalyst for expressing thoughts, opinions and ideas and focus on issues that are real and important to them about the world they inhabit.

Participants will engage in important dialogue and analysis about social issues for young people, including the role artists play in shaping dialogue and advocacy.

Through a variety of art making processes, students will explore different art-making techniques, mediums, themes and ideas and learn how to lift their own ideas and transform the, into art pieces.

For more information, terms and conditions visit Incinerator Gallery or ring 8325 1750 ■ Social Justice for Teens - Saturday May 4 - Saturday June 22. Times 10am - 12 noon.

Incinerator Gallery 180 Holmes St. Moonee Ponds – Peter Kemp

● Australian Composers' Concert will be at St Stephen's Church, Richmond.

■ The third iteration of the (world premiere) for clarinet trio (world preAustralian Composers' ConBenjamin Bates - Cappricio miere) cert will be at 2pm on Saturday for Strings (world premiere) Helen Gifford - Undertones April 13 at St Stephen's AngliRobert Dora - Conjured, for of War for solo piano can Church, 360 Church St, solo violin and strings and orHelen Gifford - Shiva for Richmond. gan (new orchestration) solo piano This concert series will The concert will also feaPerformance Details: Saturpresent compositions by the ture other chamber group and day, April 13 at at St Stephen's following Australian compos- solo works by the following lo- Anglican Church, 360 Church ers. cal composers: Street, Richmond Chamber Orchestra ComNoel Fidge - Scherzetto for Tickets are available at the positions: clarinet and piano trio (world door on the day.

Julian Yu - Mozartiana premiere) Facebook event page: (Australian premiere) Maxim Sheko - Snaking https://www.facebook.com/ Carol Dixon - Surrender through the Dorian Kingdom events/2028732304093529/

What’s On Ladies By The Bay

■ I was excited to discover another indie theatre group at the old (1869) bluestone church in Hyde St, Footscray – GAG - Girls Act Good and their well researched and very well written production Ladies Of The Bay. Jennifer Monk, director/producer/creator/ writer; Constance Washington, assistant director/creative development /co-writer; Lisa Dallinger, creative development/co-writer (remember Lisa from a brilliant Macbeth at the Brunswick Mechanics Institute); Kelly Kerr Young, creative development; and Lee McClenaghan, creative development.

Ladies Of The Bay was a memorial to the lost adolescence of hormone-suffused young girls romantic yearnings and imaginings and their ‘pashing’ in the sand hills on the Rosebud foreshore as the sun declined on Port Phillip Bay. Those summers of our youth, always hot, endless summers when the whole family (yes the whole family!) re-located from the suburbs to establish a temporary suburb amongst the tee trees of the Rosebud Foreshore camping sites; powered and unpowered; some families into their fourth generation of foreshore camping on the same reserved site.

In Ladies Of The Bay we meet the adult Tracey/Jennifer Monk, Nat/Lisa Dallinger, Naomi/Kelly KerrYoung and Fiona/Lee McLenaghan on a very, very hot day - possibly February 7, 2009, Black Saturday.

And as the day swelters and lengthens, so the stories not only grow in humorous reminiscence but each of the ladies recall the niggles - old grievances; who stole whose spunk boyfriend.

The performances so excellent as to make the naturalistic style of presentation seem so easy, familiar and very real.

The relationships on stage of Tracey, Nat, Naomi and Fiona are clearly the analogue of relationships between Jennifer, Lisa, Kelly and Lee in developing the production.

Ladies Of The Bay is a La Mama mobile production bound for the Castlemaine State Festival and in my judgement has legs and I wouldn't be surprised to see it come back for another gig.

- Review by Peter Green

Melbourne Youth Orchestra Death and Transfiguration Melbourne Youth Orchestra returns to Melbourne Recital Centre this April with Death and Transfiguration; a moving program of works meditating on love, death and resurrection, punctuated by the highs and lows of human emotion and intensity.

Richard Strauss's master work Death and Transfiguration charts a man's passage into death, from illness and reminiscence, to acceptance and transfiguration.

It epitomises the tone poem, a form the composer pioneered in order to express dramatic concepts using large orchestral forces.

The full concert program includes work

by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Overture Fantasy, and Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini, which will showcase the technical brilliance of rising star, pianist Lawrence Matheson.

SundayApril 7 at 2-30pm Venue: Melbourne Recital Centre Elizabeth Murdoch Hall, 31 Sturt St, Southbank.

– Peter Kemp

At Cranbourne Time and Tide Paintings and Drawings of Warneet and Surrounds, 1990-2018.

Time and Tide is John Barcham's response as an artist to the wonderful area of Warneet and the immediate Western Port area - a special and unique part of the City of Casey.

His connection to the place runs deep and he has continued to paint and draw its many fascinating aspects for nearly 30 years.

Exhibition: April 8 - May 13.

Cranbourne Library Art Space 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd. Cranbourne East – Peter Kemp

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Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Frankie’s event

■ Traralgon singer and well loved entertainer Frankie Stevens will lend his talent to a worthy cause on Saturday, April 13.

Frankie will sing his classic 50s and 60s repertoire at the Toongabbie Recreation Hall with money raised on the night being donated to the LRH Gippsland Cancer Care Centre. Contact Kylie, 0499 620 909.Go

Customs House

■ Country music comes to Customs House in Williamstown each and every Sunday beginning in April. Artists listed to perform include Jake Sinclair and recording artists Della Harris, Anthony Taylor and Emily Hatton who kicks things off on April 7. Custom House Hotel, Williamstown, 2pm-5pm.

Bookings and artist schedule, 9393 8888

Marty to sing

■ Renowned Melbourne entertainer Marty Rose will sing at the Fashionklik Runway Fashion Show on Sunday, April 14 at The Park, 36 Lakeside Drive, Albert Park.

The event commences 6pm for cocktails and part of the evenings proceeds will be donated to Australian Breast Cancer research. Phone Lita, 0401 457 991.

4 Peace Band ■ The 4 Peace Band return to the Mentone RSL on Friday, April 26, with their popular hit repertoire of the 60s, 70s, 80s and more.

All are invited to come along to the free entry event that commences at 8pm.Dinner bookings 9583 2841. - Rob Foenander

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Magazine

Coming to grips with a new white Italian ■ I wrote last week about the South Australian district of McLaren Vale doing very nicely of late with a couple of southern European red varieties.

This week I'm staying in McLaren Vale but focusing on fiano, a new Italian white variety for the district and Australia.

"Our fiano journey is around 18 years old, but the variety itself has been around for several thousand years," said Coriole's founder, Mark Lloyd. " Thick-skinned, highly fragrant and refreshing natural acidity make this an extremely welcome addition to Australia's winemaking scene.

"We kicked off fiano's journey in Australia and I'm not exaggerating when I say that the 2018 is our finest vintage yet."

Well said, Mark, and I agree with you heartily.

The variety is more than welcome here and will produce some great Australian dry whites … and be blended, judiciously of course, into some great Australian dry reds.

WINE REVIEWS Coriole 2018 Fiano ($28): A marvellously fresh, some would say simple, dry white wine, but all the better for its simplicity. If you like young semillon or sauvignon blanc, do yourself a favour and try this.

It's a great match for fettuccine carbonara, so try a bottle over the kitchen table or take some to your favourite Italian bistro.

Crossword Solution No 7

● Coriole Vineyard: doing great things with fiano.

You won't regret it - just tell the task that fiano seems to do admira- or with abandon.

In the words of the accompanywait staff that I sent you. bly.

Coriole 2018 Shiraz Fiano($32): The result of the blend is a ing press release, this wine celAustralians are getting used to dry fresher red than normal, tending ebrates fiano's textural qualities.

The grapes were picked a little reds made from shiraz with a touch towards the medium- rather than riper and received more time on of viognier, a perfumed white vari- full-bodied - good one. skins to encourage extraction, and ety.

WINE OF THE WEEK It's something that this critic still Coriole 2018 Rubato Fiano the wine was then fully fermented struggles with, the viognier being ($32): music lovers may know the in seasoned oak barrels. I can feel perhaps a little too perfumed for a term 'rubiato' means to play freely a new favourite white coming on.

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THE T OP 5 THINGS THA T WILL TOP THAT HAPPEN BEFORE THE MELBOURNEGEEL ONG R AIL SER VICE GEELONG RAIL SERVICE GET S UP .

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3. Fish will be able to swim without snorkels in the lower Yarra.

2. A cast member from MAFS will win an Oscar.

1. Julie Bishop spotted in K-Mart.

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

WeHo comes to Melbourne ■ Hi everyone, from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites comes this week's news.

Out and About

Sales, media mission

Gym-timidation

■ Australia is the largest generator of travel to the USA and West Hollywood. Up to seven plane loads of Australians arrive at Los Angeles Airport every day.

Aussie holiday makers are all super important to the tourism industry and economy in California and the rest of the United States.

Over the next two weeks across Australia there will be travel client events which include training and promotion of all the tourist areas that California and the United States have to offer.

These are very important conferences for all airline and travel personnel.

Attack on milennials ■ Actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson lamented the "snowflake" culture in an interview with the UK’s Daily Star.

Johnson, who has toyed with the idea of politics, told the publication that snowflakes' complaints do a disservice to the war heroes who fought for freedom of speech.

"So many good people fought for freedom and equality but this generation are looking for a reason to be offended," he said.

"If you are not agreeing with them then they are offended and that is not what so many great men and women fought for."

● Pictured at the start of the travel mission are Ramada General Manager Bill Karpiak, West Hollywood Travel + Tourism Board President and CEO Tom Kiely, and Ramada Managing Director Alan Johnson.

Tip your flight attendant?

■ They take your order, serve up food and drinks, and come back to clean up. But should you tip your flight attendant? Frontier Airlines is encouraging it. Flight attendants on the Denverbased airline began accepting individual tips on Jan. 1, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Frontier made tipping an option three years ago but, until this year, flight attendants were required to pool tips. "We appreciate the great work of our flight attendants and know that our customers do as well, so [the payment system] gives passengers the option to tip," the Tribune quoted Frontier spokesman Jonathan Freed as stating.

25-year death rate low ■ It's a milestone in the fight against cancer: US cancer death rates have declined continuously for the last quarter of a century, according to a new report. From 1991 to 2016, the US cancer death rate dropped steadily by about 1.5 percent per year, resulting in an overall decline of 27 percent during the 25-year-period, according to the report from the American Cancer Society. That translates to an estimated 2.6 million fewer cancer deaths than would have been expected if death rates had remained at their peak level.

But despite this progress, there are growing disparities in cancer deaths according to socioeconomic status, with people living in poorer communities experiencing an increasingly larger burden of preventable cancers.

Although the continued decline in overall cancer death rates is good news, the "bad news that this report highlighted inequalities are widening, particularly among those of low socioeconomic status," said Dr. Darrell Gray II, deputy director of the Center for Cancer Health Equity at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, who was not involved in the study. "It underscores the importance of health care providers, researchers and lay community members and advocates to continue to push toward health equity."

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More babies for America ■ The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported late last year that Americans aren't having enough babies to replace themselves. In fact, a record one in five American women will never have children, and those who do will, on average, never exceed two. As a result, the death rate is outpacing the birth rate, which means, except for immigration, the US. has joined many developed countries on the long, slow road of population decline.

That's bad news. Not having enough children as a society has costs that are hard to appreciate on the individual level.

We know from examples like Japan and much of Europe that aging countries become economically top-heavy, especially those that promise extensive government services to the elderly. This results in runaway aging and population decline, and negatively impacts every sector of the economy except for maybe healthcare, depending on how you look at that one. It also places heavier and heavier burdens on the shoulders of an ever-shrinking workforce of young people, which leaves them even less likely to have kids.

On a deeper level, young members of a graying society lose hope for the future, or stop planning for it altogether. In Japan, this hopelessness manifests as one of the highest rates of suicide among youth in the developed world. To be clear, the United States is not Japan, but as Jonathan Last writes in his book, What to Expect When No One's Expecting, there's no example in history of a shrinking society experiencing long-term prosperity.

The Internal War

Tell Jennifer ■ If you are considering a move to Los Angeles or just coming over for a holiday then I have got a special deal for you.

We would love to see you at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood.

I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper.

Please mention 'Melbourne Observer' when you book and you will receive the 'Special Rate of the Day'.

Please contact: Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com Happy Holidays, Gavin Wood

■ Getting to the gym is a tall task for many adults, but once there, feeling comfortable enough to start working out may be even more of a challenge. A survey of 2,000 Americans found that about half expressed fear of working out in front of others.

The survey, sponsored by protein drink-maker Isopure, found that exercising is a daunting experience for adults who aren't gym rats. "Gym-timidation" may sound silly, but as many as 50 per cent say it's a phenomenon they experience when around others at their fitness club. Nearly a third (32 per cent) of respondent's report feelings of intimidation when working out near someone who is in excellent shape. Another 17 per cent say they grow intimidated when exercising in front of someone of the opposite sex.

● Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

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■ "We're at war," one frustrated Californian wrote to her local paper. "Not with another country, not with terrible diseases and plagues, not with ruthless dictators. We are at war with ourselves." Red, blue, purple America is a tangle of ideologies all pulling in different directions. These days, as the debates rage on, the map no longer seems to show state lines but ideological battle lines. It's not as if Americans have always seen eye to eye on every issue. But the days of even general consensus seem lost. Things that we used to take for granted values like common decency and civility are suddenly rare. Issues that were once uncontested the value of a fully born human life are suddenly grounds for fierce debate.

In the states, the see-saw battles are even more pronounced.

In Illinois, New York, and Rhode Island, locals have watched leaders fight to make newborn killing legal while Missouri, North Carolina, and Arkansas try to stop doctors from dismembering fetus in the womb. In one state, legal infanticide is a street party. In another, it's a cause for community mourning. And it's not just abortion. On education, sexuality, gender identity, immigration, and counseling, the gulfs are growing.

There are profound differences in how the two sides view the world today. Not since slavery has there been such a stark contrast between the ideologies of the states. America survived, but barely. Of course, the silver lining is that things can shift quickly. We've seen entire scripts flip on abortion after the New York law. In a matter of weeks, the number of people calling themselves "pro-life" jumped by 17 points. Change is possible but it's also up to us. As William Penn once said, "Governments, like clocks, go from the motion men give them and as governments are made and moved by men, so by them they are ruined too. Let men be good, but the government cannot be bad."

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■ There would not be a great number of our readers who still remember one of the great American film stars of the B-grade westerns, Buck Jones.

He appeared in more than 160 silent and sound films in a career that spanned almost 30 years and was very popular throughout the world.

Charles Frederick Gebhart was born in Indiana in 1891. Charles served in the US Army from the age of 16 and was honourably discharged in 1913.

He worked as a cowboy on a ranch in Oklahoma and married professional horse rider Odille Osborne in 1915. Charles got a job as a stuntman and bit player for Universal Pictures in 1918.

In the same year their daughter Maxine was born. After a series of small appearances Charles landed his first starring role in The Last Straw and was now known as Buck Jones.

