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Draft 2019/20 Annual Budget At its Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday 24 April 2019, Murrindindi Shire Council resolved that the draft 2019/20 Annual Budget and draft Strategic Resource Plan be placed on public exhibition in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989, and submissions from the public be received and considered by Council before the Annual Budget is adopted in its final form.

The draft Annual Budget relates to the financial year commencing 1 July 2019 and ending 30 June 2020.

Copies of the document will be available for inspection from 1 May – 31 May 2019 at Council Offices located at: · · ·

Alexandra Office, 28 Perkins Street, Alexandra Yea Office, The Semi Circle, Yea Kinglake Office, 19 Kinglake-Whittlesea Road, Kinglake

And additionally at: · Eildon Resource Centre, Main Street, Eildon · Marysville Lake Mountain Visitor Information Centre, 5 Murchison Street, Marysville Electronic copies will also be available on Council’s website at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au Submission Process Written submissions from members of the public regarding the draft 2019/20 Annual Budget are encouraged and will be received up until 12pm on 31 May 2019.

Submissions will be identified in a public report.

Submissions can be sent via email to governance@murrindindi.vic.gov.au, hand delivered to a Council office or posted to the Manager Business Services, Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra, VIC 3714 Council will meet at 6pm on Wednesday 12 June 2019 at the Council Chamber in Alexandra to consider any submissions. Submitters will be invited to attend and speak to their submission if they wish.

Following consideration of submissions, Council will meet for the adoption of the Annual Budget at the Ordinary Meeting of Council scheduled for 6pm on Wednesday 26 June 2019 at the Council Chamber at Alexandra.

If you have any enquiries regarding the submission process, please contact Graham Haylock, Manager Business Services via governance@murrindindi.vic.gov.au or phone 03 5772 0333.

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Petition for Kinglake WIN TICKETS TO SWEENEY TODD bushfire victims

■ Don Brown wants to see Black Saturday survivors receive more compensation.

A petition is being collected electronically, and will be presented next month to Victoria’s Legislative Council, sponsored

by Clifford Hayes.

Mr Brown says that important evidence was withheld from bushfire victims when they were preparing their legal case for compensation.

Mr Brownm, in recent months, has received a comprehensive report from the Coroners Court of Victoria.

Mr Brown, who is Chief Petitioner, wants Black Saturday victims to be aware of the Coroner’s findings into the Murrindindi and Kilmore East/Kinglake fires in 2009.

SPAustNet was found responsible, with electricity assets said to have failed through operator negligence.

The settlement of the class action is nominated to have taken place on December 23, 2014. The findings were made in September 2015 and February 2016.

“As a result bushfire survivors were denied access to crucial information in pursuing their claim,” Mr Brown says.

“The Petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Council call on the Government to take the necessary action to require SPAusNet (now AusNet Services) to make additional compensation payments to survivors of the Murrindindi and Kilmore East-Kinglake Black Saturday bushfires for the substantial physical, material and emotional losses they have suffered and continue to suffer.”

Closing date for signing the E-Petition is June 17.

SWEENEY TODD will be presented for six shows only in both Sydney and Melbourne from June 13-23to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s ground-breaking musical thriller that transports audiences into the atmospheric underbelly of 19th century London.

● Don Brown is leading a push for more compensation for Black Saturday survivors.

Photo courtesy: David Geraghty, The Australian.

The Coroner’s Court reply Action allocated $34 million for to Mr Brown includes docu- injury-dependency personal claimants. ments including: “At its highest, this repre■ Summary of the Circumstances surrounding Point of sents $850,000 for each of the Origin of the Murrindindi Fire; 40 lives lost, which is only 23 ■ Finding into the Murrin- per cent of the Victorian Government’s and Victorian dindi Fire; ■ Summary of the Circum- Bushfire Royal Commission’s stances Surrounding Point of valuation of $3.7 million for each life lost. the Kilmore East fire; and “The $850,000 excludes ■ Amended Finding into the provisions for the deduction of Kilmore East Fire.

Petition information says compensation paid for non“$700 million has been pro- death personal injury claims.”

Tim Otley, Chief Technolvided to bushfire survivors.

“The Royal Commission ogy Officer, Tru-Test Ltd, into the bushfires found the ac- gave evidence that the power tual cost of the fires was over transmission line that fello onto and remained in contact with a $4 billion.

“Individual claimants have boundary fence on the western thus ended up being compen- side of Wilhelmina Falls Rd, sated for as little as 4 per cent Murrindindi, could have proof their economic loss and per- vided sufficient energy to ignite dead vegetation in contact or sonal damage.

“The Murrindindi Class near the steel wires.

● The E-Petition (No. 109) can be viewed and signed at the following link: https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/council/petitions/electronic-petitions/ view-e-petitions/details/12/120

Haines Newstart push ■ Independent politician Helen Haines, who wants to takeover the Federal seat of Indi from Cathy McGowan, says that if elected she will push for a $75 increase to the Newstart payment.

Fortnightly Newstart payment vary, depending of the circumstances of the payee, but a single person with no children, can receive from $555.70.

“Newstart is meant to be a transitional payment for those in difficult times between jobs,” Ms Haines said. “ But with the rate of Newstart payment so low, people are instead falling into poverty. How is someone supposed to find work if they don’t have a roof over their head or can’t afford to buy clothes for a job interview?”

Ms Haines says a growing chorus of organisations warn that the payment is too low and that an increase would benefit regional economies like Indi. ““We all know the cost of living is rising. But in real terms Newstart hasn’t risen in over 25 years.”

“In a country like ours I just don’t accept that when people lose their jobs or fall on hard times they then should have to start making choices between whether to put dinner on the table or turn the heating on.”

Ms Haines is one of eight candidates for the seat of Indi. The election is on May 18.

Exiled barber Sweeney Todd will be played by quintessential leading man ANTHONY WARLOW and the incomparable GINA RILEY plays the tragi-comic role of pie-maker Mrs. Lovett. With soaring arias of vengeance and yearning, the darklycomic SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street combines the vocal power and sweep of opera with the aching humanity of musical theatre.

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Here’s where to grab your weekly copy ● ALEXANDRA. Foodworks. 102 Grant St. ● ALEXANDRA. Landmark Real Estate. 56 Grant St. ● ALEXANDRA. Murrindindi Shire Offices.

Perkins St. ● ALEXANDRA. Newsagency. 82-84 Grant St. ● ALEXANDRA. Simpsons Fuel. 25 Aitken St. ● ALEXANDRA. Totally Trout. 2/42 Downey St. ● BUXTON. Post Office. 2187 Maroondah Hwy. ● DIAMOND CREEK. Newsagency. 62A Main Hurstbridge Rd. ● DOREEN. General Store. 920 Yan Yean Rd. ● EILDON. Foodworks. 18 Main St. ● ELTHAM. Newsagency. 2/963 Main Rd. ● FLOWERDALE. Community House. 36 Silver Creek Rd. ● FLOWERDALE. Hazeldene Store. 6 Curlings Rd. ● FLOWERDALE. Hotel. 3325 WhittleseaYea Rd ● GLENBURN. United Petroleum. 3883 Melba Hwy. ● HEALESVILLE. Newsagency. 195 Maroondah Hwy. ● HURSTBRIDGE. Newsagency 800 Heidelberg-Kinglake Rd. ● KANGAROO GROUND. General Store.

280 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd. ● KINGL AKE. Bakehouse. 10 WhittleseaKinglake Rd. ● KINGL AKE. Library. 19 WhittleseaKinglake Rd. ● KINGL AKE. Pub. 28 WhittleseaKinglake Rd. ● KINGL AKE. United Petroleum. 2 Kinglake-Glenburn Rd. ● LAURIMAR. Newsagency. 8/95 Hazel Glen Dr. ● LILYDALE. Newsagency. 237 Main St. ● MANSFIELD. Foodworks. 119 High St. ● MERNDA VILL AGES. Post Office. 50 Mernda Village Dr. ● MARYSVILLE. Foodworks. 49 Darwin St. ● MOLESWORTH. Hungry Horse Hotel.

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Alex. Sec. College leaders recognised ■ Alexandra Secondary College Captains Matilda Walker and Jordan Richards were recognised at the April 24 meeting of Murrindindi at the Perkins St Council chambers.

So too were College Vice-Captains Tamara Wilson (absent) and David Ray. Councillors also recognised Eildon Primary School School Captain Brandon Van Ginkel (absent),;ViceCaptains Isaac Seyfang (absent) and Ryan Sproles; House Captains Xanthe Campbell (Goulburn House) and Reese Stewart (Delatite House); plus Sports Captains Kaiden Lovett (absent) and Chelsea Webster (absent), and SRC Captains Aidan Ionescu (absent) and Isabella Hunkin.

Rode for the kids

■ King Parrot Ward Councillor Eric Lording recorded at the April 24 Shire meeting that although he sits on the Flowerdale Community House Management Committee, he is there as Council’s appointed delegate and therefore does not have a conflict of interest.

The House had submitted an application for $5000 funding.

KLW objection ■ There was one speaker against a proposed dwelling at 5 Pine Ridge Rd, Kinglake West, when Murrindindi Shire Council considered the meeting at its April 24 meeting.

Dylan Barter addressed Council on the subject.

Mayoral expenses

● Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay presented Derek Wilson with a Certificate of Appreciation, at the April meeting of Council. Derek completed the Alexandra Fire Brigade 24-hour spin bike challenge, raising funds for the Good Friday Appeal. Derek rode 408km over a 24-hour period, raising more than $5000.

Farewell to Reg ■ A funeral service celebrating the life of Reg Kenealy was held on Thursday (May 2) at the Marysville Community Centre, Falls Rd. Reg was husband of Mary for almost 60 years. He was father of Anthony, Kevin, Damian and Helenand Mary-Louise and Brenden.

He was grandfather of Daniel, Trent and Ethan.

You are amazing, Grace PHOTO: FACEBOOK

■ Cr Sandice McAulay, Mayor of Murrindindi, claimed $7635.86 for conference and training expenses in the three months ended March 31. She also received $16,876.95 in allowances, $1531.33 for information and communication expenses, plus $478.75 in other expenses.

Other Councillors - Jackie Ashe, Charlie Bisset, Bec Bowles, Leigh Dunscombe, Eic Lording and Margaret Rae - each claimed $5649.12 in quarterly alliowances, plus $426.86 in conference and training expenses.

Vale Peter Dent

■ Peter Dent, former Controller of the Alexandra Civil Defence/SES, died on April 26, at the aghe of 90. He was a former staff member of of the State Electricity CommisAlexandra District office.

He was husband of Joan (edc.), father of Geoff, Murray (dec.), Jennifer, and fatherin-law of Paul. He was grandafther of Peter, Michael, James and Cameron; and greatgrandfather of four.

A funeral service was held at Crawford’s, Newcombe, last Thursday (May 2), before a procession to the Drysdale Cemetery.

In Hollywood

■ Belinda Van De Ven (nee Finch), with husband Paul, formerly of Murrindindi and yea, has been in Hollywood in the past week.

The couple are enjoying a US holiday.

Audition time

■ YAPPERS is holding auditions for cast members for Ladies In Black. The auditions will be held from 7pm-9pm on Tuesday(May 16) at the Yea Community House. This is an Australian musical set in 1959 - music by Tim Finn, story by Carolyn Burns.

Planning time

LGBTI dance ■ ‘Zumba with Zoe’ will host the LesbianGay-Bisexual-Transgender-Intersex Dance off and social event to be be held from 7pm-9pm on Friday, May 17 at YMCA, Diamond Creek.

There are prizes for best fancy dress.

■ A number of speakers addressed the April meeting of Murrindindi Shire Council about a proposed Marysville development.

In support were Liza Serapiglia, Kue Lai and Fapio La. Against the idea of eight dwellings at 102 Falls Rd were Dennis Driscoll, Rob Van Dongen, Johnny and Tina Wong, and Margaret Barry.

No conflict: Eric

Nod to St Marys ■ Murrindindi Councillors also paused their business at their April meeting to pay recognition to leaders from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School: School Captains Coen Miljkovic and Chloe Wales; House Captains Milly Weeks and Shaun Sutcliffe (Tenison House), Rose Hurrey and Luke Wal (Sebastian House), Daisy Sheehan and Ben Geldart (MacKillop House); and Student Representative Council members Caeley Palmer and Michael Prendergast.

Personals M’ville speakers

■ Cr Charlie Bisset says a Community Planning trial is being officially launched with kick off dinners scheduled for Yea (May 16), Toolangi/Castella (May 30) and Marysville (June 13).

Thanks Bill, John

● Grace Muller, of the Yea Tigers Girls’ Football team, suffered ligament damage in the Emerald match on April 28.

Grace was given the ‘green whistle’ as she was transported by ambulance to hospital for treatment. Club officials say she is possibly going to miss two games.

■ Bill Seaton and John Sharwood have been thanked as they recently stood down, for their longstanding positions as Chair, Secretary and Treasurer on the Cathkin (Molesworth) Cemetery Trust.

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House of Representatives candidates have each paid a $2000 deposit with their nomination for the Federal Election on Saturday week (May 18). These deposits are returned if a candidate is elected, or gains more than 4 per cent of the total first preference votes.

Murrindindi Shire had close to 22,000 swimming pool visits during the public hours over summer, the April 24 meeting was told.

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Works have been underway over the past week in making improvements at the Kinglake Foodworks supermarket, ahead of it reopening.

● A new freezer room is being installed at Kinglake Foodworks.

Photo: Kinglake Foodworks/F’book

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Another newspaper reported this week that Yea's first official football game was on June 15, 1895, against Broadford. What about the Yea v Alexandra match on June 4, 1887? Or the Tallarook game in the same year? Or the Alexandra game in 1889? Or the Yea vs Homewood match in 1892?

Port Fairy visitors Philip and Wendy Du Guesclin were in Yea at the weekend, riding the Great Victorian Rail Trail on Saturday, and watching their grandson Archie Gibson in the Alexandra Under 12s on Sunday.

Will we soon hear the Andrews Labor Government talk up a roadway link between Glenburn and Taggerty, to alleviate some of the Maroondah Hwy motoring problems whenever there is an accident near the Black Spur?

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Visitor Guide on its way ■ Murrindindi Council has consulted with local business tourism associations about the idea of creating a Visitor Guide, Cr Jackie Ashe told the April 24 Shire meeting.

“In part, this replaces our What’s On, the bi-annual printed events brochure.

“We expect these will be delivered in late July or early August.

“New designs for the Yea Visitor Information signs are expected to be positioned by the end of May adjacent the public toilets at the Railway Reserve and the toilets opposite post office.

“The Great Victorian Rail Trail has worked with Council to design the brief for a strat-

● Cr Jackie Ashe egy with consultants in May and expected to be delivered by the end June.

“There has been promotional filming for use on social

Ballot paper order decided EDITORIAL COMMENT

M’dindi forgotten?

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● Yea FC medal from 1911 to Alex Purvis ‘for brilliant services’ Yea Football Club stalwart Barry Purvis unearthed this family heir loom ... and impressed Tigers supporters on Saturday. It was a 1911 medal from the Club to captain Alex Purvis for ‘brilliant services’. As a joke, Barry told a few younger Tigers supporters that it was the first Brownlow Medal. They bought it.

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Officials from all sides of politics are wondering from where the next generation of politicians will come.

Maybe it is time for Murrindindi Shire Council to establish a ‘Junior Council’, to whet the appetite of secondary school teenagers?

■ AFL footy tips for Round 8. Friday, May 10. Sydney Swans v Essendon. Saturday, May 11. Western Bulldogs v Brisbane Lions. Carlton v Collingwood. Gold Coast Suns v Melbourne. St Kilda v West Coast Eagles.

Port Adelaide v Adelaide Crows. Sunday, may 12. North Melbourne v Geelong Cats.

Hawthorn v GWS Giants. Fremantle v Richmond.

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.

media and our website. We should see the first edits by the end of May. “We anticipate that the draft Tourism and Events Strategy will go to the May Council meeting for consideration and to then go out for public comment,” Cr Ashe said.

This month’s Council meeting is due to be held at 6pm on Wednesday, May 22 at the Yea council chambers.

“I would like to thank and recognise the work of all the groups and individuals all volunteering over the recent holiday season putting on markets, art shows and music events.”

Discover Dindi Facebook figures are up 800 to 13,842 and Instagram has 1805 hits.

● The Federal Election has been called for Saturday, May 18.

■ The order of names on the ballot paper for the Federal electorate of Indi was decided at a draw held by the Australian Electoral Commission.

The poll is scheduled for Saturday week, May 18.

■ Helen Robinson, The Greens (Vic.) ■ Jason Peter Whalley, Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party ■ Helen Haines, Independent ■ Steve Martin, Liberal ■ Mark Byatt, The Nationals ■ Steve Wheatland, United Australia Party ■ Eric Kerr, Australian Labor Party.

In the McEwen electorate there are eight candidates: ■ Neil Barker, The Greens ■ Ruth Parramore, Animal Justice Party ■ Rob Mitchell, Australian Labor Party ■ Phillip Fusco, Liberal ■ Deb Butler, Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party ■ Robert Hyndman, Independent ■ Ronnie Graham, Pauline Hanson’s One Nation ■ Chris Hayman, United Australia Party.

There are 82 Senate candidates in Victoria.

■ The southern part of the Indi electorate seems to have been almost forgotten as far as early voting centres is concerned.

The Australian Electoral Commission has released a list of Early Voting Centres for Indi. Those locations include Albury, Benalla, Bright, Mansfield, Wangaratta and Wodonga. Early voting starts on Monday (April 29).

The southern section of Indi seems to been out of mind when locations were selected.

There is no early voting centre in the entire Murrindindi Shire area.

Voters elsewhere who want to cast their ballot paper early will have to travel to other offices such as Craigieburn, Mill Park, Seymour, South Morang, Sunbury and Wallan.

For example, a Flowerdale early-voter would have to travel to Seymour (55km), Mansfield (102km) or Mill Park (61km).

There is almost no affordable public transport. Voters can apply for a postal vote.

Throughout the past four years, although Indi MHR Cathy McGowan has made occasional visits to the ‘rump’ of the electorate, the southern Murrindindi area (with areas including Alexandra, Yea and Kinglake) has been largely ignored.

With competition intense for this unpredictable Federal seat, candidates would be well advised not to ignore the Murrindindi region.

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Support for dry season ■ Murrindindi Shire CEO Craig Lloyd is approaching State Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes about financial support for local farmers affected by the dry season.

An urgent item of business was brought forward to the April 24 meeting of Council by Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay.

Councillors voted unanimously “in recognition of dry conditions across the Murrindindi Shire and the impact this is having on our farming communities, (to) direct that the Chief Executive Officer write to the Honourable Jaclyn Symes, Minister for Agriculture, seeking Murrindindi Shire to be included in the full range of financial support pro-

The Council noted that the Victorian Government is providing a range of Dry Seasons Support programs, including financial support programs Councillors also heard that a number of the financial support programs are limited to East Gippsland and Wellington Shires and 20 municipalities across the north and west of Victoria and that Murrindindi shire is not included in this list.

The motion was moved by Crs Sandice McAulay andEric ● Jaclyn Symes MLC grams as exist for other mu- Lording.

The urgent motion to discuss nicipalities across the north and west of Victoria, and to raise the proposal was moved by Crs these concerns with the Fed- Sandice McAulay and Jackie eral Government.

Ashe.

Local Briefs Services nearby

■ Murrindindi Council has secured access for residents of the Kinglake Ranges to mental health services in the northern suburbs of Melbourne until June 30 this year, the April 24 Shire meeting was told.

51 projects ■ Supported to community groups and schools across the Murrindindi Shire was acheived for 51 projects to mark the 10th Anniversary of the 2009 Bushfires, the April 24 meeting of Coucil was told.

Red tape review ■ Findings about red tape delays are due to be announced in eight months’ time.

Cr Margaret Rae told the April meeting of Murrindindi Council that the State Government is conducting a Red Tape Review of the building and planning approvals processes in order to streamline Local and State Government planning systems by removing delays and support the delivery of essential housing and infrastructure.

“The review is focused on processes and will include targeted consultations. The findings are due to be presented by the end of the year,” Councillors were told.

Whittlesea arrest ■ Police have arrested a 20-year-old man from Whittlesea after a police divisional van was rammed in North Melbourne on Sunday, April 28 A silver Holden Commodore was reported stolen overnight from a Glenroy address.

The vehicle was sighted by police at the end of Pampas Stin North Melbourne about 3.20am.

The driver of the stolen vehicle allegedly reversed into the police vehicle a number of times.

The two police members inside, a male Senior Constable and his female Constable passenger, were physically uninjured.

The same vehicle then allegedly crashed into the centre median strip in the south-bound lane on Dalton Rd under the Ring Road overpass in Thomastown.

The male driver got out of the vehicle and fled on foot but was subsequently arrested by Dog Squad a short time later.

The offender was taken to hospital under police guard with non-life threatening injuries after being bitten by the dog.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Death at K’lake W.

■ Arson Squad detectives are investigating a fatal fire which occurred in Kinglake West on Friday, Apr. 26.

Investigators have been told a shed caught fire on Watsons Rd about 8.25pm.

A 26-year-old Kinglake West man sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.

Exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined and the investigation remains ongoing.

Weathered roads

■ The Pioneer Reserve in Yea will have carparking works commencing in early May, Cr Eric Lording has told Murrindindi Shire Council.

The Skyline Rd (Eildon) rehabilitation is in progress.

“With this unusual weather, our roadways have suffered an unusual number of fallen trees and wayward branch problems,” Cr Lording said.

“Coupled with unusual autumn winds and the lack of rain, please use care when entering blind corners in case you quickly come across road blockages.

“With the lack of cleansing rains, sealed roads have accumulated more than usual amounts of fuel and oil contamination.

“When the rains finally come, drivers should expect slippery conditions.

“Signs of foaming in wheel tracks is a sure sign of this contamination, indicating that more care and longer breaking distances are needed,” Cr Lording said.

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Some bookies favour Helen ■ Tabcorp this week says the revised market in the seat of Indi has independent Helen Haines a $2.10 favourite, with Liberal Steve Martin at $2.40 and the Nationals’ Mark Byatt at $5.

Sportsbet has Steve Martin (Lib) at $1.75; Helen Haines (Ind.) at $1.97; Eric Kerr (Labor) at $16.

Sportsbet has Helen Robinson (Greens) at $12, and Jason Peter Whalley (Derryn Hinch's Justice Party) at $41.

The bookmakers indicate the notion that Helen Haines will automatically take over the seat from Cathy McGowan may be faulty.

Steve Martin (Lib.) is also working hard.

His advertisement in this week’s Local Paper shows him in front of Carter’s Milk Bar, Yea.

3-way contest

■ Mark Byatt is also running a strong campaign for the Nationals. They are taking the ABC line that the Indi competition is a “three-way contest”.

Meanwhile, the Indi local candidates for other parties are not getting too much traction.

Helen Robinson (Greens), Jason Peter Whalley (Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party) have not responded to Local Paper emails.

United Australia Party candidate Shane Wheatland is relying on Clive Palmer’s head office to get his message acrross to local Indi voters.

Long Shots

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Queensland businessman Clive Palmer is said to have spent up to $50 million (Maybe more) in TV and online ads.

He has also taken out full-page ads in the Country News section of the Shepparton News group, which does not even reach Yea, Alexandra and Kinglake.

McE wen certain

■ Rob Mitchell looks certain to be returned as the MHR for McEwen.

Also competing for the seat is Phillip Fusco for the Liberals.

It is not so long ago that Rob Mitchell was competing with Fran Bailey for this seat.

The Court of Disputed Returns had to adjudicate on the result.

Disputed returns

■ The 2007 election resulted in McEwen becoming the most marginal seat in the country.

Incumbent Liberal MP Fran Bailey led throughout most of the initial count, and was initially found to have lost to former Labor state MLC Rob Mitchell by six votes.

Bailey subsequently requested and was granted a full recount, which overturned Mitchell's win and instead gave Bailey a 12-vote victory.

The result was

■ In McEwen other candidates include: ■ Neil Barker, The Greens, ■ Ruth Parramore, Animal Justice Party, ■ Deb Butler, Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party, ■ Rob Hyndman, Independent, ■ Ronnie Graham, Pauline Hanson’s One Nation; and ■ Chris Hayman, United Australia Party.

Only Ronnie Graham has taken an ad in The Local Paper which covers about a quarter of the McEwen polling centres.

2000 at sale

■ This month’s store cattle sale at the Yea Saleyards will have 2000 head on sale.

The sale will be held at the Selling Complex from 10.30am on Friday (May 10).

Rodwell, Landmark and Elders combine to oversee the sale which includes the offerings of a large number of local growers.

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● From left: Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor Sandice McAulay, Lynda Robinson from Menzies Centre, Melinda Jackson from the Rotary Club of Alexandra, Nicole Thorn – Speak Up Alexandra, and Karla and Adam Johnson from Café Alex. Contributed.

■ Adisability ramp was opened in Alexandra this month. There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony that involved the Council, Rotary and Nexus and Speak Up Alexandra.

The following Alexandra businesses have disability ramps: ■ CafeAlex ■ Bridie's Hair and Beauty ■ Alexandra Di scounts ■ Williams Hunt ■ Alexandra Newsagency & Lotto ■ RuralCo ■ Alexandra Quality Meats ■ Alexandra Hotel The funds that Rotary used to assist with the purchase come from the Cathedral Cluster Phoenix Project .

Funds from this account originally came from Rotary District 9790 Fire Relief Fund and the Phoenix Project has funds for projects costing up to $2000 a year till 2022.

Key selection criteria for funding is that the project must involve two or more groups in the Cathedral Cluster district of the Shire of Murrindindi which actively collaborate on a project of benefit to the wider community.

In this case of Access Action it involved Menzies Support Services, the access awareness group within the Menzies Support Services, the Murrindindi Shire Council, and the traders of Grant St, Alexandra.

The outputs must serve the wider community and the outcomes must involve greater collaboration between community groups.

At the count during the planning for the 150th anniversary of Alexandra it was found that there were 87 groups active in the community.

Rotary could only imagine what could be achieved if all these groups worked together for a common outcome.

Please make community groups aware of the Cathedral Cluster Phoenix Project as application for funding are reviewed throughout the year but there is a limit of $2000.

If you know of a sponsor who may be willing to donate to this project the funding period could be extended or the amount of money available each year increased.

- Robert Chaffe

Cocky Guides

■ Famous tourist regions such as the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Lake Mountain, are now easily and regularly accessible for the blind and low vision community with the launch of Cocky Guides, a new multi-sensory tourism venture.

Cocky Guides have launched two tactile and sensory tours from Melbourne, allowing vision impaired travellers unique experiences and access to some of Victoria’s most visited regions.

The popular supported day trips will initially showcase regional Victoria’s famous food and wine. During winter, a third day trip to Lake Mountain for snow play will be trialled.

“We’ve been running trips the past nine months and building our capability with blind and low vision community groups in Sydney,” said founder of Cocky Guides, James McFarlane. “It’s now time to share our expertise with Melburnians. Our collaborative approach to product development has resulted in a program of group adventures with local tour operator Autopia. We offer low cost group support for active community members to experience popular destinations.”

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TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.34.40.22.

Influential people you meet could benefit you in your career. Your salary could go up in accord with increasing responsibilities.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.6.8.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.36.39.8.

Some could have a financial windfall. Be careful with important documents read the fine print before signing.

Your family tree may acquire another branch.

LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.9.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.34.40.22.

Your situation is changing considerably. Your finances are on the up and up but stay cool. Don't buy on impulse.

Someone from the past may make you change your plans.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Lilac Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.8.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.24.40.33.39.

Some luck in a gamble. A very favourable period especially for travel but don't overspend. It is possible to combine business with pleasure.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.6.8.5.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.21.24.10.22.

Read all the fine print before signing documents.A very hectic period socially. You will have a very difficult choice to make think it over very carefully.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.34.40.33.

Romance is in the air for some. Be careful how you handle people you could upset an influential person. A career advancement may be offered which needs careful consideration.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December20) Lucky Colour: Dark Blue Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 4.6.8.5.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.35.5.33.

A very busy period for some in a romantic sort of way.

Some could be expecting too much from their lovers.

Many romantic offers but be very careful.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 2.9.5.3.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.34.40.33.

A VIP could take up your cause or help you in your career aims. Work could be taking up a lot of your time. An important document or article could cause some concern.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.36.39.

Although your financial situation looks good, most will be needing the ability to handle their affairs more effectively. Someone special may seek your advice and be impressed by your command of the situation.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 2.6.9.5.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.34.40.33.

For some the possibility to receive quite a windfall. Most should take advantage of ot and be able to get away from it all with their lovers.

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ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 1.3.6.9.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.23.36.35.40.

You could receive money from an unusual source. A very favourable time to press an issue. Influential friends could assist you with it.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.2.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.24.40.33.3.

Your love life should be rosy and a chance to make good previous errors. Somebody special could show a lot of interest in your affairs.

Murrindindi Matters

● Jaclyn Symes MLC, Murrindindi Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay and Tracy Gibson from Uniting at the official opening of Yea and District Children's Centre upgrade works on Friday (May 3).

Photo: Murrindindi Shire Council.

■ More kinder places will be ■ Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay said the available in Yea, according to Council was pleased to have contributed to the upgrade works a State Government media at the Yea and District Children's Centre. release taking credit for the "The extension and refurbishment of this facility is an imimprovements. portant investment into the future of the Yea community, and it Uniting and Murrindindi wouldn't have been possible without the support of the VictoShire Council have partnered rian Government's 'Children's Facilities Capital Fund'. in the expansion of the Yea kinThanks to Uniting too for their contribution. dergarten, and modernising "You can really see the difference the extra space and early years services.

Jaclyn Symes, MLC, visbrightening-up has made to this facility," Cr McAulay said. ited Yea and District Children's Centre on Froday to officially open its expanded facilities.

This $468, 000 upgrade has delivered modifications and extension of the Centre. Expansion of the facility includes a new kitchen, laundry, cleaners room, new cot room, refurbished staff toilet and external bin store.

It has also increased the room size of the room, repainted the store room, existing walls and ceilings and improved access to the long day care room.

The renovation has allowed additional sleeping space in the Three-Year-Old room, providing an expansion of long day ● Jaclyn Symes MLC, poses for a read-the-children-astory photo at Yea Kindergarten. Photo: Jaclyn Symes care services.

12 lots on ‘Connie’?

■ A proposal for a12-lot residential subdivision at 6 Smith St, Yea, wasconsidered at Murrindindi Shire Council’sApril meeting.

An officer’s report recommended that Councillors vote to approve the proposal, despite objections.

A total of 14 individual objections were initially received in relation to the application proposal.

The proposal is for a 9.5-hectare irregular shaped property within the southern portion of the Yea township.

The property is on the western and southern slopes of Constitution Hill, and near the historic Yea Cemetery.

Chilean Needle Grass has been found in the vicinity of the area and is considered a weed of national significance.

Known occurrences of Golden sun moth (Synemon plana) and striped legless lizard (Delmar impar) exist in nearby habitat.

The grounds of objections relating to the 11 current submitters are: • land is inappropriately zoned and should be changed to a more appropriate zone • land is too steep for the proposed residential development and does not have regard to drain-

age and erosion control • environmental impacts particularly in relation to loss of native vegetation, impact of road construction on mature trees and habitat loss • traffic impacts relating to nearby local roads • adverse amenity impacts from overlooking of existing properties on Moyle Street • adverse amenity, health and environmental impacts relating to wastewater and effluent disposal • increased potential for dog attacks on adjacent farmland.