He quickly became one of the top cowboys in films and was an international success as popular as Tom Mix, Ken Maynard, William S. Hart and Hoot Gibson.

His faithful horse was named Silver (later used as a name for The Lone Ranger's horse) and they appeared together in many films. In 1928 he formed his own production company but after the stock market crash of 1929 he lost everything.

He started his own Wild West Show but after that failed Buck returned to working for the major studios and his salary was around $300 a week.

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The titles of his B Grade Westerns would not mean a lot to our readers but in his career Buck Jones worked alongside some famous actors including George ‘Gabby’Hayes, Ward Bond, Dick Foran and John Wayne.

His final films included a series of eight features playing US Marshall Buck Roberts. In 1940 Maxine married actor Noah Beery Jnr and they had three children before divorcing in 1954.

In 1937 Buck and Odille built their lavish Western styled ‘dream home\’ in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles complete with stables.

Buck had a fear of fire and designed the house to be fire proof.

Ironically on November 28, 1942 he was the guest of honour at the Coconut Grove Night-

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club in Boston when fire broke out and Buck was one of the victims in a disaster that claimed 492 lives.

There were stories around at the time that he had gone back into the inferno to rescue patrons but this theory was discredited in later years. He had been badly burned and affected by smoke inhalation.

The idol of millions died alone in the Massachusetts General Hospital two days after the fire. He passed away just before Odille arrived at his bedside.

America had just entered the Second World War and Buck Joneshad planned to tourAmerica to help sell War Bonds. Before he died he agreed to a series of Buck Jones comic books and in later years that income helped Odille through a difficult financial situation. His daughter Maxine passed away in 1990 and Odille passed away in 1996 at the age of 95.

Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - Remember When Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens.

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Theme park’s lively feathered dusters

■ A theme park in France has come up with a novel way of cleaning up cigarette butts and other trash dropped by untidy guests.

It’s trained a half-dozen crows to pick up the butts and other discarded small items, and to drop them into special litter bins that dispense a small nugget of bird food as a reward for every time a crow drops something into them.

The Puy du Fou theme park in western France attracts around twomillion visitors yearly, and with the country considered “the smoking-est in the world,” it’s not surprising that the park – which is a fascinating recreation of a French village of old, with some 26 different live-action scenarios in which actors play-out aspects of the country’s historic past – has something of a cigarette-butt problem.

And which its head of falconry, Christophe Gaborit who trains birds

OK. With John O’Keefe Thiking Person’s Quiz

● Jennifer Byrne ■ Jennifer Byrne has signed on as quizmaster for a new show on SBS called Australian Mastermind, starting April 15. The quiz show will be scheduled in the 6pm time slot every Friday.

Identical versions of same program is shown around the world , and in the UK has been running continuously for 50 years.

Billed as a often tense, thinking, sometimes funny, and interesting , we’ll wait and see.

Casino Royale performance

■ The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will perform the score to the James Bond movie, Casino Royale, for two nights, May 23 and 24 at Hamer Hall.

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● A ‘Feathered Duster’ on the job at the Puy du Fou theme park in France picking up small bits of trash and cigarette butts.

Photo: Puy du Fou for those various shows, came up with an answer to by training a half-dozen crows to spot cigarette butts and other small items of litter, pick them up and put them into those special bins … with food treats as a reward for doing so.

The crows are a breed known as rooks, and according to Mr Gaborit they’re a particularly intelligent species that have proven ideal in training for their current roles.

And it’s probably no surprise that the good-housekeeping birds have been quickly dubbed The Feathered Dusters.

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■ Now in his 50th year in the entertainment business, Russell Morris continues working as hard as ever. Of late he has been appointed Ambassador for Record Store Day on Saturday 13 April.

Another milestone is his latest release, a rock and roll number called Black and Blue.

Boy oh boy, Egg Boy

■ While Egg Boy was having his 15 seconds of fame by giving a unknown politician a egg shampoo, another ‘instant celeb’ took advantage of the opportunity by painting a depiction of the incident on a wall in Hosier Lane, CBD . Interesting to note the street artist was Van T. Rudd who is ex-PM Kevin Rudd’s nephew.

Jemma in the family business

■ It’s all happening for 19-year-old actress Jemma Donovan. Jemma has been signed to appear in Neighbours as of July .

She will become the third generation of the iconic Aussie acting family – the Donovans . Grandfather Terrence has done it all on stage, screen and telly. His son, and Jemma’s Dad, Jason, is a successful actor having made his mark in Australia prior to relocating to London where he is a constant performer on stage. Jemma’s credits include Mr Stink (BBC One), Spotless (Netflix ).

- 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: LEAN ON PETE: Genre: Adventure/Drama.

Cast: Charlie Plummer, Chloe Sevigny, Steve Buscemi.

Year: 2018.

Rating: M. Length: 121 Minutes.

Stars: ***½ Verdict: A 15 year old boy living with his single father finds casual work caring for an aging racehorse named Lean On Pete, and when his father dies, making him likely to go into care, he learns the horse is bound for slaughter, so the boy befriends the racehorse and together they embark on an odyssey across the new American frontier in search of a relative and a stable home life.

Heartfelt and melancholic journey of loss, survival and searching for acceptance excels due to its stark realism, unforgiving unsentimentally and uniquely moving bond between two victims of tragic and unflinching circumstances, a far cry from the more sugarcoated sentimentality of such films as "National Velvet" (1944), "Black Beauty," "Flicka," "Run Wild, Run Free" (1969) and "The Black Stallion" (1979), to name a few.

Writer-director Andrew Haigh, whose previous film was the acclaimed but all too ignored drama "45 Years" with Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay, keeps it raw and lean with an unvarnished style that captures the harsh landscape with its spectacular beauty, breathtaking splendor and deceptively dark brutality with tremendous grip, all of which is a symbolic reflection that parallels the emotions that drive this unique "road movie," never letting you off the hook for a second until its haunting conclusion.

Charlie Plummer (All The Money In The World) gives a bravura performance the young boy, Charley, and is aided by a superb supporting cast including Chloe Sevigny and the always reliable Steve Buscemi (Fargo, The Death of Stalin, The Big Lebowski), and along with finely tuned editing, pacing and cinematography, this is a film of subtle beauty and unimpeachable compassion, not a children's fable or fairytale, but an intensely compelling and quietly grounded slice on the power of friendship through a journey that will keep you gripped right up to the finish line.

FILM: HOSTILES: Genre: Western/Adventure/Drama.

Cast: Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike, Wes Studi.

Year: 2017.

Rating: MA15+ Length: 134 Minutes.

Stars: ***½ Verdict: In 1892, after nearly two decades of fighting the Cheyenne, the Apache and the Comanche natives, a United States Cavalry Captain and war hero is ordered to escort an ailing Cheyenne chief, his most despised enemy, to his ancestral home in Montana, but his journey is further complicated by a lone widowed settler who is taken in by the soldiers after her family was murdered by an aggressive pack of marauding Comanche's who are still on the warpath.

Exceptionally well made and totally absorbing western-drama may require some patience, but the rewards are high, thanks to the firm and respectful screenplay and direction by Scott Cooper, along with breathtaking cinematography (by Masanobu Takayanagi), exceptional period detail and costume design, methodical editing and pacing, and haunting music score (by max Richter).

Christian Bale is right on the mark as the tough, no-nonsense, embittered and reluctant Cavalry Captain, as very much is veteran "Last of the Mohicans" and "Heat" actor Wes Studi, but it is Oscar nominated "Gone Girl" actress Rosamund Pike that turns in a starting emotion charged performance as deeply tortured widow after losing her husband and children to a brutal Comanche attack that excels.

The harshness and brutality of the old west and the American frontier are captured with gripping effect that, once drawn in, won't let go, production and performance all encompassing an intelligent, strong, exciting, heart-breaking, poignant, thought provoking and beautifully sublime and rewarding journey well worth going on!

Highly recommended!

FILM: MORTAL ENGINES: Genre: Action/Adventure/Fantasy.

Cast: Hugo Weaving, Jihae, Hera Hilmar, Robert Sheehan.

Year: 2018.

Rating: M. Length: TBC Minutes.

Stars: **½ Verdict: A mysterious young woman joins forces with a dangerous outlaw with a bounty on her head, and an outcast, and together they lead a rebellion against a giant predator city on wheels in the aftermath of a post-apocalyptic war when the planet was ravaged by a 60 minute war.

Epic CGI action-adventure-fantasy extravaganza from co-writer and co-producer Peter Jackson channels everything from Star Wars, Terry Gilliam, Mad Max II, Hayao Miyazaki (Howl's Moving castle), The Terminator to his own Lord of the Rings, but amongst all the frenetic dastardly evil doings, combat action and battles sequences, emotions quickly become too obscured, humour lost and characters less than engaging due to minimal character development, giving the feeling that you have opened the page of a book or walked into a movie half way through and are trying to fit the pieces together.

Based on the popular series of books by Philip Reeve, there are moments to enjoy, Hugo Weaving is effective as Thaddeus Valentine, the ruler of the devouring London City on wheels, as are Hera Hilmar as the mysterious and vengeful Hester Shaw, Jihae as the outlaw Anna Fang, and Robert Sheehan as the outcast T om Natsworthy, but like most Peter Jackson fantasy extravaganzas, the real stars are the spectacular special effects and the 100s from behind the scenes that are responsible for creating the on-screen visuals.

Big, bold and spectacular, it's all there, but ultimately this is a shallow, unoriginal, confusing and noisy facsimile of so much from the genre before it, a mammoth pot-boiler that keeps pushing itself to become something more than it is, but fails to reach any of the emotional power and potential that we sit in wait for, an ultimate let down that runs out of steam and leaves with far too many questions than answers.

Rourke’s Reviews Galveston ■ (MA). 91 minutes. Opens in selected cinemasApril 4.

A potent mix of the quietly poetic and the brutally bleak, Galveston is a striking, low-key noir drama, one that deserves to find an audience.

Based on an early novel by Nic Pizzolatto (of True Detective fame), the film stars Ben Foster as Roy, a New Orleans enforcer/hitman who works for local crime boss Stan Pitko (Beau Bridges), who is now seeing his girlfriend.

Possibly dying of cancer, Roy is sent by Stan to 'scare' a troublesome lawyer, but quickly discovers he has been set-up, and after the gunfire finishes, only he and a tied-up prostitute named Rocky (Elle Fanning) are left alive.

Sensing his days are numbered in more ways than one, Roy makes a run for the town of Galveston, with Rocky tagging along at first, while her young sister Tiffany (Tinsley and Anniston Price) joins them soon after, and it's a complication he doesn't want.

Despite Pizzolatto's misgivings (his screenplay was altered considerably by director Melanie Laurent, to the point where he is credited under a pseudonym), Galveston is strong on atmosphere and character, with Laurent's fractured approach to what is familiar territory helping make the narrative more compelling, asking the audience to become involved and fill in the gaps of these dour outcasts.

Laurent, who is known more as an actor (particularly as the vengeful cinema owner in Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds), cares about the people who are on this dark journey, no matter how flawed or unlikeable they may be, and the mere fact she focuses more on this than the crime story is what makes it stand out from the pack.

Foster (Leave No Trace, Hell Or High Water, The Messenger) again impresses, but the nice surprise here is Fanning, breaking free from her normally mannered turns to deliver her best performance to date.

The film features superb sound design, and is gorgeously shot by Arnaud Potier (who photographed two of Laurent's previous directorial efforts, The Adopted and Breathe).

With a lean, tough feel that is reminiscent of Walter Hill (The Driver, 48 Hrs), Galveston does require patience, but fine work on both sides of the camera makes the endeavour more than worth it.

RATING - ****

Mid 90s ■ (MA). 85 minutes. Opens in selected cinemasApril 4.

Marking the feature directorial debut of actor Jonah Hill (Superbad, 21 Jump Street), this episodic, casually profane comedy/ drama may effectively capture its title decade, but Hill's script is so paper thin that it's hard to become involved with its group of knockabout teens.

Sunny Suljic is quite good as the bullied 13-year-old who be-

who introduce him to alcohol, drugs, and sex, much to the dismay of his well-meaning mother (Katherine Waterston).

A serious lack of character development grounds proceedings early on, and it isn't long before the repetitive dialogue and incidents become tiresome (it reminds one of the films of Richard Linklater).

For a much better look at young people connecting via skateboarding, try and track down Crystal Moselle's terrific Skate Kitchen (2018).

RATING - **

Pet Sematary ■ (MA). 101 minutes. Opens in cinemas April 4.

With the recent reboot of It proving to be a huge box-office smash, it looks like we are going to see another explosion of Stephen King adaptations, and one of the first big screen features to try and cash in on this rekindled popularity is Pet Sematary, but despite numerous plot changes, can't come close to matching the intensity and brooding atmosphere of Mary Lambert's 1989 version.

The general premise is the same, with a big city family moving to the country, and discovering a dark secret which may tear them apart, but writer Jeff Buhler (the under-rated The Midnight Meat Train) and directors Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer (who helmed the excellent Starry Eyes) fail to use the new twists effectively, and as the movie progresses, it becomes more and more unintentionally funny.

Australian actor Jason Clarke (Everest, Zero Dark Thirty) and Amy Seimetz (AHorrible Way To Die, Upstream Colour, The Sacrament) are unable to rise above the clunky writing, while John Lithgow (Blow Out, Raising Cain) is wasted in the role originally played by Fred Gwynne.

If you want to see a better film which features the wendigo legend, then watch Larry Fessenden's wonderfully eerie and moody Wendigo (2001).

RATING - **

Shazam ■ (M). 132 minutes. Opens in cinemas April 4, in 2D & 3D. A cross between Penny Marshall's Big (1988) and Richard Donner's Superman I and II, this occasionally amusing DC adventure suffers from a haphazardly structured script, filled with routine, comic book plotting, and extreme overlength.

Story centres on teenage troublemaker Billy Batson (Asher Angel), who has been shuffled from one foster care family to another.

Billy's life is turned upside down when he encounters The Wizard (Djimon Hounsou), who bequeaths the baffled teen his super powers, and will fight evil under the name Shazam.

Mark Strong is once again lazily cast as the villain. Shorn of 30 minutes, Shazam might have proved to be a more enjoyable viewing experience.

RATING - **½

Top 10 Lists MARCH 31-APRIL 6 THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. CAPTAIN MARVEL. 2. THE LEGO MOVIE 2.

3. FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY. 4. HOTEL MUMBAI. 5. A DOG'S WAY HOME. 6. GREEN BOOK. 7. KESARI ZEE. 8. DESTROYER. 9. SWIMMING WITH MEN. 10. A STAR IS BORN NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: MARCH 28: DUMBO (LIVE ACTION), FATE/ STAY NIGHT: HEAVEN'S FEEL II - LOST BUTTERFLY, FIVE FEET APART, US, WHERE HANDS TOUCH. APRIL 4: GALVESTON, MID90S, P STORM, PET SEMATARY, SHAZAM!, WOMAN AT WAR. THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE [Animated/Action/Adventure/Mahershala Ali].

2. MORTAL ENGINES [Science Fiction/Adventure/Hera Hilmar, Hugo Weaving].

3. SUSPIRIA [Horror/Mystery/Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton].

4. ASSASSINATION NATION [Crime/Comedy/Thriller/Suki Waterhouse, Odessa Young].

5. SORRY TO BOTHER YOU [Comedy/Fantasy/Tessa Thompson, Jermaine Fowler].

6. HOSTILES [Western/Adventure/Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike, Wes Studi].

7. LEAN ON PETE [Drama/Adventure/Charlie Plummer, Steve Buscemi].

8. FREE SOLO [Documentary/Alex Honnold].

9. ANNIHILATION [Sci/Fi/Drama/Horror/ Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh].

Also: CREED II, BEAUTIFUL BOY, OVERLORD, FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD, THE GRINCH, MY GENERATION, BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS, THE OLD MAN & THE GUN, WIDOWS. NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: BUMBLEBEE [Action/Adventure/Science Fiction/Hailee Steinfeld].

SLAUGHTERHOUSE RULEZ [Comedy/ Action/Simon Pegg, Michael Sheen].

SECOND ACT [Comedy/Romance/Jennifer Lopez, Treat Williams, Vanessa Hudgens].

PIERCING [Horror/Thriller/Mia Wasikowska, Christopher Abbott].

SIBERIA [Thriller/Keanu Reeves].

DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: THE ITALIAN JOB [1969/Michael Caine, Benny Hill, Noel Coward].

NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: THE KING (2017).

THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: Season 1.

THE LAST TYCOON: The Complete Series.

LETHAL WEAPON: Season 2.

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Local Theatre with Cheryl Threadgold and team MELBOURNE ARTS Bleached Part of the Art+Climate=Change 2019 festival, this group exhibition is composed of four installation works that represent the degradation of coral reefs using man-made materials.

Exhibition opens April 4 and runs until May 2.

Alliance Française 51 Grey St, St Kilda ★ Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Ears Wide Open: Ravel's Mother Goose.

We know fairytales are fun, but who knew they made such good music? Ravel certainly thought so, when he composed his playful Mother Goose Suite in 1910.

Join the MSO on this musical journey through Mother Goose's stories.

April 8 at the Melbourne Recital Centre ★ Verdi's Requiem.

Italian opera master Giuseppe Verdi was a 'doubtful believer' so why did a great sceptic leave us with a full-blown Requiem?

With almost 100 musicians on stage, conductor Lawrence Renesm, soprano Leah Crocetto, alto Okka van der Damereau, tenor Issachah Savage, bassNicholas Brownlee and the full MSO Chorus, this performance is a uniquefusion of the sacred and secular, complete with near operatic theatrical moments.

April 12 and 13. Hamer Hall. ★ Brumbies & Blacksmiths: AHigh CountryAdventure Robynne O'Halloran is a local photographer and keen traveller. Robynne finds that travel and photography easily go hand in hand and are now a major part of her life.

Exhibition: April 8 - May 13.

Bunjil Place Library Westfield, Fountain Gate ★ Melbourne for Mirka This exhibition presents Heide's recent acquisitions from the magical studio of Mirka Mora who sadly passed away last year at the age of 90.

Thanks to the generosity of more than 1000 people who responded to the Mirka for Melbourne campaign, Heide has been able to purchase a wonderful range of Mirka’s artworks, creative tools, art materials, furniture and personal effects for the museum collection.

The exhibition also includes other significant acquisitions funded by the campaign including the painting of When the Soul Sleeps (1970), the famous Tolarno mural (c 1966) and Mirka's rich archive, with a selection of family photographs, diaries, mementos and correspondence with some of Australia's most famous artists on display Exhibition: April 16 - August 25.

Heide Museum of Modern Art 7 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen ★ Art talk Janet Burchell and Jennifer McCamley Join Janet Burchill and Jennifer McCamley as they discuss their collaborative partnership with Curator Sue Cramer, with focus on their use of neon light and sculptural assemblage.

Saturday April 13 at 2pm.

Heide Museum of Modern Art 7 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen ★ Dr Robert Gunn Nawaria Gabarnmang, a spectacular ancient rock shelter in Arnhem Land plateau, houses more than 1300 Aboriginal rock art images created over the last 50, 000 years.

In this talk Dr Robert Gunn discusses the site and its art as well as its indigenous archaeological and geomorphological significance.

Saturday April 27 at 3pm.

Heide Museum of Modern Art 7 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen - Peter Kemp

Kids Summers Night Dream ■ The Diamond Valley Singers will present an eight-performance season of the Shakespeare classic now adapted for children: A Kids Summers Night Dream from April 6-13 in the Warrandyte High School Theatre.

This musical school holiday entertainment under the direction of John Leahy is said to be “full of mischief and mayhem, misunderstandings and magic potion mix-ups as kings and queens, humble workers, fairies, parents and kids all chase their dreams”.

The Diamond Valley Singers have the motto “Acting locally and thinking globally’ and will donate proceeds from the performances to International Needs Australia, Open House in Ivanhoe and International Needs Australia.

Performance Details: April 6, 7, 10, 13, 14 at 1pm, April 6, 13 at 5pm,April 12 at 7.30pm Venue: Warrandyte High School Theatre, Alexander Rd., Warrandyte.

Bookings: www.dvsingers.org

Temptation to Co-Exist: Janet Burchill and Jennifer McCamley Working together since the early 1980s, Janet Burchell and Jennifer McCamley have developed an expansive framework of formal and thematic concerns drawing broadly on the histories of art and design, film, literature and cultural theory, influenced by feminism, and applying an appreciation and critique of modernism, they make visually stunning artworks across an ever-expanding repertoire of mediums - from painting and sculpture, photography and printmaking, to neon light and textile works.

Exhibition: April 6-July 14. Heide III Central Galleries.

Heide Museum of Modern Art 7 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen - Peter Kemp

ROCKY THE THIRD

● Aidan Borgeest (Oberon) and Lexi Patman (Titania) in A Kids Summers Night Dream.

Visiting Mr Green, at Lilydale ■ ARK Theatre presents Visiting Mr Green from April 5 – 14 at the Lilydale Heights College Performing Arts Centre, Lilydale.

Written by Jeff Baron and directed by Lisa McNiven, the play tells of Ross, a young executive, sentenced to weekly visits to assist Mr Green, an elderly pensioner he almost hit with his car.

What begins as a comedy about two very different men who do not want to spend time together, turns into something much more, as they get to know each other's lives and secrets.

Performance Details: April 5, 12, 13 at 8pm; April 6 at 2.15pm; April 7, 14 at 4pm.

HEIDI MUSEUM

● Andrew Tomazos (Ross Gardner) and Robert Trott (Mr Green) in Visiting Mr Green.

Venue: Lilydale Heights Bookings: Visit http:// College Performing Arts Cen- www.arktheatremelb.com or tre, 17 Nelson Rd., Lilydale call 0491 104 744. (enter via Gate 2).

- Cheryl Threadgold

Latest shows, auditions SHOWS

AUDITIONS

■ Powderkeg Players: The Beast (by Eddie Perfect) April 4 - 13 at the Dempster Park Hall, 82 Phoenix St., North Sunshine.

Director: Terese Maurici. Bookings: trybooking.com or powderkegplayers.com ■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: Animal Farm (by George Orwell) Until April 6 at Yarra St., Warrandyte. Director: Kia Moon. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BACCN ■ Essendon Theatre Company: Suite Surrender (by Michael McKeever) Until April 6 at Bradshaw Street Community Hall, Bradshaw St. (off Buckley St.), West Essendon. Director: George Benca. Bookings: 0422 029 483 or www.essendontheatrecompany.com.au ■ Encore Theatre: The Shadow Box (by Michael Cristofer) UntilApril 13 at Clayton Community Centre, 9/15 Cooke St., Clayton. Director:Annie Blood. Bookings: 1300 739 099.

■ Eltham Little Theatre: Suessical the Musical (by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Eric Idle, based on the works of Dr Seuss) Until April 14 at 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Rebecca Fleming. Bookings: 0411 713 095.

■ Panorama Theatre Company: The Producers April 5 - 14 at the Frankston Arts Centre.

Directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman.

Tickets: thefac.com.au or 9784 1060.

■ Diamond Valley Singers Junior Show: Kids Summers Night's Dream April 6 - 14 at the Warrandyte High School Theatre, Alexander Rd., Warrandyte. Bookings: www.dvsingers.org.

■ Ark Theatre: Visiting Mr Green, (by Jeff Baron) April 5 - 14 at Lilydale Heights College

Performing Arts Centre, 17 Nelson Rd., Lilydale.

Director: Lisa McNiven. Bookings: http:// www.arktheatremelb.com or 0491 104 744.

■ BATS Theatre Company: Into the Woods Jr April 9 - 12 at the Cranbourne Community Centre. Bookings: www.batstheatre.org.au ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Buying the Moose (by Michael Wilmot) April 26 - May 11 at Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Peter Newling. Bookings: www.mordialloctheatre.com.au ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Over the Bridge (by Arthur Miller) May 3 - 18 at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Chris McLean. Bookings: htc.org.au or 9457 4117.

■ Phoenix Theatre Company: Green Day's American Idiot May 10 - 18 at the Doncaster Playhouse. Bookings: www.phoenixtheatre company.org

AUDITIONS ■ The 1812 Theatre: Ghosts (by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Eamon Flack) April 14, 16 at 7.00pm at 3-5 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Dexter Bourke. Enquiries: 0411 287 043.

■ Encore Theatre: Well Hung (by Robert Lord) April 14 at 2.30pm, April 16 at 7.30pm at Fleigner Hall, Highland Ave., Oakleigh East. Director: David Collins. Enquiries: 0423 505 980.

■ Ark Theatre: Becky's New Car (by Steven Dietz) April 23 at 6.30pm and April 28 at 7pm at Lilydale Heights College Performing Arts Centre. Director: Carina Field. Audition Bookings: carinafield@gmail.com

■ As part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the Butterfly Club presents the two-hander Rocky the Third.

Rik Brown has adapted the story of Rocky 3 using the language of Shakespeare. As with all Shakespearean works, the language is verbose but the comedic twist of using the characters from Rocky as performed by Rik Brown and Bridget Metherall worked surprisingly well.

Rik and Bridget have good stage presence and worked well together. Costuming was clever with many wig/hat changes to denote the various characters.

Those who enjoy the Rocky movies will be familiar with the characters of Rocky Balboa, Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, Mickey the trainer, Paulie the friend and Adrian the girlfriend. Bridget had the complication of being most of the characters, both female and male. Rik played Rocky and Clubber Lang.

It was difficult for the two actors to perform all the characters with constant changing and interaction between them, but they managed to do so with great comedic timing and confidence.

The audience was quite small for opening night, but the performers took this in their stride and continued with their planned audience participation. The final fight and the increase in performance energy were enjoyable. This is a well-written comedy with seasoned confident performers.

- Review by Lyn Hurst

DRACULA ■ You name it, Dracula has been done to death and David S. lnnes and Rob Lloyd freely admit that.

From an 1897, Gothic horror novel by Irish novelist Bram Stoker, Dracula has been assigned to many literary genres and endless theatrical, film and television interpretations.

However we were promised a unique interpretation in that in the original text Dracula has presented female characters in a rather unflattering light, in that they were there just to be lusted after or eaten.

Based on Stokers’ novel, adapted and acted out by Innes and Lloyd in multiple roles with Jennifer Speirs in the leading role of Doctor Mina Harker (nee Seward) a brave, calculating and fiercely intelligent woman in the oppressive Victorian era.

We followed the story on flip charts of Count Dracula and the many characters around him through the ages and in particular reminisced on the many actors that have played role in Film over the last hundred years.

Rob Lloyd played Count Dracula in an expressive performance emoting evil and all the gestures and characteristics that we recognise with Dracula. David S. Innes showed his dexterity in playing five roles from Jonathon Harker, Lady Westernra and her daughter Lucy Westenra amongst others all with superb delivery and timing.

Both Lloyd and Innes were made to perform together giving a consummate performance at The Butterfly Club and sadly it only ran for a week. Watch out for it should it return somewhere perhaps on a night of full moon. – Review by Graeme McCoubrie

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Bleak House - by Charles Dickens

The few moments that were occupied by Prince in taking leave of us (and particularly of one of us, as I saw, being in the secret), enhanced my favourable impression of his almost childish character. I felt a liking for him and a compassion for him as he put his little kit in his pocket — and with it his desire to stay a little while with Caddy — and went away good-humouredly to his cold mutton and his school at Kensington, that made me scarcely less irate with his father than the censorious old lady.

The father opened the room door for us and bowed us out in a manner, I must acknowledge, worthy of his shining original. In the same style he presently passed us on the other side of the street, on his way to the aristocratic part of the town, where he was going to show himself among the few other gentlemen left. For some moments, I was so lost in reconsidering what I had heard and seen in Newman Street that I was quite unable to talk to Caddy or even to fix my attention on what she said to me, especially when I began to inquire in my mind whether there were, or ever had been, any other gentlemen, not in the dancing profession, who lived and founded a reputation entirely on their deportment. This became so bewildering and suggested the possibility of so many Mr. Turveydrops that I said, “Esther, you must make up your mind to abandon this subject altogether and attend to Caddy.” I accordingly did so, and we chatted all the rest of the way to Lincoln’s Inn. Caddy told me that her lover’s education had been so neglected that it was not always easy to read his notes. She said if he were not so anxious about his spelling and took less pains to make it clear, he would do better; but he put so many unnecessary letters into short words that they sometimes quite lost their English appearance. “He does it with the best intention,” observed Caddy, “but it hasn’t the effect he means, poor fellow!” Caddy then went on to reason, how could he be expected to be a scholar when he had passed his whole life in the dancingschool and had done nothing but teach and fag, fag and teach, morning, noon, and night! And what did it matter? She could write letters enough for both, as she knew to her cost, and it was far better for him to be amiable than learned.

“Besides, it’s not as if I was an accomplished girl who had any right to give herself airs,” said Caddy. “I know little enough, I am sure, thanks to Ma! “There’s another thing I want to tell you, now we are alone,” continued Caddy, “which I should not have liked to mention unless you had seen Prince, Miss Summerson. You know what a house ours is. It’s of no use my trying to learn anything that it would be useful for Prince’s wife to know in OUR house. We live in such a state of muddle that it’s impossible, and I have only been more disheartened whenever I have tried.

So I get a little practice with — who do you think? Poor Miss Flite! Early in the morning I help her to tidy her room and clean her birds, and I make her cup of coffee for her (of course she taught me), and I have learnt to make it so well that Prince says it’s the very best coffee he ever tasted, and would quite delight old Mr. Turveydrop, who is very particular indeed about his coffee. I can make little puddings too; and I know how to buy neck of mutton, and tea, and sugar, and butter, and a good many housekeeping things. I am not clever at my needle, yet,” said Caddy, glancing at the repairs on Peepy’s frock, “but perhaps I shall improve, and since I have been engaged to Prince and have been doing all this, I have felt better-tempered, I hope, and more forgiving to Ma. It rather put me out at first this morning to see you and Miss Clare looking so neat and pretty and to feel ashamed of Peepy and myself too, but on the whole I hope I am better-tempered than I was and more forgiving to Ma.” The poor girl, trying so hard, said it from her heart, and touched mine. “Caddy, my love,” I replied, “I begin to have a great affection for you, and I hope we shall become friends.”