Objections have been raised in relation to the loss of fauna habitat and wildlife movements, particularly in relation to kangaroos that graze over the land and utilise the existing dams.

■ Murrindindi Shire Council Community Safety officers have responded to two separate instances in the past month of domestic animals caught in illegal steel-jaw traps.

Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay said these incidents involved two beloved pets - a cat and a dog.

"Sadly the cat's injuries were so extensive it had to be euthanised as a result of being caught in the illegal steel-jaw trap,” said Cr McAulay.

“And the small dog, who may have been trapped for more than three days, required extensive veterinary care, which placed the owner under considerable financial stress and mental duress.

"Our Community Safety officers have seized a number of illegal traps from a private property and are undertaking an investigation on the use of steel-jaw traps around Murrindindi Shire.

"We urge those with steel-jaw traps to decommission them and discard them appropriately so they do not end up in the wrong hands.

"It is important that the community know those found using illegal steel-jaw traps face fines of up to $40,000 or two year's imprisonment.

“In cases where body corporates are responsible, fines increase to more than $190,000. The severity of these penalties reflects the level of pain and suffering inflicted on animals that get caught in steel-jaw traps.

"These traps are banned because they are exceptionally cruel. Council takes animal welfare extremely seriously and won't hesitate take action," Cr McAulay said.

If you are unsure of which trap types are illegal, please visit www.murrindindi. vic.gov.au/animaltrapping or contact Council's Community Safety Unit on 5772 0333. Please also get in touch with Council if you have any information about steel jaw traps being used in your neighbourhood.

Mental health move

■ Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay said Council has been working to secure improved mental health services from the State and Federal Government for our communities.

"You may be aware that a Royal Commission into Victoria's mental health system is currently underway. The State Government's Commission is focused on identifying and solving system-wide issues with the aim of improving mental health services," Cr McAulay said.

"The Commission is calling for individuals and organisations to share their experiences accessing and using Victoria's mental health system.

“Now is the time to have your voice heard on this important issue. By sharing your thoughts, you can inform the findings and recommendations for change the Commission will make to the State Government.

“To do this, you can make a written submission and send it in by post or email, or attend one of the upcoming community consultation forums.

There are forums happening in both Healesville and Seymour on Tuesday (Mqay 14). I really encourage you to take this opportunity to contribute to meaningful and lasting change to Victoria's mental health system.

"Council will be making a submission to the Commission in the coming months on how we can support mental health service providers in Murrindindi and what needs to be improved for our communities.

“The more voices we have speaking up though, the more chance we have to be heard," Cr McAulay said.

For more information about the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System, to make a submission or to register for one of the community consultation forums, see https://rcvmhs.vic.gov.au - Contributed

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What The Papers Say Student dazzles

■ Assumption College graduate Adeline Hunter is off to a huge career start in 2019.

Ms Hunter is studying Design at the University of Melbourne and hoping to major in graphic design.

Even though she would love to continue a career of design, Ms Hunter said she also wanted to pursue her love for the theatre.

- North Central Review

Water problems

■ Nagambie residents have been experiencing water pressure issues due to a power outage.

Goulburn Valley Water staff were on site to connect temporary equipment to refill the water tower which will increase water pressure.

Once pressure returned users may have needed to flush their taps to remove air bubbles and pockets from the reticulation system.

- Seymour Telegraph

Sculpture returns

■ A popular piece of sculprture has returned to Warrandyte. Queen of the Shire, commissioned by Nillumbik Council and installed in 2015, usually stands 2.5 metres above the ground, on Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd just north of the bridge, marking the entrance to Nillumbik Shire.

Per the bridgeworks agreement between Council and VicRoads, the sculpture was removed for protection.

- Warrandyte Diary

Ducking for cover

■ A low-flying plane had Yarra Valley residents ducking for cover and turning to Facebook for answers on Thursday (May 2) The first queries the Mail spotted emanated from Woori Yallock about 2.45pm, and more from Badger Creek, Yarra Junction, Healesville, Launching Place and Wesburn followed shortly after.

One Badger Creek local said the plane was so low she thought it was going to hit the trees, and others thought the aircraft must have been about to crash land.

The CFA checked on the reports, but told the Mail there were “no signs of distress”.

- Mountain Views Mail

Headless roos

■ The discovery of four decapitated kangaroos at Wollert has left Whittlesea wildlife campaigners saddened but not surprised, with one saying there is “an absolute hatred towards kangaroos in the area”.

Wildlife campaigner Anna Balakas said she was “sickened” to find two kangaroos decapitated and castrated in a paddock near Harvest Home Rd this month.

“It makes me sick to think we have people out there in our community that think this is fun,” she said.

- Whittlesea Leader

Black spots ire

■ Fifteen mobile phone black spots are causing people to be left in the dark in fire-prone areas such as Kinglake, Strathewen, St Andrews and Smiths Gully.

Three mobile base stations in Nillumbik were funded to be deployed by Telstra through the federal government’s Mobile Black Spot Program since Black Saturday.

But Helen Kenney who captained the St Andrews fire brigade during the deadly Black Saturday bushfires in 2009, said the area “desperately needed” more mobile phone infrastructure.

- Diamond Valley Leader

Highlands Hall

■ The 15th UFO (Un-Finished Objects) weekend is on again Saturday May 25 and Sunday May 26 at the Highlands Hall.

Anyone interested in furthering or finishing some craftwork is welcome to come along and join in the fun. For further details 0427 529 551.

- Granite News

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Victoria Police - Holcombe, S (39769) v Smith, Kadel. UniBroadford Thursday, May 16 Traffic Camera Office Traffic Camera Office v Dickson, Blaide. Melbourne Victoria Police - Cavanagh, J (38037)v Bolger, Jamie.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Kamali, V (42448) v Buka, William. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Paul, L (32960) v Stevens, Thomas.

Uni-Euroa Victoria Police - Haddad, M (44362) v Hall, Brent. PcetSeymour Victoria Police - Paul, L (32960) v Stevens, Jan. UniEuroa Victoria Police - Gordolo, C (30144) v Bolger, Jamie. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Marriage, Paul.

Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Kamali, V (42448) v Garbutt, Leigh. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Fidler, T (41595) v Henderson, Kihrya.

Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Konings, D (26750) v Mcdonald, Alex.

Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Stephens, S (40205) v Mcdonald, Alex.

Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police - Binns Saxby, M (38713) v Mcdonald, Alex. Uni-Kyneton Victoria Police - Pezzimenti, P (32040) v Mcdonald, Alex Tarum. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Fidler, T (41595) v Mcdonald, Alex.

Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Holcombe, S (39769) v Frazer, Jake. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Griffiths, Robert.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Bath, P (28832) v Duerkop, Ashley.

Uni-Euroa Victoria Police - Aisbett, J (34281) v Edwards, Arthur Bradley. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Murphy, Michael.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Kamali, V (42448) v Jackson, Brian. UniKilmore Vic Roads - Webster, J v Pryse, William James. Vic Roads Vic Roads - Webster, J v Fair, Robert John. Vic Roads Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Urbans, Belinda Leigh. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Brown, J (42049) v Hart, Nicholas John.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - O'neill, J (40075) v Woods, Travis. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Hart, Nicholas John.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Garbutt, E (35708) v Tacey, Steven Jason.

Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Bennett, N (36915) v Charles, Sean. CiuMitchell Victoria Police - Bennett, N (36915) v Nikolic, Paul. CiuMitchell Victoria Police - Warren, M

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Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Fidler, T (41595) v Charles, Sean. DtuSeymour Victoria Police - Walton, A (40916) v Crass, Jessica. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Webster, B (41109) v Browne, Lucia. UniWhittlesea Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Harris, Nathan. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Dehnert, J (40590) v Falla, Craig. SocitKnox Community Corrections Centre - Callow, B v Shackleton, Michael Francis.

Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre - Peacock, T v Hart, Nicholas. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Dawson, C (35574) v Lehrer, Shawn Edward. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Moroney, Mark Edward. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Sanderson, Matthew Wayne. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Gardiner, J (40644) v Benmasaud, Nathan Community Corrections Centre - Peacock, T v Draper, Darcy James. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Nevill, Daniel John. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Fraser, P (35913) v Strinavic, Joesph James. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Lefebure, B (40057) v Ripper, Paris. UniNorthcote Community Corrections Centre - Enright, Cv Strinavic, Josip. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Flaws, S (41819) v Monti, Allyson. High-

way Patrol-Greater Dandenong Victoria Police - Fidler, T v Swan, Jarratt. Seymour Community Corrections Centre - Macdougall, M v Henderson, Kihrya.

Seymour Community Correction Centre Monday, May 20 Victoria Police - Sibillin, D (31691) v Bau, Derryn. UniKilmore Mansfield Magistrates’ Court - Criminal Case Listings Tuesday, May 14 Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division.

Victoria Police - Crawford, G (37574) v Noble, Lachlan.

Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Briggs, S (39439) v Foots, Benjamin.

Ciu-Hume Wednesday, May 22 Victoria Police - Newbury, D (22528) v Powell, David.

Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Stephens, S (40205) v Dent, Shelley Marie. Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police - Reynolds, J (31151)v Dent, Shelley Marie. Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police - Nolan, M (31536) v Renn, Sarah. UniMansfield Victoria Police - Leach, N (38967) v Sjaifuddin, Salim.

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From Our 1939 Files

Dodgem tree

■ Sir,-I don't know if you have nearly hit the sapling that is placed in a hole in the roadway at Cox's bridge near Hurstbridge, but I have.

It is only a matter of time before someone hits it and then the bells will ring. The proper place for a "Dodgem" is Luna Park. Yours etc., "MONT PARK."

At Alex. Shire Hall

■ The charming couple who made Mr. Deeds Goes to Town the delightful success it was, are back in a sweeping panorama of America's greatness in the making, The Plainsman, Cecil B. De Mille's tribute to the men and women of America who brought civilisation to the plains.

Wish granted

■ Dear Editor,-This is my funny story for to-day. A fortnight ago I drove along Cherry Tree road, Hurstbridge, and fervently wished that the powers that be would put workmen on that road.

Yesterday I drove along Cherry Tree road again and sorrowfully found that my wish had been granted. Your long suffering, "RATE PAYER"

Alexandra Golf

■ Last Saturday's events were favored with splendid weather and good en tries. Scores, however, were not quite so good, this time the leading scores being 3 strokes over the par of the course and if the winning scores re main on the high aide it will enable the players to win the competitions without gaining a reduction in handicaps.

Those who puzzle over the in.tricacies of form may find something to interest them in the fact that players who tied on Saturday- R Brown and V. Bellingham - are both school teachers. Would the fact that they are able to spend the morning in bed contribute towards their success?

Janefield picnic

■ The children of the Janefield Presbyterian Sunday School with their parents and friends spent a most enjoyable day on Saturday, April 22, when they visited the Zoological Gardens for their annual picnic.

Gaston's bus was taxed to its fullest capacity, with a happy throng bent on extracting the most it .could in the hours from 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. After lunch, to which full justice was done, both young and old wandered through the gardens.

The elephant, Queenie, the merry-goround, the donkey cart, the train. and performing monkeys were very popular. When the time for afternoon tea arrivcd, it was only by a sonorous call over the loud speaker hat the: children could be induced to leave the various "attractions. After tea, and the distributionr of bags of sweets and fruit, the party left for home, all declaring it to have been the best picnic yet held.

St John’s award

■ Miss Lucy Maddox, who for 44 years has been a teacher at St. John's Church Sunday School (Alexandra), was on Sunday evening presented with afframed photograph of the church as a slight recognition of her de voted service to the school. The Rev. D. Blake made the presentation, and Miss Maddox made a very suitable response, and said that she had always endeavored to live the life she had taught the scholars in the school.

At Acheron Hall

■ There was an excellent attendance at the dance at the Acheron hall on Thursday last.

All present spent an enjoyable time.

Mansfield orchestra supplied excellent music, Mr. W. McColl acted as M.C. The proceeds from the function were for the C.W.A. rest room and Infant Welfare centre.

Mrs. A. Dobson and Miss A. Webster were the hon. secretaries of the dance. Winner of the ice block competition is No. 27.

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Quality fuel.

Shell Cards accepted 98 High St, Yea Phone 5797 2302 Easy access pump now installed, east for caravans and trailers

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● From Page 14 ■ Victoria Police - Cusack, S (28652) v Dearing, Daniel James. Ciu-Alexandra Victoria Police - Long, R (26551) v Groen, Robert John. Heavy Vehicle Unit Victoria Police - Stephens, S (40205) v Mccleery, Jai. Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police - Nolan, M (31536) v Buxton, Stephen James. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Catania, J (37464) v Curtin, Jesse. Uni-Caroline Springs Victoria Police - Gipp, I (31043) v Curtin, Jesse. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Blackall, J (39856) v Crawford, Benjamin. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Gipp, I (31043) v Houston, Jack. Uni-Mansfield

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Local People

Services at Strath Ck

Big Morning Tea

■ The Biggest Morning Tea will be held at Glenburn Hall on Tuesday, May 21, from 10am – 1pm.

Join in to help raise money for this cause.

Entry $5 for tea/coffee, delicious cakes ,slices and sandwiches.

Thanks folks ■ The Rev. MotherEden-Elizabeth Nicholls has extended appreciation to all Yea St Luke’s parishioners and members of the wider community for their help and support of last weekend’s fete, thought to be the first at the church in about 30 years.

Youth Service ■ May is Youth Service Month and through various programs the Rotary Club of Yea support local youth.

Annually, the Club selects and sponsors an Outbound student to participate in the Rotary Youth Exchange Program and the Club hosts an Inbound student for a year.

The Club provides bursaries to all local schools in December. Financially, the Club supports the Yea High School Breakfast Club as well as conducting the Year 10 Career Education mock interviews.

The Club annually supports a young person from the community to participate in RYLA - the RotaryYouth LeadershipAward - and, in 2018, the Club supported two: Annette Cavanagh and Julian Laucius.

Van in town ■ The Department of Human Services Mobile Service Centre is coming to Kinglake from 9.30am-4pm on Thursday (May 9). It is the Centrelink Mobile Service Centre, and will be parked near the Kinglake Pub, Aitken Crescent Today (Wed., May 8) sees the van in High St, Yea, near the swimming pool, from 9.30am-4pm.

Vale Jesse Green

■ A service to celebrate the life of Jesse Green will be held at Lawson’s - Kinglake Pub from 1pm-5pm on Friday, May 17.

Our one request is for everyone attending to wear bright happy colours.

Following the gathering at Lawson’s the family has asked those who would like to continue the celebration to join us back at Ricky and Jesse’s family home for some dinner and more story telling by the fire.

Vale Emma Koci ■ It is a sad duty to report on the passing om May 1 of Emma Koci, who was born on February 25, 1924.

She was wife of Jaroslav (dec.), mother of Karl and Maria, grandmother of Kara, Kirsten and Chris and Hamish, and great gradmother of Maya, Ayden and Harvey.

The Funeral service celebrating the life of Mrs Emma Koci will be held in the Murrindindi Chapel, 21 Johnston St, Alexandra today (Wednesday May 8) at 1 pm followed by burial in the Alexandra Cemetery.

Arrangements are in the hands of McCormack Funerals.

● Worship services are being held at the restored Strath Creek church.

■ Local people of many faiths join together every second month at the Strath Creek Faith Community Church.

The former Rechabite Hall has been lovingly restored, inside and out, and ecunmenical services are organised, with some help from the Uniting Church.

Anglican priest, Mother Eden-Elizabeth Nicholls, was most recent clergy on Palm Sunday.

The Four Fathers often ● The interior of the former Rechabite Hall perform at the bi-monthly ser- has been lovingly restored by Strath Creek families. vices.

Photos: thanks to Janet Hubbard

Fond farewell to Sharron

■ Some 23 years ago, Sharron Batt joined the Murrindindi Library Service (known then as Upper Goulburn Regional Library) to drive the old mobile library caravan around and deliver library services to smaller communities.

In all, Sharron spent six years on the road. It wasn't until 2002 that Sharron became a fixture in the Alexandra Library.

Murrindindi Shire Council Director Community Engagement, Shivaun Brown, said it was important that Council didn't let Sharron leave the Alexandra Library without reflecting on the impact she had.

Sharron worked tirelessly to build community spirit and inspire a love of reading in people of all ages.

"Sharron has a talent for coming up with big ideas while keeping her feet firmly enough on the ground to manage the finer details of fantastic programs and events.

“We'll miss Sharron, and her to-do lists, cover sheets and schedules, but especially her understanding of our community," Ms Brown said.

"In the time after the fires, Sharron knew how to connect gently and unobtrusively with those who had suffered.

“She opened the doors of the Library at all hours and welcomed people to make it their own lounge room while they found their feet again.

“Not long afterward, Sharron also helped establish the working relationship with author Arnold Zable, who continues to visit Murrindindi Shire Council's libraries and help people use writing to express themselves.”

Murrindindi Library Service Coordinator, Libby Kotschet said Sharron brought groundbreaking ideas for programs and events to the Alexandra Library.

"Sharron's particular love of music saw her extend the range of library programs to include music for everyone - from the cacophonous Jon Madin workshops, which involved DIY instruments, to the beloved Acoustica sessions and gala. F “rom, blokes' nights to the women's solstice

Local News K’lake conflict?

■ Some Kinglake residents are critical that the same streetscape planner employed by the Kinglake Village consortium, has also been employed by Murrindindi Shire Council.

Posts lastweek on a Kinglake social media forum questioned if there was a conflict of interest in the planner working on a private development alongside a Council project..

Residents commented that there should be separate personnel on each project.

Shire CEO Craig Lloyd confirmed the appointment.

“The designer for the streetscape works was identified and engaged by Council,” Mr Lloyd said.

“After the initial concept design had been prepared, the proponents for the Kinglake Village engaged the same designer to contribute to the landscape aspects of the Kinglake Village.

“It is correct that the two projects are separate.

“Council is yet to make a decision about arrangements for the next stage of the project,” Mr Lloyd said.

Top readership ■ The Local Paper continues as Murrindindi’s leading local media outlet.

In print and online, The Local Paper has 26,305 ‘reads’ per week. This comprises 17,485 website hits per week, and 8820 verified weekly print readership. (Not included in these figures (above) are a further 8858 Local Paper reads at the MelbourneObserver.com.au website.)

This is a combined total of 35,163 Local Paper ‘reads’ per week. The Local Paper print editions now exceed an average of 100 pages.

There were 10,066 unique Local Paper website visitors in April 2019. A further 2020 unique visitors during April viewed The Local Paper pages at the MelbourneObserver.com.au website. This is the best possible news regarding value for advertisers.

The April 2019 figures were released by AW Stats. Major local contemporary, Alexandra Newspapers Pty Ltd, never releases its monthly online readership figures; their news and advertisers’ messages can only be seen by a limited number of subscribers who take out a paywall subscription.

The Standard print run is now down to 1534 copies, The Chronicle publishes only 547 copies. On the other hand, The Local Paper is totally free, in print and online.

The Local Paper has 1.8 million ‘reads’ annually. According to issuu.com, online readers of the newspaper comprise 63 per cent desktop, 6 per cent tablet, and 31 per cent mobile. Online readership exceeds an average of six minutes for each reader (source: Issuu.com) “There is more local news and local sport than any other local media outlet. For example, there was nine pages of local sport results in our latest issue. There is a total of 35 pages of news and sport. The loyalty of our readers has made The Local Paper one of Victoria’s leading weekly newspapers,” said Editor Ash Long.

Red tape findings

● Sharron Batt dinner to the PEEP early parenting program, “Sharron has played an enormous role in shaping the highly-successful suite of programs our libraries deliver. She is someone who truly puts her heart into everything she does and who, in return, receives the love and fellowship of all those who come into her sphere.

"If you would like to leave a message for Sharron, pop into the Alexandra Library where there is a book celebrating her contribution displayed on the counter which you can add your thoughts, notes and photos to," Ms Kotschet said.

- Contributed

■ Findings about red tape delays are due to be announced in eight months’ time.

Cr Margaret Rae told the April meeting of Murrindindi Council that the State Government is conducting a Red Tape Review of the building and planning approvals processes in order to streamline Local and State Government planning systems by removing delays and support the delivery of essential housing and infrastructure.

“The review is focused on processes and will include targeted consultations. The findings are due to be presented by the end of the year,” Councillors were told.

Fund new building ■ Local MLA Cindy McLeish and MLC Wendy Lovell have joined forces to advocate for a new Mansfield SES building,

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Yea Football-Netball Club Ladies Day Photos: Ash Long

● Mandy Bain and Georgie Wells

● Merryn Aldous and Jenny Purvis

● Kathleen Alldrick, Kate Broadway and Cindy Hayes.

● Erin Papadopoulos and Tania Day

● Kristen Moore and Jenny Drysdale

● Amy Taylor and Maxine Martin

● Nikki Waghorn and Michelle Johnston

● Kim Slavin and Chelsea Helder

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People

Railway Market and St Luke’s Fete

Photos: Ash Long

● Matthew Cleary with daughters Indi and Ella

● Rose Nutter with magician Mark Bruere

● Reg Staggard and Norm McCallum at the Yea Bowls Club wood raffle

● Doreen Lehmann and Val Howard

● Allan Griffiths and Robyn Walsh at a stand supportibng Eric Kerr (ALP)

● John Anderson and Sue Carpenter at the St Luke’s Fete, Yea

● Mick Barrott, of ‘Foxhaven’, Flowerdale’ at the Yea Bowls Club stand.

● Ian Bywaters with ‘Chester’ at the Yea Railway Market.

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Alexandra’s first-ever football match ■ Alexandra’s first official match is recorded as being at Mr Barnewall’s property, Upper Thornton, on Saturday, September 20, 1884.

The local press report, authored by ‘Onlooker’, was published on Friday, September 26, 1884: “The long looked for match, Alexandra v. Darlingford did not come off on Saturday last, although a scratch Alexandra team journeyed to Mr Bnarnewall's, at Upper Thornton, to play.

“My reasons for saying that it was a scratch team are, that not until the players had reached the ground could a team be selected, several who had promised to play leaving the captain in the lurch at the last moment.

“Upon mustering the men only eleven could be found, including Asling who was picked up on the road, after having walked 12 miles, and young Hubbard, who is certainly too small io play in a match.

“This did not dishearten "our boys." for sooner than disappointment they decided to make up the fifteen from outsiders.

“But, oh what a change came o'er the scene when the Alexandra captain had a look round, and heard it whispered that a " big licking" was in store for the Alexandrians.

“Nothing daunted, an inspection was made of the ground, which was very rough, but the best to be procured for the occasion.

“Before proceeding to business the Alexandra captain enquired of the Darlingford (or rather Jamieson) captain for a list of his team, and received an answer that he would furnish same at 3 o'clock, as only three or four of his men were present.

“This did not suit our players, and somethmng more explicit was required before that hour arrived, I mean, that our secretary not having been furnished with the names that were to represent Darlingford (or as their captain innocently designated them a scratch Darlingford fifteen), another question was asked, if there were any "foreigners" (Jamieson men) in the team?

“This was met with an ejaculation that the "best Jamieson men" were going to play “This took the members of the Alexandra team by surprise, and was objected to by Fox, on behalf of his team, and very wisely too, for it was per fectly well understood long before the match came off that our men would not play any but Darlingford men; anyhow preparations for the match were pushed on, during which Kelly tried hard to show that it was Fox's fault that no match could be arranged.

“Fox and his team were willing to play a scratch match, but not a representative one seeing that he was four men short, and that the odds were greatly against him, the opposing team being a conglomeration of Eildon, Thornton, Darlingford, Enoch's Point, Gaffncey's Creekand Jamieson.

“This Kelly objected to, and after being told by Fox that he would call a meeting of the team, and see what could be done, “Kelly informed him that he would wait till three, that being the hour of appointment.

“Here the Alexandra team adjourned to the house where it was proposed, seconded, and carried that a representative match should not be played, only two hands being held up in favor of playing-Wright and

A tt empts tto o fform orm club in 1883 ttempts

● The first advertisement seeking the formation of a football club in Alexandra was published on April 6, 1883 in the Alexandra and Yea Standard, Gobur, Thornton and Acheron Express newspaper. and Lawrence. The members then stripped, and went back to the paddock and indulged in nearly an hour's play; I forgot to say that it was raining steadily from the time of our arrival up to the time when the supposed match (only in the ideas of the Darlingford scratch 15), commenced.

“Twenty minutes past three ariived; when could he seen the Alexandrians taking shelter under a tree from the rain, with their captain waiting for the list of the Darlingford men.

“Upon the same being ianded to Fox the names were read out, but his men had already decided not to play, and again informed Kelly of the fact.

“Fox here left the ground. After some time had been lost Ke lly asked the Alexandra men to play them.

“To make matters short they did not want to have anything.todo with him, but it was out of sheer consideration of Mr. Harnewell's kindness in providing such an excellent spread, clearing the ground, etc., that our club played.

“This the members of our team wish me most particularly to make known so that no misunderstanding may arise.

“The members of the Alexandra team look upon the affair as a very mean action on the part of Kelly, and I fully concur in their unaninmous opinion, for a greater swindle could not have been connived, when it is understood that Kelly was perfectly aware that our club would not play other than a Darlingford team, inasmuch its our secretary wrote to Kelly informing him that our club was but a junior.

“Furthermore, a special message was forwarded him for the names of his players.

“This, for some reason best known to himself, he withheld.

“Had such a list of players been sent as was handed to Fox on Saturday last, our team would have certainly preferred staying at home, they having no particular desire (just yet) to play the best part or portion of any recognised established football club, such as Kelly choose to pick to form his scratch fifteen.

“If tile team he brought together on Saturday was a scratch Darlingford one, wliat must "the fifteen” be like?

The following is a list furnished

by Mr. T. Knowles to Fox, from which the men would be selected, at the same time expressing himself to the effect that no Jamieson men were to be picked : Kelly, Hughes, Barnewall, Tossol, Coller (2), Waterson (3), McClure, Garrett, Nichol (2), Knowles, Hard, Fry, Adam, and Garthwaite.

“It is pretty well known by this time that Fox did not take part in the match, and very wise of him, after his team decided not to.

“Now to give a siort suimuary of the game as played.

“The following is the Alexandra team that stripped to play:- Wilson, Wright, Long, Harker, Watt, O'Connor, Hall, Hubbard, and Asling.

“These nine players faced the big 15 of the combined including Kelly (Enoch's Point), Gnmmow, Peterson, and Ware (Jamieson), Hard (Gaffney’s Creek), and several other first class players.

“Wilson captained "our boys," and added three more to the field viz.- G. Robinson, of Thornton, who intended to play with Kelly; W. Dobson (Acheron), and A. Hardy (Alexandra), Empey, Fox, and O’Coughlan would not play.

“This weakened the tea m considerably, but at half-timte Empey was persuaded to play.

“It will thus be seen that Alexandra played three imen short the first half, and two the second half of the game.

“The play now commenced.

Wilson possessed the lucky coin, and elected to kick towards the river.

“Read Murphy noted as central umpire, and was very fair indeed.

“Owing to the narrowness of the ground thie ball was frequently kicked out.

“Of the play, very little can be said, with the exception of the admirable way in which the Alexandra team defended their citadel.

“The efforts on two or three occasions put forth to score were soro strongly thwarted, the sphere being speedily down again, the result being- Combined, 2 goals, 12 behinds; Alexandra, 3 behinds.

“Fivweor six free kicks were given against the combined for infringement of rules, and had on objection been raised when Gummow kicked the first goal it would not have been allowued, I'm sure, for

he rtan nearly 12 yards before ho kicked. A challenge has been sent for a return match.” ★ There had been earlier instances of some football in the district.

Football was one of the games along with “two and threes” and swinging - at “that part of Spring Creek near the new Mechanics Institute” in November 1882.

The Standard of April 6, 1883, noted moves to form a football club at Alexandra: “By reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that a meeting is called for Friday evening, 13th inst., for the purpose of forming a football club in this town.

“Other football clubs, both in the metropolis and the country. are now on the move, and Alexandra should not be backward considering the number of smart young men that we have in our midst.

“It is requested that all admirers of the game will attend the meeting.”

A reminder appeared in the April 13, 1883 issue: “To-night at 8 o'clock, a mecting will be held at Edwards' hotel for the purpose of forming a football club. The meeting is open to all, and a good attendane is requested, so that an early start may be made in this lively pastime.”

A report of the meeting was published on April 20: “On Saturday evening last a meeting was held at Edwards' Miner's Exchange Hotel, 'for the purpose of forming a football club.

“There was a moderate attendance, and 17 names were receivyed as members. The subscription was fixed at 2s. 6d.

“Mr. T. A. Fox was appointed secretary and treasurer, and was instructed to purchase a ball, which has beenreceived, and already put to a good test.

“It is intended to select a flat portion of the reserve at the rear of the police camp, where it is proposed to fix four uprights as goal posts.

“Messrs. Elley and Fox were appointed to. canvass for imembers, after which another meeting will be called for tile purpose of selecting acaptain, etc.

“The meeting closed with a vote of thanks. to the chairman, Mr. Brierly.”

On June 8, 1883, The Standard

included a notice: “The secretary of the Alexandra football club, informs us that it is the intention of the Jamieson club to send a challenge for a friendly game of football, and to make a good appearance it is necessary to have plenty of practice.

“We have the making of a first class team in our midst; and all that would like to take part are requested to attend practice on Saturday afternoon, at rear of Police camp, or send names to secretary, Mr Fox, "Standard" office.”

One week later (June 15), this item appeared in print: “The secretary of the Alexandra Football Club yesterday received a letter from Mr Richards, secretary of the Jamieson Club, asking to mieet them in a friendly contest.

“It is now six or sevenI weeks since the club was formed, when there ws every means of putting a good 20 in the, field. but only3 or 4 have put in attendance at practice since, and unless the members can find time for practice it is useless trying to muster a team.

“At any rate the secretary will do all in his plower to bring them together and if a hearty response is given, we are quite surr the prowess of our young men will not be disgraced in the football field, for, with a few weeks good practice we are confident a first-claes team could be got toigether.

“The Jamieson Club are only able to muster 15 men, and wish to play a like number from this town.”

The 1883 match was never played. The October 5 edition of the local newspaper carried this report: “The following report has been furnished us by the secretary of the above club, Mr. T. A. Fox, and although plenty of practice has been indulged in, no matches were played, but judging from the synopsis given below, much may be expected from the club next year : "Gentlemen,—in submitting the following, I have to report very slow progress since forming the club (11th April last), but towards the close of the season a lively interest sprang up among the young men of the town, and a goodly number turned out for practice.

“Those attending most regularly, being C. Wilson, O. Coghlan, E. Lipscombe, W. O'Connor, W. Empey, and W. Hubbard, all of whom now show every sign of being first class players next season.

“A challenge was received from the Jamieson Club, to play a friendly game at Darlingford (15 aside), but I found it impossible to get that number together, and answered to that effect. I am proud to say that what few members have attended practice, that they are quite capable of taking part in any team that might be selected for a match next season, should they take up the game with the same spirit, and with the help of our townsmen in establish ing a halfholiday every week, I am sure the efforts of the club will be crowned with success.