“Oh, do you?” cried Caddy. “How happy that would make me!”

Charles Dickens “My dear Caddy,” said I, “let us be friends from this time, and let us often have a chat about these matters and try to find the right way through them.” Caddy was overjoyed. I said everything I could in my old-fashioned way to comfort and encourage her, and I would not have objected to old Mr. Turveydrop that day for any smaller consideration than a settlement on his daughter-in-law.

By this time we were come to Mr. Krook’s, whose private door stood open. There was a bill, pasted on the door-post, announcing a room to let on the second floor. It reminded Caddy to tell me as we proceeded upstairs that there had been a sudden death there and an inquest and that our little friend had been ill of the fright.

The door and window of the vacant room being open, we looked in. It was the room with the dark door to which Miss Flite had secretly directed my attention when I was last in the house.

A sad and desolate place it was, a gloomy, sorrowful place that gave me a strange sensation of mournfulness and even dread. “You look pale,” said Caddy when we came out, “and cold!” I felt as if the room had chilled me.

We had walked slowly while we were talking, and my guardian and Ada were here before us.

We found them in Miss Flite’s garret. They were looking at the birds, while a medical gentleman who was so good as to attend Miss Flite with much solicitude and compassion spoke with her cheerfully by the fire.

“I have finished my professional visit,” he said, coming forward. “Miss Flite is much better and may appear in court (as her mind is set upon it) to-morrow. She has been greatly missed there, I understand.”

Miss Flite received the compliment with complacency and dropped a general curtsy to us.

“Honoured, indeed,” said she, “by another visit from the wards in Jarndyce! Ve-ry happy to receive Jarndyce of Bleak House beneath my humble roof!” with a special curtsy. “Fitz– Jarndyce, my dear” — she had bestowed that name on Caddy, it appeared, and always called her by it — “a double welcome!”

“Has she been very ill?” asked Mr. Jarndyce of the gentleman whom we had found in attendance on her. She answered for herself directly, though he had put the question in a whisper.

“Oh, decidedly unwell! Oh, very unwell indeed,” she said confidentially. “Not pain, you know — trouble. Not bodily so much as nervous, nervous! The truth is,” in a subdued voice and trembling, “we have had death here. There was poison in the house. I am very susceptible to such horrid things. It frightened me. Only Mr. Woodcourt knows how much. My physician, Mr, Woodcourt!” with great stateliness. “The wards in Jarndyce — Jarndyce of Bleak House — Fitz– Jarndyce!”

“Miss Flite,” said Mr. Woodcourt in a grave kind of voice, as if he were appealing to her while speaking to us, and laying his hand gently on her arm, “Miss Flite describes her illness with her usual accuracy. She was alarmed by an occurrence in the house which might have alarmed a stronger person, and was made ill by the distress and agitation. She brought me here in the first hurry of the discovery, though too late for me to be of any use to the unfortunate man. I have compensated myself for that disappoint ment by coming here since and being of some small use to her.”

“The kindest physician in the college,” whispered Miss Flite to me. “I expect a judgment.

On the day of judgment. And shall then confer estates.”

“She will be as well in a day or two,” said Mr. Woodcourt, looking at her with an observant smile, “as she ever will be. In other words, quite well of course. Have you heard of her good fortune?”

“Most extraordinary!” said Miss Flite, smiling brightly. “You never heard of such a thing, my dear! Every Saturday, Conversation Kenge or Guppy (clerk to Conversation K.) places in my hand a paper of shillings. Shillings. I assure you!

Always the same number in the paper. Always one for every day in the week. Now you know, really! So well-timed, is it not? Ye-es! From whence do these papers come, you say? That is the great question. Naturally. Shall I tell you what I think? I think,” said Miss Flite, drawing herself back with a very shrewd look and shaking her right forefinger in a most significant manner, “that the Lord Chancellor, aware of the length of time during which the Great Seal has been open (for it has been open a long time!), forwards them. Until the judgment I expect is given.

Now that’s very creditable, you know. To confess in that way that he IS a little slow for human life. So delicate! Attending court the other day — I attend it regularly, with my documents — I taxed him with it, and he almost confessed. That is, I smiled at him from my bench, and HE smiled at me from his bench. But it’s great good fortune, is it not? And Fitz–Jarndyce lays the money out for me to great advantage. Oh, I assure you to the greatest advantage!”

I congratulated her (as she addressed herself to me) upon this fortunate addition to her income and wished her a long continuance of it. I did not speculate upon the source from which it came or wonder whose humanity was so considerate.

My guardian stood before me, contemplating the birds, and I had no need to look beyond him.

“And what do you call these little fellows, ma’am?” said he in his pleasant voice. “Have they any names?”

“I can answer for Miss Elite that they have,” said I, “for she promised to tell us what they were. Ada remembers?”

Ada remembered very well.

“Did I?” said Miss Elite. “Who’s that at my door? What are you listening at my door for, Krook?”

The old man of the house, pushing it open before him, appeared there with his fur cap in his hand and his cat at his heels.

“I warn’t listening, Miss Flite,” he said, “I was going to give a rap with my knuckles, only you’re so quick!”

“Make your cat go down. Drive her away!” the old lady angrily exclaimed.

“Bah, bah! There ain’t no danger, gentlefolks,” said Mr. Krook, looking slowly and sharply from one to another until he had looked at all of us; “she’d never offer at the birds when I was here unless I told her to it.”

“You will excuse my landlord,” said the old lady with a dignified air. “M, quite M! What do you want, Krook, when I have company?”

“Hi!” said the old man. “You know I am the Chancellor.”

“Well?” returned Miss Elite. “What of that?”

“For the Chancellor,” said the old man with a chuckle, “not to be acquainted with a Jarndyce is queer, ain’t it, Miss Flite? Mightn’t I take the liberty? Your servant, sir. I know Jarndyce and Jarndyce a’most as well as you do, sir. I knowed old Squire Tom, sir. I never to my knowledge see you afore though, not even in court. Yet, I go there a mortal sight of times in the course of the year, taking one day with another.”

“I never go there,” said Mr. Jarndyce (which he never did on any consideration). “I would sooner go — somewhere else.”

“Would you though?” returned Krook, grinning.

“You’re bearing hard upon my noble and learned brother in your meaning, sir, though perhaps it is but nat’ral in a Jarndyce. The burnt child, sir!

What, you’re looking at my lodger’s birds, Mr. Jarndyce?”

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From Page 77 The old man had come by little and little into the room until he now touched my guardian with his elbow and looked close up into his face with his spectacled eyes. “It’s one of her strange ways that she’ll never tell the names of these birds if she can help it, though she named ’em all.” This was in a whisper. “Shall I run ’em over, Flite?” he asked aloud, winking at us and pointing at her as she turned away, affecting to sweep the grate.

“If you like,” she answered hurriedly.

The old man, looking up at the cages after another look at us, went through the list.

“Hope, Joy, Youth, Peace, Rest, Life, Dust, Ashes, Waste, Want, Ruin, Despair, Madness, Death, Cunning, Folly, Words, Wigs, Rags, Sheepskin, Plunder, Precedent, Jargon, Gammon, and Spinach. That’s the whole collection,” said the old man, “all cooped up together, by my noble and learned brother.”

“This is a bitter wind!” muttered my guardian.

“When my noble and learned brother gives his judgment, they’re to be let go free,” said Krook, winking at us again. “And then,” he added, whispering and grinning, “if that ever was to happen — which it won’t — the birds that have never been caged would kill ’em.”

“If ever the wind was in the east,” said my guardian, pretending to look out of the window for a weathercock, “I think it’s there to-day!”

We found it very difficult to get away from the house. It was not Miss Flite who detained us; she was as reasonable a little creature in consulting the convenience of others as there possibly could be. It was Mr. Krook. He seemed unable to detach himself from Mr. Jarndyce. If he had been linked to him, he could hardly have attended him more closely. He proposed to show us his Court of Chancery and all the strange medley it contained; during the whole of our inspection (prolonged by himself) he kept close to Mr. Jarndyce and sometimes detained him under one pretence or other until we had passed on, as if he were tormented by an inclination to enter upon some secret subject which he could not make up his mind to approach. I cannot imagine a countenance and manner more singularly expressive of caution and indecision, and a perpetual impulse to do something he could not resolve to venture on, than Mr. Krook’s was that day. His watchfulness of my guardian was incessant. He rarely removed his eyes from his face. If he went on beside him, he observed him with the slyness of an old white fox. If he went before, he looked back. When we stood still, he got opposite to him, and drawing his hand across and across his open mouth with a curious expression of a sense of power, and turning up his eyes, and lowering his grey eyebrows until they appeared to be shut, seemed to scan every lineament of his face.

At last, having been (always attended by the cat) all over the house and having seen the whole stock of miscellaneous lumber, which was certainly curious, we came into the back part of the shop. Here on the head of an empty barrel stood on end were an ink-bottle, some old stumps of pens, and some dirty playbills; and against the wall were pasted several large printed alphabets in several plain hands.

“What are you doing here?” asked my guardian.

“Trying to learn myself to read and write,” said Krook.

“And how do you get on?”

“Slow. Bad,” returned the old man impatiently.

“It’s hard at my time of life.”

“It would be easier to be taught by some one,” said my guardian.

“Aye, but they might teach me wrong!” returned the old man with a wonderfully suspicious flash of his eye. “I don’t know what I may have lost by not being learned afore. I wouldn’t like to lose anything by being learned wrong now.”

“Wrong?” said my guardian with his goodhumoured smile. “Who do you suppose would teach you wrong?”

“I don’t know, Mr. Jarndyce of Bleak House!” replied the old man, turning up his spectacles on his forehead and rubbing his hands. “I don’t suppose as anybody would, but I’d rather trust my own self than another!”

These answers and his manner were strange enough to cause my guardian to inquire of Mr. Woodcourt, as we all walked across Lincoln’s Inn together, whether Mr. Krook were really, as his lodger represented him, deranged. The young surgeon replied, no, he had seen no reason to

Magazine think so. He was exceedingly distrustful, as ignorance usually was, and he was always more or less under the influence of raw gin, of which he drank great quantities and of which he and his back-shop, as we might have observed, smelt strongly; but he did not think him mad as yet.

On our way home, I so conciliated Peepy’s affections by buying him a windmill and two floursacks that he would suffer nobody else to take off his hat and gloves and would sit nowhere at dinner but at my side. Caddy sat upon the other side of me, next to Ada, to whom we imparted the whole history of the engagement as soon as we got back. We made much of Caddy, and Peepy too; and Caddy brightened exceedingly; and my guardian was as merry as we were; and we were all very happy indeed until Caddy went home at night in a hackney-coach, with Peepy fast asleep, but holding tight to the windmill.

I have forgotten to mention — at least I have not mentioned — that Mr. Woodcourt was the same dark young surgeon whom we had met at Mr. Badger’s. Or that Mr. Jarndyce invited him to dinner that day. Or that he came. Or that when they were all gone and I said to Ada, “Now, my darling, let us have a little talk about Richard!”

Ada laughed and said — But I don’t think it matters what my darling said.

She was always merry.

Chapter XV— Bell Yard While we were in London Mr. Jarndyce was constantly beset by the crowd of excitable ladies and gentlemen whose proceedings had so much astonished us. Mr. Quale, who presented himself soon after our arrival, was in all such excitements. He seemed to project those two shining knobs of temples of his into everything that went on and to brush his hair farther and farther back, until the very roots were almost ready to fly out of his head in inappeasable philanthropy. All objects were alike to him, but he was always particularly ready for anything in the way of a testimonial to any one. His great power seemed to be his power of indiscriminate admiration. He would sit for any length of time, with the utmost enjoyment, bathing his temples in the light of any order of luminary. Having first seen him perfectly swallowed up in admiration of Mrs. Jellyby, I had supposed her to be the absorbing object of his devotion. I soon discovered my mistake and found him to be train-bearer and organ-blower to a whole procession of people.

Mrs. Pardiggle came one day for a subscription to something, and with her, Mr. Quale. Whatever Mrs. Pardiggle said, Mr. Quale repeated to us; and just as he had drawn Mrs. Jellyby out, he drew Mrs. Pardiggle out. Mrs. Pardiggle wrote a letter of introduction to my guardian in behalf of her eloquent friend Mr. Gusher. With Mr. Gusher appeared Mr. Quale again. Mr. Gusher, being a flabby gentleman with a moist surface and eyes so much too small for his moon of a face that they seemed to have been originally made for somebody else, was not at first sight prepossessing; yet he was scarcely seated before Mr. Quale asked Ada and me, not inaudibly, whether he was not a great creature — which he certainly was, flabbily speaking, though Mr. Quale meant in intellectual beauty — and whether we were not struck by his massive configuration of brow. In short, we heard of a great many missions of various sorts among this set of people, but nothing respecting them was half so clear to us as that it was Mr. Quale’s mission to be in ecstasies with everybody else’s mission and that it was the most popular mission of all.

Mr. Jarndyce had fallen into this company in the tenderness of his heart and his earnest desire to do all the good in his power; but that he felt it to be too often an unsatisfactory company, where benevolence took spasmodic forms, where charity was assumed as a regular uniform by loud professors and speculators in cheap notoriety, vehement in profession, restless and vain in action, servile in the last degree of meanness to the great, adulatory of one another, and intolerable to those who were anxious quietly to help the weak from failing rather than with a great deal of bluster and self-laudation to raise them up a little way when they were down, he plainly told us. When a testimonial was originated to Mr. Quale by Mr. Gusher (who had already got one, originated by Mr. Quale), and when Mr. Gusher spoke for an hour and a half on the subject to a meeting, including two charity schools of small boys and girls, who were specially reminded of the widow’s mite, and requested to come forward with halfpence and be accept-

able sacrifices, I think the wind was in the east for three whole weeks.

I mention this because I am coming to Mr. Skimpole again. It seemed to me that his offhand professions of childishness and carelessness were a great relief to my guardian, by contrast with such things, and were the more readily believed in since to find one perfectly undesigning and candid man among many opposites could not fail to give him pleasure. I should be sorry to imply that Mr. Skimpole divined this and was politic; I really never understood him well enough to know. What he was to my guardian, he certainly was to the rest of the world.

He had not been very well; and thus, though he lived in London, we had seen nothing of him until now. He appeared one morning in his usual agreeable way and as full of pleasant spirits as ever.

Well, he said, here he was! He had been bilious, but rich men were often bilious, and therefore he had been persuading himself that he was a man of property. So he was, in a certain point of view — in his expansive intentions. He had been enriching his medical attendant in the most lavish manner. He had always doubled, and sometimes quadrupled, his fees. He had said to the doctor, “Now, my dear doctor, it is quite a delusion on your part to suppose that you attend me for nothing. I am overwhelming you with money — in my expansive intentions — if you only knew it!” And really (he said) he meant it to that degree that he thought it much the same as doing it. If he had had those bits of metal or thin paper to which mankind attached so much importance to put in the doctor’s hand, he would have put them in the doctor’s hand. Not having them, he substituted the will for the deed. Very well! If he really meant it — if his will were genuine and real, which it was — it appeared to him that it was the same as coin, and cancelled the obligation.

“It may be, partly, because I know nothing of the value of money,” said Mr. Skimpole, “but I often feel this. It seems so reasonable! My butcher says to me he wants that little bill. It’s a part of the pleasant unconscious poetry of the man’s nature that he always calls it a ‘little’ bill — to make the payment appear easy to both of us. I reply to the butcher, ‘My good friend, if you knew it, you are paid. You haven’t had the trouble of coming to ask for the little bill. You are paid.

I mean it.’”

“But, suppose,” said my guardian, laughing, “he had meant the meat in the bill, instead of providing it?”

“My dear Jarndyce,” he returned, “you surprise me. You take the butcher’s position. A butcher I once dealt with occupied that very ground. Says he, ‘Sir, why did you eat spring lamb at eighteen pence a pound?’ ‘Why did I eat spring lamb at eighteen-pence a pound, my honest friend?’ said I, naturally amazed by the question. ‘I like spring lamb!’ This was so far convincing. ‘Well, sir,’ says he, ‘I wish I had meant the lamb as you mean the money!’ ‘My good fellow,’ said I, ‘pray let us reason like intellectual beings. How could that be? It was impossible. You HAD got the lamb, and I have NOT got the money. You couldn’t really mean the lamb without sending it in, whereas I can, and do, really mean the money without paying it!’ He had not a word.

There was an end of the subject.”

“Did he take no legal proceedings?” inquired my guardian.

“Yes, he took legal proceedings,” said Mr. Skimpole. “But in that he was influenced by passion, not by reason. Passion reminds me of Boythorn. He writes me that you and the ladies have promised him a short visit at his bachelorhouse in Lincolnshire.”

“He is a great favourite with my girls,” said Mr. Jarndyce, “and I have promised for them.”

“Nature forgot to shade him off, I think,” observed Mr. Skimpole to Ada and me. “A little too boisterous — like the sea. A little too vehement — like a bull who has made up his mind to consider every colour scarlet. But I grant a sledge-hammering sort of merit in him!”

I should have been surprised if those two could have thought very highly of one another, Mr. Boythorn attaching so much importance to many things and Mr. Skimpole caring so little for anything. Besides which, I had noticed Mr. Boythorn more than once on the point of breaking out into some strong opinion when Mr. Skimpole was referred to. Of course I merely joined Ada in saying that we had been greatly pleased with him.

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“He has invited me,” said Mr. Skimpole; “and if a child may trust himself in such hands — which the present child is encouraged to do, with the united tenderness of two angels to guard him — I shall go. He proposes to frank me down and back again. I suppose it will cost money? Shillings perhaps? Or pounds? Or something of that sort? By the by, Coavinses. You remember our friend Coavinses, Miss Summerson?”

He asked me as the subject arose in his mind, in his graceful, light-hearted manner and without the least embarrassment.

“Oh, yes!” said I. “Coavinses has been arrested by the Great Bailiff,” said Mr. Skimpole. “He will never do violence to the sunshine any more.”

It quite shocked me to hear it, for I had already recalled with anything but a serious association the image of the man sitting on the sofa that night wiping his head.

“His successor informed me of it yesterday,” said Mr. Skimpole. “His successor is in my house now — in possession, I think he calls it.

He came yesterday, on my blue-eyed daughter’s birthday. I put it to him, ‘This is unreasonable and inconvenient. If you had a blue-eyed daughter you wouldn’t like ME to come, uninvited, on HER birthday?’ But he stayed.”

Mr. Skimpole laughed at the pleasant absurdity and lightly touched the piano by which he was seated.

“And he told me,” he said, playing little chords where I shall put full stops, “The Coavinses had left. Three children. No mother. And that Coavinses’ profession. Being unpopular. The rising Coavinses. Were at a considerable disadvantage.”

Mr. Jarndyce got up, rubbing his head, and began to walk about. Mr. Skimpole played the melody of one of Ada’s favourite songs. Ada and I both looked at Mr. Jarndyce, thinking that we knew what was passing in his mind.

After walking and stopping, and several times leaving off rubbing his head, and beginning again, my guardian put his hand upon the keys and stopped Mr. Skimpole’s playing. “I don’t like this, Skimpole,” he said thoughtfully.

Mr. Skimpole, who had quite forgotten the subject, looked up surprised.

“The man was necessary,” pursued my guardian, walking backward and forward in the very short space between the piano and the end of the room and rubbing his hair up from the back of his head as if a high east wind had blown it into that form. “If we make such men necessary by our faults and follies, or by our want of worldly knowledge, or by our misfortunes, we must not revenge ourselves upon them. There was no harm in his trade. He maintained his children. One would like to know more about this.”

“Oh! Coavinses?” cried Mr. Skimpole, at length perceiving what he meant. “Nothing easier. A walk to Coavinses’ headquarters, and you can know what you will.”

Mr. Jarndyce nodded to us, who were only waiting for the signal. “Come! We will walk that way, my dears. Why not that way as soon as another!” We were quickly ready and went out.

Mr. Skimpole went with us and quite enjoyed the expedition. It was so new and so refreshing, he said, for him to want Coavinses instead of Coavinses wanting him!

He took us, first, to Cursitor Street, Chancery Lane, where there was a house with barred windows, which he called Coavinses’ Castle. On our going into the entry and ringing a bell, a very hideous boy came out of a sort of office and looked at us over a spiked wicket.

“Who did you want?” said the boy, fitting two of the spikes into his chin.

“There was a follower, or an officer, or something, here,” said Mr. Jarndyce, “who is dead.”

“Yes?” said the boy. “Well?”

“I want to know his name, if you please?”

“Name of Neckett,” said the boy.

“And his address?”

“Bell Yard,” said the boy. “Chandler’s shop, left hand side, name of Blinder.”

“Was he — I don’t know how to shape the question — ” murmured my guardian, “industrious?”

“Was Neckett?” said the boy. “Yes, wery much so. He was never tired of watching. He’d set upon a post at a street corner eight or ten hours at a stretch if he undertook to do it.”

“He might have done worse,” I heard my guardian soliloquize. “He might have undertaken to do it and not done it. Thank you. That’s all I want.”

To Be Continued Next Issue

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Sir, Domestic violence and family violence are increasingly the cause for separation and divorce amongst partners.

The Family Court ofAustralia acknowledges the connection between family breakdown and violence, and the detrimental impact on both adult victims and children living with family violence.

Violence is not limited to physical activity.

Violence extends to coercion and control or causes the family member to be fearful.

The Family Court has adopted elements of violence to be (although not limited to): ■ an assault; or ■ a sexual assault or other sexually abusive behaviour; or ■ stalking; or ■ repeated derogatory taunts; or ■ intentionally damaging or destroying property; or ■ intentionally causing death or injury to an animal; or ■ unreasonably denying the family member the financial autonomy that he or she would otherwise have had; or ■ unreasonably withholding financial support needed to meet the reasonable living expenses of the family member; or his or her child, at a time when the family member is entirely dependent on the person for financial support; or ■ preventing the family member from making or keeping connections with his or her family, friends or culture; or ■ unlawfully depriving the family member, or any member of the family member's family, or his or her liberty.

Violence whether it is financial; emotional or physical abuse in any form causes stress, anxiety, depression and sadly, sometimes suicide.

Congratulation to the Federal, State and Local Governments and NFPO'S on their ongoing awareness of the impact of domestic and family violence in our society and the support they offer to victims.

However whilst our Governments, law enforcement agencies and our community groups grapple with the surge in family and domestic violence in our communities Channel 9 through its broadcast of Married At First Sight undermines their efforts by continuing to exploit the seriousness of this indictment on our society. This show turns violence into entertainment.

The characters role playing in this sitcom "Experiment" attempt to humour the audience through constant displays of emotional abuse; infidelity; promiscuity; deception; lies; disrespect and abusive language.

These characters are not role models for our society.

Do we want our young people learning that these behaviours are reflective of acceptable relations? Vulnerable adults also become acceptable of this bad behaviour.

Channel 9 should best use its energies in helping stamp out family and domestic violence in our society and also promote respectful relationships between partners.

The timeslot for this show requires further consideration. The current viewing timeslots are not appropriate considering its content. The current timeslots opens the door for children and adolescents to view this bad behaviour and some wrongly accepting it as the norm in their home environment.

Shows such as Married at First Sight should recognise the impact they have on viewers especially if they are already vulnerable to the pressures and stress that come with everyday living and separation and divorce.

All shows or media references making reference to or implications about family violence and / or domestic violence should end with a comment or caption: "If you are experiencing personal problems, contact Lifeline 13 11 44 or Beyond Blue 1300 224 636". This already occurs occasionally on Channel 10.

Currently, following any references or implication of suicide in the media the listener / viewer is referred to Lifeline for support at the end of the comments. Why are references or implications to family violence or domestic violence any different?

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Should it be a requirement regulated by the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice and registered with the Australian Communications and Media Authority?

Is this something you could champion to bring about this change?

As a community we should all do our best to stamp out family and domestic violence in our society.

- Paul Pattison, Greensborough

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Stolen beer, a new suit and a broken neck ■ The Tallarook-Yea rail line always provided plenty of ‘copy’ for the region’s local newspapers.

In 1883, as the railway line was being constructed, the Seymour Express (Jan. 5) offered a glimpse to the rough life as the tracks were laid: “The guardians of the peace have been called into action during the past week or two, through the conduct of several of the men working on the line near the King Parrot.

“A man, who has the repu tation of being a ' bruiser,' rolled out a cask of beer from a tent, and supplied his mates, 'ad lib.'

“Two of the unfortunates who happened to help to drink the beer, were carted into Yea, but the ring leader and the prosecutor being absent, the men were discharged.

“A couple of police are badly required at the King Parrot.

“If our Member, Mr Hunt, would kindly mention the matter to the Chief Secretary, I feel assured the thing would be done without further delay.

“It not, there will be some serious work to be chronicled before long, as there is no police protection along the line, the nearest points being Tallarook or Yea.” The case was brought before the Yea Police Court, with Messrs Quinlan, Purcell and Merry, Js.P, presiding.

Mr J.K. Davies, Railways Surveyor, appeared on summons, charged with the violent assault on Mr Edward Miller.

“It appeared that plaintiff, who is one of the firm of Miller Bros., at present engaged constructing the Yea railway, called at the tent of the defendant, who is also engaged on the line, a. few days ago, andthe alleged assault was then committed.

“After hearing the evidence, the Bench inflicted a penalty of two pounds and six guineas costs. .

“However, we understand the case is not to rest there, for Mr Miller, who is in delicate health for some time, intends instituting proceedings for damages,” noted the Express. ★ Workers were taking advantage of the summer weather: “Work on the Tallarook to Yea line is being fairly pushed ahead,” the January 26 issue commented.

There was plenty of work, and there was a price to pay at other locations.

“Haynes and Party have finally succeeded in forming a Melbourne company to work the old Freemasons' claim at Ti-tree,” said of a mining operation near Junction Hill.

“It is their intention to carry on the tunnel, and six men will be employed in a few days for that purpose.

“The only drawback seems to be the scarcity of labor. Yea, at the present time is a fine country for working men.

“An ordinary laborer looks for eight shillings and sixpence a day ; six months ago, six shillings would have been taken with thanks, but even at the high rate, men are not to be got — more power to them,” said the March 16 edition. ★ The following week saw the Express record the visit of a ‘chameleon inspector’: “Some time since, a coarse-looking navry got out at the Seymour Railway Station, and after making a few inquiries started off in the direction of Yea, with his swag slung across in the usual approved

● Preparations were made for the new Yea Railway Station in 1883. (Photo from c.1905). fashion. “Some hours later he turned ers in the vicinity, and if such a small respondent”, it was recorded: “In up at the Punt in the garb of a gentle- population is not considered a rea- consequence of agitation asking for man, or as the puntman put it a ' flash son for chosing the site, we fail to the station site to be removed from see how any other can be discov- E. Maher's to the Yea side of the cove from town.'

“However, Charley didn't like his ered.

King Parrot Bridge, Mr Sims, an “On the- other hand, had the spot officer from the department, was appearance, and taking out a double barrel gun he kept him bailed up in near the Doogalook Post Office been sent up on Tuesday last to report on one corner until he landed him on selected, not only would the residents the matter, and promised the resiin the immediate vicinity be dents (should there be no engineerthe other side of the river.

“The next change in character convenienced, but the place is a natu- ing difiiculties in the way) that their occurred up the stream, where the ral outlet for at least half a dozen request would be granted. whilom navvy came ont as a lover other districts.

“A fatal accident occurred at the “It is the junction for the Dairy King Parrot on Sunday evening to of the gentle art, but the final metamorphosis took place, when he ap- Creek, Whittlesea, and Broadford Patrick Hines, well-known in Yea peared in his true character and roads, besides being the outlet for a and surrounaing districts, where he large outlying district and a splendid carried on business as tailor. made a raid upon the shanties.” forest. ★ “Deceased was walking over the “We again hope that those mat- King Parrot Creek Bridge, and when The controversial political character of Tommy Bent, aptly named, ters may be considered by Mr Gillies on the end next to Tallarook, slipped won a mention in the Express col- before he sanctions the depopula- and fell over the embankment, fifting theory of his predecessor.” umns: teen feet high, and broke his neck. ★ “When Mr Bent held ofiice as “The police were at once inDelays in constructing the line formed of the accident ; but did not Minister of Railways, we pointed out the absurd situation in which the sta- were noted. Rain had arrived in May arrive until noon on Monday, consetions on the line between Tallarook 1883: “Through some slight inaccu- quently, the body lay on the road-side and Yea were to be placed,” the edi- racies the levels at the junction, the for eighteen hours, and had it not Tallarook to Yea railway contractors been for the residents it would have tor said on April 27, 1883.

“But Mr Bent's whole career as have been delayed in commencing un doubtedly been devoured by the boss of the Railways was distin- to lay the sleepers. pigs and dogs.

“The line is all ready for a disguished by a contemptuous indiffer“An inquest was held in the ence to the requirements of the pub- tance of five miles for such. evening, when a verdict o£ acciden“The sawmill of the contractors tal death was recorded. Deceased's lic; his whole and sole object appeared to be devoted in subordinat- has been broken up, and all the plant widow intends taking an action ing the interests of the colony to the is being emoved to Essendon, pre- against the Broadford Shire Couninterests of his unholy voting ma- paratory to its removal to New South cil for neglecting to have the road chine, and as a matter of course, our Wales.” fenced; damages, £500.” ★ remarks were treated with cool imThe editor added: “We can In the Yea column of May 18, scarcely believe that such disgracepertinence.