“The number of members joined during the season was twenty-two, including honorary members, and a few youths who were privileged to play on payment of a small fee. The expenditure of the club amounted to £2 1s. 10d., and the receipts to £2 11s.; thus leaving a credit balance of 9s. 2d. On commencing the season, little or nothing was known of the laws of the game, but what coaching was done by the secretary, was received with every attention.”

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History

Gold rush days at Ghin Ghin ■ More than 1000 diggers descended on the ‘Palestine’ goldfields at Ghin Ghin, north-west of Yea, in the late 1860s.

The Argus correspondent penned a report in October 1867, which was reprinted in the Kilmore Free Press: “The Palestine Diggings were discovered and named by the prospectors Mr Ezekeil Wilson Pennington, a young gentleman from the north of Ireland, and formerly of Bendigo, and Mames and Daniel McLeish, settlers, of Yea, in all a party of three.

“In order to facilitate their prospecting operations, and to enable them to cross the Goulburn at pleasure, they found it necessary a considerable time ago to purchase a boat, which they have now placed on the river, with a ferrvman in it, for the accomodation of the public, who are enabled to cross the Goulburn, en route to the now diggings, at the charge of sixpence per head, and store goods and merchandise are taken over at a corresponding rate.

“The prospectors having procured the necessary license from the Government, have advertised for tenders for the construction of a punt, which is to supplant the boat, which is found to be insufficient for the exigencies of the rush, but which at present is the only available means of reaching and leaving the diggings and of sending in supplies from Yea, except by the Seymour and Kilmore route - a roundabout of from 30 to 57 miles.

“The new diggings have only been discovered within the last 10 weeks. They are situated on the banks of the Goulburn, some four or five hundred yards from the bed of the river, and sbout five miles from Yea,46 from Whittlesea, and 70 from Melbourne.

“They promise to rival, if they do not eclipse, in proportion to their extent, some of the earlier gold-fields ofVictoria.

“So far as these diggings have been opened they very much resemble the earlier Bendigo, and, judging from the indications already shown, must prove a rich " poor man's diggings," and a very Utopia, as it were, for horse pulddling machines and sluicing operations.

“The whole of the prospecting claims will pay from top to bottom, several of the claims are richer on the surface than the bottom, and there is an inexhaustible'supply of water the whole season round.

“The sinking is easy, and varies from seven to 17 feet, and the wash is payable in some of the claims from two to nine feet up in the headings.

“Palestine has an isolated geographical po.sition, from the natural physical obstacles which present themselves over about 40 miles of the road which runs over the Plenty Ranges, between Whittlesea and Yea, in the shape of heavily timbered forests, magnificent alpine steppes, bridgeless creeks, blind gullies and crab holes; and mile after mile of black peat like quagmire, in the valleys which form the natural watersheds of the ranges. :”The drainage falls into the King Parrot Creek, which runs at their southern base, and is a tributary of the Goulburn. and a fine, windng, swift running, crystal stream it is, about a chain wide, and a facsimile of an Irish or Scotch trout stream.

“The quagmires are only passable for heavy loaded drays in summer. The last, but not the least, ob-

● Gold diggings, c.1858, by Edwin Roper Loftus Stocqueler, oil painting, presented by Sir William Dixson, 1929 stacle in the way of the traveller is I saw more than a score of diggers dergo the usual ordeal inseparable, the passage of the river Goulburn come in, dish in hand, and weigh their it would appear, from modern gold itself, and the numerous lagoons and "'prospects" and none of them were discoveries, and at the early stage of tributary creeks, and what the set- under three pennyweights to the tub, the rush they were surrounded by a tlers term the backwater, which at whilst some went from eleven pen- throng of indignant diggers from this season of the year empty into nyweights to an ounce to the tub; and Alexandra, Wild Duck Creek, and surround its banks, and which a pound weight of gold was taken off Ballarat, Bendigo, Castlemaine, and must be crossed by boats, by means the bottom of one shallow hole ad- other places, and were threatened with lynch law should the rush turn of improvised bridges, each formed joining the prospecting clims. by a single fallen tree, which to walk “I also saw two men sell £18 out to be "a salt," or " storekeeper's across with a strong current flowing worth of gold, the result of a week’s rush."

“On the suggestion of M r underneath, is a somewhat critical work. On the other hand, as I have performance. said, there are men not earning Pennington, however, one of their “All this must be done before the wages, or even "tucker," though number was invited to go down No. diggings are reached, thereby caus- when the weather sets in fine all 1 prospecting shaft, and directed to ing the new goldfield at this particu- might easily make wages, and a good knock down a dishf'ul of washdirt from any part of the claim which he lar season of the year to be a sort of living at least. "terra incognito," though in summer “The small percentage of the thought proper and to bring it up on easy aceessible to all. population who are leaving are do- top and" pan it off" in the presence “Indeed, several fatal accidents ing so through want of means, and of all.

“This arrangement appeared to have occu red o persons attempting with the inten.tion, as they say, of the passage of the backwater and returning as soon as they are "in satisfy all parties, for when the small dish of auriferous earth was brought lagoons. funds."

“An old and respected settler and “Little or no work has been done up to the surface and washed it prohis horse were lately drowned while during the past fortnfght, owing to the duced about three pennyweights of attempting to cross over. severity of the weather, and the un- beautiful rough gold.

“The prospectors, however, since “The body of the rider was re- comfortable way every one is then have been subjected to considcovered by means of a drag. housed.

“It is feared many other casual“There is ample store erable annoy.ance and trouble by ties have occurred. Notwithstanding accomodation on the ground for the having had their claims "rushed " all this, provisions are moderate in population, and "shanties" are few several times, and pegged off up to price, though the storekeepers seem and far between. The population, the very shaft they are working in by to have repudiated copper currency. generally, is sober and orderly dis- a number of "shepherding" and idle and litigious diggers, who are appar“Bakers are in demand, "bread" posed. not being procurable except by a few “The nearest resident warden to ently either afraid or indisposed to favoured people.

Palestine lives at Alexandra, twenty work.” ★ “The population is supposed to be miles distant, and minerfs must travel The November 7, 1867, edition about 700. The majority of the people there when his services are required. are living in stringy bark huts and “A township should be at once laid of the Kilmore newspaper gave a "gunyahs"-an abundance of material off' here, as the population is increas- picture of the continuing developfor such purposes being on the ing, and business men and capital- ment at Ghin Ghin.

“Tne diggings since my last reground. ists are beginning to invest in it.

“The weather, however, for the “Mr Miller, of Wood's Point, is port are now assuming a more perlast fortnight has presented all the erecting an iron publichouse and manent appearance “Claims that were then thought to rigour and severity of extreme win- first-class store, and has something ter, making our colonial Palestine an like £2,000 worth of stores and prop- be "duffers" are now turning out payextremely disagreeable place for the erty already on the ground and on able gold, and the workings generally are more developed. time being. the way.

“It is impossible to give a proper “Gold is coming in briskly, and a “Several of the settlers and busifew weeks of sunshine will set all to ness men of the district have erected estimate of the weekly yield of gold rights. permanent stores, &c.; and three here; but judging from the fact that “As or all other diggings, some banks have representative agencies the storekeepers are unable to purare doing exceedingly well here, on the diggings for the purchase of chase all the gold offering, indeed they cannot buy the one-third, I am while others are doing absolutely gold, &c. nothing.

“A branch post office is also re- induced to think that the yield is “I know one party of men who quired here without delay, as people something considerable.

“However I have witnessed the are getting ten ounces per man per have to pay a high premium on letweek, and others who are making ters by hand from hence to Yea or washing up in several claims and from £1 to 30s per day, and the pros- Seymour, from the former of which have seen yields varying from 9dwts pectors are making a "tidy thing" of places mails are only despatched to two ounces and a half for one day's it, though some of the adjoining thrice a week, and weekly newspa- work.

“The City of Melbourneprospectclaims are yielding much heavier pers are sold at 1s each, and dailies ing quartz claim struck a well-degold than their claims. at 6d.

“While in the prospectors' hut “The prospectors have had to un- fined leader of solid stone twelve

inches in width on Thursday last.

The stone is rich, and the leader is getting wider as they are going down.

“The shaft is now 18ft deep. That the gold in the Palestine Lead came from the City of Melbourne reef is my impression, is the wash-dirt on the lead and the rubble in the City of Melbourne shaft has the same appearance, and the gold in the lead is mostly all mixed with quartz.

“A new rush is reported this week. The locality is said to be Hamilton's, Doogalook station, on the opposite side of the river from here, and within three or four miles of the King Parrot.

“I saw 16dwts purporting to be obtained from a dish of washdirt in the prospector's claim. I would not be at all surprised to see that side of the river from King Parrot to Yea turn out a payable gold field.

“There is a flat below, the Palestine Lead towards the Goulburn where all the gullies meet, and which experienced miners think will t urn out to be very rich.

“Efforts have been made to prospect it, but they have been unsuccessful, the back-water from the river being at present too high.

“Rumour has it that a Ballarat company are about to take it up and erect machinery thereon.

“Should this prove payable it will employ 1,000 men. ● Turn to next page

Sixpence surcharge on mail from Yea ■ Mr Richey, who ran an ‘express’ from Yea to the Ghin Ghin goldfields, charged a sixpennysurcharge per mail item, reported the Kilmore Free Press in 1867.

A letter from ‘Towpenny Stamp’, a Ghin Ghin hopeful, appeared in the November 21 edition: “Sir,-As you take such an interest in the affairs of Ghin Ghin, and as yours is the only journal through which we, of Palestine, can advantageously advertise our wants, I beg to draw your attention, and the attention of the Deputy Postmaster-General, to the great inconvenience, and absolute ex pense, we are at present under through the imperfect system of postal communication (in fact I might truthfully say we have none at all) afforded us.

“Only for the enterprise of Mr Richey (who runs an express to and from Yea and Ghin Ghin, and charges 6d for every letter and newspaper so brought or despatched) our fatherly government would leave us without our correspondence.

“Surely where over 1,000 people are living the go vernment must derive a revenue at least sufficient to warrant them in giving us a daily mail from Yea without compelling us to pay extra for our letters.

“By inserting this in the next issue of your valuable jour nal, and using your influence for the object it advocates, you will be obliging the inhabi tants of Ghin Ghin, and confer an everlasting favour upon your devoted friend TOWPENNY STAMP. Ghin Ghin, Nov 18th.

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History ● From Previous Page “Mr Akehurst, warden at Kilmore, has been authorised to hear cases from Ghin Ghin at Yea, and summonses can be obtained from the clerk of the court at that place, or by letter addressed to the warden at Kilmore.

“It must be recollected, however, though Yea is in the mining district of Sandhurst, Ghin Ghin is in the Beechworth mining district, the Goulburn Rtiver being the boundary line between the two.

“A warden's court will be held at Yea on the 19th inst.

“If the Goulburn continues to fall as it has done for thelast week the ford at Hamilton's will be passable, and horsemen from the Kilmore side can ride into the township and save a considerable round.

“Wages here is pretty good, the rate being from £2 10s to £3 per week, and the laboring man can live almost as cheap here as he can within twenty miles of Melbourne.

“The finest building on the place has been erected by Mr Zochio, who proposes converting it into a billiard saloon; a large restaurant is being erected by Mr Thompson, and a depot for beer is now nearly completed for Mr Fynn, of Kilmore.” ★ The November 14, 1867, issue of the Kilmore Free Press continued: “The digging, this week present a very quiet appearance - nothing to relieve the monotony of digging life, save now and then a reported rush.

“Owing to the scarcity of water, there not being sufficient to work a tom. Some of the claimholders are storing up the washdirt (a sure sign of its value) in readiness for the puddling machines, one of which is at present at work and the other two are expected to be in working order this week.

“Others are carting it to the adjacent lagoons, where by means of a force-pump they obtain the needful supply of water.

“The rush mentioned in my last report was to the Yellow Creek, about two miles south-eass of Webster's home station, where gold in payable quantities has been found.

“Early on Friday morning a great cxodus of miners took place from here to a reputed rush at the Boundary Creek, about two miles to the east of Yea. “By ten o'clock from 150 to 200 claims aremarked out along the creek. The Boundary Creekis an old gold-field - it having been worked by a small party af miners, who obtained as much as 3¾wts. to the tub, about seven years ago; but the rush to Wood's Point, Gaffney's Creek, Jericho, and the B B having taken place at this time they left and the place has remained undisturbed sines then till about six months ago, when another small party of men commenced working upon the ground.

“These were turned off by Mr J. B. Hamilton, a squatter, who selected the land come two years ago under the 12th section of the Amending Land Act, 1835.

“It is now expected by the diggers that Mr Hamilton will again endeavour to turn them off, but they are determined not to leave till they have thoroughly tested the ground.

“A petition is being got up by the miners for presentation to the Commissioner of Lands and Survey urging upon him the necessity of cancelling Mr Hamilton's lease on the ground that he has not fulfilled the conditions by making the improvements reqired by the Act. “Police protection is much wanted here. Where 1,000 or 1,500 men are located it is not to be wondered at if

once in a way we hear of some ruffianly outrage. Last week an unfortunate man whose name I could not obtain got so severely beaten that but little hopes were entertained of his life for some time.

“He has, however, since recovered, but the scoundrel who so severely abused hirm can no where be found.

“Another act, too, of unmannerly violence was perpetrated on the occasion of the visit of Miss Edith Palmerston, who had announced two night's performances.

“Mr Zichio placed his newly erected corrugated-iron building at her disposal, the perforrmance had commenced, when a moo outside, amounting to about 200, surrounded the building.

“Some got upon the roof, others along the sides, and amid shouts and jeers pulled five or six sheets of the corrugated iron.

“With these facts, before the authorities should lose no time in sending us police, especially as there is only one in the district and he is stationed at Yea.” ★ “Our attention has been drawn to the necessity that exists for some system of postal communication between the Palestine diggings and other parts of the colony,” said the November 21Free Press.

“There are now upwards of one thousand miners on the ground, most of them constantly employed, and if a petition was got up by the inhabitants, and presented to the Postmaster General, we feel confident their wants would receive due consideration.

“Police protection is also sadly required, as on Saturday last most of the tents and houses were entered, and articles of more or less value taken therefrom.” ★ In the following week, the Kilmore Free Press published its correspondent’s report: “The diggings at the present moment do not present so flourishing an appearance as heretofore.

“The yield of gold; however, is not diminished to such an extent as might be inferred, as a large number of those who have left were working in outside ground, which rarely repaid them, many are pros prospect-

● Gold diggings in Victoria. 1850s. ing elsewhere, and still retain an in- and Supper to beheld at the Comterest here. Many were here evi- mercial Hotel, in honour of the visit dently with no serious intention of of the Duke of Edinburgh.

“Mr Newbound, the proprietor of working, and have left as the place the hotel, is sparing no expense in became more settled.

“Still it must be admitted, that his endeavours to supply his guests many have left after having worked with every comfort, and he has just out the patches in the shallow ground. completed a large dining room, “The lower portion of the lead, wherein the ball will be held. The however, where the sinking is deep, time fixed, is Friday, 29th inst.

“Improvements are still going on the yield is as good as at any previous period, and it is evident that fora here with gigantic strides, and alconsiderable period payable work- ready we have two livery and bait stables, (things much needed) three ings will be in full operation.

“The end of the lead, reaches the or four bakery's, and three dancing rooms. swamp adjoining the Goulburn.

“In the Warden's Court, Yea, on “In this flat it is the general opinion that a heavy deposit of gold ex- Wednesday, the cases were of an unists, but the sinking will be wet and interesting nature. The only one of deep, and will consequently pre- any importance was that of Little v clude those who are not in funds Pennington, which was postponed until the 6th prox. from prospecting.

“This was a case to test the le“It should be taken in hand by the storekeepers, as it is of vital impor- gality of the holding of the Prospectance to them that fresh gold fields tors' Claim at Palestine. The prosecutor had for his plea that the digshould be opened up.

“One shaft is being sunk by a gings in party in this ground, they are now question are not situated. on a creek, down 18 feet, and the water is con- and therefore that a creek prospectsiderable, but it is to be hoped that it ing claim should not have been will be overcome, and the bottom granted to McLeish, Pennington, and Co. reached.

“The case was postponed at the “Should it turn out favourably, a large and permanent gold-field request of prosecutor. It is to be regretted that any such delay should would result.

“Altogether matters are not in a have occurred, as the vexed quesdesponding state here, I hope in my tion would have been better settled next communication to have some at once.

“It is true the prospectors at brighter intelligence.

“The arrivals here are still nu- present held a very large claim conmerous, although I do not think that sidering the residue of the aurifera great number remain, and it would ous ground in the immediate neighnot be desirable that that the popula- borhood, still if they shall be entitled tion should be increased, unless the thereto let them enjoy it in peace.” ★ proupects of success should be also The November 28, 1867, local increased.

“About the Boundary Creek rush newspaper reported on proceedings I have little to communicate, save at the Yea Court: “The prisoner, in company with that it is evident from so many of the diggers from that place being en- two other men, entered the premises abled to spend their Saturday of prosecutor between 2 and 3 evening and Sunday at Yea, and be- o'clock on the morning of Monday, ing by no means bad customers to 10th October, and stole therefrom a the publicans, that gold must be ob- bag of flour.

“John Greenwood, being sworn, tained.

“Many I hear are unable to make deposed to having seen prisoner in a living, and many have left. - Still said premises, and recognised him the Creek has every appearance of as one of the parties concerned, he being auriferous, and it is my own (Greenwood) at the time being deopinion that many good patches, at tained in his bed by one of the accomplices standing over him with a large all events, will be struck.

“The only thing in the line of stick in his hand.

“He distinctly swore to prisoner, amusement this week,isa grand Ball

taken. Prisoner elected to be dealt with summarily, and was sentenced to two months' imprisonment, with hard labor, in Kilmore Gaol.

“Sarah Rody, alias Sally Brass, was charged with stealing gin from Mrs Meara, Yea. “Dismissed, to leave the neighborhood within an hour.

“Quigley v. Greenwood-assault.

This was a case of brutal assault, at Palestine diggings, whereby prosecutor sustained serious injury, resulting in loss of several teeth, and a portion of the.jaw bone.

“The prosecutor distinctly swore to the assault having been committed by Greenwood, who, on being placed in the box, as distinctly swore that he was in his tent at the time “John Primmer, having been called as a witness for prosecutor, swore to certain threats having been made by prisoner a few days previous to assault.

“Prisoner swore he had not been at the hut of Primmer on the occasion alluded to.

“Adjourned for production of Primmer's wife to give additional evidence.

“McKay v J. D. Webster - illegally impounding a horse. In the absence of defendant, the ease was postponed until the following day, £2 11s costs.” ★ “Since my last communication nothing new has occurred in the mining interest,” said the Palestine (Ghin Ghin) correspondent.

“I had hoped to have been enabled to report the successful issue of a prospecting party in a neighbouring gully, but as yet they have not struck gold, although there is every reason to believe that the ground is aurifirous.

“It would tend to the interest of the storekeepers they would supply ; such prospecting parties with the necessary rations, as few working men can hold out long enough to insure success.

“I noticed in a former letter than a shaft was being sunk, in the flat at the end of the present workings-this has been abandoned, but Mr Zocchio has called a meeting of the members of the business community, to be held on Tuesday evening next, to take into consideration the propriety of forming a company to prospect the flat above alluded to.

“This is a step in the right direction, and if the matter be rightly conducted good results will likely ensue.

“At Boundary Creek there are about 50 miners who are all getting gold, more or less, the water however is troublesome.

“I am still of opinion that this creek will yet turn out well, and that good patches will reward some lucky individuals.

“There is considerable traffic between the two diggins, and between Yea and Palestine, and the one small boat that constitutes the sole means of communication at the present time, has been, and must be, earning for the proprietor., prospectors, and company, a very comfortable weekly dividend.

“Notwith standing this, it is scarcely creditable that the owners of the said boat should be so parsimonious as not even to have the banks of the river cut away, to enable passengers to reach the boat even in safety, not to say anything about convenience.

“The charge for swimming a horse across the river behind the boat is five shillings, and a good number cross and re-cross.”

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■ Once again the sublime voices of the Australian Chamber Choir filled the large space at Scots Church with their rendition of St John Passion, presenting another exemplary concert to the absolute delight of the audience who packed the church This is a Passion or Oratorio by Johannes Sebastian Bach which was first performed in 1724.This extravagant and passionate work tells the story of the Passion of Christ and is traditionally sung at Easter.

Consisting of recitatives, arias and choruses it was followed later by Bach’s St Matthew Passion.

This is the first offering in the Australian Chamber Choir’s 2019 season. The choir and soloists exhibit an exquisite sound which seems to be effortlessly produced, showing perfection in beautiful voices even in the challenging passages. The soloists and choir alike display such mastery of language.

The soloists – Timothy Reynolds, Jerzy Kozlowski, Oliver Mann, Amelia Jones, Tanum Shipp, Kieran MacFarlane, Elspeth Bawden and Elizabeth Anderson - are all strong and experienced singers displaying excellent vocal skills and technique with ease.

The magnificent Baroque Orchestra shows an insightful interpretation of the musical score which Bach composed to include some rare musical instruments. They combine these with contemporary orchestral instruments thus allowing the original character of the music to shine through.

Under the tutelage and expert guidance of Director and Maestro Douglas Lawrence and Concert Master Shane Lestideau, Australia Chamber Choir have once again excelled and given us an unforgettable concert. This concert has toured to Hamilton, Macedon, Melbourne and Clunes.

- Review by Jill Page

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● Concert pianist Nicholas Young and 10-string virtuoso guitarist Matthew Fagan present Espana El Vito the Spirit of Spain and Tango at Federation Square.

■ Continuing their 2018 tour collaborations including sold out shows at the Sydney Opera House, and Regional Australia, award winning concert pianist, Young Steinway Artist andAlumnus of the ANAM Professional Performance Program and Fellowship Nicholas Young joins internationally renowned 10-string virtuoso guitarist Matthew Fagan on Saturday, June 15 at 3pm at Deakin Edge Federation Square.

Combining musical passion and virtuosity to celebrate the Spirit of Spain, El Vito and Tango, the duo will perform Spanish repertoire from classical to flamenco, plus the colourful and rhythmic sounds of South American Classical and Latin masterpieces infusing the exhilarating traditional flamenco elements of Spanish Guitar with the classical, virtuoso pianism, and transform masterpieces by Isaac Albeniz, Manuel de Falla, Enrique Granados, Astor Piazzolla, Chick Correa and more into stunning new arrangements.

Performance Details: Saturday June 15 at 3pm (Doors open 2.30pm) Venue: Deakin Edge Federation Square, Cnr Swanston and Flinders Sts, Melbourne Tickets: Adult $40, Concession $35, Student $30, Child 16 Under $25/ Group 8+ $30 per person Bookings: www.eventopia.co/ espana2019 or 0438 881 985 plus booking fee.

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Daughter and mother ■ Mother and daughter show After You is playing at The Butterfly Club from May 13 – 18 at 8.30pm.

In 1961, Hannah’s mum, Angela, was in the Australian premiere production of The Sound of Music at the Princess Theatre.

Nearly 60 years later, Green Room Award nominated actor Hannah is bringing her mum back to the Melbourne stage in this show about her life that received rave reviews at the 2019 Adelaide Fringe.

Hannah Norris is an actor.

Her mum, Angela should have been too (or so Hannah thinks) but the expectations of her generation, including motherhood, prevented Angela from following this career.

Angela is now retired so Hannah decided they are doing a show together.

Hopeful, optimistic and full of love, After You inspires audiences to believe forgotten and hidden dreams can come true.

Nominated for a Green Room Award for her performance of My Name is Rachel Corrie, Hannah’s other credits include Lady Chatterley’s Lover at Rippon Lea and Palace of the End at Theatre Works.

Hannah now lives in London where acting took a backseat as she drifted behind the scenes working for musician Damon Albarn and comedian Hannah Gadsby on her

● Hannah Norris (left) and her mum Angela in After You at The Butterfly Club.

2018 London run of Nanette, 5 Carson Place, Melbourne ultimately inspiring her to fiDuration: 60 Minutes nally write and create her own Tickets: $26/$35 work with After You. Bookings:www.thebutterfly Performance Details: May club.com 13 – 18 at 8.30pm - Cheryl Venue: The Butterfly Club, Threadgold

Four Dogs and a Bone

Climbers

■ Monash University Student Theatre (MUST) presents Climbers from May 16 – 25 in the MUST Space, Monash University, Clayton.

It’s midnight in Newnham College, Cambridge, 1939. Rosalind wants adventure, Lucy wants romance, Ruth wants a Marxist utopia,Tommy wants to be a tortured artist, Dilys wants order (and young men with beautiful brown eyes) and Jane just wants to be left alone.

The arrival of three night-climbing students from the men’s colleges changes their lives in unexpected ways. But this newfound ‘Jolly Good Fun’ comes with a darker side.

Climbers is what happens when you take the plucky boarding school heroine out of the boarding school to face the harsh realities of women’s lives on the brink of war.

Co-directors, Elly D’Arcy (performer: Janis, Any Sugar) and Natalie Speechley (performer: Holloway: A New Musical, Vinegar Tom) lead a female-dominated artistic team, creating excellent new work.

With women dominating its creative positions, Climbers is directly combating Australian performing arts’ “woman problem” (Michaela Boland): of the 2018 Helpmann Award’s 12 nominees for best director, across theatre, musicals and opera, only one was female.

Performance Season: May 16 – 25 at 7.30pm (no show Sun 19 or Wed 22), Earlier show Mon May 20 at 6.30pm, Matinee Sat May 25 at 2pm.

Venue: The MUST Space, Campus Centre, Grnd. Flor West, 21 Chancellors Walk, Monash University, Clayton.

Bookings: msa.monash.edu/must Enquiries: 9905 8173 - Cheryl Threadgold

● Kostas Illias (Bradley), Tania Knight (Collette), William Atkinson (Victor) and Xanthe Gunner (Brenda) in Four Dogs and a Bone. Photo: Michael Teo ■ Q44 presents Four Dogs and a Bone from Broadway, doesn't know how to handle any of May 8-26 at Q44 Theatre, Sacred Heart Stu- this, and his mother just died. dios, Abbotsford Convent.

Four Dogs And A Bone is Shanley’s bitingly Written by John Patrick Shanley and di- funny satire inspired by his own experience in rected by Gabriella Rose-Carter, the story tells the movie business. of Brenda who wants to be a star, she even Although written more than 20 years ago, chants for it.

Shanley’s play about corruption and bad Collette, the other actress in the film, is in her behaviour on the quest for fame is as relevant as way, so Brenda must convince Bradley, the pro- ever. ducer, to cut Collette's part.

“What I’m interested in exploring through Bradley, knowing full well that the film is Shanley’s satire is the importance of being reseriously over budget, intimates that he will do membered, and whether fame can really deit, if she can convince her stepbrother, a giant liver that,” says Director, Gabriella Rose-Carter. movie star, to make a cameo in the film.

Performance Details: May 8 – 26 at 8pm, SunCollette has her own agenda: She knows days at 6pm she's not as young as she once was. She tries to Venue: Q44 Theatre, Sacred Heart Studios, convince Victor, the writer, to alter the film so Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St.,Abbotsford she can be the heroine.

Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/book/ Victor, a naïve young writer from Off-Off event?eid=490861& - Cheryl Threadgold

What’s On It's Not Me, It's Definitely You

● Lisa Woodbrook ■ After a sell-out season in December, Lisa Woodbrook is back to explore the everevolving dating world.

From swiping right to ghosting, Italian relatives and finding commitment in museums, Lisa says she has the right advice for those looking for love.

Set to the soundtrack ofAmy Winehouse and Lily Allen, favourites include Smile, Not Fair, Tears Dry On Their Own and Back to Black.

Lisa Woodbrook is an enthusiastic performer who has appeared in 50 Shades The Musical Parody, Paris: A Rocky Odyssey, and the Australian premiere of High Fidelity.

Lisa co-wrote and performed in the musical comedy, The Art of Being a Wingman, with sell out shows Australia wide and internationally at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is also a TV presenter, reporting on Ten News First and on Foxtel’s Get A Life.

Performance Dates: May 20-25 (not Tuesday). Time: 7pm. Cost: $26-$35. Venue:The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Pl, Melbourne. Tickets: thebutterflyclub.com - Cheryl Threadgold

Mr Burns, A Post Electric Play

■ "In the aftermath of an untold apocalyptic event, a group of strangers huddle round a makeshift camp fire , distracting themselves by piecing together a half-forgotten episode of their favourite show The Simpsons. But will pop culture survive in a world without electricity." From the website of fortyfive downstairs.

American playwright Anne Washburn and Lightning Jar Theatre try to answer that question in Mr Burns A Post Electric Play; their remounted production at fortyfive downstairs till May 19.

A critic , other than myself , wrote of the February / March production : "Lightning Jar Theatre has established itself in a few short years as one of the more talented indie companies in Melbourne ... an ensemble committed to a theatrical hybrid like nothing you've seen before."

Revisiting Mr Burns A Post Electric Play, I saw, enjoyed and reviewed February 17 last; I was keen to see the remount of a show that sold out almost immediately after opening.

It's a wise observation that repetition dulls joyous memories of a first time of everything but with Mr Burns A Post Electric Play what I may have lost of that astounding moment of discovery of a good play and a great production I gained from a deeper appreciation of the clever construction of the work, for example, noting that it's the women who organise and lead the troupe recreating The Simpsons to survive.

One quibble ; I thought the cast a little tired in Act 3 but repeating my earlier review: "I want to say something I only say once every few years .If you see only one play this or any other year ; if you can get a ticket ; get to Mr Burns A Post Electric Play " Performance Season: Until May 19 Venue: fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.

Bookings: www.fortyfivedownstairs.com - Peter Green

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● Comedian Tom Ballard presents in Progress – A Festival of Ideas.

■ The program for Progress – A Festival of Ideas has officially launched, offering music, arts, theatre and comedy lovers an exciting line-up of performances that challenge the idea of ‘progress’.

Taking place at Monash University’s Clayton campus as part of MLIVE’s 2019 program between May 16-26, the festival celebrates the opening of the Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts, a new state-of-the art centre that has been four years in the making.

Progress – A Festival of Ideas includes more than 15shows plus an impressive talk series, exploring themes of feminism, creativity in exile, technology, and more.

Programmed by MonashAcademy of Performing Arts, music performances include Canadian artist and pianist Eve Egoyan in Solo for Duet; powerful protest music from Thando, N’fa Jones, Sophie Koh, and Mama Alto in Songs of Freedom; and celebrated Australian artist, Archie Roachfeaturing Paul Grabowsky.

OK EG, inaugural recipient of a newMAPA commission initiative supporting new work, will reframe the idea of live performance in Wavelength II. For those looking for an evening of comedy, songs and ideas, Smokestack will be hosted by comedian, Tom Ballard, while the premiere season of Whale, an immersive participatory new play by award-winning playwright Fleur Kilpatrick will also be presented.

MAPA Executive Director, Professor Paul Grabowsky aid the Festival of Ideas reflects the idea of ‘progress’ and its impact on people and society.

“We wanted to challenge and interrogate ‘progress’ through our programming, and we think audiences will come away really feeling that.

“Monash University itself has progress at its core, having been built to offer a progressive alternative education. The festival itself is progress, it’s about progress and it’s being staged by a progressive university.

“There is a seriously talented line-up of artists performing across the festival that offer something for all tastes.