“We now would direct the atten- 1883, “from our own correspon- ful neglect could occur, and hope that tion of his successor to the matter dent”, it was recorded: our correspondent has been misin“On Thursday, the 10th May, the formed. If such really occurred we and trust that before stations are erected in solitary grandeur, the fol- first sod of the. Yea Railway Station will know what to say on the matter was turned. It is situated on a gently hereafter.” lowing facts may be inquired into.

“It is proposed to place the near- sloping sideling on the north side of ★ est station at a short distance from Mash-mallow Hill, being almost in An item, headlined ‘Unlucky Messrs Cobbs' stables on the Yea the centre of the township reserve Beer’, was published in the Seymour and not more than 500 yards from Express on May 25, 1883: road.

“The present population in the any of the business places or public “ A few days ago, an excise-indistrict consists of the groom's house, buildings such as they are. spector seized seme beer on the Yea “It will be much more convenient line, and after congratulating himand as when the coaches cease running, the man referred to may prob- to the inhabitants than f the station self on the clever capture, went in ably change his residence, thestation had been more distant nd is just far search will partake of some of the peculiari- enough to allow the shrill whistle of of further conquests. ties of one of Mr Bent's proposed the locomotive to be modified, and “While he was away, the owner lines where the terminus consisted thus prevent a disagree able nui- of the beer removed it, and congratusance. of a charred gum tree. lated himself on euchring the excise“The gravel pits are also in the man.

“The station is evidently intended for the Kerrisdale and Traawool se- township at the west end, so that there “His triumph was also short lived lectors and common sense ought to will be a little more life observable though, for while he was enjoying point out that its proper situation during the next three or four months. the smothered wrath of the foiled “Several of the gangs along the inspector, a third party dropped on would be on the Tallarook side of line have finished the earth works and the beer and conveyed it to the neighthe King Parrot Bridge.

“The other proposed station is embankments; the ballasting and lay- boring ranges, where there was some only a few miles higher up and would ing the sleepers and rails will be the boisterous drinking for two days afappear to have been selected for the next thing.” terwards.” ★ express purpose of discommoding ★ In the Kerrisdale column of May the residents of the district.

A letter writer, ‘Observer’, of“There are only four household- 18, 1883, “from an occasional cor- fered a point-a-view regarding the

June 1, 1889, edition: “There Is a large farming population residing between Saw Pit Creek and the Whittlesea road being surrounded with high hills, they are compelled to go via Doogalook Post Office to Yea, Tallarook, etc.

“It is proposed to establish a railway station at Mrs Homewood's, as the nearest station for all these fanners to so to this will cause a great loss of traffic to the Tallarook and Yea railway, as it would not pay farmers to cart logs and fire wood the extra uphill 2½ miles from Doogalook Post Office to Mrs Homewood's.

“A wood siding near Doogalook Post Office would quite alter this, and enable farmers to improve their lands and stay thereon, instead of crossing tlie border to New South Wales and Queensland, where they can have 640 acres freehold, and three times that amount grazing right at £2 per mile per year rent.” ★ There was anticipation (Aug. 24, 1883)as the opening of the railway drew closer.

“I am off for new suit, so that I may look what l'm not at the opening of our railway,” wrote the Yea correspondent of the Seymour Express.

“I hear that there is to be a big feed and a dress ball at the opening. and that admission is to be by ticket only. How comservatiye people become when they get into power.” ★ “The iron horse has arrived in Yea at last, and has astonished those natives, young and old, who never saw the like before.

“It is expected that the line will be open in about six weeks from now,” quipped the September 14, 1883 issue.

“The Tallarook to Yea line is to be opened, which event is brated in a fitting manner by residents,” added the October 5 issue. ★ “We are expecting to see a siding formed at once at Doogalook to have timber of all the best descriptions sent to the City,” said the Doogalook correspondent of the Seymour Express on October 12, 1883.

“It has been a mistake of the Railway department not to form a station at Doogalook as it is the most central, and answers the convenience of all— when I say all, I mean the greater number of farmers and selectors between Tallarook and Yea. ★ A narrow escape was reported in that same issue.

“On Tuesday morning one of the ballast trains working on the Yea line had a narrow escape from being wrecked. While the train was travelling at a pretty good pace, the axle of the titird waggon from the engine snapped right across the centre.

“One of the wheels dropped on the line, and the broken axle pointing upwards, struck that of the next two waggons, and smashed them also. A navvy was standing on the first truck, and when the axle snapped, he jumped on to the next; no sooner had he alighted than another snap told him an axle was gone there as well, and he jumped on to the third. A similar misfortune met him here, and he had to spring on to the fourth, where he was enabled to sit down and bless his stars for a

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Beer brewer Perkins started in Alex. ● First published in 1922 as ‘The Early Days’ by A.P.D. ■ Among the personalties of those early years in Alexandra, none was more prominent than John C. Whitelaw, editor and proprietor of the Alexandra "Times."

Scholar and gentleman, and all round good battler for the town and district.

To the early Road Board, and afterwards Shire Council, he was a tower of strength, and more than anyone else he was responsible for getting the first survey of a rail way to Alexandra.

Other good men were Harry Perkins, Tom Hall, Cronin, Peterkin, Fred Wheeler, Harker and many others.

Perkins and Blain, of Woods Point, started a brewery on the U.T. Creek. Later it fell to Blain alone.

Then Perkins and his brewer Naumberg went to Toowomba in Queensland and founded the firm of Perkins and Co. Blain also built the new, Corner Hotel, and Alf. Hamea was first licensee.

Blain's traveller, D. Lyons, was a great asset. He was great on amateur theatricals, and was al ways in demand at social functions in aid of the hospital and other matters.

He afterwards kept an hotel in Melbourne Street, Brisbane.

Doctor James Fergusson was godfather to many young Australians. Among the "devil's" brigade was Villenueve Smith, afterwards Attorney-General for South Aus tralia ; Lawyer Emerson, and big Fred Coster (his brother, Penniston Coster, was manager of the Mysterious) - he one day put his head between the cage and the shaft when the cage was moving; there was an awful mess, but he recovered).

W. Downing was first clerk of the Road Board, and after wards A. G. Moon was secretary of the Shire Council for many years.

Pendlebury, J.P., agent and broker of imposing presence, joyously good natured and all round good fellow.

He was liked by all, as it is so frequently the case witha free handed man of convivial tastes; he made much money, and frequently had none.

One evening Pendlebury was in the Eldorado Hotel, wearing a tall hat. An old acquain tance of his from "The Point," by name Tomthe Splitter, took exception to the high hatthe only one on- the "rush."

Pendlebury took nonotice of Tom's remon strances, so Tom obtained a dozen eggs at a shilling a piece and pro ceeded to bombard the high hat.

Next morning he was brought before the Bench, which was Pendlebury himself, the only J.P. obtainable.

Tom was discharged with a caution, nothing was said about the eggs or the hat episode; the charge was creating a disturbance.

Tom proceeded to thank "Mr. Pendlebury."

Address the Bench, as 'Your Worship'," said the sergeant.

"But, Mr Pendlebury," said Tom. "Address the Bench as 'Your Worship'," thundered the sergeant.

"Oh, you shut up," said Tom; "I know Mr. Pendlebury)"And then the Bench gave Tom seven days without the option for contempt of Court.

At times hundreds of tons went absolutely to waste after being dug out and stored.

As the store keepers were the only buyers the farmer had to take it all out in goods.

It was a hard job to drag out enough to pay rent and rates.

Chaff was £3 10s and £4, an in restricted market.

A flour mill was started at Crystal Creek, Whanregarwen, by Nicholson, and was a great blessing.

Hughie Gilmore, of Thornton, started a travelling threshing machine; horse power only, - a very primitive affair which merely threshed the grain, which had to be removed by hand after wards.

Then Tom Popple started a big steam thresher and travelled the district from Maindample, through Upper Thornton and Lower, and so through Whanre garwen home to Johnson's Gap, where he lived.

A few years after land was thrown open for selection, mutton came down to 1s 6d a forequarter, 2s a hind.

The surplus sheep after shearing were sold at from sixpence a head up, and still a lot of the old sheep had to be destroyed and burnt.

Magnificent legs of mutton of not less than 7lb each were sold at the Geelong boiling down works for threepence each.

Beef was cheap, and cattle down to a couple cf pounds a head on the sta,tion.

Wages - Men got from 10s to 16s a week and "tucker" on stations and farms. hours unspecified.

The men that followed har vesting and the threshing machine got sixpence an hour and keep.

Of course, as the cold minining petered, the inevitable fires took place. ' There were two im p ortant ones at Alexandra that swept off twothirdsof the main street-it was the usual thing on diggings that were about done.

The writer sat upon the side of Gum Tree Hill, near. Enoch's Point, and watched Matlock burn 40 miles away.

There was not so much as a fowl house left.

It is probable that the descendants of the old time selectors are landed gentry now.

Some, very few, the writer has met iin outlying parts. Gale, of Whan-

Of the original inhabitants when the "rush" started few went into the mining - McKenzie, of Mount Pleasant; Downey, the surveyor; and the Johnsons, but they did no good. regarwen was travelling reporter for the "Sydney Mail" in the late eighties and early nineties.

H e was up in the Gulf Country,Croydon, Georgetown, &c. Jack Dobson was get ting cedar near Cairns in 1891.

Louis Severin, who had been thrice Mayor of Woods Point, established a hardware business in Cairns, and was a successful m an until his death a few years ago.

Some of the old mines have been resuscitated - Gaffney's Creek and Woods Point. The Lucks All at Warner's Creek is well worth a shot.

Fortunes were made out of it, but heaps of money was spent in it, Irving to pick up the shoot.

A bout '72 a party took it on tribute. Tom Sp argo, Charlie Collins, Bill Knowles and Frank(actually Joseph) Baudewig.

They had hard luck for a long time, and when just about broke, they struck a block of rich stone.

It was generally supposed that they got about £16,000 a man out of it in two years.

Bill Knowles already had his family at Thornton, where he owned the punt.

He settled there permanently, and became a Shire Councillor, J.P., and generally a most energetic and public spirited citizen.

Frank (actually Joseph) Baudewig bought the Thornton Hotel and property, where he died in 77(actually 1875).

Charlie Collins eventually settled on the Taggerty, going in for farming, &c.

Tom Spargo, after a time, was supposed to go back to his old trade of engine driver at Bendigo.

Good luck to them all, I and the writer hopes that young Knowles and Findlay, will soon pick up a rich shoot in the dyke at the old Luck's All, Warner's Creek. Adios !

-A.P.D.

● Dr James W. Fergusson.

Photo: Alexandra Fire Brigade Of the original inhabitants when where Ned Kelly (afterwards "King the "rush" started few went into the of Darlingford") was just getting his mining - McKenzie, of Mount Pleas- stride. ant; Downey, the surveyor; and the He made a start by buying butter Johnsons, but they did no good. from selec tors and packing it to the McKenzie got £10,000 out of the mountain diggings. He amassed a Lucky, but lost it all, as well as his consider able fortune in a few years. station.

He was an active public man and It cost Downey all he had, and the gen uine pioneer. After a few years Johnsons must have lost a lot. prices for farm produce fell to the Charlie Jones got about £15,000. lowest.

The McDougalls, of Bendigo, Butter from fivepence a pound ; were the only ones to make much in fact, Alexandra storekeepers at out of the Lucky. times had to refuse it room in their They got hold of half the mine stores at any price. and did well. George Whiting was Eggs, 6d and 9d a dozen ; oats, 6s supposed to have got five or six thou- a bag of 4 bushels, bags in; wheat, sand out of No. 2. He settled out near 2s 6d a bushel ; potatoes, £1 a ton on Thornton, and became a most cred- the farm, or £2 delivered, itable public man - one of the first to go into progressive stock raising, &c.

The adjacent squat ters held aloof from the mines: Bailey of Whanregarwen, Aitken of Cathkin, Jamesand Willie Bonof Howe Creek, John Bon of Whappan (Devil's River), and Ar chie Thom, of Upper Thornton.

All had their own troubles, commencing with the advent of the selectors.

The Duffy Act had thrown open for selection all, or nearly all, the Upper Goulburn flats from Seymour to Jamieson, and a crowd of people from Kilmore, Lancefield, &c., made a move for it, and a very hard time of it many of those selectors had.

As it was, the gold mining provided a good local market for several years, and that was their salvation.

Whanregarwen and Lower Thornton had the Alexandra and Gobur market and the Upper Thornton mostly went to Jamieson ● Darlingford in the 1920s, before it was flooded for the Sugarloaf Reservoir/Eildon Dam and Big River at Dar lingford, Photo: Alan Thorley, Yea and District Historical Pages

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Newspaper was often 3-4 days late ● First published on January 4, 1890 ■ A novel and unique social gathering took place on' Tuesday, the 24th ult, when a number of prominent businwssmen of the town assembled at the office of the Alexandra Standard on the invitation of Mr Owen (foreman) and staff.

The affair was annonced as a “Biscuit Social”, and was tendered to Mr Gordon, the proprietor of the

of the paper, as a token of respect and esteem from his employees.

The office had been gaily decorated with evergreens and flowers, and looked exceedingly cool and enchanting.

The tables word loaded with the usual delicacies appertaining to such occasions, and their arrangement reflected the highest credit on those who had provided the entertainment.

● Frederick Coster, Alexandra solicitor, was a Shire President, and had been a Kilmore Examiner partner.

Photo: Peter McNab ■ Frederick (Fred) Coster was born in 1827 at New Brunswick, Canada, to parents Frederick Coster and Matilda (nee) Wright.

Fred became a barrister and migrated to Australia in 1852 aboard The Revenue with his cousin Peniston Coster (the ‘Coster’ in Costerfield in Victoria is named after Peniston and Alan Coster).

While applying for a Solicitor's licence, Fred worked as a Clerk of Courts at Kilmore and was one of the first proprietors, as well as Editor of the Kilmore Examiner.

In 1856 he was Treasurer of the Kilmore Race Meeting Committee. In 1858 he married Emma Smith (b1839 Armadale, d1911 Armadale) at St Peter's, East Melbourne and they had five children.

They moved to Woods Point circa 1859 and by early 1868 were living in Alexandra where he was working as a solicitor.

In June 1868 he was Chairman of the Separation Committee which successfully advocated removal of Alexandra District from the control of Mansfield Shire.

He was elected a member of the inaugural Roads Board and served as Secretary at the first meeting of the new board at the Eldorado Hotel on September 2, 1868.

An editorial in the Alexandra Times considered Fred to be the most ‘useful’ member of the new Board due to his previous experience and knowledge of the Local Government Act. Fred was one of the initial Councillors when the Shire was created and was its second President.

Whilst practising locally, he also advertised his services in Melbourne.

By 1890 he had left Alexandra and was living and practising in Benalla where he later served as a Benalla Shire Councillor.

He died at his Mair Street home at Benalla on May 9, 1894, and was buried at St Kilda Cemetery.

An obituary in the North Eastern Ensign stated how he was 'justly held in high repute', as well as describing him as a sound, capable, courteous and gentlemanly man.

It noted how he was 'quick to resent anything approaching indignity' and in matters affecting the welfare of the district he was 'generally active and took a genuine interest in'.