“We are also excited to showcase the new Ian Potter Centre for PerformingArts with its fantastic new spaces like the informal Jazz Club and intimate Sound Gallery, featuring some of the best stage and sound technologies available,” Professor Grabowsky said.

Also forming part of the festival is a series of free talks that give viewers a chance to be involved in dynamic conversations with names such as this year’s Victorian Prize for Literature winner, Behrouz Boochani, joining live from Manus Island via video link.

Talks include Creative Exiles, Humans + Machines = its Complicated with EK OG, Robin Fox (Liquid Architecture) and Cat Hope, plus more.

Tickets to Progress – A Festival of Ideas are on sale now. For more information, the full program and to book, visit www.monash.edu/mlive/progress - Cheryl Threadgold

■ Calling male and female actors and children from Grade Five upwards for auditions on Thursday, May 22 at 7.30pm.

Enjoy a fun night exploring the six new plays earmarked for Series Seven of Legends of the Skies (LOTS) to be presented at the National Australian Aviation Museum, Moorabbin Airport, in October.

LOTS Director Maggie Morrison is fresh back from a flying visit to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum (Udvar Hazy Centre) in Washington, where she gave a talk to their Docents (tour guides) about how the Legends of the Skies productions are presented, and the formation of LOTS Theatre Incorporated.

Audition Date: Thursday, May 22 at 7.30pm.

For further details contact Maggie 9580 2387 or register attendance by texting 0408 272 343.

- Cheryl Threadgold

● Maggie Morrison with guie Leslie Taylor on a private tour of Udvar Hazy (Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum) in Washington.

Saving the planet ■ We enter into the body of a denizen of the deep in Fleur Kilpatrick’s play, Whale.

In addressing the catastrophic potential of climate change, Kilpatrick incorporates the audience making them active participants in a decision that will, if we are to believe our host, Sonya Suares, be responsible for saving the planet from inevitable destruction.

Kilpatrick explodes theatrical convention by assuring us that we are watching a play but Suares steps between presenter and performer in a dynamic shift of the imagination.

We initially seem to be at a conference. We are ascribed lanyards and are asked to decide on the fate of the planet.

Sarah Walker, Suares’understated assistant, is taking photographs and co-ordinates the audiovisual backdrop from a computer at the lectern.

At the same time we are watching a play for, by the time we reach the second half, we find ourselves with Jonah (Chanella Macri), the whale, along with the audience member we previously cast into the depths with our decision.

Macri’s serene presence serves as a counterpoint to the anxiety Suares exudes as the latter flees using a stage life to reach higher ground.

We too feel abandoned by a rising tide. The haze surrounding the performers and the ingenious stomach lining of plastic bottles is suggestive of us being swallowed by not just the sea but the whale itself.

The integration of theatrical elements means that director, Katrina Cornwell, has had the challenge of finding the balance between the reality of a conference and sensation we normally ascribe to a play of submersion in story and character.

It’s a tribute to the actors that they can tread this line.

This play won the Max Afford Playwright’s Award last year for a piece in development.

It has found a forum in the Darebin City Council’s Speakeasy season that encourages creative independent theatre.

This play will also be part of the Progress – A Festival of Ideas season undertaken by Monash University in May. Whale will confront both in terms of the ideas it presents and its. The participatory nature of the piece will also mean that the tone and feel could change each night though the command the actors have and Kilpatrick’s clever and imaginative script means that, despite the anarchic

● Lucinda Cowden, Max Meaden, Jayden Popik, Holly Chadwick, and Kostas Moustsoulas in Ghosted.

■ Melbourne-based director-producer Gabrielle Reiher (previously Savrone) and writer-producer Michael Thebridge have teamed up again to create Ghosted – an original comedic work that will open on Chapel Off Chapel on May 30.

Ghosted is the first work of theatre Reiher has directed since running Richmond’s Owl and Cat Theatre between 2014 and 2017.

After a year’s break from theatre, Reiher is bringing a newfound approach that’s been honed through her work in casting and TV production to the stage.

A two-act play, Ghosted follows Oliver, who invites a stranger around to his apartment for some company – and works out pretty quickly that he’s only interested in one thing (it isn’t the wine).

Things go from bad to worst-case-scenario when Oliver’s house-guest attempts to make a covert getaway – and gets run down by the rideshare in which he was meant to be escaping.

Before the night’s done, Oliver is stuck with the ghost of a bad decision in his apartment. And in desperate need of a way to get him out.

Featured in the cast is Lucinda Cowden (Neighbours), who’s joined by Greek-born, Australian-based actor Kostas Moustsoulas as the story’s loveable hero Oliver.

Performance Season: May 30 – June 1 at 7.30pm, Saturday matinee at 3.30pm Venue: Chapel off Chapel Tickets: $40 – Full $35 – Concession $30 - Group 6+ (plus transaction fee) Duration: Act One 60 Minutes (20 minute Interval), Act Two 60 minutes.

Bookings: chapeloffchapel.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

May Contain Traces of Reading

● Sonya Suares (The Host) in Whale.

Photo: Theresa Harrison involvement of the audience, there is a compelling momentum and continuity.

Northcote Town Hall Until May 11 www.northcotetownhall.com.au ★ Progress – a Festival of Ideas MLIVE’s 2019 May 16 – 18 www.monash.edu/mlive/whats-on/progress/ - Review by David McLean

Radio People

■ Dan Hill is leaving FOX FM and joining Grant Broadcasters' K Rock as their new Content Director.

■ Joy 94.9 Melbourne is looking to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer.

■ Steph Halamantaris is the new daytime announcer on ARN's digital radio station 'Chemist Warehouse Remix'. Steph has been a casual weekend announcer with KIIS 101.1 for the past several years.

- Greg Newman, Jocks Journal

■ When thinking of a stand-up comedian, of course the first thing we think of is telling jokes, using their language and stories to jump from one punch line to the next.

However, for Melbourne’s own Mitchell E Roberts, he’s decided to perform his standup comedy show May Contain Traces of Reading all without speaking a single word.

After a hugely successful season of the show last year, Roberts introduces his alter ego Robert Mitchell, a man bound by his circumstances (as ridiculous as they are silly) which he takes very seriously.

No stranger to the stage Roberts is a trained musical theatre performer and has appeared in many musicals over the years including theAustralian Shakespeare's season of The Wind in the Willows, playing Badger.

Roberts says he’s the kind of person who never finds himself satisfied doing one thing at a time and over the years has found himself working in all sides of the theatrical process including stage management, writing, and directing.

“The idea came to me in one golden moment and I spent the next four weeks trying to work out if it was funny or just silly,” says Roberts.

The young performer at just 24 says he was influenced by the hilarious minds of comedians such as Lano and Woodley, Monty Python and Rowan Atkinson.

Performance Season: May 27 – June 1 at 7om Venue: The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place.

Melbourne Cost: $26-$35 Bookings: www.thebutterflyclub.com - Cheryl Threadgold

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■ Set in the immediate post-Waterloo era of 1819 England, Mike Leigh’s account of the massacre of innocent labourers, gathered to appeal for representative suffrage to address the lack of employment, escalating poverty and the appalling conditions in the cotton mills of Manchester, ultimately fails to come to grips with the enormity of the historical period or the individual suffering of the workers.

It is sumptuously filmed with a period accuracy and detail that is charming and the characterisations smack of what would become known as Dickensian eccentricity and quirkiness.

Unfortunately, the story, told over two and a half hours, falters as it tends to place more emphasis on the political rallies and platforms espoused by the growing number of emerging radicals who were demanding suffrage than on the actual individuals whose stories could potentially capture our sympathy and interest.

Undoubtedly, the speeches were authentic and based on documentary sources but there are only so many rallies one can attend before boredom sets in.

(And the timing of the film’s release before our own elections where we are being inundated with political rhetoric is manifestly inopportune.)

The potential of ideas communicated in song and through brief glimpses of court sentences of transportation for petty crimes augured well at the beginning as innovative filmic devices but this lapsed as we were introduced to the litany of characters associated with this historical movement.

The audience became lost. We didn’t know whose personal story we were following and the story of suffrage was equally torturous.

The outcome of the massacre at St Peter’s Field was, in fact, further government repression.

The film also failed as an allegory for contemporary society. Hunt, the leading orator of the day, offered to hand himself in if there were charges against him.

One couldn’t help but compare his situation to that of Assange. It was a small scene and one wondered if this was thrown in as current day comment but there was no concerted effort in the film to draw such parallels.

The detail is wonderful, the accents and rhetoric full of period fascination but the context of the Corn Laws, the aftermath of Waterloo and the rise of suffrage, let alone the need for a personal story line, suggests this film will be challenged in finding an audience.

May 16 release. Cinema Nova Carlton - Review by David McLean

Heide Museum

■ Heide's Museum of Modern Art is partnering with London-based architecture studio Carmody Groarke and local landscape architecture and urban design studio Oenwork to create a masterplan for the iconic site.

As the public museum approaches its 40th anniversary in 2021, the Heide Board and team are building a plan that will ensure the museum's heritage assets are protected and showcased, while meeting the needs of the next generation of members and visitors.

Heide's aspirations for refurbishments, expanded education, public programs and member's facilities, and a new international quality exhibition gallery ad will all be explored.

Alongside the masterplan, the Heide team will partner with management and economics advisory firm Aalto to undertake strategic planning Aalto have previously helped shape plans for cultural organisations including Museums Victoria, National Gallery of Victoria, State Library Victoria and the Geelong Performing Arts Centre.

Set on 16 acres of parkland with Yarra River frontage, Heide Museum of Modern Art opened to the public in 1981.

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

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Wakey, Wakey

● Nicole Nabout and Justin Hosking in Wakey Wakey. Photo: Teresa Noble.

■ Will Eno’s Wakey, Wakey is virtually a trea- privy to a dying man’s thoughts – the thoughts tise on death and dying. that Lisa can only imagine.

Guy (Justin Hosking) addresses the audiRather than being morbid or sombre, this play ence almost as if he is a presenter at a business is a celebration. Director David Myles has kept conference but for the fact that he’s in a wheel- things simple and plain; the bound cardboard chair and dressed in pyjama bottoms and a suit boxes are the only trappings on an otherwise coat. bare stage.

His use of cue cards and visual effects is his Sound and lighting (Justin Gardam/Lucas means of maintaining his focus for he is clearly Silva-Myles) provide dimension, distraction and and progressively ailing. serve as added moments to Guy’s thought proMaintaining this character discourse cannot cess. be easy and Hosking sustains the character’s The final audio visuals (Marshall White) humanity despite the diverse range of topics and along with the bubbles and smoke become the ideas covered. embodiment of Guy’s thoughts that linger and Eno’s approach, as such, is beguiling. We fascinate proving the play’s thesis that life, in wonder what that rational of this character truly some ways, is sustained and doesn’t simply end is. with one’s death.

Theatrical convention has been dispersed with This is a thought provoking play where the given the fourth wall has vanished when he talks edges of theatricality have been toyed with for directly to the audience and acknowledges those great effect. operating the sound and lighting system.

It challenges both theatrical form and the It is the arrival of Lisa (Nicole Nabout) who audience’s assumptions about death and dying provides the perspective and context to Guy’s adding to Red Stitch’s repertoire and mandate discourse. for the powerful and unconventional.

She is the nurse supporting a dying man. And Red Stitch, Rear, 2 Chapel St, St Kilda East Guy’s circumlocution makes sense as does the Until May 19 interaction with the audience. We have been - Review by David McLean

At Glen Eira City Council Gallery Celebrating Culture: Contemporary Indigenous Art Works by contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists are featured in this exhibition which examines themes of identity, colonisation, personal history, community and the diversity and richness of a significant cultural heritage.

Contemporary indigenous experience and cultural practices are investigated through a

compelling selection of paintings, photography, drawings, video, ceramics, sculpture and installations.

Exhibition opened May 2 and closes July 28.

Glen Eira City Council Gallery Cnr Glen Eira & Hawthorn Rd. Caulfield.

- Peter Kemp

Dirty Sexy Opera ■ While still in its infancy BK Opera certainly pack a punch with the quality of their vocal performance.

Despite what the title suggests, this is not a debauched romp of sex and innuendo, but a gorgeous medley of classic arias beautifully performed by Sarah Amos, Alexandra Mathew, Julia Allsop and April Foster.

Dirty Sexy Opera is a cabaret style feast featuring the more salacious arias from Puccini, Mozart and Bizet, just to name a few.

Who knew Mozart composed a piece (canon) entitled Leck mich im Arsch (Kiss my arse) – Googled for confirmation just to be sure - which was beautifully performed by the company.

The Butterfly Club was the perfect venue for this delightfully quirky and intimate performance.

It was a real treat to be so close to the performers and surrounded by their powerful and delightful vocals.

Pieces featuring seductive temptresses like Bizet’s Carmen - an apt finale, Bernstein’s Candide and Lehar’s Giudita, are naturally sexy

and savvy - they worked best.

Others were lacking the lustiness and debauchery the title suggested so attempts to vamp them up were a little unconvincing and slightly distracting.

Nevertheless these four gifted sopranos provided an hour of remarkable enjoyment.

Accompanist and Repetiteur Pam Christie, Musical Director and Conductor Rachel Amos and Director Mish McNamara have worked a little bit of magic to put together an impressive and professional piece of work.

Memorable highlights included Allsop’s roofraising Quando me’n vo’ (Puccini’s La Boheme), Matthew’s and Allsop’s hilarious and cheeky Cat Duet (Rossini), Foster’s seductive Meine Lippen, Sie Kussen so Heiss (My lips they kiss with fire) (Lehar’s Giudita) and Mathew’s impressive Carmen.

BK Opera should be congratulated for showcasing opera in a different light and giving performance opportunities to the up and coming.

Bravo and encore BK Opera.

- Review by Beth Klein

What’s On West Side Story

■ Opera Australia’s fresh, youthful interpretation of Jerome Robbins’s romantic musical tragedy West Side Story delighted patrons atArts Centre Melbourne.

Cast members shone in their various roles, energetically presenting this emotion-fuelled story based on the book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, this musical modernisation remains as topical today as it was over 60 years ago.

When two young people from different backgrounds meet and fall in love, conflicts caused by racial intolerance and simmering hatred between troubled youth gangs, in this case the American-born Jetsand Puerto Rican immigrant Sharks, have tragic consequences.

Outstanding strengths in this production were Orchestra Victoria’s magnificent music, rendered under the leadership of conductor Donald Chan; director/choreographer Joey McKneely’s superb dance routines, brilliantly executed by his talented, athletic young cast; the truly glorious soprano voice of Sophie Salvesani (Maria); Peter Halbsgut’s choreographed lighting design; the clever set designed by Paul Gallis, and Chloe Zuel’s assured, dynamic performance as Anita.

Todd Jacobsson (Tony) portrayed his love for Maria in appealing youthful style, joining some other fellow triple threat cast members to impress with his dance, acting and vocal skills.

Sophie Salvesani (Maria) presented an equally delightful character portrayal, and both performers dramatically excel in the tragic, final scene.

Spirited performances were particularly enjoyed from Noah Mullins (Riff), Lyndon Watts (Bernardo), Anthony Garcia (Chino) and Molly Bugeja (Anybodys), while adult roles depicted by Ritchie Singer (Doc), Paul Dawber (Lt. Schrank), Dean Vince (Officer Krupke) and Paul Hanlon (Glad Hand) balance nicely with the contrasting youthful performances.

Bravo to Opera Australia for casting home-grown and trained young performers in this show.

Such fine investment in the ongoing future of Australia’s musical theatrical arts sector is also a great inspiration and encouragement to upcoming young performers.

- Review by Cheryl Threadgold

Murrindindi Film

■ Murrindindi Film Society will present the 1944 American crime drama Double Indemnity on Friday, May 17, at the Yea Shire Chambers. Doors open at 6.45 p.m. Prospective members and first time guests will be made welcome free of charge.

One of the first of the ‘film noir’ genre, it sets the standard for those which followed.

Based on a James M. Cain serialised novel, which had its own inspiration from a sensational true crime case, it tells the story of Walter Neff, a naive insurance salesman led down dark and dangerous pathways by a provocative housewife.

Told in the past tense (in voice-over), these two characters plan a fraudulent, almost perfect crime which leads to guilt, suspicion, betrayal, duplicity, and thrilling intrigue in a film full of sharp and cynical dialogue.

Director Billy Wilder pioneered many classic cinematic elements in this film, notably night scenes shot in deep shadow that evoke cynicism and disillusionment.

The photography by John Seitz helped develop the noir style of sharp-edged shadows and strange angles.

Locales in the greater Los Angeles area were also used to great effect.

Fred MacMurray stars as the hapless Neff with Barbara Stanwyk compelling as his icy blonde temptress.

Edward G. Robinson appears in an unusually sympathetic role as an insurance assessor who is Neff's mentor and father figure.

This is an opportunity to see a now rarelyscreened American classic.

All enquiries to Jill Dwyer on 5797 2480 or jill.dwyer@bigpond.com - Jill Dwyer

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Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Oskar’s new song

■ Mt Eliza singer-songwriter Oskar Proy is getting attention from all corners of the globe it appears, and is finding his place comfortably in the music world.

The 19-year-old who was a Voice contestant last year has just released his first official single Like You Do ahead of a full album that's soon to come.

An invite to perform in Spain after his Voice appearance saw him sing at the prestigious International Canoe Race called El Descenso Del Sella, as well as various other major concerts. www.facebook.com/ oskarproymusician/

Eric McCusker

■ And Then I Wrote is the new solo show from Australian rock legend and musician Eric McCusker.

The guitarist from Mondo Rock fame talks about his life and times, the songs that influenced him, and the stories behind the hit songs he has written. All in the intimate surrounds of The Ember Lounge at Memo Music Hall on May 26. Tickets at the Memo.

Adam Harvey show

■ Australian country music royalty Adam Harvey will perform at The Publican, Mornington, on May 9.

The multi-award winner and well-known larrikin will be joined by special guest 2017 Voice winner Judah Kelly. Tickets at The Publican.

- Rob Foenander

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Peter Lehmann, truly great Barossan ■ I remember many years ago attending a 'small' function of a couple of hundred people in the Barossa Valley house Peter Lehmann shared with his wife Margaret, both of them now sadly deceased.

The food was hearty Barossan fare and the action centred on a huge kitchen, which they both insisted was the heart of that house.

He and Margaret were like that and generous to a fault.

And they had lots of friends in the Barossa, many of them grapegrowers who supplied fruit to the Lehmanns, year in, year out, purely on the basis of a verbal agreement, reached over a handshake and probably a few glasses of port.

Both sides treated that agreement as gospel. Peter was like that.

After all, Peter had set up his own winery, largely to buy the grapes he had vouched to buy, when a multi-national looked like leaving them in the lurch. Yes indeed, Peter was like that.

As an aside, I remember a group of well established wine writers attacking a junior member of their fraternity for being a bit loud after a glass too many of really good red.

Peter heard them, stepped in, and just said: "Those of you who have never had too much to drink can carry on, the rest of you shut up."

The group of scribes became silent. Peter was like that, and covered himself with well-earned respect wherever he went, particu-

● Peter Lehmann, behind the bar at the weight-bridge and serving a hoard of Barossans, many of them no doubt grapegrowers.

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It's rather a solid, old-fashioned acidity and some delicate, but quite flavoured white-meat dish, made from say chicken or pork, and dry red and deserves a really good powerful fruit flavours.

Treat it as aperitif or match for dressed with a rich sauce. chunk of solid, old-fashioned steak, - John Rozentals grilled no more than medium-rare. some really good oysters.

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

Rock star birthday in Los Angeles ■ Hi everyone, from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites comes this week's news.

Out and About

Max Merritt’s 78th

‘Bezos killed Woody’s deal’

■ One of the longest-lived and most popular New Zealand bands of the early rock and roll era, Max Merritt and the Meteors were a pioneering institution of the Kiwi scene.

Born in Christchurch on April 30, 1941, front man Merritt quit school at the age of 15 to work as an apprentice bricklayer; rock music made its first impact at about the same time, and he eventually saved up enough money to buy an electric guitar.

The rest is pure Rock and Roll history.

The Meteors got their name after Bill Haley and the Comets.

Max has toured Australia so many times and I am sure he has performed in every city and country town where there is a stage.

In December 1976 Merritt dissolved the group, bringing a 20year run to an end. He soon relocated to Los Angeles, enjoying success as a songwriter and solo performer; during the mid-80s, Merritt often came back to Australia, occasionally returning to action fronting a procession of new Meteors lineups.

It was a thrill to be at the Los Angeles Debonaires lunch in Woodland Hills to celebrate the 78th birthday of this legend.

Punks upset Rotten ■ God save Johnny Rotten! He's enduring anarchy in sunny California, where homeless punks are vandalising his home.

The former Sex Pistol, punk icon and scourge of the establishment is now appealing to LA cops for help as the unruly young proletariat invade his fancy Venice Beach home.

The mouthpiece of 1977's Anarchy in the UK born John Lydon was ranting to Newsweek's Paula Froelich in an interview to promote the Museum of Arts and Design's new exhibition Too Fast To Live, Too Young To Die: Punk Graphics, 1976-1986.

He told her the homeless situation in his swanky LA neighborhood is so bad that thieves are tearing the bars from the windows of his multimillion-dollar home, lobbing bricks, setting up unsightly tent cities and littering the beach with syringes.

“A couple of weeks ago I had a problem," the former punk prince opined.

"They came over the gate and put their tent inside, right in front of the front door and if you complain, what are you? Oh, one of the establishment elite? No, I'm a bloke that's worked hard for his money and I expect to be able to use my own front door."

The Never Mind the Bollocks hell-raiser added that these unwelcome visitors "tried to steal the iron bars off the windows" to sell as scrap metal.

And his wife, Nora, who is battling Alzheimers, "cannot cope" because of all the vicious vagrants in the city.

"My wife's ill and she can't cope with this. But at 2am last week, a brick whizzed through the top floor window, the bedroom. Sorry, Mr. Policeman. I need your help."

He added: "The vagrants moved in en masse in tent cities.

They're all young; they're all like 24."

Rotten added of the punks: "They're aggressive, and because there's an awful lot of them together they are like one big gang.”

● Pictured at the birthday lunch: Gavin Wood and rock legend Max Merritt.

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● Cher

Largest voting minority

● Johnny Rotten

■ Amazon's decision to cancel their four-movie deal with director WoodyAllen went all the way up to Jeff Bezos, Allen's lawyer reportedly claimed in court.

According to the New York Daily News, attorney Julia Beskin said "rather senior Amazon executives" who were "all the way up the ladder" were "very much involved" in the decision to make the deal with Allen and to terminate it.

Beskin reportedly said the director's legal team may "seek to depose Bezos" if the contract dispute is not settled through private mediation.

The $73-million deal was reportedly cancelled in June 2018 after allegations resurfaced that Allen had sexually abused Dylan Farrow, his adoptive daughter, as a child.

Beskin reportedly argued that Amazon was well aware of Farrow's years-old allegations against Allen when the deal was made.

An attorney for Amazon defended the company's decision to terminate the deal, claiming Allen's more recent remarks about the #MeToo movement, he warned of a "witch hunt" made the deal unsustainable.

Allen already completed one of the four movies in the deal, titled A Rainy Day in New York, and it now seeks a new distributor.

■ Hispanic Americans are set to outpace Black Americans as the largest voting minority group in the 2020 election for the first time ever, new research finds.

Pew Research Centerprojections predict that Hispanic American voters will now be the largest voting minority in the 2020 presidential election, passing black American voters for the first time in United States history.

Hispanics have been the largest minority group in the US since 2003. In total, Pew predicts that the number of eligible Hispanic voters in 2020 will tick up to a record 13.3 percent of the entire American electorate, while eligible blackAmerican voters will make up about 12.5 percent of the electorate.

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■ US retailers have announced more store closures so far this year (5994) than they did in the entirety of 2018 (,864), Core sight Research reports.

Two mall mainstays have accounted for more than half of the yellow tape: Payless Shoe Source said it will close all 2500 of its US stores when it filed for bankruptcy in February.

Gymboree announced closings of 800 stores when it, too, filed for bankruptcy in January.

Curious about the record? It was set in 2017, when nearly 8000 retail store closures were announced.

In a report this week, UBS estimated that 75,000 stores selling furniture, electronics, and clothing will close by 2026 nearly 11,000/year.

The projection doesn't account for a recession or a dramatic surge in nudist living: It's a result of growth in consumer spending online. Online shopping is expected to comprise 25 per cent of total US. retail sales in 2026, up from 16 per cent of overall sales currently.

For every 1 per cent increase in online penetration, 80008500 stores will be forced to close.

Cher’s plea for LA ■ California and her hometown of Los Angeles, in particular, should focus on taking care of its current population of homeless, poor and hungry, instead of taking on the burden of more immigrants, singer-entertainer Cher tweeted Sunday: "I understand helping struggling immigrants, but my city Los Angeles isn't taking care of its own. What about the 50,000 plus citizens who live on the streets. People who live below the poverty line and are hungry?

“If my state can't take care of its own, many are veterans, how can it take care of more?”

Cher's tweet comes after President Donald Trump reportedly threatened to release illegal immigrants into the nation's "sanctuary cities," like Los Angeles, which offer safe harbor for those who illegally live in the US.

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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'.

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■ Judy Garland won many awards for her great body of work during her short lifetime, including a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997.

She has also been named as one of the Greatest Female Stars of All Time. I could not agree more.

Frances Ethel Gumm was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota in 1922. Frances began singing with her sisters at an early age in their parent's picture/vaudeville theatre.

In 1929 the Gumm Sisters made their film debut in a short subject titled The Big Revue. By 1935 the singing group were touring and changed their name to The Garland Sisters and Frances adopted the stage name of Judy Garland.

Her big break came when she appeared in the film Broadway Melody of 1938 and sang the song You Made Me Love You to a photograph of Clark Gable.

At the age of 16 Judy Garland was cast as Dorothy Gale in the classic film The Wizard Of Oz and sang the song that was to become her signature tune for the rest of her life, Over The Rainbow.

I spoke to Jerry Maren in a radio interview about working as a Munchkin in the 1939 film.

Jerry recalled that Judy was wonderful to the Munchkins and would always go out of her way to talk to them during the filming. Jerry handed Judy the lollypop when they welcomed her to Munchkinland.

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She was cast opposite Mickey Rooney in nine films and they were a wonderful on screen team.

Over the years Mickey Rooney has always spoken fondly of Judy Garland.

Her films at MGM Studios included Little Nelly Kelly, Presenting Lily Mars, Meet Me In St Louis, The Harvey Girls, For Me And My Gal, Easter Parade and Summer Stock.

She became addicted to drugs which apparently were given to her to maintain her busy work schedule. Her health began to fail and she was dismissed from the MGM studios in 1950.

In 1954 she made a triumphant return to the screen in A Star Is Born and was nominated for an Academy Award. In 1961 Judy performed in concert at Carnegie Hall to rave reviews.

The Australian concert tour in 1964 turned into a disaster when Judy kept the audience at Festival Hall in Melbourne waiting for over an hour and she was booed off the stage. This incident created international headlines.

My friend, the late Tony Osborne, was musical director for Judy's final tour in Copenhagen during 1969. Tony told me that Judy was at her best at 4am.

He was called to her room on several occasions when Judy just wanted to talk to someone and he said she was lucid and the conversations were unforgettable.

Johnny Ray was also on that tour and was best man at her wedding to Mickey Deans. A great thrill for me was to meet and interview Judy's daughter Lorna Luft, who is also a great talent. That was the closest I ever got to Judy Garland.

Judy was married five times and had three children, Liza, Lorna and Joey. Judy Garland died in London at the age of 47 on June 22,1969.

The world lost a great singing star on that day.

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

And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays ● Judy Garland at 12 Noon.

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Step right up, buy your tickets to Barnum OK. With John O’Keefe Sale of the Seaside

● Tony Barber ■ Once a quizmaster, always a quizmaster, Tony Barber is back performing his craft. Tony is asking the difficult questions once a week to diners at a surfside restaurant in Flinders.

Tony has lost none of the quick quips but he takes things a little less sprightly when he walks up to the podium. Tony is aged 79.

It’s no joke

● Kirby Burgess (Ringmaster) in Barnum. Photo: Ben Symons ■ Melburnians can be enthralled by the fabulous circus standing multi-role portrayals, delightful Rachael Beck as musical Barnum at the intimate Comedy Theatre until the gracious Charity Barnum, and Suzie Mathers with her glorious soprano voice as Jenny Lind.

June 2 - no humbug!

Terrific performances are also enjoyed from Akina Barnum: the circus musical is based on the book by Mark Bramble, with music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Edwards as Joice Heth, and refreshing theatrical newcomer Joshua Reckless as Tom Thumb.

Michael Stewart.

The wonderful ensemble combines their awesome cirDirector Tyran Parke has created a reimagined, modern-day, visually spectacular interpretation of the 1980s cus and dance skills to present the exciting routines choreographed by Kelly Aykers.

Broadway classic musical hit.

We are treated to acrobatics, trapeze, aerial silks, jugThe original storyline is retained, telling of the dreams and achievements of legendary American circus impre- gling, clowning, unicycling and Barnum himself walking sario and entrepreneurial showman Phineas Taylor the tightrope.

Their names are Embla Bishop, Robbie Curtis, Sarah Barnum who, as Parke points out in the program, was more ‘the greatest salesman’ than ‘the greatest show- Gray, Matthew Hamilton, William Meager, Stephen McDowell, Vanessa McGregor and Karlee Misipeka. man’.

The terrific set and colourful, gorgeous costumes are Unquestionably, however, Australia’s own Todd McKenney firmly establishes himself as one of our great designed by Dann Barber.

Finally, sharing the spotlight is the superb music, rencontemporary showmen with his high energy, charismatic dered by musical director Stephen Gray’s terrific orchesperformance as Barnum.

Totally immersed in his role with moods ranging from tra.

Barnum’s the name and I suggest you step right up to Barnum’s larrikinism to poignant moments, McKenney doesn’t forget to ooze entertainment, and woos his audi- book tickets before this great show is a sell-out.

Season: Until June 2 ence in masterly style while remaining in character (most Venue: Comedy Theatre Melbourne of the time). ticketmaster.com.au or Ph: 1300 11 10 11 The mega-talented cast also includes Ringmaster Kirby - Review by Cheryl Threadgold

■ Paul Barbian, also known as Ian Cognito, was a stand up comedian on the UK comedy circuit. He was performing a routine on stage last week when he took a seat and the audience thought that was part of his act.

Unfortunately he was dead, aged 60 years. Police confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances .

Many happy returns

■ Matt Tilley, a man of considerable radio experience has taken on the 9am to noon shift on Nova Network. Matt was formerly with Fox FM and some of his on-air stunts are legendry . When quizzed about his return to radio he replied “the fact my on-air shift slots nicely with my parole conditions is purely coincidental”.

Side hustle

■ Sports broadcaster and newsreader Tony Jones (Channel 9) has a hobby of making elegant, old world, tiered stands to display sandwiches and pastries when next you have high tea. In his spare times Tony can be found beavering away in his Man Shed building his masterpieces from scratch.

Tony haunts antique shops for suitably designed plates from bygone days, drills a hole where the steel column goes and voila another ‘new’ antique is born .

New show for Ten

■ Ten has had a succession of duds of late in the 6pm timeslot. Pointless is to be replaced by a newbie called Celebrity Name Game hosted by pint sized Grant Denyer. It starts on May 13. Format is based on the board game , Taboo with questions all about pop culture icons. Jackpot pool $10,000 .

- John O’Keefe

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs FILM: CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?: Genre: Biography/Crime/Comedy/Drama.

Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Richard E. Grant, Jane Curtin.

Year: 2018.

Rating: M/ Length: 106 Minutes.

Stars: ***½ Verdict: Based on the true story of Lee Israel, who is no longer able to get published because she has fallen out of step with current tastes, so she turns her art form to deception, abetted by her loyal friend Jack as she tries to revitalize her failing writing career by forging letters from deceased authors and playwrights.

Based on the confessional memoir of the same name by Lee Israel, this is the fascinating and compelling true-crime-black-comedy is the perfect Oscar and well deserved nominated showcase for Melissa McCarthy in her first major dramatic starring role, the first being a minor dramatic supporting role in the film "St. Vincent" in 2014 with Bill Murray, and is supremely balanced with a scene-stealing Oscar nominated performance by British veteran actor, Richard E. Grant (Gosford Park) in the role of her ailing partner in crime, Jack.

From an Oscar nominated screenplay by Nicole Holofcener and Jeff Whitty, first time feature director Marielle Heller handles the material with great intelligence, sensitivity and respect, who also captures the backdrop and feel of New York city during a time and making it an equal central character as richly textured as any of the human characters that inhabit the legendary city, an absorbing visual treat at every turn.

Quirky, unsympathetic, poignant, funny, outrageous and daring, this is a wonderfully composed character driven study of struggling souls through desperation, strengths, weaknesses and survival filled with biting wit and dramatic intensity, but most notably, a supremely nuanced and insightful performance that catapults one of the screens most beloved comedians into the realm of a strong and intensely dramatic actor with a realism and conviction like very few before her.

FILM: Genre: Cast:

AQUAMAN (US): DC Comics/Action/Adventure/Fantasy.

Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Patrick Wilson, Nicole Kidman, Dolph Lundgren.

Year: 2018.

Rating: M. Length: 143 Minutes.

Stars: *** Story: Maine lighthouse keeper Thomas Curry rescues Atlanna , the princess of the underwater nation of Atlantis, during a storm, and as they eventually fall in love and have a son, Arthur (Aquaman), who is born with the power to communicate with marine life-forms. and learns that he is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, and must step forward to lead his people and be a hero to a world under threat for polluting the world above.

Review: A stand alone DC action adventure, Aquaman is monumental, wild and eyepopping CGI extravaganza has everything thrown in but the kitchen sink, and I'm sure if you look hard enough you'll find that as well, as our beefy water-logged hero reluctantly attempts to find his place in the depths of the ocean as King to the creatures of the sea and save the world along the way, but for all its bright, sparkling and unrelenting action and spectacular special effects it still falls into a shallow puddle of absurdity with no depth or logic.

The stellar cast includes Nicole Kidman as the Mermaid-Warrior Atlanta, the Queen of Atlantis, who seems to be trying not to pass wind hroughout in her tightly scaled body suit, Temuera Morrison as the love-struck and constantly pining lighthouse keeper Tom Curry, a running, jumping thumping Amber Heard as the love interest, Mera, along with the heads of the under-sea battling kingdoms played by Patrick Wilson, Willem Dafoe and Dolph Lundgren, all of whom deserve awards of some kind for keeping a straight face through this unintelligent twaddle.

Nonetheless, through all this sea of nonsensical spaghetti there are still moments to enjoy, Jason Momoa is having a tidal wave of fun and is hugely likeable as Arthur Curry/Aquaman, and there are moments to cherish, including a young Arthur being bullied in a sea aquarium, homage's to such classic films as John Carpenter's "The Fog" (1980), Walt Disney's "Pinocchio" (1940) to the creature-feature "Th Annabelle doll from director James Wan's "The Conjuring" horror films pops up in a brief scene.

Like the serials of the 1950s and 1960s, this is what comic-book action is all about, so suspend all disbelief, and don't attempt to find anything remotely logic or meaningful (like the breathing underwater and the drum banging octopus), so just sit back and enjoy the fireworks, after all, even bad movies can be awe-inspiring, especially to young eyes.

FILM: THE BLOCKHOUSE: Genre: War/Drama.

Cast: Peter Sellers, Charles Aznavour, Jeremy K emp, Peter Vaughan.

Year: 1973.

Rating: M. Length: 93 Minutes.

Stars ***½ Review: On D-Day, a mixed group of forced labourers held by German forces take shelter from allied bombing inside a German bunker, but are then entombed when the entrances are blocked by shelling damage, by coincidence, the deep fortified bunker is a storehouse with food and wine, however, they are trapped permanently, and would remain so until five years after the end of the war.

Inspired by actual events, and based on the book by Jean-Paul Clébert, this relatively unknown WWII story and film is a strong study of survival, as the entombed prisoners come to deal with their claustrophobic underground prison, their relationships, and with their impending demise at any moment, an extraordinarily dark and foreboding tale made all the more compelling by legendary comic Peter Sellers in a rare Peter Sellers gives a searing and intensely captivating and totally believable performance, and is aided by a veteran cast all at the top of their game including legendary French singer/actor Charles Aznavour, along with British veterans Jeremy Kemp (The Blue Max/A Bridge Too Far), Peter Vaughan (Straw Dogs/Porridge/Remains of the Day/Game of Thrones) and Alfred Lynch (The Hill/The Krays).

Haunting, poignant, thought provoking, tragic, unforgiving and without cliché, this is a worthy addition to fans of WWII stories, as well as a worthy addition for fans of the great Peter Sellers in an all too forgotten role that cements him as a truly strong dramatic actor, and as a small and little known story that did make its way to the screen, you can only wonder how many other untold stories out there are yet to do the same.

Peter Sellers only other dramatic roles are: Never Let Go (1960) and Hoffman (1970).

- James Sherlock

Rourke’s Reviews Kingdom Season 1 ■ (MA). 6 Episodes. Now streaming on Netflix.

A stunning mix of political intrigue and kinetic zombie mayhem, this Korean production will definitely be one of the best TV series screened/streamed this year, and will be the perfect antidote for those not overly enamoured by a certain HBO show involving swords, nudity, and dragons.

Set during the Joseon dynasty, the story centres on Crown Prince Lee Chang (Ju Ji-hoon), whose father, the King, has fallen ill to a mysterious disease.

The King has married the young Jo (Kim Hye-jun), daughter of Chief State Councillor Jo Hak-joo (Ryoo Seung-ryong), leader of the most powerful military clan in the country.

Forbidding anyone to enter the King's Palace chamber, the now pregnant Queen and Hak-joo hold power over the court, and to ensure the unborn child is the next heir to the throne, charge Lee Chang with treason, and because of this the Crown Prince has to keep his identity a secret, aided by his trustworthy guard Moo-young (Kim Sang-ho).

What the Prince doesn't know is that his father has become one of the undead (a situation which is explained), and due to a series of events, has spread the virus to the poor villagers in regional areas.

With Hak-joo and others desiring power and control by any means necessary, Lee Chang and his growing group of supporters, including medical assistant Seo-bi (Bae Doo-na), must stop this toxic, virulent virus before it destroys the entire nation.

Though the zombie sub-genre has been over-run with entries in recent years, this superb production is easily a cut-above the norm (though it does bear similarities to the 2018 film Rampant), cleverly intertwining Korean history and social commentary with horror elements, and thankfully there is a first-rate cast and crew to bring this heady brew to exciting, intriguing life. Kim Sung-hoon, who scored major success with the terrific cop comedy/thriller A Hard Day (2014) (****½) and the compelling drama Tunnel (2016) (****½), which for reasons unknown have not been released on DVD in Australia, directs with style, intelligence and abundant energy, and again shows what a distinct film-maker he is.

Aiding Kim's efforts is Kim Eun-hee, whose script (based on her webcomic) is superb, carefully building political intrigue and characterisation, drawing us into the heads of various characters and the journeys they are taking.

Kim is a considerable talent, for anyone who has watched the critically acclaimed TV series Signal (a remake of the outstanding 2003 Bong Joon-ho crime thriller Memories Of Murder) will attest.

The entire cast is excellent, including the always wonderful Bae Doo-na (Linda Linda Linda, The Host, Air Doll, Cloud Atlas, A Girl At My Door, Tunnel), Ju Ji-hoon

(Along With The Gods 1 and 2, The Spy Gone North, Dark Figure Of Crime) and Kim Sang-ho (The Big Swindle, Hope, The Tiger, Yakiniku Dragon).

The huge budget has allowed this to attain world-class production values. Kingdom is such a magnificent ride, filled with drama, action, horror, and people worth caring about. A word of warning though; the series finishes on a genuine cliffhanger. Season 2 will stream in 2020.

RATING - ****½ The John Carpenter 4K Restoration Collection. Now available in either 2 disc blu-ray or 3 disc 4K/ blu-ray editions.

Lovingly restored in high definition, these influential cult classics from iconic director John Carpenter (who is to be honoured at this year's Cannes Film Festival) are now available on 4K and blu-ray, and packed with extras. Even though the local versions don't match the gorgeous, four-disc deluxe editions released in the UK. late last year (which sold out very, very quickly), these will still easily be among the must-own releases for 2019.

The Fog (M) (1980). 90 minutes. ****½ Carpenter's highly anticipated follow-up to his surprise box-office smash Halloween, this affectionate ghost tale revels in atmosphere and mood, directed with an appropriately languid pace and gorgeous, widescreen style. A cast of familiar Carpenter faces all play their parts in a natural, likeable manner.

Escape From New York (M) (1981). 99 minutes. ****½ Along with Halloween's Michael Myers, this cult classic features another legendary Carpenter creation, Snake Plissken, played to perfection by Kurt Russell.

Plissken has to save the US. President, who has crash landed within the giant confines of New York, which has now become a maximum security prison. The first-rate cast also includes Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasance, and Harry Dean Stanton, while regular cinematographer Dean Cundey again offers up superb night-time imagery.

Prince Of Darkness (M) (1987).

102 minutes. **** Unfairly maligned and dismissed on its original release, this unusual Carpenter concoction has thankfully built up a cult following over the years, and is an intriguing dip into metaphysical horror. Cast members include Jameson Parker, Lisa Blount, Victor Wong, Denis Dun, Peter Jason, and Donald Pleasance.

They Live (M) (1988). 94 minutes. **** Ahead of its time, this clever satire on the state of the US. contains plenty of still-relevant social/ political commentary, worked into the highly entertaining framework of a sci-fi/action/thriller.

The late Roddy Piper, wellknown as a WWE wrestler at the time, is excellent as the beleaguered hero, and is given strong support by Keith David and Peter Jason. Contains one of the best (and longest) fight sequences ever seen.

- Aaron Rourke

Top 10 Lists MAY 5- 11 THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. AVENGERS: ENDGAME. 2. DUMBO (LIVE ACTION).

3. WONDER PARK. 4. SHAZAM! 5. THE LEGO MOVIE 2.

6. CAPTAIN MARVEL. 7. THE CURSE OF THE WEEPING WOMAN. 8. THE CHAPERONE. 9. FIVE FEET APART. 10. THE AFTERMATH. NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: MAY 2: 3 FACES, LONG SHOT, PEPPA PIG:FESTIVAL OF FUN, THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF THE FAKIR, TOP END WEDDING. MAY 9: AGA, ALL IS TRUE, POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU, POMS, THE HUSTLE, THE NIGHT EATS THE WORLD. THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. GLASS [Thriller/James McAvoy, Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson].

2. AQUAMAN [Action/Fantasy/Adventure/ Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe].

3. INSTANT FAMILY [Comedy/Drama/Rose Byrne, Mark Wahlberg].

4. THE FAVOURITE [Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone].

5. THE HATE U GIVE [Drama/Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall].

6. STORM BOY [Family/adventure/Drama/ Jai Courtney, Trevor Jamieson, Morgana Davies].

7. CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? [Biography/Crime/Drama/Melissa McCarthy].

8.THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING [Family/ Adventure/Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Patrick Stewart].

9. MARY POPPINS RETURNS [Family/Fantasy/Music/Comedy/Emily Blunt].

Also: PAPILLON, SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE, HOLMES AND WATSON, WHITE BOY RICK, BUMBLEBEE, MORTAL ENGINES, SECOND ACT, PICK OF THE LITTER, SLAUGHTERHOUSE RULEZ, SUSPIRIA. NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: A PRIVATE WAR [Drama/Biography/ Rosamund Pike, Jamie Dornan, Tom Hollander].

COLETTE [Drama/Biography/Keira Knightley, Dominic West, Fiona Shaw].

THE FRONT RUNNER [Drama/Biography/ Hugh Jackman, J.K. Simmons, Vera Farmiga].

THE GUILTY [Thriller/Jakob Cedergren, Jessica Dinnage].

THE MULE [Crime/Drama/Clint Eastwood, Andy Garcia, Bradley Cooper].

WELCOME TO MARWEN [Biography/Comedy/Drama/Steve Carell, Diane Kruger].

COLD WAR [Drama/Joanna Kulig, Tomasz Kot].

DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD - 4K Remastered [Action/Sylvester Stallone].

NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: BETTER CALL SAUL: Season 4.

VICTORIA: Series 3.

THE CROWN AND US. - James Sherlock

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Local Theatre with Cheryl Threadgold and team MOMENTS IN TIME ■ The scene is set on an unseasonably hot autumn Melbourne night. Conjurer Josh Staley is dressed for the part in his swish magician’s jacket for an hour-long show of magic, Moments in Time.

As we descend into the Basement Café we empathise with him having to perform in this tiny, packed, warm space.

Thoughts of thermal discomfort are soon dispelled. We are with a true professional as Josh immediately drops us into the palm of his hand – figuratively, if not literally.

From the moment the show begins his humour and continual banter engages the entire audience, whether under eight or over 80.

We could be in Aunt Maud’s parlour joined together in a night of old fashioned fun but with a difference: Josh slides us through repeated “How on earth did he do that one?” moments.

Randomly placed on seats are a box, a paper bag or a bell. These props are tied into acts of bewildering sorcery during the show which I’m not at liberty to disclose.

Just when you’ve think you’ve seen it all, an audience member is invited to sign a playing card which, whilst apparently visible to the audience at all times, appears in an entirely different place minutes later.

Josh is delightfully personable with an infectious sense of humour and fun. He thrives on the dangers of live performance when his hocus-pocus elicits audience uncertainty but he then always puts them at ease.

He is a master of sleight of hand with a pack of cards. Moments in Time is so titled for the memories of those moments we reminisce over long after we’ve seen a performance and Josh Staley provides us with an abundance.

– Review by Sherryn Danaher

LOVE ME TINDER

Buying The Moose

● Melissa Shinkfield (left) and Janine Evans in Buying the Moose.

Photo: David Ellis.

■ Mordialloc Theatre Company presents the Shinkfield, working in a beautiful set designed quirky comedy Buying the Moose until May 11 by John Shelbourn, and realised in striking fashat the Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale. ion by our set-build team led by Martin Gibbs.”

Written by Michael Wilmot and directed by Performance Details: Until May 11 Peter Newling, the story tells of Betty just reVenue: Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers turned from a business trip, and how does her Rd., Parkdale husband Rob explain why he’s wearing her tubewww.mordialloctheatre.com or 9587 5141. top and dancing with an inflatable woman wearing one of Betty’s dresses?

Quite a challenge … will brother Greg come ■ The La Mama Theatre community will to the rescue with a reasonable explanation … commemorate one year (on Sunday, May or not?

19) since the devastating fire that ravaged Mordialloc Theatre Company President the beloved Melbourne institution. It will Juliet Hayday says: ‘This is a very whimsical also be an opportunity to look toward the and sweet comedy about marital miscommunifuture at a special event which will launch cation.

‘Rebuild La Mama’; a public fundraising “The stellar cast is Janine Evans, Melissa effort to support the re-build.

Shinkfield, Seth Kannof and Stephen

La Mama event

Latest shows, auditions ● The Trio of Dips, Christian Gillett (left), Alexandra Aldrich and Joachim Coghlan in Love Me Tinder.

■ After their successful debut season last year, the Trio of Dips are returning to The Butterfly Club this May with their musical cabaret Love Me Tinder from May 20-25.

The Trio of Dips will struggle with online matchmakers to get their disastrous love lives in order. Drawn from true events, Love Me Tinder is a comedy fuelled by traumatic dates, obsessive exs, and a pathetic plethora of one night stands that could drive a person a crazy!

A helpless tale told through a mash up of reimagined musical theatre classics, operetta gems and pop power ballads, including Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Whitney Houston and others.

The Trio of Dips comprises Alexandra Aldrich, multiple Green Room Awardnominee and NIDA graduate; Joachim Coghlan, VCA graduate, composer and music director and Christian Gillett, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music graduate and recipient of the Beleura Tallis Opera Scholarship.

Dates: May 20-25 Time: 8.30pm Cost: $25-34 Venue: The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place, Melbourne Tickets: thebutterflyclub.com

SHOWS

SHOWS

■ 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 ■ Phoenix Theatre Company Inc: Green Day's American Idiot May 10 - 18 at the Doncaster Playhouse. Director: Renée Maloney; Musical Director: Ben Heels. Special Auslan interpreted performance May 17. Bookings: 90125897 or tickets@phoenixtheatrecompany. org ■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Rock of Ages Until May 18 at Centenary Theatre, Williamstown. Director: Stuart Dodge; Musical Direction: Dave Barclay; Choreography: Ashley Tynan. Bookings: www.wmtc.org.au ■ Geelong Repertory Theatre Company:Mr Bailey's Minder (by Debra Oswald) May 3 - 18 at 15 Coronation St., West Geelong. Director: Geoff Gaskill. Bookings: GPAC 5225 1200.

■ Nova Music Theatre: Beauty and the Beast May 4 - 19 at the Whitehorse Centre, Nunawading. Director: Noel Browne; Musical Director: John Clancy; Choreographer: Wayne Robinson. Bookings: 1300 304433 or www.novamusictheatre.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.

■ The Mount Players: Twelve Angry Men (by Reginald Rose) May 3 - 26 at Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Dikrector: Chris McLean. Bookings: www.themountplayers.com ■ Malvern Theatre Company: Strangers on a Train (by Craig Warner) Until May 11 at 29

Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Horrie Leek.

Bookings: 1300 131 552.

■ Wyndham Theatre Company: Stepping Out (by Richard Harris) May 10 - 25 at CrossRoads Theatre, cnr Synott St. and Duncans Rd., Werribee. Director: Renee Belsey and Rachel Brooks. Bookings: 0401 932 893.

■ The Basin Theatre Group: A Man for All Seasons (by Roberet Bolt) May 17 - June 8 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin.

Director: Malcolm Sussman. Bookings: www.thebasintheatre.org.au ■ Phoenix Theatre Company: Green Day's American Idiot May 10 - 18 at the Doncaster Playhouse. Bookings: www.phoenixtheatre company.org ■ Strathmore TheatricalArts Group: The Tin Woman (by Shaun Grennan) May 23 - June 1 at the Strathmore Community Centre, Cnr Loeman and Napier Sts., Strathmore. Director: Stephen Andrews. Tickets: $20/$15. Bookings: 9382 6284 or www.stagtheatre.org/reservations ■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: The Wisdom of Eve (by Mary Orr) May 23 June 8 at 39 - 41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Katie-Jane Amey. Bookings: 9735 1777.

■ The 1812 Theatre: The Mousetrap (by Agatha Christie) May 23 - June 15 at 3 - 5 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: John Mills.

Bookings: 9758 3964.

AUDITIONS ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Children of the Wolf (by John Peacock) May 25 at 2pm and May 27 at 7.30pm at the Strathmore Community Hall, Loeman St., Strathmore. Further details: www.stagtheatre.org

SMALL TALES OF LITTLE MERCY ■ The Great Reverend Martin Dunlop assumes the pulpit to deliver a warning to the Butterfly Club congregation: “Look ye yonder, your souls are in peril! Satan is grabbin’ at your heels, my children, I mean to save your mortal souls tonight. Hallelujah!”

What follows are four weird and wacky tales of the Southern Gothic, deep South town of Little Mercy, in all its faded glory, lying either in the Antarctic or Arkansas depending on your particular persuasion.

This dark, surreal comedy follows the black tales of the town’s strange inhabitants; a grotesquely funny, bizarre parade of darkly comic characters all played by the comedy genius that is Martin Dunlop.

Reminiscent of that other strange village of hilarity and horror, Royston Vasey, Dunlop, in contrast, performs alone presenting an equally impressive cast of oddball characters.

The submarine captain who thinks he’s a penguin.

Gin-swilling, southern belles’, Berenice and Marigold, who may or may not have murdered Jethro Craddock.

The shadowy secrets of the grand, old house, Lara, the mystery of what lives in the cellar and the disappointing portal that only leads to Ballarat.

The riddle of the Angel of the Mudflats who craves only jelly beans.

The climactic revelation of the door-todoor IVF salesman.

Interspersed with ridiculous ad breaks such as the one for ‘Joseph Allen’s Angry Tavern’, this is a riotously funny romp where you need to be quick to keep up.

Macabre, inventive, often sinister and very, very funny, this dark concoction of absurdist stories, written and performed by Dunlop, is comedy brilliance.

Small Tales of Little Mercy was presented as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

- Review by Kathryn Keeble

UGLEIGH ■ There is often a message to be told in theatre yet usually less evident when seeing something at the Comedy Festival.

Ugleigh has a strong message. This comedic play produced by Crowded Together Productions under the helm of Shamita Sivabalan and Charlotte Watson uses music, dance, video, with an interesting storyline to awaken the conscience around the importance of looks.

Whilst the play was good, some opening night nerves were evident with some stilted performances and awkward scene transitions.

Fewer set changes by the crew more, live musical numbers by Dr Wazinski (Andrew Burns) could have enhanced the overall production- more attention to detail.

The performers worked well as an ensemble,Andrew Burns particularly played his role with gusto, very funny to watch, terrific energy and a well thought character development.

Nikki Nespeca has a flair for comedy with amusing facial reactions/miming skills. The use of video was an added attraction with some very amusing ‘ads’ for the Wazinski clinic.

It is interesting to be encouraged to think about how important looks are when face to face opportunities arise, what extremes people will go to be accepted and the power of persuasion to make intelligent independent thinkers succumb to peer pressure.

This piece of theatre would work really well in an education setting , yet was enjoyable to watch for this mostly adult audience as well.

- Review by Elizabeth Semmel

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Bleak House - by Charles Dickens But we must he careful — for our cousin s sake, Rick, for our cousin’s sake — that we make no more such mistakes. Therefore, in the matter of the law, we will have a good trial before we decide. We will look before we leap, and take plenty of time about it.”

Richard’s energy was of such an impatient and fitful kind that he would have liked nothing better than to have gone to Mr. Kenge’s office in that hour and to have entered into articles with him on the spot. Submitting, however, with a good grace to the caution that we had shown to be so necessary, he contented himself with sitting down among us in his lightest spirits and talking as if his one unvarying purpose in life from childhood had been that one which now held possession of him. My guardian was very kind and cordial with him, but rather grave, enough so to cause Ada, when he had departed and we were going upstairs to bed, to say, “Cousin John, I hope you don’t think the worse of Richard?”

“No, my love,” said he.

“Because it was very natural that Richard should be mistaken in such a difficult case. It is not uncommon.”

“No, no, my love,” said he. “Don’t look unhappy.”

“Oh, I am not unhappy, cousin John!” said Ada, smiling cheerfully, with her hand upon his shoulder, where she had put it in bidding him good night. “But I should be a little so if you thought at all the worse of Richard.”

“My dear,” said Mr. Jarndyce, “I should think the worse of him only if you were ever in the least unhappy through his means. I should be more disposed to quarrel with myself even then, than with poor Rick, for I brought you together.

But, tut, all this is nothing! He has time before him, and the race to run. I think the worse of him? Not I, my loving cousin! And not you, I swear!”

“No, indeed, cousin John,” said Ada, “I am sure I could not — I am sure I would not — think any ill of Richard if the whole world did. I could, and I would, think better of him then than at any other time!”

So quietly and honestly she said it, with her hands upon his shoulders — both hands now — and looking up into his face, like the picture of truth!

“I think,” said my guardian, thoughtfully regarding her, “I think it must be somewhere written that the virtues of the mothers shall occasionally be visited on the children, as well as the sins of the father. Good night, my rosebud. Good night, little woman. Pleasant slumbers! Happy dreams!”

This was the first time I ever saw him follow Ada with his eyes with something of a shadow on their benevolent expression. I well remembered the look with which he had contemplated her and Richard when she was singing in the firelight; it was but a very little while since he had watched them passing down the room in which the sun was shining, and away into the shade; but his glance was changed, and even the silent look of confidence in me which now followed it once more was not quite so hopeful and untroubled as it had originally been.

Ada praised Richard more to me that night than ever she had praised him yet. She went to sleep with a little bracelet he had given her clasped upon her arm. I fancied she was dreaming of him when I kissed her cheek after she had slept an hour and saw how tranquil and happy she looked.

For I was so little inclined to sleep myself that night that I sat up working. It would not be worth mentioning for its own sake, but I was wakeful and rather low-spirited. I don’t know why. At least I don’t think I know why. At least, perhaps I do, but I don’t think it matters.

At any rate, I made up my mind to be so dreadfully industrious that I would leave myself not a moment’s leisure to be low-spirited. For I naturally said, “Esther! You to be low-spirited. YOU!” And it really was time to say so, for I— yes, I really did see myself in the glass, almost crying.

“As if you had anything to make you unhappy, instead of everything to make you happy, you ungrateful heart!” said I.

words, but I took them away now with a better kind of shame, I hope, and told him that to him I owed the blessing that I had from my childhood to that hour never, never, never felt it. He put up his hand as if to stop me. I well knew that he was never to be thanked, and said no more.

“Nine years, my dear,” he said after thinking for a little while, “have passed since I received a letter from a lady living in seclusion, written with a stern passion and power that rendered it unlike all other letters I have ever read. It was written to me (as it told me in so many words), perhaps because it was the writer’s idiosyncrasy to put that trust in me, perhaps because it was mine to justify it. It told me of a child, an orphan girl then twelve years old, in some such cruel words as those which live in your remembrance.

It told me that the writer had bred her in secrecy from her birth, had blotted out all trace of her existence, and that if the writer were to die before the child became a woman, she would be left entirely friendless, nameless, and unknown.

It asked me to consider if I would, in that case, finish what the writer had begun.”

I listened in silence and looked attentively at him.

“Your early recollection, my dear, will supply the gloomy medium through which all this was seen and expressed by the writer, and the distorted religion which clouded her mind with impressions of the need there was for the child to expiate an offence of which she was quite innocent. I felt concerned for the little creature, in her darkened life, and replied to the letter.”

I took his hand and kissed it.

“It laid the injunction on me that I should never propose to see the writer, who had long been estranged from all intercourse with the world, but who would see a confidential agent if I would appoint one. I accredited Mr. Kenge. The lady said, of her own accord and not of his seeking, that her name was an assumed one. That she was, if there were any ties of blood in such a case, the child’s aunt. That more than this she would never (and he was well persuaded of the steadfastness of her resolution) for any human consideration disclose. My dear, I have told you all.”

I held his hand for a little while in mine.

“I saw my ward oftener than she saw me,” he added, cheerily making light of it, “and I always knew she was beloved, useful, and happy. She repays me twenty-thousandfold, and twenty Charles Dickens more to that, every hour in every day!”

If I could have made myself go to sleep, I would his meaning, “That I could readily understand!” “And oftener still,” said I, ‘“she blesses the have done it directly, but not being able to do “Remain a moment, Esther,” said he, “You were guardian who is a father to her!” that, I took out of my basket some ornamental in my thoughts.”

At the word father, I saw his former trouble work for our house (I mean Bleak House) that I “I hope I was not the trouble, guardian?” come into his face. He subdued it as before, and was busy with at that time and sat down to it He slightly waved his hand and fell into his usual it was gone in an instant; but it had been there with great determination. It was necessary to manner. The change was so remarkable, and and it had come so swiftly upon my words that I count all the stitches in that work, and I resolved he appeared to make it by dint of so much self- felt as if they had given him a shock. I again to go on with it until I couldn’t keep my eyes command, that I found myself again inwardly inwardly repeated, wondering, “That I could repeating, “None that I could understand!” open, and then to go to bed. readily understand. None that I could readily I soon found myself very busy. But I had left “Little woman,” said my guardian, “I was think- understand!” No, it was true. I did not undersome silk downstairs in a work-table drawer in ing — that is, I have been thinking since I have stand it. Not for many and many a day. the temporary growlery, and coming to a stop been sitting here — that you ought to know of “Take a fatherly good night, my dear,” said he, for want of it, I took my candle and went softly your own history all I know. It is very little. Next kissing me on the forehead, “and so to rest. These down to get it. To my great surprise, on going in to nothing.” are late hours for working and thinking. You do I found my guardian still there, and sitting look- “Dear guardian,” I replied, “when you spoke to that for all of us, all day long, little housekeeper!” ing at the ashes. He was lost in thought, his me before on that subject — ” worked nor thought any more that night. book lay unheeded by his side, his silvered iron- “But since then,” he gravely interposed, antici- II neither opened my grateful heart to heaven in thankgrey hair was scattered confusedly upon his pating what I meant to say, “I have reflected fulness for providence to me and its care of forehead as though his hand had been wander- that your having anything to ask me, and my me, and fellitsasleep. ing among it while his thoughts were elsewhere, having anything to tell you, are different consid- We had a visitor next day. Mr. Allan Woodcourt and his face looked worn. Almost frightened by erations, Esther. It is perhaps my duty to impart came. He came to take leave of us; he had settled coming upon him so unexpectedly, I stood still to you the little I know.” to do so beforehand. He was going to China and for a moment and should have retired without “If you think so, guardian, it is right.” to India as a surgeon on board ship. He was to “I think so,” he returned very gently, and kindly, speaking had he not, in again passing his hand away a long, long time. abstractedly through his hair, seen me and and very distinctly. “My dear, I think so now. If be any real disadvantage can attach to your posi- I believe — at least I know — that he was not started. tion in the mind of any man or woman worth a rich. All his widowed mother could spare had “Esther!” thought, it is right that you at least of all the been spent in qualifying him for his profession.

I told him what I had come for. world should not magnify it to yourself by hav- It was not lucrative to a young practitioner, with “At work so late, my dear?” very little influence in London; and although he “I am working late to-night,” said I, “because I ing vague impressions of its nature.” couldn’t sleep and wished to tire myself. But, I sat down and said after a little effort to be as was, night and day, at the service of numbers of dear guardian, you are late too, and look weary. calm as I ought to be, “One of my earliest re- poor people and did wonders of gentleness and You have no trouble, I hope, to keep you wak- membrances, guardian, is of these words: ‘Your skill for them, he gained very little by it in money. mother, Esther, is your disgrace, and you were He was seven years older than I. Not that I need ing?”

“None, little woman, that YOU would readily hers. The time will come, and soon enough, mention it, for it hardly seems to belong to anywhen you will understand this better, and will thing. understand,” said he.

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From Page 75 in practice three or four years and that if he could have hoped to contend through three or four more, he would not have made the voyage on which he was bound. But he had no fortune or private means, and so he was going away. He had been to see us several times altogether. We thought it a pity he should go away. Because he was distinguished in his art among those who knew it best, and some of the greatest men belonging to it had a high opinion of him.