This included the 'advancement of any local industry'. He was descried as not being successful in a monetary sense as he 'scattered his energies and gave more time to public affairs than he practically did to his own’.

- Coster Street, in Alexandra Shire Presidents published by Murrindindi Shire Council

The chair was filled by Mr Owen; who had on his right the guest, Mr Gordon, the present proprietor, and on his left MrA. G. Moon, one of the former proprietors of the journal.

Councillor W. Whiting occupied the vice-chair. An apology was received from Mr F. Wheeler, President of the Shire, who was compelled to be absent through pressure of business.

After full justice hbadbeen done to the edibles, the health of the Queen was drunk with the usual honors.

The chairman then explained thereason why the gathering had taken place.

He said that in New Zealand, where he had resided many years, it was the custom in many of the printing establishments there to hold what was called a ‘waysgoose' - a social meeting between the employers and emnployees, to show the amicable feeling that existed between the two, and he was sure that everyone present would agree with him that re-unions of this nature went a long way towards cementing the good feeling between master and man.

(Hear,hear).

The staff of the Alexandra Standard being small, it was of course impossible to go in for such a vast undertaking as a “wayzgoose", therefore himself and follow employee had hit upon the present plan to show the friendship and kindly feeling that existed between them selves and Mr Gordon.

He could assure the company that as an employer Mr Gordon was all that a workman could wish for(cheers) and he (the chairman) could speak from large experience, having travelled a great deal, and been connected with a numberof offices as journeyman and overseer, he could say without egotism that he never worked for a more generous, a more just, and a more gentlemanly employer than Mr Gordon. (Prolonged.cheering).

Therefore without further eulogy, he would ask all present to drink a bumper success to the Alexandra Standard, coupled with the name of its widely respected and popular proprietor, Mr J.A Gordon. (Cheers).

The toast was drunk with enthusiasm and “He’sa jolly good fellow."

Mr Gordon in responding said that he scarcely knew how to thank the chairman for the flattering manner in which his health had been proposed and the warmth with which it had been, received by the company.

He had great pleasure in testifying to the efficient manner in which the office was conducted.

He never had occasion to interfere with the inside working and had never received a single complaint from the other employee during the twelve months of Mr Owen's management.

Not only that, but when business called him away- which it often didthe wotk of the office went on just as regularly in his absence as during his presence.

This was a great thing to say.

Therefore he sincerely hoped that the day was far distant when a separation would hanve to take place.

In conclusion he would ask them to drink the health of Mr Owen and staff.

The toast was enthusiastically honored, after which Mr Walter Moon obliged the company with a song in his usual happy manner, and Owen responded on behalf of himself and staff, and thanked Mr

Gordon for the eulogistic remarks he had made in reference to himself.

It was a pleasure to work for such an employer and a gratification to know that his labour was appreciated.

As for those under him be could say that they were as willing a lot of lads as he would wish to work with.

Theyhad a considerate employer, and the bondof sympathyexisting between them was being strengthened every day.

Speaking for himself he could say that he had made up his mind to settle down in Alexandra.

He liked the town, he liked the people, and be liked and respected his employer, and honestly hoped that he would be with him as many years as he had already been months.

(Hear hear).

Thechairman then proposed the health of the former proprietor of the journal, Messrs A. G. and W. G. Moon.

The toast having been drunk in the usual manner Mr Moon sen. related his early experiences on the jonrnal, which was of a most amusing character, and wound up with contrasting the present regular manner which the paper was published to the erratic style of the early days.

This could be amply borne out by Mr.George Hall; who, as an early settler, could remember thetime when the “Standard," or "Times," as it was then styled would not appear for two or three-days from its proper date, and then only the advertising pages.

Mr Moon paid a high compliment to Mr Gordon for his untiring energy in bringing the paper to its present state of perfection and usefulness.

Mr W. Moon, as a former partner with Mr Gordon; also dwelt on the vicissitudes and trials of the early days, and stated that the only reason he severed his connection with the journal was in coneseqecnce of his promotion in the government service.

He was truly pleased to see the manner in which the paper had progressed.

Though he was not much acquainted with the mechanical working, yet he could see the vast improvemient that had taken place in every reepect, and he congratulated the present proprietor and statff on the great advance in its appearance, also Mr Owen, who seemed to take a thorough interest in his work, and he could say this fact coupled with the literary talent and energy displayed in its editorial column was making the papcr thoroughly popular throughout the length and breadth of the district (Hear hear).

Dr Jee’s health was proposed, that gentleman having had journalistic experience in other districts.

Dr Joe in reply said that though the toast was unexpected he was pleased that it had been proposed as it gave him an opportunity of sayuing a good word for their worthy chairman. whom, he had known for a number of years, and had never heard him spoken of otherwise than in the highest termas .

Their acquaintance had begun at Charlton - where the speaker had been nstrutiental in stariting a paper.

Mr Owen to his knowledge had charge of that office for some three years, and he could truthfully say that his work was always well and faithfully done and he was therefore glad when he heard that the gentleman

was coming to Alexandra, as he felt that he would prove the right man in the right place (Hear, hear). ht pla eahear).

Mr Hall and Mr. Whiting, as businessmen, said it gave them very great pleasure to testify to the vast improvement that had taken place to the printing department of the Standard under its present management.

Song - Dr Jee. The chairman thanked the. speakers for the. kind manner in which they had spoken ofr him,. and that he that he took their presence there that day to be a compliment to himself, and trusted that it would not be the last occasion in which they might meet under similar happy auspicies.

He would now call upon Mr Hall to propose the health of “The Ladies”, which that gentleman did in his usual humourous manner.

Early days of Roads Board

■ The first meeting of the Alexandra Road Boardwas held at the Corner Hotel on Wednesday, Sep tember 2, 1868.

The following members were present - Messrs. John Peterkin, Henry Perkins, Gerald Pendlebury, Frederick Coster, and James D. Webster.

Mr. F. Coster acted as honorary clerk to the Board temporarily. Mr. Peterkin was elected chairman.

At a meeting held on September 9, 1868, Mr. Thomas Hall was appointed treasurer.

On September 16, 1868, Mr. William Downing was appointed clerk to the Board out of 21 applicants for the position.

A room was rented from Mr. Milligan for use as the clerk's office on the site where the present Shire hall now stands.

Mr. Thomas Aloysius Bourke was appointed valuer to the Board.

At the next meeting (Sept. 23) Mr. W. Villeneuve Smith was appointed the Board's solicitor, and Mr. H. W. Alston dog inspector.

Mr. R. W. S. Greig was appointed surveyor, engineer, inspector of public works and valuer on October 10, 1868.

In all, 44 meetings of the Road Board were held. ★ The first meeting of the Council of the Shire of Alexandra was held on September 7, 1869. ' The following councillors were present: Crs. Peterkin (president), Hall, Kelly, Cronin, O'Rourke, O'Callaghan, Coyne, G. Whiting and Weldon.

Mr. William Downey was ap pointed shire secretary on September 21, and Mr. H. W. Alston rate collector, revenue and dog officer on October 5.

On October 26, Mr. C. Langtree was appointed surveyor, engineer and public works inspector.

At a meeting on March 22, 1870, the land and buildings where the Shire hall now stands were purchased by the council for £ 125.

- First published in September 1922

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ECDRA: 28-pt win to Nagambie ■ Nagambie must be congratulated for a win over the local East Central District Rifle Association team for the first round of the McAuliffe Shield.

The day was really testing and with two of the top F standard classA grade shooters in the Nagambie teamAlan Fuge 175.12 (ranked sixth in Australia) and Craig Weary 175.9 both dropping five points each off-rifle, says it all.

The wind was not only strong it was in gusts that built and died very quickly only to start again this time in a different direction .

The changes were exceptional as the wind went through 90 degrees some time sand from behind the coaches making just that much harder again.

The wind coaches had their work cut out and with the cold wind came a wind-chill factor that made it even harder to stay focused on the centre of the target.

For the ECDRA Captain Neal Hambridge got the team off to a good start with a 57 followed by 58.5 for 115.5 along with Marty Kelly also on 115.5 with a 57.2 followed by 58.3.

Graeme Kerr was only two points behind with a 56.3 and 57.5 for a 113.8. As the second stage at 500 yards closed the ECDRA team was in with a chance, Terry Gee had found his way after a slow start, as did David Wallace and Vaughan Murphy who all shot 57.6 on the second stage.

Back to 600 and by this time the afternoon was well on and the dull light was starting to have and effect (making the target definition most difficult) just as the showers started to find their way across the range.

The inevitable happened the scores for both teams crashed. It seemed that no matter what the coach did it did not seem to work. Dr Bob (Robert Irving) found that his telescopic sight did not respond as well as it should on the horizontal or wind arm and he had to “aim-off” to account for the wind, an adjustment that seasoned shooters resort to under trying conditions.

but for a new shooter, he did a great job and 6’s started to appear in his score.

As for the shots in the dead centre of the target they were few and far between with Graeme Kerr for the ECDRA getting the best score of 12, exactly the same as the best for Nagambie Alan Fuge 12.

Through the process of handicaps the offical scorer has confirmed that the five best shots for Nagambie totalled 874 while the top five shots from the ECDRA shot 844.

Top scores with handicap from Nagambie were Cowan and Alan Fuge with a maximum score of 180 while the top score with handicap from the ECDRA was Marty Kelly 174.

Now down to the big challenge the ‘Avenel Shield’ where the different classes are compared with a system called the "mixed category score index”.

This is based on the real scores each class shot at the Victorian Queen's Prize shoot and the comparison was much closer with Nagambie 267.1 points while the ECDRA scored 254.3 points , still a clear win to Nagambie.

Thanks to the offical scorer Len Hayes for the McAuliffe Shield handicap points and to Graeme Kerr for the Avenel Shield calculations.

For our local team the off-rifle scores were F T/R Marty Kelly 57.2, 58.3, 55.3 =170.8; F Open Terry Gee 52.1, 57.4, 56.2 = 165.7, Neal Hambridge 57, 58.5, 49.1 = 164.6, Paul Watkins 52.1, 54.3, 52.3 = 158.7 and David Maccioni 52.2, 48 Retired = 100.2; F Standard A Grade Graeme Kerr 56.3, 57.5, 53.4 =166.12 and David Wallace 51, 57.3, 53.1 = 161.4; F Standard B Grade Vaughan Murphy 55.1, 57.3, 49 = 161.4, Roger King 53.2, 53, 54.2 = 160.4, Richard Godden 54.1, 46, 51 = 150.1 and Robert Irving 49.1, 51.1, 49 = 149.2.

A quick glance at the scores will tell us what was the main topic of conversation in the club house as the shooters gathered around the open fire with a hot tea and coffee, it was all about "how come last week at practice we had things

going so well and then today?" The host club was in the same boat and shared the consternation about the changes in the weather and the difficulty of the day.

Congratulations go to the top scorers and to those who maxed out on handicap with 180 points.

Saturday (Apr. 6) is the Autumn Dragon Diesel Challenge at Violet Town. The organisers have asked shooters to gather at 8am or as close as possible to ensure shooting can get underway as soon as the range opens.

It is a busy program as we find time to celebrate Billy Sing and to ensure everyone gets a chance to enjoy the day a prompt start is essential.

This is a fun day and new shooters are welcome to join in and that is just another reason to get there on time as allowance must be made for zeroing of rifles, the electronic targets work best when the shots go through the target and not its frame where all the electronics are.

- Robert Chaffe

Yea Golf Club Carl Maffei Leads the Pack ■ Some 13 men contested a stroke and putting Day at Royal Yea on Wednesday. Carl Maffei (25) with a nett 70 took the honours. Second with nett 71 was Martin Lowe (15) from Alan Pell (11) third with72 on CB from Neil Peterson (11). NTP on the 18th was Neil Peterson who also won the putting on CB from Bill Dredge with 29 putts. The Club Award was easily won

by Michael Spagnolo. Saturday saw the First Round of the Sichlau Trophy being contested with a Medal , Stroke and Putting Event.

- Alan Pell Terry Wins Medal Twenty players contested a stroke and putting event on Saturday with Terry Chaplin (18) winning the medal with a nett 69. Second with nett 70 was Rob O’Halloran (19), with Ken

Whitfort (8) third on CB from Greg Clements (13) fourth both with 72.

The putting was won by Gary Pollard on CB from Michael Spagnolo and Ken Whitfort, all with 26 putts. Brian Priestly won the Club Award and Michael Spagnolo wasnearest for two on the 10th In the first preliminary round of the Club Knockout, Martin Lowe defeated Captain Alan Pell 71/72. Martin will play Peter Johnston in the first round.

- Alan Pell Girl news: Another Monthly medal On our turf wasanother monthly medal up for grabs and another tussle between Captain Vicky Butler and Jan Wealands.

Jan came away smiling. Birthdays birthdays are a happening: our Murrindindi champ Sue Aurisch and Secretary Vicki Clements.

Next week many are off to Bellaraine for a week may you play good golf and have a wow of a time .

- Karen Sangster

Alex. Rebels

■ Pre-season matches were played last Saturday with the netball teams hosting Healesville for competition at the new facilities. In the football, the Rebels hosted Yarrambat in the Under 18s in a very even contest with both teams having great passages of play and ball movement before the Rebels kicked away in the last quarter kicking five goals to one, sharing the ball with nine goal kickers, thank you to Sam Kidd, Peter McKenzie and Jake Steyger for umpiring.

A four-quarter Reserves match followed between the Rebels and Old Eltham Collegians with another even contest as the ball travelled quickly from end to end and the lead changing each quarter, less than a goal in it at the final siren and thank you to Corey and Damon Malcolm for umpiring.

- Ray Steyger

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Class field for T.J. Smith ■ The T.J.Smith classic to be run at Randwick on April 6 , has attracted some of the best sprinters in the land for the coveted trophy.

The unlucky runner in the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington, Osborne Bulls, looks the one to beat having missed a place only once in his 16 starts.

Prepared by James Cummings for the Godolphin camp, Osborne Bulls came from near last in the Newmarket to go down by only three quarters of a length to the sensational filly, Sunlight.

Sunlight, on leading in the Newmarket, ran some great sectionals right up there with the likes of Winx and Black Caviar.

As stated by her trainer, Tony McEvoy, she ran 10.47 seconds, 10.5, 10.57 and 10.82 seconds for the 200-metre splits.

So the run put up by Osborne Bulls giving the flying filly around six lengths start from the four hundred metre mark, was sensational.

On the same line of betting is the Everest champion, Redzel, who loves the challenge on his home track.

At his last start he had a slight off day when beaten by veteran sprinter, Ball of Muscle, one of the most consistent gallopers racing.

On the next line is the smart Trapeze Artist in the strong barn of top trainer, Gerald Ryan.

Ridden by Blake Shinn, the four-year-old won his seventh race after 19 starts, recently.

That was the day the jockeys paid tribute to, Tye Angland, the top jockey who was made a paraplegic after a bad fall at Sha Tin. Tye was the regular rider for Trapeze Artist and Blake Shinn and other riders in the race paid tribute to Tye with his name emblazoned on their silks.