When he came to bid us good-bye, he brought his mother with him for the first time. She was a pretty old lady, with bright black eyes, but she seemed proud. She came from Wales and had had, a long time ago, an eminent person for an ancestor, of the name of Morgan ap–Kerrig — of some place that sounded like Gimlet — who was the most illustrious person that ever was known and all of whose relations were a sort of royal family. He appeared to have passed his life in always getting up into mountains and fighting somebody; and a bard whose name sounded like Crumlinwallinwer had sung his praises in a piece which was called, as nearly as I could catch it, Mewlinnwillinwodd.

Mrs. Woodcourt, after expatiating to us on the fame of her great kinsman, said that no doubt wherever her son Allan went he would remember his pedigree and would on no account form an alliance below it. She told him that there were many handsome English ladies in India who went out on speculation, and that there were some to be picked up with property, but that neither charms nor wealth would suffice for the descendant from such a line without birth, which must ever be the first consideration. She talked so much about birth that for a moment I half fancied, and with pain — But what an idle fancy to suppose that she could think or care what MINE was!

Mr. Woodcourt seemed a little distressed by her prolixity, but he was too considerate to let her see it and contrived delicately to bring the conversation round to making his acknowledgments to my guardian for his hospitality and for the very happy hours — he called them the very happy hours — he had passed with us. The recollection of them, he said, would go with him wherever he went and would be always treasured. And so we gave him our hands, one after another — at least, they did — and I did; and so he put his lips to Ada’s hand — and to mine; and so he went away upon his long, long voyage!

I was very busy indeed all day and wrote directions home to the servants, and wrote notes for my guardian, and dusted his books and papers, and jingled my housekeeping keys a good deal, one way and another. I was still busy between the lights, singing and working by the window, when who should come in but Caddy, whom I had no expectation of seeing!

“Why, Caddy, my dear,” said I, “what beautiful flowers!”

She had such an exquisite little nosegay in her hand.

“Indeed, I think so, Esther,” replied Caddy.

“They are the loveliest I ever saw.”

“Prince, my dear?” said I in a whisper.

“No,” answered Caddy, shaking her head and holding them to me to smell. “Not Prince.”

“Well, to be sure, Caddy!” said I. “You must have two lovers!”

“What? Do they look like that sort of thing?” said Caddy.

“Do they look like that sort of thing?” I repeated, pinching her cheek.

Caddy only laughed in return, and telling me that she had come for half an hour, at the expiration of which time Prince would be waiting for her at the corner, sat chatting with me and Ada in the window, every now and then handing me the flowers again or trying how they looked against my hair. At last, when she was going, she took me into my room and put them in my dress.

“For me?” said I, surprised.

“For you,” said Caddy with a kiss. “They were left behind by somebody.”

“Left behind?”

“At poor Miss Flite’s,” said Caddy. “Somebody who has been very good to her was hurrying away an hour ago to join a ship and left these flowers behind. No, no! Don’t take them out.

Let the pretty little things lie here,” said Caddy, adjusting them with a careful hand, “because I was present myself, and I shouldn’t wonder if somebody left them on purpose!”

“Do they look like that sort of thing?” said Ada,

Magazine coming laughingly behind me and clasping me merrily round the waist. “Oh, yes, indeed they do, Dame Durden! They look very, very like that sort of thing. Oh, very like it indeed, my dear!”

Chapter XVIII— Lady Dedlock It was not so easy as it had appeared at first to arrange for Richard’s making a trial of Mr. Kenge’s office. Richard himself was the chief impediment. As soon as he had it in his power to leave Mr. Badger at any moment, he began to doubt whether he wanted to leave him at all. He didn’t know, he said, really. It wasn’t a bad profession; he couldn’t assert that he disliked it; perhaps he liked it as well as he liked any other — suppose he gave it one more chance! Upon that, he shut himself up for a few weeks with some books and some bones and seemed to acquire a considerable fund of information with great rapidity. His fervour, after lasting about a month, began to cool, and when it was quite cooled, began to grow warm again. His vacillations between law and medicine lasted so long that midsummer arrived before he finally separated from Mr. Badger and entered on an experimental course of Messrs. Kenge and Carboy. For all his waywardness, he took great credit to himself as being determined to be in earnest “this time.” And he was so good-natured throughout, and in such high spirits, and so fond of Ada, that it was very difficult indeed to be otherwise than pleased with him.

“As to Mr. Jarndyce,” who, I may mention, found the wind much given, during this period, to stick in the east; “As to Mr. Jarndyce,” Richard would say to me, “he is the finest fellow in the world, Esther! I must be particularly careful, if it were only for his satisfaction, to take myself well to task and have a regular wind-up of this business now.”

The idea of his taking himself well to task, with that laughing face and heedless manner and with a fancy that everything could catch and nothing could hold, was ludicrously anomalous. However, he told us between-whiles that he was doing it to such an extent that he wondered his hair didn’t turn grey. His regular wind-up of the business was (as I have said) that he went to Mr. Kenge’s about midsummer to try how he liked it.

All this time he was, in money affairs, what I have described him in a former illustration — generous, profuse, wildly careless, but fully persuaded that he was rather calculating and prudent. I happened to say to Ada, in his presence, half jestingly, half seriously, about the time of his going to Mr. Kenge’s, that he needed to have Fortunatus’ purse, he made so light of money, which he answered in this way, “My jewel of a dear cousin, you hear this old woman! Why does she say that? Because I gave eight pounds odd (or whatever it was) for a certain neat waistcoat and buttons a few days ago. Now, if I had stayed at Badger’s I should have been obliged to spend twelve pounds at a blow for some heart-breaking lecture-fees. So I make four pounds — in a lump — by the transaction!”

It was a question much discussed between him and my guardian what arrangements should be made for his living in London while he experimented on the law, for we had long since gone back to Bleak House, and it was too far off to admit of his coming there oftener than once a week. My guardian told me that if Richard were to settle down at Mr. Kenge’s he would take some apartments or chambers where we too could occasionally stay for a few days at a time; “but, little woman,” he added, rubbing his head very significantly, “he hasn’t settled down there yet!” The discussions ended in our hiring for him, by the month, a neat little furnished lodging in a quiet old house near Queen Square. He immediately began to spend all the money he had in buying the oddest little ornaments and luxuries for this lodging; and so often as Ada and I dissuaded him from making any purchase that he had in contemplation which was particularly unnecessary and expensive, he took credit for what it would have cost and made out that to spend anything less on something else was to save the difference.

While these affairs were in abeyance, our visit to Mr. Boythorn’s was postponed. At length, Richard having taken possession of his lodging, there was nothing to prevent our departure. He could have gone with us at that time of the year very well, but he was in the full novelty of his new position and was making most energetic

attempts to unravel the mysteries of the fatal suit. Consequently we went without him, and my darling was delighted to praise him for being so busy.

We made a pleasant journey down into Lincolnshire by the coach and had an entertaining companion in Mr. Skimpole. His furniture had been all cleared off, it appeared, by the person who took possession of it on his blue-eyed daughter’s birthday, but he seemed quite relieved to think that it was gone. Chairs and table, he said, were wearisome objects; they were monotonous ideas, they had no variety of expression, they looked you out of countenance, and you looked them out of countenance. How pleasant, then, to be bound to no particular chairs and tables, but to sport like a butterfly among all the furniture on hire, and to flit from rosewood to mahogany, and from mahogany to walnut, and from this shape to that, as the humour took one!

“The oddity of the thing is,” said Mr. Skimpole with a quickened sense of the ludicrous, “that my chairs and tables were not paid for, and yet my landlord walks off with them as composedly as possible. Now, that seems droll! There is something grotesque in it. The chair and table merchant never engaged to pay my landlord my rent. Why should my landlord quarrel with HIM? If I have a pimple on my nose which is disagreeable to my landlord’s peculiar ideas of beauty, my landlord has no business to scratch my chair and table merchant’s nose, which has no pimple on it. His reasoning seems defective!”

“Well,” said my guardian good-humouredly, “it’s pretty clear that whoever became security for those chairs and tables will have to pay for them.”

“Exactly!” returned Mr. Skimpole. “That’s the crowning point of unreason in the business! I said to my landlord, ‘My good man, you are not aware that my excellent friend Jarndyce will have to pay for those things that you are sweeping off in that indelicate manner. Have you no consideration for HIS property?’ He hadn’t the least.”

“And refused all proposals,” said my guardian.

“Refused all proposals,” returned Mr. Skimpole.

“I made him business proposals. I had him into my room. I said, ‘You are a man of business, I believe?’ He replied, ‘I am,’ ‘Very well,’ said I, ‘now let us be business-like. Here is an inkstand, here are pens and paper, here are wafers. What do you want? I have occupied your house for a considerable period, I believe to our mutual satisfaction until this unpleasant misunderstanding arose; let us be at once friendly and businesslike. What do you want?’ In reply to this, he made use of the figurative expression — which has something Eastern about it — that he had never seen the colour of my money. ‘My amiable friend,’ said I, ‘I never have any money. I never know anything about money.’‘Well, sir,’ said he, ‘what do you offer if I give you time?’

‘My good fellow,’said I, ‘I have no idea of time; but you say you are a man of business, and whatever you can suggest to be done in a businesslike way with pen, and ink, and paper — and wafers — I am ready to do. Don’t pay yourself at another man’s expense (which is foolish), but be business-like!’ However, he wouldn’t be, and there was an end of it.”

If these were some of the inconveniences of Mr. Skimpole’s childhood, it assuredly possessed its advantages too. On the journey he had a very good appetite for such refreshment as came in our way (including a basket of choice hothouse peaches), but never thought of paying for anything. So when the coachman came round for his fee, he pleasantly asked him what he considered a very good fee indeed, now — a liberal one — and on his replying half a crown for a single passenger, said it was little enough too, all things considered, and left Mr. Jarndyce to give it him.

It was delightful weather. The green corn waved so beautifully, the larks sang so joyfully, the hedges were so full of wild flowers, the trees were so thickly out in leaf, the bean-fields, with a light wind blowing over them, filled the air with such a delicious fragrance! Late in the afternoon we came to the market-town where we were to alight from the coach — a dull little town with a church-spire, and a marketplace, and a market-cross, and one intensely sunny street, and a pond with an old horse cooling his legs in it, and a very few men sleepily lying and standing about in narrow little bits of shade. Af-

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ter the rustling of the leaves and the waving of the corn all along the road, it looked as still, as hot, as motionless a little town as England could produce.

At the inn we found Mr. Boythorn on horseback, waiting with an open carriage to take us to his house, which was a few miles off. He was overjoyed to see us and dismounted with great alacrity.

“By heaven!” said he after giving us a courteous greeting. This a most infamous coach. It is the most flagrant example of an abominable public vehicle that ever encumbered the face of the earth. It is twenty-five minutes after its time this afternoon. The coachman ought to be put to death!”

“IS he after his time?” said Mr. Skimpole, to whom he happened to address himself. “You know my infirmity.”

“Twenty-five minutes! Twenty-six minutes!” replied Mr. Boythorn, referring to his watch.

“With two ladies in the coach, this scoundrel has deliberately delayed his arrival six and twenty minutes. Deliberately! It is impossible that it can be accidental! But his father — and his uncle — were the most profligate coachmen that ever sat upon a box.”

While he said this in tones of the greatest indignation, he handed us into the little phaeton with the utmost gentleness and was all smiles and pleasure.

“I am sorry, ladies,” he said, standing bareheaded at the carriage-door when all was ready, “that I am obliged to conduct you nearly two miles out of the way. But our direct road lies through Sir Leicester Dedlock’s park, and in that fellow’s property I have sworn never to set foot of mine, or horse’s foot of mine, pending the present relations between us, while I breathe the breath of life!” And here, catching my guardian’s eye, he broke into one of his tremendous laughs, which seemed to shake even the motionless little market-town.

“Are the Dedlocks down here, Lawrence?” said my guardian as we drove along and Mr. Boythorn trotted on the green turf by the roadside.

“Sir Arrogant Numskull is here,” replied Mr. Boythorn. “Ha ha ha! Sir Arrogant is here, and I am glad to say, has been laid by the heels here.

My Lady,” in naming whom he always made a courtly gesture as if particularly to exclude her from any part in the quarrel, “is expected, I believe, daily. I am not in the least surprised that she postpones her appearance as long as possible. Whatever can have induced that transcendent woman to marry that effigy and figure-head of a baronet is one of the most impenetrable mysteries that ever baffled human inquiry. Ha ha ha ha!”

“I suppose, said my guardian, laughing, “WE may set foot in the park while we are here? The prohibition does not extend to us, does it?”

“I can lay no prohibition on my guests,” he said, bending his head to Ada and me with the smiling politeness which sat so gracefully upon him, “except in the matter of their departure. I am only sorry that I cannot have the happiness of being their escort about Chesney Wold, which is a very fine place! But by the light of this summer day, Jarndyce, if you call upon the owner while you stay with me, you are likely to have but a cool reception. He carries himself like an eight-day clock at all times, like one of a race of eight-day clocks in gorgeous cases that never go and never went — Ha ha ha! — but he will have some extra stiffness, I can promise you, for the friends of his friend and neighbour Boythorn!”

“I shall not put him to the proof,” said my guardian. “He is as indifferent to the honour of knowing me, I dare say, as I am to the honour of knowing him. The air of the grounds and perhaps such a view of the house as any other sightseer might get are quite enough for me.”

“Well!” said Mr. Boythorn. “I am glad of it on the whole. It’s in better keeping. I am looked upon about here as a second Ajax defying the lightning. Ha ha ha ha! When I go into our little church on a Sunday, a considerable part of the inconsiderable congregation expect to see me drop, scorched and withered, on the pavement under the Dedlock displeasure. Ha ha ha ha! I have no doubt he is surprised that I don’t. For he is, by heaven, the most self-satisfied, and the shallowest, and the most coxcombical and utterly brainless ass!”

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‘One of richest leads for its size ever opened in Victoria’ ■ The journey of diggers and their horses to the Palestine diggings at Ghin Ghin was recorded in the December 5, 1867, edition of the Kilmore Free Press.

“Now these animals have to (be) pushed down the steep bank at a considerable risk to the horse also to the boat man, who one day last week had to plunge into the river, to save himself from being crushed by a horse that had been thrust down the bank.

“Should any accident happen, resulting in loss of life, the proprietors of this boat who are now reaping a harvest, will be justly held responsible for conducting their business without due regard to public safety.

“The above mentioned boat proprietors have now had a grant for a punt, some two months or more, and the progress I have to report, is the placing on one side of the river some few hundred feet of sawn timber, to be used, I presume, in the con struction of said punt.

“They should have, long ere this, had the punt under weigh, or have given way to more enterprising parties.

“The pervading influence of the district, has been keen to monopolise - slow to perform.

“It only requires that the diggings should. go ahead to alter all this. At the present moment Palestine is centuries ahead of Yea - the former the creation of a few months, the latter of many years.” ★ “We are informed that petty thefts are on the increase at the Palestine gold-fields, and the law-loving people of that place are most anxious for police protection,” reported the December 12 edition.

“A matter, which seems to have been reduced in this colony to a commercial transaction, has aleo been brought under our notice - as occurring at that place - a man having disposed.of his wife for £20 - part cash, and remainder in instalments at three and six months.” ★ “Business here is very dull at present--that is, very dull when contrasted with its previous sprightlinessbut a person from any quiet agricultural township would say that it is as lively a place as could be imagined,” noted the December 26 issue.

“The cause of the present dullness is the want of money amongst the storekeepers to purchase the amount of gold offering for sale.

“A branch bank is much needed to relieve this state of things, and I have no hesitation in saying that were a branch bank established here it would not only pay the banking company but it would make this place one of the most lively for its size in the colony.

“Diggers will not part with their gold without cash, and only dispose of as much as will pay their weekly accounts with the storekeepers, so that they go home disconsolate through not having sufficient spending money, though they have plenty gold in their pockets.

“Mr Miller, a storekeeper here, has been agent for a bank, but he is at present away, and his men, in his absence, does very little in the goldbuying line.

“There is plenty of gold to be sold - indeed I would not be over-stepping the mark were I to say that the gold now amongst the diggers for sale would average 2ozs. per head, per

● Old gold diggings at Cassilis, Victoria.

“On Wednesday evening, and ties. Nothing new has turned up in man, woman, and child on the whole Thursday morning, the digging com- the lead continues payable down to goldfield.

“A party of six men for three days' munity was in a great state of com- the flat, near he Goulburn - the work this week obtained 90ozs be- motion, owing to .the arrival on the ground deepening as it approaches ground of Mr Warden Akehurst,ac- the river. tween them, or 15ozs. per man.

“It is strange, though the lead runs “This will speak for the wealth of companied byMr McKay the Crown the field; and I can fearlessly say Land bailiff, and constables Comyn, down to the lat it has not vet been taken up. But probably what will acthat it is one of the richest leads for Doxy, and Deacon.

“They went straight to the pros- count for this, is the fact that it would its size ever opened in Victoria.

“Christmas is not forgotten here, pectors claim, upon which an injunc- require a good capital to work it, and as we are going to have races and tion had been placed the previous as long as miners knock out good wages in shallow ground, they will Monday. other sports on Boxing Day. “By appearances, it had been re- not trouble themselves with deep “The prizes offered are very cently worked in various places, as sinking.” large ★ for a new place to afford, and it is ropes, buckets,;&e., were still dan“A new rush has taken place in believed that some good horses will gling from the shaft.

“The Warden, who was sur- the vicinity of the Alexandra Digbe forthcoming to contend for the stakes, so that a good days' racing rounded by two or three hundred dig- gings, the locality being close to the gers, everyone pushing to get within boundary of Grant's station at Ghin may be anticipated.

“On the evening of the races an earshot, and catch his words, pointed Ghin, some six or seven miles from amateur performance will be given, out the foolishness - of working in Yea,” The Argus had noted several I understand, at Newbound's Com- spite of the injunction, as they ren months earlier (Aug. 21, 1867).

“Gold was obtained in a small mercial Hotel for the benefit of the dered themselves liable to very blind gully. heavy penalties.

Kilmore Hospital.

“The depth of sinking was about “He then handed over charge of “But, speaking about the Kilmore Hospital, I am somewhat surprised the claim to Mr McKay the Crown ten feet, and rom half an oil-can of that the committee of that institution Land bailiff, instructing him to cause dirt from the bottom of the hole sunk have not before now supplied the the arrest of anyone found working by the prospectors, seven or eight storekeepers and publicans with on the ground during the injunction. pennyweights of good shotty gold “He also instructed constable was washed. poor boxes.

“All the claims have been taken “Had it done this a month ago, Deacon to discover, if possible, and many a pound would be now arrest the person who had torn down up. The discovery supports the opinion that the district is likely to well the injunction notice. realised.

“It is a great pity that any delay in reward careful prospecting.”

“The business men here intend ★ to form a committee for the purpose the working of the ground should “The Mansfield Courier's correof raising an Hospital fund. When occur. It is very rich, and therefore the fund is raised, any accidents oc- the sooner it is worked the better. spondent had given up denouncing “During the dispute the "jumpers" the Alexandra diggings as a curring, the patient will be conveyed to Kilmore out of this fund, and any set to work with a will-day and night swindle,” said the August 27, 1867 balance left will be handed over to they plied the pick and shovel, and edition of The Age. Here is his latest utterance : the result is, that over £2,500 aworth the Hospital.

“I have heard nothing reliable “The inhabitants should certainly of gold was unearthed for two and a from the Palestine rush at Ghin contribute their share to the support half day's work.

“It will now be at least two Ghin. of this institution, as no less than “I have seen persons from there seven patients have already been months before operations can be who state that there are over a hunsent from here, and no money has commenced again.

“The Goulburn river is now dred shafts down, and nothin gnot been forwarded for their support.

“But if there is anything to be done fordable at a distance of a mile from with but one exception, that was 3 it should be done quickly as the old the diggings--:easily fordable for a dwts off a bottom.

“It was supposed that the rush was horse-and even loaded drays have year is going out fast. a hoax, but it was provod to the sat“Any person contributing £1 now already crossed.

“The improvements since my last isfaction of those on the spot, that will be entitled to a ticket which will report are considerable, houses are tho prospect shown really came out admit a patient to the institution.

“But this is not the only advan- going up in rapid succession. of tho prospectors' ground, as an“The most striking Hotels in the other small lot was got in driving tage of having thesubscriptions in township are Thomson's, Fenton's from the prospectors' shaft.” before the New Year. ★ “Every £1 given now represents Amierican, Newbound's CommerThe Age, of August 30, 1867, £3, as the Government gives two to cial, Graham and Miller, noted: “For a wonder, there are 110 Montezuma, and James's. one.

“Besides these there are bakery's new discoveries to report, and at the “It is therefore to be hoped that the residents will bestir themselves butchery's bootmaking establish- present time the Eldorado line of and forward a handsome sum to the ments, chemists shops, and a whole reef, at the head of the U.T. Creek, is treasurer of the institution before the host of stores, beer shops, and shan- all the rage.

“They have got golden stone in five or six claims, No. 10 North be supposed at present to be the best.

“Gold is found both in the quartz and sandstone, hut whether this will la3t or not it is hard to say.

“I saw some good specimens from No. 11, and I hear that Nos. 1, 2 and 3, North, are all getting gold.

“This line of reef, if it proves payable, must benefit Alexandra, as the proprietors will have to bring their quartz in to be crushed here, for some time at any rate.

“Every tiling is very quiet in alluvial, nothing very remarkable being reported from either the U T or Palestine.

“With regard to what is going on at Ghin Ghin, the distance from here places us at a disadvantage, and we onlv get a scrap of news now and again.

“1 believe the prospectors are on a small run of gold, and are making fair wages. I also heard of another party getting 2G dwt from four tubs.

“One thng is certain— a great many miners left here for the Palestine, and there are very few back again : whether they are stopping there or have cleared out I cannot pretend to say,” said the Mansfield Courier correspondent. ★ “We are informed on good authority that there are now upwards of 500 miners on the new rush at Ghin Ghin, near Yea, and that claims extending over two miles along the creek have been marked off.

“We can also vouch for the report that some of the miners are doing well,” said the Kilmore Free Press on September 26, 1867. ★ On the next day, The Argus said: “A man named John Knight was drowned in the Muddy Creek, on the road between Yea and Ghin Ghin, on Tuesday last, owing to the flooded state of the country.”

The Gippsland Guardian said Knight had been employed for some time on Kerr's station, was drowned in the back water while travelling from Yea to Ghin Ghin.

The Mansfield Courier said in its report on Alexandra: “The Welcomo Company, on the Mysterious line, finished up on the 10th September, and had sixty-six ouncs of smelted gold from eighty-one tons.

“The gold when retorted,was about eighty-one ounces, but being very fine, a quantity was lost in smelting.

“There is nothing trustworthy to report from Ghin Ghin. It is said that anothor now flat or gully has been opened four miles away from the first rush, and one hole down with a fair prospect.

“It is also stated that there are a thousand people on the ground. As tho roads are really impassable, wo have to trust to hearsay; but it may certainly bo said that every straggler has cleared out from here, and the place is nearly deserted by those who werewaiting for gold from theU.T. Creek lately, as the floods cleared away everything in the shape of mining implements.”

The Leader (Sept. 27, 1867) added: “The Miners of the Roseneath Company and Grant and party were swamped out on Wednesday, and fears are entertained that the claim of the Break-o'-Day Company will also be flooded.”

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Warden stops Ghin Ghin diggings ■ The Ghin Ghin diggings were stopped in late 1867, after a decision

by Mr Warden Akehurst.

The Lancefield Courier said: “The principal, indeed I may say the only topic of interest here during the past week has been the jumping of the prospectors' claim, and the subsequent proceedings taken with reference thereto.

“Immediately the decision of the Warden was known on Monday last to be in (avor of the jumping party, the whole of the ground was pegged out for claims, even to some distance outside the supposed lead, and sinking commenced in downright earnest.

“As it was anticipated the prospectors would appeal, and in the meantime apply for an injunction to stay operations, which would most likely be put in force about Thursday, the claimholders have been working day and night in order to make as much as possible out of the ground before such injunction could take effect.

“Men have worked harder the last five days than they ever did before in their lives, and the distances driven and amount of stuff taken out seem almost incredible.

“The injunction arrived to-day, and was duly posted up, und I am informed was torn down very shortly afterwards, so we have not seen the end of the matter yet.

The yields are various—half an ounce to the dish, 1 oz and 2 ozs oft the bottom, 5 dwt to the tub, &c, and I have been told that one party have realised 60 oz of gold since commencing.

“One thing I know, that is—the storekeepers have not enough money now to buy the gold with, and are giving their I.O.U.s for the amount.

“Already speculation has commenced. and parties are giving from £10 to £26 for shares in claims.”

The Kilmore Free Press said: “A special Court of Petty Sessions .was held by Mr Warden Akehurst, at Yea, on ths 1st inst., to try the following persons arrested by police on tho 30th ult., charged with ties passing on the now famous prospecting claim at Ghin Ghin :Richard Mark Anthony, Robert Webster Wallace, William H. Wallace, John Hanley, and Peter Gartar.

“Mr McKay con ducted the case on behalf of the Crown.

“The prisoners pleaded guilty to the charge, and applied for a postponement to enable them to procure kgal advice.

“They were remanded to the 14th inat., but admitted to bail in the sum of £25 ench on finding security.

“Oar local correspondent informs usx that a collection has been made at Palestine to raise sufficient funds to bring Mr McDermott from Ballarat to defend the prisoners.

“Considerable excitement prevails amongst the miners at Ghin Ghin, and fears are entertained that a serious disturbance will take place ere the dispute now so unfortunately existing can be settled in the Court of Mines, which will not be held till March or April next.” ★ Melbourne’s Herald newspaper (Jan. 10, 1868) reported: “Some very queer work seems to have been done in connection with the Boxing Day Races at Ghin Ghin, if we are to credit the reports which appear in some of the journals.

● Prospector's Hut, Upper Dargo, Victoria (Gippsland), 1870 “A correspondent of the correspondence to the Editor of The left until the case was decided in the Court of Mines.

Mansfield Courier makes a state- Age (Feb. 8, 1868): “Since then several of the miners “Sir — As I think an nnswer ment, to the effect that the Maiden Plate was awarded to a horse which should be sent to your valuable pa- have been arrested with warrants had won an advertised rsce ; that the per to a letter that appeared in the (and are now out on bail) for larceny.

“The cases will bo disposed of Digger's Purse (for horses the bona issue of tho 24th January, I take the fide property of diggers only) was liberty of addressing those few lines, on the 11th, at Yea, when I suppose carried off by tho well-known hoping you will insert them, and let the matter will bo settled, but with Leatherhead, and the stakes handed the general public of this colony regard to rioting there has been no over to the "pretended owner and that know really what the state of affairs such thing.

“Every man went without resistho horse which carried off the Con- is here.

“I may state that the first letter is tance when called on, as they were solation Stakes had been previously substantially true, but the latter one, acting on the advice of a most disqualified from tunning at all.

“According to the same authority stating that the united party of pros- learned barrister.

“I will send you tho full particuprotests were as plentiful as black- pectors, &c., is a vile slander on the lars of the trial at Yea on the 11th, berries; and if his statement is cor- minors of Ghin Ghin. “ The plain truth of the matter is and beg to subscribe myself .” rect, the races were conducted gen★ erally in a manner which will not this : The prospectors, by a mistake The Age (Feb. 14, 1868) had raise Ghin Ghin in the estimation of on their part, were not in legal possession of their claim, and 17 men, more on the disturbances at Ghin the sporting world.” those called the jumpers, applied to Ghin: ★ “Police authorities yesterday reOn January 21, 1868, the Mr Warden Akehurst to be put in possession of part of the said claim. ceived intelligence from the mining Gippsland Times reported: “The case was heard and decided distvict of Ghin Ghin of fresh dis“A correspondent, writing from Alexandra on the l3th inst., states that in the jumpers' favor; they immedi- turbances among the miners relative "the dispute at Ghin Ghin between ately marked out 17 claims for them- to the prospectors' claim.

“It was stated that a serious outthe prospectors and jumpers has selves, and the remaining portion of been adjusted amongst themselves the ground was thrown open to the break had occurred, and one or two without going to the Court of Mines. miners in general; each and all lives had been lost, but no particu“The whole affair is expected to worked on the respective claims for lars have yet reached town.

“On receipt of the telegram askbe settled on Tuesday, when the other nearly a week, when the prospectors applieed against the Warden's ing for assistance, eighteen concases are heard at Yea.” decision and obtained an injunction, stables under charge of Sergeants ★ Perry and Flemming, were desThe Age’s Alexandra correspon- when work was stopped.

“But to the surprise of everybody patched in one of Cobb's coaches. dent (Feb. 1, 1868) said: “There is “They left town at two o'clock, an efflux of population at present here the claim was newly marked from here, whither I know not to an out and an application posted on the and would arrive at Ghin Ghin early corner posts for a lease, signed by this morning. The particulars will be accuracy.

“Some aro gono to Ghin Ghin, one of the prospectors and one of the anxiously looked for.” ★ some to Maindnmple, who send us jumpers, and who commenced work The Mount Alexandra Mail (Feb. back very conflicting accounts, ev- on claims marked out by the miners ery one according to the luck ho falls before the injunction and pending the 18) had moreA: “For some time past a feeling of appeal ; by their action it appeared upon.

“Yet will not Alexandra be aban- that they gave in to the Warden's de- dissatisfaction has manifested itself doned. There is a splendid prospect, cision, and in consequence those amongst the miners at Ghin Ghin, indeed, for this rising town, one miners who had marked out claim with reference to the mining regulawhich will be admired throughout the wsuld not allow the jumpers to work tions, and several casesof claim only in the claims they hnd marked jumping have occurred. mining population of the colony.

“The authorities seem to have “Men, such as Cherry, for themselves.

“Your correspondent states that temporised with the miners, and the McDougall, Hogarth, Jude, Mowbray, &c., can see plainly what rioting was going on while hewas result has been a desire to disobey our golden claims will come to, and, writing, but he does not mention that all lawful authority.

“Up to the present time there has wherever possible, they have se- one of the jumpers commenced it cured themselves large interests in with on outsider, or, as he says, a been no actual outbreak, but tbe police have been sent up as a precau'loafer.' some of our reefs.

“The term is wrong, and has no tionary measure.

“There is no influx to buy amount “Ghin Ghin, where there are now of foreign capital aiding in tho de- right to be need, for I am personally velopment of golden claims, nor do acquainted with a great number of several hundred miners located, is the miners here seem to welcome tho men on this field, and all they four miles from Yea, and the nearest the advent of speculators either with require is what they consider their telegraph station is at Kilmore, forty miles distant. just rights. any degree of warmth.”

“The police were sent up by a “Had the injunction not been re★ A letter wriet, ‘Truth’, tried to moved by the prospectors them- special coach, provided by Messrs some up the Ghin Ghin troubles in selves, the claim would have been Robertson and Wagner, and will be

placed under the charge of Sub-inspector Culkin, who is the officer of the district.” ★ The Mansfield Courier correspondent’s report was reprinted in The Age (Feb. 19)” “The disputes over the prospecting claim seem destined to give prolouged employment to the gentlemen of the bar aud the law courts of thecolony.

“The original holders of the claim and the first jumping party having, like wise men, amicably settled their disputes without the intervention of tho Court of Mines, there seemed every chance that theworking would be carried on in peace.

“Such, however, was not to be the case, for a third party then comes in, said to be nearly 300 strong, and commenced working with the greatest energy.

“The united party have taken stops to stop this somewhat summary proceeding, which it is understood is carried on under the advice of Mr McDermott, the well-known mining barrister, and. the case is referred to tho Court of Mines.

“To protect themselves pending the decision, they have obtained an injunction against the last jumpers; and to secure obedience to this ten troopers areon the ground.

“It is reported that they are to be further reinforced this week by twenty men from town.

“It is to be hoped that this strong force will deter any of the parties from taking the law into their own hands, and rescue this place from the unenviable character for lawless ness it has ontained.

“Some of the jumpers have been proceeded against for illegally taking gold from the claim ; so this dispute is likely to give trouble in other courts besides the Warden's aud Court of Mines.” ★ The Leader (Feb. 22, 1868) told readers: “The Latest News from Ghin Ghin is thus given in tho Mahsjield Courier of Saturday: “The disputes over the prospecting claim seem destined to give prolonged employment to the class shanty and dance-room proprietors, and through the. culpable ignorance, incompetence, and neglect of judicial and executive officials.

“The day after the trial (Wednesday last) Mr McDermott, after having lectured his clients in the open streets of Yea, visited the prospecting claim, and after marshalling the band of lawless men who constitute his clients around him by sound of cornopean, and one of his clients treating the assembled banditti, as it were, to the solo of Auld Lang Syne, whioh was roceived with hearty cheers, Mr McDermott stepped his horse into the centre of the ring, and addressed his auditors after his usual rambling and enthusiastic style.

“The learned gentleman told his clients to stick to their claims, and not bo deterred by police men, 'paltry magiatrates or wardens, but to iterally work them ' in 'spite of fate,' and. he would guarantee them legal protection and fight their battle for them.

“For this oration Mr McDermott was traated to another solo on the ‘cornopean,' and ' three times three ' given gentlemen of the bar and the law courts of the colony,” The Leader newspaper reported.

To Be Continued

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South Australia derby classic

■ The South Australian Derby to be run at Morphettville on Saturday May 11 has attracted a field of smart staying three-year olds.

Early favourite for the Classic is the Philip Stokes-trained, Mr Quickie, formerly with Darren Weir, who is taking all before him at present.

From his 11 starts the son of Shamus Award, has won eight with two seconds, and is the one to beat especially stepping to the 2500 metres of the SA Derby.

Although there are some doubters on breeding as he is out of a General Nediym mare.

General Nediym on his day was one of the best sprinters in the land.

Mr Quickie is just under each way odds for the Derby.

Another formerly with Darren Weir, Declaration of Heart, is on the second line after a strong win over 2032 metres at Morphettville at his last start.

From his 10 starts he has now won three, with three seconds and is a good type.

He is prepared by Anthony Freedman at Flemington and has always shown that he has ability and the stable is confident that he is the one to beat come Derby Day in South Australia.

He is by the American sire, Declaration of War, from Cardiac, an Encosta De Lago mare, hence the name.

Next in the market for the Derby is another up and coming young stayer in, Grinzinger Star, who won in good style over 1600 metres style at Caulfield.

From his eight starts, he has won two with four minor placings and is by the English sire, Reliable Man, from a Darci Brahma mare in Miss Artistic, and should be suited by the trip.

He is trained by Danny O'Brien who has his team down at Barwon Heads.

Another one showing promise is the Michael Moroney-trained, Chapada, although he failed to flatter in the Australian Derbyover 2400 metres recently, is better than that.

Prior to that, he ran a big race when third behind, The Autumn Sun, in the Rosehill Guineas.

His form has been a bit indifferent, but on his day he has ability, and the 2500 metres won't trouble him.

The Tony McEvoy-trained, Secret Blaze, won in brilliant fashion both at Bendigo and Caulfield at his last two outings, and is bred to stay being out of a mare by champion English stayer, Galileo He won well at Bendigo over 2200 metres, on March 30 . then won the Thoroughbred Club Galiliee series final at Caulfield on April 13 over 2425 metres.

So there are no worries about him running the trip and should be hard to beat.

Another classy three-year old that is racing well at the moment is,Tarwin, prepared by leading trainer Mick Kent at Cranbourne.

He has now won three of his only four starts with an unlucky second at Sandown.

Tarwin is bred to stay being by the 2010 Melbourne Cup winner, Americain, from a Brief Truce mare, and will be in the firing line

● Secret Blaze. Racing Photos the Australian Derby in Sydney with an injury and if he is right will be hard to beat especially over the 2500 metres.

Now with the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace camp, he too will be right in it up to his ears, as proven with his big win at Flemington.

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Deni’s day of dash

■ All and sundry enjoyed ANZAC Day at the Deniliquin Racing Club's picturesque course on the big day with a very good crowd in attendance.

Blessed with good weather the New South Wales club conducted their usual five race meeting without a hitch.

The main race ,being the White Lion HotelMotel ANZAC Day Cup over 1600 metres, won

by Another Jay Brown, part-owned and trained

by Corowa trainer, Rick Fryer. Senior rider, Bradley Vale, had the son of American sire, Big Brown, handy early striding away to win in good style.

The Fryers are well known in the Corowa area, and Rick's Dad, Jack Freyer, was a leading trainer for many years, having put the polish on the late and great jockey, Roy Higgins, who learned the ropes under Jack Fryer as his apprentice.

Racegoers enjoyed a great day with Fashions on the Field and plenty of entertainment for young and old.

There was a strong betting ring on interstate races including Melbourne.

Racing was keen with the leading apprentice on the day winning a nice trophy on behalf of the Dunbar Family, who lost their father back in February, after many years with the Club in official roles and rising to a Brigadier in the Australian Army.

Young Logan McNeil rode his first winner in the last then buttered up for a win at Swan Hill on the Sunday.

Another young apprentice Madison Lloyd rode her first winner at Deniliquin and made it two when winning again at Swan Hill on the Sunday. Bradley Vale, who won the Cupon Another Jay Brown, accumulated the required number of points for the leading senior rider of the day.

The Deniliquin Racing Club, under President, Russell Douglas, and his wife, Joan, who handles the Secretary side of things and a strong committee did a great job. The Club had a few early problems with the track not receiving any water and had to battle hard at the last minute, but the track held up well. The Club only holds two meetings a year is another big day on Caulfield Cup day in October. I journeyed up with the race caller, Nigel Killip, his wife ,Caroline, and son Jake, and we did it in good time around four hours from Warrandyte and likewise coming back on the Friday.

Looking for a Professional to run the show? for a long time. He won the VOBIS Series over a mile and showed in the run home that he will appreciate the longer trip.

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Major upset at Maryborough ■ Another Charlton meeting was held at Maryborough on Monday April 29 and Ardmona trainer/driver Donna Castles’ 5Y0 Safari-Sass And Bling gelding Sofala caused a major upset when winning the 3rd Heat of the C6 or better Country Clubs Championship over 2190 metres.

Settling on the back of the long odds-on leader Jilliby Chevy (gate two) from the pole, Sofala enjoyed a sweet passage as the $1.10 favourite cruised at the head of affairs.

Using the sprint lane, Sofala gained the judge’s nod by a nose in a mile rate of 1-59.4, with Vandanta (one/one – three wide home turn) third 4.3 metres away.

Sofala has always shown great potential and will have no trouble becoming a metropolitan class pacer.

Began swiftly

■ Ex Scandinavian pair Ben Aubron and Sidney Van Den Brande both employed by Anton Golino and Yabby Dam Farms snared the Belle Vue Trading 3Y0 Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres with Orlando Vici-Elle Galleon gelding Xebec which had been racing honestly in recent outings.

Trained by Ben, Xebac began swiftly from gate five, but was trapped wide with those inside him also going forward, eventually settling in the open.

With lead changing several times in the first part of the race, Kyvalley Clichy was able to assume control after Alford was able to cross Jilliby Spiderman which had taken over from Aldebaran Rocky.

When Sammy Showdown from the extreme draw went forward to race outside the leader, Xebec settled one/one.

Switching down to be on the back of the leader approaching the home turn, Xebex finished hard along the sprint lane to prevail by 4.4 metres over Hatchback (three wide last lap – four wide home turn from last), with Nephew Of Sonoko (one/two three wide home turn) third 2.5 metres away. The mile rate 2-00.4.

Anton had also taken out the 2190 metre Bendigo Equine Hospital Trotters Handicap for T2 or better class with Love YouMybrotherwasastar 4Y0 mare Amour De Frere in a rate of 2-03.6.

With Terang’s Jason Lee in the sulky, Amour De Frere coming from 10 metres stepped cleanly, going forward to possie one/one at the bell after Kyvalley Finn (three back the markers) eased off the inside to race exposed from the bell.

Easing wide on turning, Amour De Frere pounced on the lead halfway up the running, recording an impressive 3.1 metre margin over the pacemaker Arrested which flew away to lead from 10 metres. Kyvalley Finn was third a half neck away.

Under pressure

■ Popular Maryborough owner/trainer Peter Fitzpatrick combined with Hamilton’s Jackie Barker to capture the Six VHRSC Bonuses @ Bendigo June 30th Pace over 1690 metres with 6Y0 Aces N Sevens-Princess Dilinger gelding Top The Ace in a rate of 1-55.4.

Charging away from gate four, Top The Ace led virtually throughout, defeating Mia From Memphis (three wide solo last lap from well back), with the favourite Sheza Tricky Bridge a head away in third place after trailing the winner and looking under severe pressure in the final circuit, before rallying in the straight.

Tuesday at Terang

■ Tuesday racing was at Terang with a handy crowd in attendance due to the three day Warrnambool Racing Carnival taking place.

Burrumbeet trainer Ashleigh Herbertson took the honours for the night after providing a stable double – A Rocknroll Dance-Vouvray gelding Foolish Pleasure the Terang Guineas for Three Year Olds over 2180 metres and Im Shadow Boxer, a 4Y0 gelded son of Shadow Play and Soho Diaz the 1680 metre Scanlon Dairy Centre Pace for C2 class, both driven by stand in reinsman Jack Laugher who has been on a high in recent weeks.

Harness Racing

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with Len Baker Foolish Pleasure was given a sweet passage one/one from outside the front line before blousing a death-seating Keayang Blinky by a nose in a thrilling four horse finish, with Manly Boy a head away third after using the sprint lane off the back of the leader Jilliby Jackpot who was another head away in fourth place. The mile rate 1-59.7.

Im Shadow Boxer (gate five) was eased to settle four back in the moving line as Yankee C J led from gate three. Going forward three wide solo in the last lap, Im Shadow Boxer showed an amazing burst of speed to dash away on straightening and record a 7.8 metre margin in a rate of 1-57.3 over Ardens Winstar which followed him home. Yankee C J held down third a half head away.

Scored easily

■ Bannockburn co-trainers Richard and Emmett Brosnan snared the Dick Benger Memorial Trotters Handicap for T0 or better class over 2180 metres with Kiwi bred Sundon-Body And Soul 5Y0 gelding Sun Body in a mile rate of 2-07.1.

Driven by Richard, Sun Body led throughout from the 10 metre mark, scoring easily by 4.4 metres in advance of 40 metre backmarker Ventimiglia which raced parked from the bell.

My Darling Beware (20m) was third 6.3 metres back after trailing the runner up home.

Ran home late

■ Heywood’s Bec East was a welcome winner when 4Y0 Artistic Fella-Bay Delli gelding Eastbro Tex greeted the judge in the Royal Precision Lubricants Pace for C0 class over 2180 metres thanks to a super drive by Michael Bellman.

Settling three back in the moving line from gate three on the second line, Bellman not happy with the tempo being set by the leader Shargari, made a lightning move mid-race to assume control.

Defying all challengers, Eastbro Tex reached the wire 3.6 metres ahead of Shargari which held down second, with Abstract Fella running home late from the rear for third 3.9 metres back.

The mile rate 2-01.2.

Handy margin

■ Daylesford’sAnn-Maree Conroy was the big winner at Ballarat on Wednesday after chalking up a driving double. First to arrive was husband Mick Barby’s highly promising trained Julius Caesar-Blooming Marvellous gelding Teetreetommy in the T0 class Elements Mind Body Studio Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres.

Restrained to the rear from gate four as polemarker Come At Me trained and driven by brother Glenn led from the pole, Teetreetommy gained a three wide trail home in the final circuit on the back of ex-Queenslander Ima Calvert Rose, before moving four wide on the home turn.

Finishing full of running, Teetreetommy scored by 4.9 metres over Come At Me in a mile rate of 2-04.6.

Ten year old Life Sign-Dalmont Vivien mare Argyle Melody trained by Anne-Maree chalked up her 15th success when victorious in the T C

Sulky Snippets

Bricklaying Trotters Handicap for T1 or better class over 2200 metres. Unable to head off Yankee Redback inside her as the tapes released, Argyle Melody was eased to possie three back along the markers.

Extricated away from the inside in the last lap to be one/one approaching the final bend, Argyle Meldody when taken wide on straightening finished best to gain the day over the hot favourite Needabacardi (20m) which ran home well from mid-field when first up since February, going down by 1.4 metres, with Hanging On A Dream 5.3 metres back in third place after leading into the straight. Me Pat Malone was holding a handy margin approaching the home turn, but went off stride shortly after. The mile rate 2-04.

■ Wednesday – Horsham/Shepparton, Thursday – Maryborough/Mildura, Friday – Kilmore, Saturday – Melton, Sunday – Bendigo, Monday – Cranbourne, Tuesday – Shepparton.

Raced clear

Horses to follow

■ Ruth and Chris Shinn combined to land the Egmont Park Stud Pace for C0 class over 1710 metres with Righteously, a 4Y0 daughter of Rock N Roll Heaven and Awesomely in a 1-58.3 rate.

Bred and raced by Justin and Stephanie O’Brian, Righteously from gate five enjoyed a beaut one/ one trip before racing clear on turning to score by a 5 metre margin over the pacemaker Fill My Pockets and Lorimerkylie (three back the markers) who was a half head back in third place.

Prevailed by neck

■ It was great to see Ballarat owner/trainer/ driver Stephen Clarke in the winners stall following the victory of home bred Modern ArtFleur Delacour filly Miss McGonagall in the 1710 metre Nunn Bros Haulage 3Y0 Pace.

Quickly away from a solo second line draw to settle one/one, Miss McGonagall was taken to race exposed shortly after, parking outside the well supported Larajay Macray.

Pouring on the pressure approaching the home turn, Miss McGonagall prevailed by a neck from Causing Strife (three wide solo last lap) giving Ballarat the quinella. Larajay Macray weakened to finish third 1.4 metres away. The mile rate 1-57.8.

Right on the wire

■ A day meeting was held at Tabcorp Park Melton on Thursday and Croydon based owner/

This Week

■ Tam OShanter, Gollahgold, Hatchback, Mia From Memphis, Ima Calvert Rose, Needabacardi, Fly Cheval.

Trainer Mario Stella was successful with honest 9Y0 Precious Bunny-Reethra gelding Greenough who scored in the DNR Logistics Pace for C1 class over 1720 metres. Driven by Darby McGuigan, Greenough sprouted wins from the tail to get up tight on the wire, defeating the leader Safari Cheer by a half head in a 1-58 mile rate. Twoforsixty was third 5 metres back after facing the open for the final circuit.

Odds-on favourite

■ Richard and Emmett Brosnan’s Kiwi bred 7Y0 Jeremes Jet-Big Bopper gelding Bobber Jet with Richard in the sulky, did similar in the C3 & C4 Pridmore Electrics Pace over 1720 metres, sweeping home down the centre of the track from the tail to blouse the long odds-on favourite Jean Luc by 2.7 metres in 1-55.7.

Itsallaboutex (one/one) was third a neck away.

All the way victory

■ At Echuca in the evening, extremely talented young reinsman Ryan Duffy bookended the program, guiding Shadow Terror to an all the way victory in the Kyabram Battery & Tyre Pace for Bungaree District trainer Zac Steenhuis and Rothko to land the Cadell On The Murray Pace for father Steven Duffy off a one/one trip.

Theatre Extra excellent communicator, while Nic Saunders’ Rock of Ages sincere performance as Drew nicely balances

■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company patrons can always be assured of a first-class show, and Rock of Ages at the Centenary Theatre until May 18, is no exception.

Not everyone will enjoy revisiting the 1980s with ‘big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair!’

Regardless of personal musical tastes, this show shines in its own right, slickly staged under the expert direction of Stuart Dodge, and with exceptionally strong vocals as per WMTC’s legendary reputation.

Set in Hollywood in 1987, dynamic narrator Lonny Barnett introduces us to the Bourbon Room, owned by Dennis Dupree.

Wannabe rocker Drew Boley falls for newlyarrived wide-eyed aspiring performer Sherrie Christian, and Dennis hires her as a waitress.

Antagonists, developer Hertz Kinnemann and son Franz, persuade the city’s Mayor to eradicate the Sunset Strip’s ‘sex’ drugs and rock-n-roll’ lifestyle, but City Town Planner, Regina disagrees. Rock star Stacee Jaxx arrives, causing romantic complications for Sherrie and Drew. Thankfully there is a happy ending all round.

Cleverly functional set design by Stuart Dodge incorporates 1980s memorabilia and creates atmosphere. Ashley Tynan’s sharp, well-rehearsed choreography and her terrific dancers add impact to the narrative.

Hearty congratulations to Musical Director Dave Barclay’s band for tirelessly performing onstage throughout the show.

Frank Kerr (Lonny) is articulate and an

with other wild characters. Patt Ryan (Dennis Dupree) delivers a solid portrayal as owner of the Bar. Melanie Ott once again displays her accomplished triple threat talents, beautifully capturing Sherrie’s contrasting moods of innocence and raunchiness, but retaining her innocent fragility.

Dion Kaliviotis is terrific as narcissistic rock legend Stacee Jaxx, while Jon Sebastian’s portrayal of domineering Hertz Klinneman adds conflict and edge.

Brian Dixon entertains as Hertz’s downtrodden son Franz, Amelia Ropé brings strong energy to the stage as Regina, and Sarahlouise Younger delights as Justice Charlier.

Unfortunately space limitations prevent mentioning all cast members but they deserve audiences to see their energetic, talented performances.

Congratulations WMTC Performance Season: Until May 18 Venue: Centenary Theatre, Williamstown.

Bookings and further details: www.wmtc.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Sweeney Todd ■ The opening night for Sweeney Todd in Melbourne will be staged on Thursday, June 20 at Her Majesty’s Theatre.

Anthony Wharlow and Gina Reilly star, and they will be joined by Darbra Byrne and Michael Falzon.

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Rebels undermanned against Brookers SATURDAY

■ The AFL Outer East League Round 3 of the 2019 season saw the Club's Under 18s team travel to Olinda with 17 players including three Under 16s last Saturday.

The Rebels started well with two unanswered goals in the first quarter before kicking three goals to one in the second quarter to hold a handy three-goal lead at half-time.

Olinda came out strong in the third quarter and converted their chances in front of goal adding three goals from seven scoring whilst the Rebels were unable to add to their half-time score, Olinda holding a four-point lead at the last break.

In the last quarter, both teams kicked two goals in a close, entertaining match but as the siren sounded Olinda was in front by six points: 6.15 - 51 to 7.3 - 45.

Awards: Bundalaguah Engineering award Tom Rouget, Hadfield Contractors award David Ray, Alexandra Tyrepower award - Jordan Ferrier, Alexandra Apparel award - Jackson Harris, Alan and Betty Parsons award Willem Woolford, Coach award - Jordan Laurie-Rhodes.

The Under 18s play Narre Warren at Rebel Park next Saturday. ★ RESERVES Last Saturday, the Rebels travelled to Gembrook Cockatoo and the Reserves, with nine changes to the team from last week, ran out with 15 players against a full contingent of 22 opposition players that were playing 18 on the ground.

Despite the imbalance of players, the Rebels kicked two goals to one in the first quarter before the Brookers kicked three unanswered goals in the second quarter to lead by 13 points at half-time.

Three Under 18s arrived to give the Rebels even numbers on the ground but with no one on the bench, players were looking a bit tired as the game went on.

Both teams added a goal in the third quarter as the Brookers led by 11 points at the last change, the Brookers then kicking three unanswered goals in the last quarter to take the win 8.4 (52) to 3.6 (24) but the Rebels can be proud of their efforts.

Awards: Caltex fuel card - Sam Kidd, Alex Sportspower - Jake Keath, JAMMM Catering Aaron Daly, Buxton Hotel - Harrison Murdoch, Grant St Grocer - Daniel Roper. ★ SENIORS The Seniors had two changes: Will Goonan and Nathan Stewart coming in to replace Jack Goonan and Nick Waugh, taking on a Gembrook team including three former AFL players Michael Firrito, Tarkyn Lockyer and Hamish McIntosh who all had an impact in the first quarter as the Brookers kicked five unanswered goals, the Rebels also a player down early courtesy of a yellow card.

The Brookers continued to control play around the ground adding another six goals to two in the second quarter and then six goals to three in the third quarter before the weather deteriorated in the last quarter, the Rebels continuing to work hard against a talented opposition and kicked the only goal of the quarter, the Brookers winning 17.18 (120) to 6.7 (43).

Awards: Endeavour Petroleum award - Andy Daly, Alex Standard award - Michael Coombs, JAMMM Catering - Nathan Stewart, Buxton Hotel - Brandon Kapakoulakis, Grant St Grocer - Ben Cooper.

NETBALLAWARDS Caltex $25 fuel card award: Fiona Stephens; A-Grade won 61 - 31: JAMMM Catering $20 meal - Louise Chapple, Grant St Grocer $10 meal - Katherine Quinsee; B-Grade won 75 - 17: JAMMM Catering $20 meal - Caitlan Haggis, Grant St Grocer $10 meal - Kirsty Norris; C-Grade won 62 - 17: JAMMM Catering $20 meal - Mandy Gesler, Essence Coffee Lounge $10 meal - Zarli Hoornweg; D-Grade won 21 - 18: JAMMM Catering $20 meal - Georgina Beggs, Essence Coffee Lounge $10 meal - Sarah Haggis.

Do not forget to order your Club merchan-

Victory for Reserves: Shinboners spirit shines ■ Round 3 last Saturday (May 4) saw Thornton-Eildon host Powelltown, and in Round 2 open Womens Football Team host Monbulk.

After round 2 being run and won at Alexandra by Alexandra on the previous weekend, the points margin and overall performance was a disappointing result for the Shinboners as a whole.

Regardless, this has not dampened the spirits of the 2019 club playing groups for this club as everyone know pf what they are capable and will strive forwards.

Moving into this round, all teams were keen to play their home ground and make themselves at home.

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL Starting the day off was the Women’s football. The girls stepped up their pressure this week as they started to settle into their playing positions.

The midfielders Tash Hay, Maddie Oram, LexiAndreou and Lucy McRae worked tirelessly for all four quarters.

The backline had their work cut out for them again this week with Monbulk’s constant attacking pressure.

Yolanda Vinycomb was dangerous when the ball went forward, her height and speed troubled Monbulk’s defence and finished the day with two goals.

This team has already shown great improvement is 2019 and continue to improve by the week. Next week they travel to Upwey.

Goals: Y. Vinycomb 2 Best: M. Oram N. Hay L. McRae T. Abbott J.Thomas L. Pammer Thornton 2.4 (16) were defeated by Monbulk 7.8 (50) ★ MEN’S RESERVES The Men’s Reserves football team rolled out this week again with a full list, under watchful eye of coach Brodie ‘Biscuit’ Arnott.

Brodie has been working tirelessly living and breathing football both on field plus behind the scenes proving to be a valued clubman at Thornton.

Thornton got a early jump on Powelltown kicking the first goal of the game, missed a few easy ones and should have been well ahead at quarter time.Thornton 1.4 (10) to Powelltown 0.2 (2).

Powelly came out hard in the second with two goals to take the lead but our boys put some heat on snagging a goal in the last five minutes to get the team back in front Thornton 2.7 (19) to Powelltown 2.3 (15).

In the third quarter the boys piled on three goals to one, with Sean Pearson one off our first year players kicking his first ever goal; the boys got around him and with the adrenalin pumping the Boners were up at three-quarter time. Thornton 5.11(41) to Powelltown 3.4 (21).

To Powelltown’s credit they came out hard in the last quarter, but backline lead by Daniel Drapper held them off ringing the middle of the sticks.

Matthew Herridge snapped a goal with a minute to go the boys were home. Thornton 6.12 (48) to Powelltown 4.10 (34).

Goalkickers: D. Ratudi 3, M. Herridge 1, A. Mabior 1, S. Pearson 1 Best: D. Ratudi, A. Mabior, Yankee, D. Draper, M. Herridge, B. Hayden. ★ MEN’S SENIORS It was really exciting to watch a gutsy win by our Reserves. Biscuit’s boys have been undermanned in terms of numbers at training but their first three weeks have been fantastic.

We went into this round with three changes to the senior side. Athiei Mabior, Anyang

● The club song gets a run at Thornton-Eildon on Saturday Majok and Dhanesh Ratuidi replaced by Aaron Stevens, Jared Sloane, and club legend Daniel ‘Digger’Creed.

The first half mirrored our first two weeks.

We were undisciplined at crucial points of the game which led to easy goals from free kicks.

We went into half-time four goals behind, we needed to make some positional changes but more importantly enter the second half with a positive mindset and stick to our simple structures.

We came out firing in the third to kick four unanswered goals and enter the last quarter five points behind.

Unfortunately Powelltown were too strong to finish in the last and ran away with the game as 23 point victors.

There is still a lot of improvement in us, and we don’t like losing, we emphasised that close enough is not good enough but very encouraging signs moving forward.

Goalkickers A. Stevens 4, J. Lowe 2, S. Barrand, C. Kalogirou, J. Gorman, R. Anderson, D. Creed, J. Hehir Best: L. Power, S. Barrand, R. Andrews, A. Stevens, C. Kalogirou ★ NETBALL. B-Grade girls took the courts ready for action, starting the game off with the first goal scored.

With Keely Grant and Rosie Kealy shooting, they stayed strong and persistent to keep up with Poweltown, going almost goal for goal in the first quarter.

With plenty of intercepts and good one-onone defence in the midcourt from Tayla Paige, Jess Gorman, Jess Slapp and Shantelle Matcham.

With Maddie Bednarski and Maggie Rigby as our defenders, the girls got many rebounds, staying consistent and working well together in the ring. ★ C-Grade played a slow and low scoring game this week, Powelltown presented as a fitter and more cohesive team with stronger centre play into their attacking end.

Thornton girls had glimmers of amazing play, with Sammi in the center and Elley defensive turning over the ball constantly.

Mel Gourlay played a good game in Goal Keeper with a high work rate carrying the defence.

Natalie slotted in well and used her experience to guide Jayne in the goal end. Improvements have been made and looking forward. ★ The day was rounded with some Powelltown supporters sticking around and then our annual IPod Shuffle.

We thank all our sponsors and supporters for getting Thornton Eildon District Sports Club to round 2 (womens) and round 3 (club); we appreciate all support encouraging our members to strive for their best selves being active all the while keeping a small town alive.

- Sarah Stevenson

dise - polo shirts, warm up shirts at $50, hoodies, vests at $70, Club stubby holders at $7, travel mugs at $15, peaked caps and beanies at $25, bumper stickers are free.

The Alexandra History Book is also in stock, available at the Alexandra Newsagents at $30.

Thursday night dinners have two sittings, for juniors and then seniors after their respective training with main course and sweets - adults $15 and kids $10, everyone is welcome.

Thursday's Rebel Raffles kicked off last Thursday with the Holmesglen @ Eildon Jackpot worth $1000. Luke Heard was drawn out and turned over the Wildcard and decided to turn over another card, unsuccessfully. The winners were Reddrops Foodworks / Houseboat Sales Lake Eildon - Terry Hall / Andrew Walker, Eildon Bakery / Outdoor Education Group - Elizabeth Kidd, Alexandra Quality Meats / AFNC canteen - Luke Heard, Yea Chinese Restaurant / Bailey Funerals - Andy Daly.

The Holmesglen @ Eildon Jackpot will be worth $1100 this week so come along and buy some tickets at $1 each but you need to be at the Club rooms at 8pm for the draw.

Next Saturday the Rebels return to Rebel Park and host Yea for a full day of football and netball, including the under 18s hosting Narre Warren so egg-and-bacon rolls will be available in the morning.

We will be contesting the Hedger Ivey Cup as all matches between and Rebels and Tigers will go toward deciding the Cup for this year and presentations in the social rooms after the day’s matches.

SUNDAY

■ The Alexandra Football-Netball Club junior teams travelled to Kings Park in Seymour last Sunday for round 4 of the 2019 season and took on St Mary's for four games of football and three games of netball on a cool, sunny day.

Under 12s Football Alexandra 15.21 (111) defeated St. Mary's 1.2 (8) Essence Coffee Lounge award Coen Miljkovic; Reddrops Foodworks award Billy Bedggood; Alexandra Bakery and Café award Will Fallon; Provender Country Bakehouse award Shaun Sutcliffe; Coach's award Dylan Woehl.

Under 14s Football Alexandra 0.3 (3) defeated by St. Mary's 9.11 (65) Essence Coffee Lounge award Anthony Lee; Reddrops Foodworks award Tom Miljkovic; Alexandra Bakery and Café award Matthew Thompson; Provender Country Bakehouse award Joseph Mills; Hadfield Contractors award Lachlan Armstrong;Armstrong Family award Cooper Kidd; Coach's award Brodie Marshall.

Under 16s Football Alexandra 2.7 (19) defeated by St. Mary's 17.11(113) Essence Coffee Lounge award Caleb Harding; Reddrops Foodworks award Ethan Russell; Alexandra Bakery and Café award Liam Sproles; Provender Country Bakehouse award Ben Jack; Bundalaguah Engineering award Bowen McCarthy;Alan and Betty Parsons award William Cannan; Coach's award Coby Scott.

Under 11s Netball Alexandra 3 defeated by St. Mary's 14 Reddrops Foodworks award Marli Coller; Alexandra Bakery and Café award Georgia Wales; HG Turf award Milly Wales.

Under 13s Netball Alexandra 13 defeated St. Mary's 10 Reddrops Foodworks award Milly Weeks; Alexandra Bakery and Café award Emma Whitehead; Alex Physiotherapy award Ava Lowry.

Under 15s Netball Alexandra 44 defeated St. Mary's 21 Reddrops Foodworks award Mikaela Krijt; Alexandra Bakery and Café award Lariza Saerang-Robinson;Alex Quality Meats award Georgia Millard.

A very big thank you to the above award sponsors for their continued support of our junior footballers and netballers in 2019.

Next Sunday our juniors return to Rebel Park to host Seymour in four games of football and three games of netball in a big day of junior sport. If anyone can assist with the canteen on home games during the season please speak to Melissa Crane to go on the roster.

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Round 1 ECDRA c’ship to Paul Watkins YEA TIGERS FOOTBALL. REPORT SENIORS Yea 1.3 (9) were defeated by Yarra Junction 25.17 (167) A severely undermanned Yea were outclassed by a slick Yarra Junction outfit at the Recreation Reserve, going down to the tune of 158 points.

With six players going out of the previous round's side, it was always going to be a tough day at the office for the hosts against the reigning premiers, and this proved to be the case from the outset.

Yea defended grimly for most of the afternoon but the volume of opposition inside 50s proved too much as the Eagles pressed their advantage, slamming on five goals to zero in the opening term to set up the victory.