The Greg Hickman-trained Peirata is further down the market, finishing unplaced behind Trapeze Artist, but always puts in.

The three year-old Graff put in a great run in the Newmarket in an open field, and rattled home to run fourth.

He has outstanding potential and is one to watch, wouldn't surprise if he won.

The strong Anthony Freedman stable has two good chances in Shoals and Santa Ana Lane.

Shoals is coming off an excellent second to Trapeze Artist over 1300 metres in the Group One League Stakes at Randwick and is one of the best mares racing in Australia.

Santa Ana Lane is one of the best going around and always puts in.

He is going to be in the firing line in the run to the line.

Then you have the mighty filly, Sunlight, as mentioned earlier, with the sectionals on her side as displayed in the Newmarket.

A hard race, one I feel like keeping out, is forced to pick one or two I like Osborne Bulls and Sunlight.

Ted Ryan Racing

Caroline runs the Punters Club, with Nigel picking the horses.

The Club conducts an excellent Fashions on the Field competition for young and old alike, with good prizes.

There are TAB and bar facilities on course, with bookies betting on the local and interstate races, including Melbourne.

The Club is running marquee packages with a fee of $85 per person fully catered, an Entertainer Package for $95, and the Corporate Marquee,’The Lions Den’, fully catered for with entry. ● Santa Ana Lane wins the spint classic at Flemington. Racing Photos for Australia.

Also for those who would like to swing on afterwards, there will be live music .

Always a good meeting, I look forward to ANZAC Day, come April 25..

Quickest way to Deniliquin is up through Echuca and Moama, and straight on. tion I have had the pleasure of working for the Club on the PA, for the past three years, helping with sponsor, jockey and trainer interviews and general comments.

The Club puts on a five action packed racecard, with plenty of entertainment all round.

They cater for the punters who would like to bet on Melbourne and interstate races, as well as running a Punters Club on the local races.

I go up with the race-caller Nigel Killip, his wife Caroline, and son Jake.

Ted Ryan

Deni Diggers Cup

will join the team running the Two-up in re■ The Deniliquin Racing Club is preparing spect of ANZAC Day for its big ANZAC Day meeting come April 25 During the day and during the presentation of at the picturesque track, with plenty of action the Diggers Cup we will stand-to, to remember promised on the big day. After the last I will I those who fought in World Wars and conflicts

Sponsor for Cup

■ Through the generosity of the TAB, the Deniliquin Racing Club has been fortunate enough to pick them up as a sponsor for their Diggers Cup meeting on ANZAC Day and their Cup Day on October 19.

I was able to contact a very good friend of mine, Adam Hamiliton, the Media Director of the TAB, explaining that the Club had lost its major sponsor asking if they could help.

Despite having just gone through a bowel operation he was kind enough to get the wheels turning and the Club was looked after.

The TAB has supplied new saddle cloths and vests for the attendants to wear when parading their horses.

A special thanks to Adam and the TAB for their great support.

- Ted Ryan

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Took honours with three horses

■ Racing was held at Stawell on Monday March 25 and youthful Bungaree reinsman James Herbertson took the honours with three winners during the afternoon.

Five year old Artesian-Glamazon mare Glamours Symbol bred, raced and trained by Stawell local Owen Martin was the first to arrive, leading throughout from the pole to land the 1785 metre PFD Food Services Pace for C1 class.

Travelling under a tight rein, Glamors Symbol had the race in her keeping a long way out, scoring by 6.2 metres over Wonderforce which trailed in a rate of 2-00.9.

Longtan Cassanova a stablemate of the winner was third 2.9 metres away after following the pair.

■ Mount Gambier visitor MissAtlanta partly owned and trained by Desmond Glynn made it two when winning the Farrer's Tyrepower Pace for C1 class over 1785 metres.

Angling to the back of the pole line leader No City Chick from gate two, Miss Atlanta a 5Y0 daughter od Big Jim and Scentiment enjoyed a sweet trip.

Moving away from the markers on the home turn, Miss Atlanta ran home best to prevail by 5.9 metres in advance of the pacemaker, with Grey Cadillac another border hopper third a neck away after racing parked from the bell. The mile rate 1-59.1.

■ Four year old Angus Hall-Petite Flair mare The Girls Gotflair brought up the treble when greeting the judge in the TR0 or better class Sertori & Co, Trotters Handicap over 2180 metres.

Stepping cleanly from 10 metres to avoid a number of gallopers, The Girls Got Flair settled three back along the markers as Caesar Moment led from barrier three.

Coming away from the inside to be one/one at the bell following the Mount Gambier Trotters Cup winner Eoghan Omaille, The Girls Gotflair when eased three wide on straightening, was too strong at the finish for Eoghan Omaille, reaching the wire by 1.7 metres in a pedestrian mile rate of 2-09.3.

Caesar Moment (first up since last October) was third 14.8 metres away after going off stride over the concluding stages.

■ Astute Mount Gambier trainer/driver David Drury who did time as a youngster with the Noel Alexander/Jayne Davies combination. Was successful with former Kiwi Somebeach-somewhere-Winter Rose 4Y0 gelding Ardens Winstar in the Brian Gunnell Memorial Pace for C0 class over 1785 metres at Stawell.

Undefeated in three starts since crossing the Tasman, Drury had no hesitation in sending Ardens Winstar forward from the extreme draw to park outside the front runner Speechcraft.

Appearing to be under extreme pressure approaching the final bend, Ardens Winstar rallied on turning to register a most impressive performance to defeat Speechcraft by 3.1 metres in a rate of 1-59.7, with Beat The Drums running home from a long way back at the bell to be third 9.4 metres away in an all Mount Gambier trifecta. David Drury's horses are always competitive when they cross the border.

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with Len Baker seems to miss a meeting statewide, guided 4Y0 Mach Three-Miss Glory mare Lady Shiloh to an all the way victory in the SBG Accountants & Business Advisors Pace for C0 class over 2080 metres at Cranbourne.

Trained by David Kaa in Melton, Lady Shiloh first up since July last year, coasted to a 7.6 metre victory clear of Nevada Jane which trailed in a rate of 2-03.9. Clever Cowboy was third 4.8 metres away after racing parked.

Without cover

■ Myrniong trainer Jess Tubbs combined with Bolinda reinswoman Lisa Miles to capture the Hyland Harness Colours 3Y0 Pace over 2080 metres at Cranbourne with American IdealSplendid Bet filly Betamerica in a 1-59.3 mile rate.

Starting from gate three on the second line, Betamerica possied mid-field, before going forward on the back of stablemate Huli Nien approaching the bell to race without cover as Rollecks led from the pole. Dashing clear prior to the home turn, Betamerica defied all challengers to score by 1.8 metres over Huli Nien in a stable quinella, with Glenledi Boy (three wide last lap from last) third 1.9 metres back.

Sweet trip

■ Bendigo raced on Wednesday and local partowner/trainer Bruce Morgan was in the winners stall following the victory of 5Y0 SportswriterCunning Kate mare Valbarann in the Sandhurst Stockfeeds Pace for C1 class over 1650 metres.

Driven by John Caldow, Valbarann was given a sweet trip from gate four on the back of the leader Bushi after being restrained when pressured mid-race.

Using the sprint lane, Valbarann scored by a head from the hot favourite Marine Parade (one/ one - three wide last lap) and Our Pontiac which followed the winner throughout. The mile rate 1-56.3.

Greeted the judge

■ Another local winner on the night was Kent Harpley's Orlando Vici-Wannabeamaori gelding Belltopper Boy which greeted the judge in ■ Melton's Lance Justice took the honours at the Strath Village IGA 3Y0 Trotters Mobile over Cranbourne on Tuesday with a driving double 1650 metres. aboard Wotdidusaaay in the 1609 metre WoodDriven by Chris Svanosio, Belltopper Boy lands Stud 2Y0 Pace and Miss Victoria in the (gate 3) raced exposed throughout, proving too C1 class 1609 metre Mark Gurry & Associates solid at the finish for Majestic Speed along the Pace.

Wotdidusaaay, a gelded son of Tintin In sprint lane from mid-field on the markers. FlamAmerica and Willow Rosenberg trained in ing Fives was third after trailing the weakening Melton by Charlie Mizzi, led throughout to ac- leader Glad All Over. The margins 3.9 X 3 count for Pacifico Dream which raced outside metres in a mile rate of 1-59.2. him by 5 metres in a mile rate of 1-57.7. Leosabi (three back the markers) was third 11.6 metres away. Four year old Shadow Play-Our Waltzing Mathilda mare Miss Victoria trained by Lance, ■ Kilmore part-owner/trainer Charlene raced exposed from gate four outside the Gusman's home bred We Will See-Shes Norma favourite Song Of Courage, proving too strong Jean 4Y0 mare Shesalwaysdreaming snared the at the finish by 2 metres, with Feel The Rhythm C0 class Santons Of Bendigo Pace over 2150 metres in a mile rate of 1-58.7. third 3.7 metres back. The mile rate 1-58.7.

With Greg Sugars in the sulky, Shesalwaysdreaming led throughout from gate two, accounting for Ideal Velocity which raced ■ Young reinsman Jack Laugher who never outside her by a half neck, with Two Tell (one/ one) third 10.9 metres away.

Took the honours

Led throughout

All the way

Toyed with rivals

■ Four year old Grinfromeartoear-Allelula Lombo gelding Boncel Benjamin who is destined to go to much higher things for Orrvale's Duffy family, resumed racing with a victory in the Northern Rivers Equine Veterinary Clinic Pace for C1 class over 2160 metres at Echuca on Thursday.

Trained by Steven for wife Julie, Boncel Benjamin driven by son Ryan was first up since April and began brilliantly from outside the front line to lead. With never a worry in the world, Boncel Benjamin toyed with his rivals, scoring by 2.8 metres in advance of roughie Ace Duigan (three back the markers) and Winkin Nod along the sprint lane after trailing the winner in a mile rate of 2-00.2.

Into the open

■ Longlea trainer Glenn Sharp was rewarded for persistency with 4Y0 Tennotrump-Eagles Image gelding Tennoeagle who broke his maiden statues at start number 24 by taking the 2130 metre Dorrie Schmedje Trotters Handicap for TR0 or better class.

Driven by Josh Duggan, Tennoeagle began safely from barrier three to assume control in the front straight on the first occasion and was never headed, reaching the wire 2.9 metres in advance of Showemyourmuscles which trailed, using the sprint lane to no avail, with Levina 1.7 metres away in third place after moving to race in the open mid-race after staring from 20 metres.

The mile rate a crawl at 2-11.5.

Exposed for last lap

■ At Geelong on Friday, Balliang father and son - Joe and Tyrone Abela were successful with speedy Angus Hall-Dreamscape Aurora 4Y0 mare Madena Sky in The Abby Rose Trotters Mobile for TR1 & TR2 class over 2100 metres.

Driven by Tyrone who actually races the mare, Madena Sky led throughout from gate two, accounting for Cargerie which raced exposed for the last lap, by 6.5 metres in a rate of 2-04.9, with Whattalotafrey 1.2 metres back in third place after trailing the winner.

Used sprint lane

■ Youthful Great Western based concessional reinsman Jason Ainsworth enjoyed a great night at Geelong, landing a driving double. First to arrive was 6Y0 Goodboytruscott-Wonky Wagon mare My Darling Beware who snared the Yabby Dam Racing Trotters Mobile for T0 & T1 class over 2100 metres in a rate of 2-05.9.

Sulky Snippets This Week

■ Wednesday - Melton/Shepparton, Thursday - Charlton @ Maryborough/Cranbourne, Friday - Ballarat, Saturday - Melton, Sunday - Ararat, Monday - Cobram, Tuesday Mildura (opening night of the three day carnival).

Horses to follow

■ Speechcraft, Caesar Moment, Huli Nien, Majestic Speed, Sew What, Miss Artemis, Ideal Velocity, Lion Heart, Dublin Street.

Trained in partnership by father Barry and brother Ashley at Moyreiski in the Avoca area of Central Victoria, My Darling Beware settled three back along the markers from gate four as Shield Maiden led from gate two.

Using the sprint lane, My Darling Beware finished best to nab the leader in the shadows of the post, scoring by 1.6 metres, with Tuscan Dawn a stablemate of the runner up third 2.7 metres away after following him throughout.

Jason then steered 6Y0 Shark GestureTipitina Rose gelding Romantic Gesture to victory in the 2100 metre HRTC Bendigo Concession Drivers Pace for C1 class for "boss" Peter Manning.

Settling on the back of the front runner Peter Perfect from gate five, Romantic Gesture when taken wide halfway up the running sprouted wings to prevail by a head over the leader, with Hawaiianbeach 9.2 metres away in third place after making the final bend very wide from midfield. The mile rate 2-01.8.

Cleaned up

■ Victorians cleaned up at the rich Bathurst (NSW) meeting on Friday, with Shepparton partners David Moran and Laura Crossland taking the $104,000 (Group 1) Bathurst Gold Chalice Final over 2260 metres with Modern Art-Ponder In Paris colt Lochinvar Art in 1-54.5 and Terang duo Marg and Jason Lee the $100,000 (Group 1) Tooheys New Gold Crown Final for Two Year Old Colts & Geldings over 1730 metres with home bred Bettors Delight-Kiewa Valley colt Jilliby Nitro in 1-53.8. Both horses winning easily.

Extra Words outlawed Privacy breached

■ A creative director has rejected the words “white” and “brown” on the set of her major stage production, believing the terms to inhibit inclusiveness and diversity.

Aarti Bajaj, the creative director of Wild Dreamer Productions and its debut stage spectacular Meera – The Production, said her aim is to offer actors, dancers, singers and composers a platform to showcase their talent, without being hindered by their ethnicity.

Beep at Arts Centre

■ The unexpected friendship between a noisy robot and a cuddly buddy called Mort will be brought to life on stage when Windmill Theatre Company’s highly imaginative award-winning family show Beep, is presented at Arts Centre Melbourne from July 9-13.

The heart-warming tale, performed during the winter school holidays, is the perfect first theatre experience for the youngest members of the family and suitable for children aged 2 7 years.

The playful and highly interactive production tells a slightly sideways tale through puppetry, whimsical staging and lots of laughs.

■ Channel Seven Melbourne Pty Ltd breached the Commercial Television Code of Practice in Seven News and Sunday Night episodes broadcast on July 5 and August 5.

An Australian Communications and Media Authority investigation has found broadcasts containing mobile phone footage of alleged schoolyard bullying invaded the privacy of several children.

“Public interest issues, including school bullying, can, and indeed should, be explored on news and current affairs programs. In this case it was inappropriate to disclose children’s personal information,” said ACMA Chair Nerida O’Loughlin.

Debut album

■ Kate Ceberano and Paul Grabowsky have taken their longstanding friendship to the next level with the release of their debut album, Tryst, to be released on ABC/Universal Music Australia on Friday, May 3.

The seed for this musical dalliance was planted over 20 years ago with a one-off St Valentine’s Day show at the legendary Melbourne venue ‘The Continental’.

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