Despite the heavy margin, the home side's endeavour couldn't be questioned and the goals only really started to rain once Josh Keyte and Jules Mahon left the ground due to injury, leaving the Tigers with one fit player on the bench early in the third quarter.

Andrew Chisholm could not have worked any harder through the middle of the ground in a standout performance, Aidan McSpeerin did an excellent job on Yarra Junction coach John Holmes and Brad Clements toiled in the ruck.

Dean Clue and Jarred Sandells both competed well in defence, while Jesse Thelen presented well and booted Yea's solitary major in the last term.

The Tigers should regain several players for this weekend's away clash against Alexandra.

Yea. Goalkicker: J. Thelen. Best Players: A. Chisholm, B. Clements, A. McSpeerin, D. Clue, J. Sandells, P. Evans Yarra Junction. Goalkickers: S. Morton 5, T. Wheeler 4, D. Johnson 3, S. Cannon 3, J. Holmes 2, K. Hall 2, L. Hoffman 2, K. Ousley, C. Hoare, L. Spaulding, E. Wadsworth. Best Players: D. Johnson, B. Clark, E. Wadsworth, M. Houston, T. Fennell, T. Armstrong.

■ The first round of the East Central District Rifle Association Inc Club Championship shoot over 300 and 500 yards at the Violet Town range on Saturday was won by Paul Watkins, just one point ahead of Graeme Kerr.

Making an early start, to make the best use of the daylight hours as the days grow shorter was great for most shooters except Paul Watkins who was called out for an emergency repair at his work place and was in a rush to get to the range on time.

Paul arrived after the others had tried their luck on the first range and what a sight. The wintry conditions brought the worst of the Southerly Violet Town wind a very stiff cold dead Southerly flicking from SSE to SSW causing near full Minute Of Arc (at 500 yds about 150mm) shifts based only on direction not strength.

The scores for 300 were well down on what is normally expected.

Paul has been working with Des Coulter, Captain Neal Hambridge and to optimise his loads over the last week’s, effort that has paid off in spades.

His brilliant shoot meant that he only dropped out of the bullseye on one occasion on each range with very neat and tight groups.

The ‘a ha’ moment came when Paul went back to shoot his 300 yard stage, the spectators was aghast when Paul's score came up super centre after super centre to give him an off-rifle score of 60.9 on the Hex system.

The joy was short lived when it was realised that the Hex target setting was for a 500 yds shoot with a much bigger bullseye.

None the less Paul’s 300 yard score was still a winning 59.5.

The feature of the electronic target is that we use the same target from 300 to 600 yards but the scoring zones are changed electronically.

A big saving in materials and makes the system more sustainable.

To help compare scores off-rifle with the four

● Paul Watkins winner of the first round of the ECDRA 2019 Club Championship shoots.

‘More access for fishing’

■ A new $29 million package that supports regional Australians who love their fishing will mean better access to some of Indi’s iconic fishing and camping spots, Nationals candidate for Indi, Mark Byatt, said.

The Liberal and Nationals Government package includes $20 million for councils to apply for money to upgrade, maintain or build new boating, fishing and camping facilities.

“The Nationals know how much regional and rural Australians enjoy getting out in the boat, going fishing or going camping with the family and this fund will help ensure facilities are up to scratch to meet demand,” Mr Byatt said.

“No matter whether you are heading up to the Murray, Kiewa, Goulburn or Mitta Mitta rivers, or one of our great lakes across Indi, like Eildon and Dartmouth, better facilities will make the trip easier and more enjoyable for everyone.”

To further support fishers, a re-elected Liberal and Nationals Government say they will will deliver: ■ $8 million investment in fisheries habitat restoration: working with fishing clubs to restore marine and estuarine habitats, ■ $600,000 for mental health support: delivering support for a trial of a mental health trusted advocate program for the fisheries sector. Delivering a National Fisheries Plan to grow the industry, ■ Develop Commonwealth Fisheries Resource Sharing Framework: outlining the rules for sharing resources across the fishing sectors and between the Commonwealth and other Australian jurisdictions, ■ $400,000 for capacity building for fishing representatives: delivering capacity-building tools to ensure all relevant fishing sectors are included in decision-making.

RESERVES

Yea 7.3 (45) defeated by Yarra Junction 8.14 (62) Despite a 17-point defeat at the hands of Yarra Junction, Yea can hold their head high after a competitive showing with a makeshift team at home on Saturday afternoon.

With a spate of injuries to the seniors, several regulars were plucked from the reserves and the result was an outfit that wouldn't have looked out of place in 2005, with Chris Leatham, Michael Papadopolous and Peter Kiss all pulling on the boots.

The Tigers started well, booting two goals to zip from limited entries in the first quarter before the visitors wrestled back the lead with three second term majors.

A relatively even third stanza set up a fascinating final half an hour with Yea booting four goals to three but ultimately falling short.

Brad O'Brien was outstanding in his first game in the yellow and black, as was Phillip Foudoulis, while Ryan Sargeant (two goals) and Ben Charles (one) continued their respective rich veins of form.

Aaron Miller returned to the Rec for the first time in several years and quickly made up for lost time by slotting a major, setting another one up and copping a crude blow to the head - unwarranted of course.

The Tigers will be looking for their first win of the season against Alexandra this week.

Yea. Goalkickers: R. Sargeant 2, A. Miller, H. Jannke, M. Ryan, C. Leatham, B. O''Brien Best Players: B. O''Brien, R. Sargeant, B. Charles, P. Foudoulis, T. O''Dwyer, A. Miller Yarra Junction. Goalkickers: D. Lever 2, J. Rice 2, D. Hewitt 2, M. Tarr, N. Blair. Best Players: D. Hewitt, J. Rice, S. Jordan, B. Conder, D. Pottage, M. Tarr - Patrick Evans

different classes of shooting the ECDRA use the ‘MCSI’ system of adjusting the scores.

This is not a handicap but is a system based on the Victorian Queens Prize participants that allow the various classes to be compared OffRifle.

The scores for the day show the actual score followed by the points that the MCSI allocates to that score in that class.

The scores were: Paul Watkins FO 59.5,59.3 =118.8 or 171 points, Graeme Kerr FS 57.4,55.5 = 112.9 or 170 points, Rosco Davis FS 56.2,53.2 = 109.4 or 161.4 points, Neal Hambridge FO 51.1, 57.2 = 108.3 or 145.7 points, Robert Irving FS 50, 52 = 102 or 145.7 points, Richard Godden FS 49.1, 50.1 = 99.2 or 144.3 points, Glen Chisholm FS (using his fox hunting rifle) 43.2, 47.1 = 90.3 or 132.9 points and John Maccioni FS 54.2 (John retired after 300yds) then finally Yowie trying his 30 06 with a score 16 at longer ranges he would not normally shoot over.

Glen said that his 223 fox rifle was not up to the conditions over distances he does not hunt over and that he hoped his new range rifle would be available next week.

Next Saturday shooting will be at Violet Town where ECDRA is away to Shepparton/Natalia Gold and Captain Neal will be asking for an early start about 11am so shooters should plan to be at the range about 10am to set up and put the billy on.

Glen, we hope that your range rifle arrives soon so that you can really get stick into the sport.

New shooters are most welcome to come and try and next week would be a good time to see precision shooting as a team sport in action.

For further information and shoot details please go to the web site www.ecdra.org.au.

Many thanks to Graeme Kerr who provided the on range notes and photo for this weeks article.

- Robert Chaffe

● Mel and Shane at Mansfield Fishing talk with Nationals candidate Mark Byatt.

● No Yea Junior Football reports had been submitted when this issue of The Local Paper went to press.

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Baynes Memorial Day at Yea Golf Club

● Pictured: Kaye and Murray Baynes, Barb Fisher with winners Marianne Peterson and Neil Peterson.

Inset: The Yea Golf clubrooms were full after play to celebrate the Baynes Memorial Day.

■ Seven men ventured out to play on Wednesday as rain was predicted for Yea. Play was possible as there was only one shower of about 2mm in the morning. Winner of the Par Event was Rob O’Halloran (18) with +1 with Jeff Aurisch (14) second on CB from Michael Spagnolo (8) with-1. NTP on the 2nd was Peter Johnston and the Club Award Winner was Alan Pell on -7. ★ Saturday saw 12 mixed pairs compete in Canadian Foursomes for the annual Baynes Memorial Day. Barb Fisher donates for the family to remember her parents who loved the game of golf. Neil Peterson and Marianne Peterson with a combined handicap of 27 won the day with a nett 67. Second were Michael Spagnolo and Di Elliott (17) with nett 69. The best scratch score went to Laraine Callander and Gary Pollard with 84 off the stick. Michael Spagnolo and Margie Wright won the two NTP. There were also ten men who participated in a stableford round with Graeme Bryant (22) winning with 38 points from second Carl Maffei (24) with 36 points. Neil Ross won the Club Award. Sunday saw the last round of men’s pennant played at Eildon. Our team of Wayne Rowe, Jeff Moss, Terry Chaplain, Sam Wright and Greg Clements lost going down 3-1.

Terry and Sam halved their matches on the day. Many thanks to all players who participated for the club over the last month.

The preliminary round of the Club Knockout is over and the first round is due to be completed by the end of May. The second round is to be completed by the end of June.

It was tremendous to see so many people in the Clubrooms after golf to celebrate the Baynes Memorial Day. - Alan Pell

Quadrella for Tigers senior netballers

C-GRADE Yea posted its second successive win over Yarra Junction on Saturday.

The team was asked to show relentless defensive pressure in the first five minutes of the game and they followed that instruction well, forcing Yarra Junction into numerous errors.

Deb and Chelsea controlled the defence goal ring and were able to pick off many turnovers using their pressure along with excellent judgement of the ball.

The Tigers took their time getting their attacking flow together but worked hard to be five goals up at quarter-time.

Ebony moved into GD alongside Deb in the second quarter, quickly making her mark on the game, positioning herself well for rebounds and pulling the ball in strongly.

The defensive pressure down the court continued to do the job, mid courters Kate, Kath and Emily dictating their opponent into non ball side position and forcing errors once again.

Fiona as always did a power of work at GA, setting up the quick movement of the ball in and around the ring to set Jess up nicely under the post.

Yea by 10 at the main break.

The fresh legs of Molly and Chelsea worked wonders for the Tigers in the third quarter, driving through beautifully on the goal ring and making sure the entries into the ring were not forced.

The transition play was of a better standard this quarter and that continued into the last quarter, everyone making better depth and drive to the ball.

Yea had their best quarter in the last, extending a ¾-time lead of 11 out to a winning margin of 16.

A hard slog of a game but still an important win. Well done girls.

Yea 31 def Yarra Junction 16

Goals: J. Armstrong 28, F. Purvis 2, K. Alldrick 1 Best: K Alldrick, C Helder, J Armstrong Award: Emily Watts BGRADE B-Grade posted their first win of the season in a hard fought game with Yarra Junction.

Importantly, Yea made a strong start, getting up to a 7-1 goal lead which held them in good stead for the remainder of the game.

The Tigers were forced into positional changes when Lauren left the court injured, Meg switching from GS to GK and Brydee taking over the GS position.

Initially Yarra Junction made the most of the Tigers shuffle and were able to get the next few goals but the Tigers steadied and led by 5 at quarter-time.

The next quarter proved to be the best for the Tigers, scoring more freely due to the quick and spacial transition down court.

Maggie and Nikki worked beautifully around the circles edge, moving off when needed, and then passing in more precisely to Brydee and Cindy who were both accurate this quarter.

Meg and Ellie were dogged in defence creating many turnovers and pulling in rebounds when the opportunities came. Yea by 9 at half time.

Junction outscored Yea in the second half but Yea continued to score when they needed to, always keeping the margin to five or above.

Jordan ran the last quarter hard in centre, making great drives to the ball and passing in well to Brydee and Meg, who had returned back to GS by then.

But it was Rach who was instrumental in the last quarter after switching to GK. Junction were coming hard in the last five minutes of the

game but she held strong, keeping in perfect position and stopping many attempts by Junction.

Well done to all girls and we wish Lauren a quick recovery.

Yea 35 defYarra Junction 30 Goals: C Hayes 16, B Bond 11, M Sundblom 8 Best: M Sundblom, C Hayes Award: Rach Normington DGRADE The D-Graders each week have grown as a team and this week against Yarra Junction was no different coming to play from the first whistle.

The girls were focused and equally strong in defence as they were in attack scoring 17-1 in the first quarter.

With the considerable lead, positional changes were made across the court at the breaks by the Tigers, to trial new combinations and bring on fresh legs.

All players did exactly what was asked of them by resetting and treat-

ing every quarter like it was the first.

The final score was one of the biggest seen by the Tigers D-Grade for some time.

Yea were the victors 51 defeating Yarra Junction 18.

Yea 51 def Yarra Junction 18 Goals: A Christie 24, H Broderick 15, K Slavin 12 Best: K Slavin, G Cunningham, T Britton Award: Kelly Petering AGRADE This was the battle for the top of the ladder position however Yarra Junction were no match for the Yea A graders.

The A-Graders continued on Yea’s dominance of the netball court for the day defeating Yarra Junction 74 to 39.

The game started with a flurry of goals by Nikki Watts and Mel Martinov. The defensive pressure of Tayissa Coppinger and Rachel Hickey

was impressive only allowing the opposition to score 6 goals in the first quarter.

The midcourts of Sam Coppinger, Chelsea Spagnolo and Amy Taylor created fantastic linkages down the court and opened up enormous space.

Having already played a full game in B-Grade, Meg Sundblom was able to come on in replacement of Tayissa at half time in GK but didn't miss a beat with strong footwork and drive to the ball.

Another B-grader Elly Hendrie took the court in the last quarter in WD and was able to snatch a couple of intercepts that converted to goals.

Well done to all players.

Yea 74 def Yarra Junction 39 Goals: M Martinov 45, N Watts 29 Best: R Hickey, M Martinov, A Taylor Award: Nikki Watts - By Cindy Hayes and Deb Schickerling

Seymour District Junior Football ■ Yea’s scoring was low in the Seymour District Junior Football Netball League games on Sunday (May 5).

UNDER 16 Broadford 24.11 (155) d Seymour 4.2 (26). St Mary’s 17.11 (113) d Alexandra 2.7 (19). Euroa: Bye. UNDER 14 Tabilk 6.4 (40) d Broadford 5.8 (38). St Mary’s 9.12 (66) dAlexandra 0.3 (3). Seymour 16.8 (104) d Wandong 4.3 (27). Euroa 11.25 (91) d Yea 1.0 (6).

UNDER 12 Tabilk 10.8 (68) d Broadford 2.1 (13). Alexandra 15.21 (111) d St Mary’s 1.2 (8). Seymour 33.12 (210) d Wandong 0.2 (2). Euroa 8.11 (59) d Yea 1.0 (6).

YEA Under 14. Team. C. Kilinge, L. Zipsin, L. Jannke, R. Ockwell, D. Ingham, S. Clue, S. Crumpen-Dolheguy, T. Rao, J. Simpson, P. Harding, L. Kelderman, J. Harrison, B. Hoppner, D. Ciantar, F. Archibald, C. HoldswoerthRose.

Under 12. Team. S. Charles, C. Sier, W. Granter, Z. Papadopoulos, J. Porter, T. Dunne, A. Bree, T. White, L. Anstey, C. Elliott, O. Dredge, A. Antrobus, E. Slocum, H. Fletcher, J. Tainton-Allen, S. Klinge, C. Heyen, S. Gregory, S. Holdsworth-Rose, M. McAlpin, E. Brunt, H. Kelderman, E. Fisher.

Under 10. Team. H. Dignam, L. Henwood, S. Butterworth, J. Purvis, K. Crockett, T. Faiorchild, J. Martin, M. Papadopoulos, E. Garlick, C. Klinge.

ALEXANDRA Under 16. Team. B. Goshnick, B. Lewindon, B. Miller, K. Gogoll, R. Lucas, B. McCarthy, C. Smith, C. Harding, B. Jack, J. Bourke, B. Humphries, E. Russell, L. Sproles, J. Ferrier, T. Gristwood, J. King, W. Dunsford, B. Scott, C. Scott, J. Matcham, J. Young, W. Cannan.

Under 14. Team. H. Correa, D. Jack, C. Kidd, T. Miljkovic, H. Bossonnet, B. Fitzpatrick, A. Lee, B. Marshall, R. Kirkpatrick, W. Wright, L. Armstrong, M. Coutts, M. Thompson, J. Baker, B. Weeks, K. SowardFindlay, C. Hibberd, D. Bevan, B. Irvine, C. Hill, J. Mills.,

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Thrilling draw for Yea U15 netballers Under 11

best to cover their tall opponents and apply pressure to force errors. Yea 2, Euroa 31 4th Quarter - We saw in this quarter the Tigers work tirelessly with little to show for it on their side of the score board.

Mia was seen to be continuously trying to intercept the ball from her opponents, fighting hard and never giving up. She was often found to be in the right place at the right time. By games end the score board certainly didn't reflect Yea's effort and determination throughout the game.

The Tigers attitude and persistence is to be commended. Tough game against a very strong and tall side.

Final Score: Yea 2 def by Euroa 44 Awartds. Country Fried Chicken - Lauren Baker. Your Wardrobe - Mia Wojcik. Tiger Bucks - Hayley Fyfe.

- Teresa Aldous

Captain - Grace Cunningham Vice-Captain - Bridie Hayes 1st Quarter - A nice strong start to the game with both teams starting strong. Yea defended well with Maddie GK and Zoe GD. Chelsea did great as C making herself available across the court for other team members to see her and pass it to her with confidence. Olivia together with Grace gave it all they got to get each goal. Zoe defended as she does in GD making her presence left by the other team. Yea 2 Euroa 7 2nd Quarter - Grace and Olivia shot a quick

two goals to open this next quarter. As Tilly came onto the court as C, the three girls made some great team work decisions between them.

Chelsea dida great job in WD putting the pressure on Euroa making this a high scoring quarter. The communication between all players shows that they can achieve great results. Yea 9 - Euroa 11 3rd Quarter - Great team work all round with all girls working really hard for a possible win. Arienne boosted the confidence amongst the girls, with plenty of positive reinforcement.

Grace and Arienne attacked well together.

Olivia tried her hardest in goals despite Euroa defending well. Tilly in C made her mark bringing the ball down our way to assist Grace and Olivia to some very impressive goals. Yea 14 Euroa 15 4th Quarter - Yea looked for a win against Euroa with only one goal in it to begin with.

Bridie getting a fantastic exciting goal and coming out with a huge smile.

The girls were so pumped and on a high that there was no way they were going to let Euroa win. Both teams had a great last quarter.

All the spectators were on the edge of their seats cheering on with the girls giving it their best for a draw. Well done Team Yea Tigers you were awesome, congratulations.

Final score: Yea 19 drew with Euroa 19 Awards. Country Fried Chicken - Olivia Johnson. Your Wardrobe - Bridie Hayes. Tiger Bucks - Madie Granter.

- Kay Granter

● Lila McKay

● Marley Leatham

● Bridie Hayes

● Ella Harris

● Ashlee Frankcombe

● Chelci Fitzgerald

● Grace Cunningham

● Bridie McSpeerin

● Millie Charles

Captain Ada Hayes.

Vice-Captain Nina Callander 1st Quarter - We can all be proud of the effort and persistence that our young Tigers showed against Euroa.

They worked well as a team and never gave up. They were led by the experienced and brilliant Megan Leatham.

Ada was great in C for Yea, coming out for the ball when needed. Bridie was strong in defence with Charlotte.

The girls continued to focus on coming forward to get in front of their tall opponents. Bridie suffered a small injury during the first which put her out of the game.

2nd Quarter - In the second quarter Sophie played C for the first time this season, doing a wonderful job whilst Ella Harris in WA chased down the ball a few times to gain control of the ball for Yea. Sienna and Lila worked hard together in defence against a skilful Euroa attack team.

3rd Quarter - Nina was a standout in GD in the third quarter. Her height was a great advantage as she gained many rebounds from Euroa.

Marley in GK was an asset to Yea with both her speed and intercepts.

4th Quarter - Yea applied great pressure in the fourth quarter. Micayla played well in C demonstrating both her speed and agility. Euroa was too strong on the day beating Yea 25-0.

Final Score: Yea 0 def by Euroa 25 Awards: Country Chicken- Best on Court -

Ada Hayes. Your Wardrobe Well Played - Sienna Porter. Encouragement - Nina Callander - Casey McKay

Under 13 Captain Ashlee Frankcombe 1st Quarter - Yea lookedspectacular in their new dresses. The intimidation was strong with the daunting task of taking on the giant Euroa girls.

Towering over Yea, there were shadows cast however, it didn't deter the fighting spirit that can be found in the Tiger camp.

Yea fought hard in this first quarter alas the score resulted in Euroa pocketing a 10-point lead over Yea. Yea 0, Euroa 10.

2nd Quarter - The second quarter saw Yea getting two goals with Chloe and Hayley working well together in the ring. Bonnie, Millie and Mia moving quickly around the court but Euroa managing many intercepts due to their massiv e height advantage. Ashlee and Lauren working tirelessly in their roles of GD and GK, applying pressure on the Euroa girls and occasionally forcing errors and getting a turnover in play. Yea 2, Euroa 22 3rd Quarter - The third quarter continued like in the second. Yea triedtheir hardest, however the taller Euroa girls proved too strong and fluid in their game and building on their score.

Yea were able to put two goals quarter but that's not to say Yea were making it easy for Euroa.

Bridie, Annie and Millie disd their absolute

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NORTHERN LEAGUE FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD DIV. 2 LADDERS

■ Seniors. 1. Banyule, 273.81, 12. 2.

Whittlesea, 137.98, 12. 3. Thomastown, 120.65, 12. 4. Watsonia, 120.45, 8. 5. Diamond Creek, 110.15, 8. 6. Eltham, 94.83, 8.

7. Fitzroy Stars, 102.22, 4. 8. Epping, 45.41, 0. 9. St Mary’s, 44.62, 0.

■ Reserves. 1. Eltham, 184.80, 16. 2.

Whittlesea, 238.04, 8. 3. Banyule, 127.54, 8.

4. Thomastown, 114.14, 8. 5. St Mary’s, 113.10, 8. 6. Fitzsroy Stars, 75.29, 8. 7. Diamond Creek, 87.91, 4. 8. Watsonia, 80.79, 4.

9. Epping, 12.44, 0.

DIV. 3 LADDERS

■ Seniors. 1. Heidelberg West, 185.12, 16.

2. Laurimar, 157.25, 16. 3. Panton Hill, 237.86, 8. 4. Kilmore, 117.92, 8. 5. South Morang, 68.46, 6. 6. Mernda, 118.30, 4. 7.

Lalor, 71.34, 4. 8. Old Eltham Collegians, 40.48, 2. 9. Reservoir, 34.48, 0.

■ Reserves. 1. Heidelberg West, 742.86, 16.

2. Kilmore, 181.51, 12. 3. Panton Hill, 141.23, 8. 4. Old Eltham Collegians, 101.38, 8. 5.

Lalor, 100.00, 8. 6. Mernda, 79.03, 8. 7.

Laurimar, 68.80, 4. 8. South Morang, 51.72, 0. 9. Reservoir, 29.54, 0.

NORTHERN LEAGUE NETBALL SCOREBOARD GRADING

■ Round 3. Friday, May 3. Epping 2 31 d Heat 4 9. Laurimar 1 34 d Ivanhoe 2 30. La Trobe 2 29 d Fitzroy Stars 3 22. Greensborough 1 37 d Bundoora 1 26. Macleod 2 36 d Reservoir 1 29. Bundoora 3 38 d Heat 2 26.

Bundoora 7 23 d West Preston 1 12. Whittlesea 2 45 d Heidelberg West 2 12. Husrtbirdge 2 34 d South Morang 2 26. Diamond creek 2 43 d Heidelberg 1 36. Craigieburn 3 24 d Mernda 1 21. Watsonia 3 25 d Heat 3 22. North Heidelberg 2 28 d Ivanhoe 3 27. Montmorency 4 30 d Kilmore 5 18. Bundoora 5 30 d Laurimar 3 23. Montmorency 3 18 d Thomastown 4 15. Greensborough 3 33 d Epping 1 19.

Bundoora 6 33 d North Heidelberg 5 22.

Heidelberg West 1 26 d St Mary’s 3 19.

Mernda 3 25 d Hurstbridge 3 23. Heidelberg 3 29 d Diamond Creek 3 24. Craigieburn 1 28 d Northcote Park 1 19. Lower Plenty 1 26 d Watsonia 4 13. Fitzroy Stars 1 30 d Ivanhoe 1 28. Kilmore 4 32 d South Morang 3 28.

Laurimar 2 33 d Kilmore 2 30. Thomastown 1 28 d St Mary’s 2 18. Mernda 2 40 d Thomastown 3 20. Bundoora 2 29 drew with Ivanhoe 4 29. North Heidelberg 4 31 d Whittlesea 1 30.Husrtbridge 4 34 d Mernda 4 10. Diamond Creek 1 40 d North Heidelberg 1 28. Northcote Park 2 37 d Diamond Creek 5 20. Heidelberg 2 24 d Watsonia 1 21.

Kilmore 1 34 d Ivanhoe 5 26. Bundoora 4 33 d Montmorency 2 14. Laurimar 4 27 d Fitzroy Stars 4 23. Montmorency 1 30 d Macleod 1 27. St Mary’s 1 35 d Greensborough 2 34.

North Heidelberg 3 45 d Heidelberg 4 17.

Fitzroy Stars 2 32 d Thomastown 2 30.

Hurstbridge 1 32 d Watsonia 2 11. Reservoir 2 26 d Northcote Park 3 21. Craigieburn 2 37 d Diamond Creek 4 24. West Ivanhoe 1 21 sd Kilmore 3 20. Heat 1 43 d Old Eltham Collegians 1 19. Mernda 5: Bye. South Morang 1: Bye.

RIDDELL DISTRICT FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD ■ Seniors. Results. Round 4. Saturday, May 4. Melton Centrals 9.8 (62) d Woodend Hesket 6.8 (44). Diggers Rest 13.20 (98) d Broadford 4.3 (27). Lancefield 13.15 (93) d Rockbank 6.12 (48). Wallan 11.10 (76) d Rupertswood 10.13 (73). Romsey 14.16 (100) d Macedon. Riddell: Bye. ■ Reserves. Results. Round 4. Saturday, May 4. Woodend Hesket 5.4 (34) d Melton Centrals 4.9 (33). Diggers Rest d Broadford.

Lancefield 17.18 (120) d Rockbank 2.2 (14).

Wallan 11.15 (81) d Ruperstwood 3.1 (19).

Romsey 18.14 (122) ed Macledon 1.3 (9).

Riddell: Bye.

Sport

W’sea Seniors defeat St Mary’s ■ Whittlesea Reserves scored a victory against Banyule in Northern Football and Netball League Division 2 competition on Saturday (May 4).

DIVISION 1

■ Seniors. Results. Round 4. Saturday, May 4. Montmorency 9.20 (74) d Hurstbridge 8.9 (57). Greensborough 8.22 (70) d Macleod 8.7 (55). Buindoora 18.7 (115) d West PrestonLakeide 14.14 (98). Northcote Park 16.13 (109) d Lower Plenty 8.10 (58). West Heidelberg 13.20 (98) d Heidelberg 7.12 (54).

■ Reserves. Results. Round 4. Saturday, May 4. Montmorency 11.11 (77) d Hurstbridge 8.10 (58). Greensborough 17.9 (111) d Macleod 1.6 (12). Bundoora 9.6 (60) d West Preston-Lakeside 5.7 (37). Lower Plenty 11.8 (74) d Northcopte Park 8.14 (62). North Heidelberg 15.6 (96) d Heidelberg 5.8 (38).

DIVISION 2

■ Seniors. Results. Round 4. Saturday, May 4. Banyule 15.7 (97) d Watsonia 4.12 (36).

Fitzsroy Stars 9.13 (67) d Eltham 5.7 (37).

Thomastown 16.14 (11) d Diamond Creek 13.7 (85). Whittlesea 13.7 (85) d St Mary’s 6.21 (57).

Epping: Bye. ■ Reserves. Results. Round 4. Saturday, May 4. Banyule 7.17 (59) d Watsonia 3.6 (24). Eltham 18.10 (118) d Fitzroy Stars 2.6 (18). Thomastown 14.8 (92) d Diamond Creek 6.8 (44). St Mary’s 11.10 (76) d Whittlesea 4.8 (32). Epping: Bye.

DIVISION 3

■ Seniors. Results. Round 4. Saturday, May 4. Heidelberg West 22.9 (141) d Lalor 6.6 (42).

South Morang 9.8 (62) drew with Old Eltham Collegians 8.14 (62). Mernda 18.22 (13) d Reservoir 1.6 (12). Laurimar 11.9 (75) d Panton Hill 9.20 (74). Kilmore: Bye. ■ Reserves. Results. Round 4. Saturday, May 4. Heidelberg West 18.11 (119) d Lalor 0.3 (3).

Old Eltham Collegians 8.11 (59) d South Morang 6.5 (41). Mernda 12.14 (86) d Reservoir 6.4 (40). Panton Hill 9.7 (61) d Laurimar 4.8 (32).

Kilmore: Bye.

WOMEN’S GRADING

■ Results. Round 3. Sunday, May 5. Diamond Creek Women’s 2 5.4 (34) d VU Western Spurs 3 2.6 (18). VU Western Spurs 2 7.11 (53) d Darebin Falcons 2 0.0 (0). Montmorency 2 v Hurstbridge. St Mary’s Senior 3.7 (25) d Laurimar 1.7 (13). Epping 2.5 (17) d Heidelberg 0.3 (3). Greensborough 16.12 (108) d Wallan 1.0 (6).VU Western Spurs 1 v Diamond Creek Women’s 1. Bundoora 0.4 (4) d West PrestonLakeside 0.0 (0). Darebin Falcons 1 8.10 (58) d South Morang 0.1 (1). Montmorency 1 v Bendigo Thunder. Mernda 7.9 (51) d Reservoir 0.1 (1).

UNDER 19 GRADING

■ Results. Round 3. Saturday, May 4. Banyule 17.9 (111) d Mill Park 12.5 (77). Mernda 18.22 (130) d Hurstbridge 1.1 (7). Eltham 1 11.7 (73) d Diamond Creek 1.9 (15). Greensborough 2 6.9 (46) d Eltham 2 10.5 (65). West PrestonLakeside 30.21 (201) d Bulldog Bloods 5.3 (33).

South Morang 21.15 (141) d Laurimar 6.11 (47).

Montmorency 9.11 (65) d Bundoora 7.9 (51).

Macleod 13.11 (89) d Lower Plenty 9.16 (70).

Greensborough 1 13.8 (86) d Heidelberg 4.5 (29).

St Mary’s 15.11 (101) d Whittlesea 8.4 (52).

UNDER 18 GIRLS

■ Results. Round 3. Sunday, May 5. Laurimar 1.8 (14) d Eltham 0.3 (3). Montmorency 7.7 (49) d Diamond Creek Women’s 5.4 (34). Research 10.12 (72) d Whittlesea Panton Hill 0.2 (2).

Darebin Falcons 12.13 (85) d Northcote 0.0 (0).

UNDER 17

■ Results. Round 3. Sunday, May 5. Eltham 12.8 (80) d Research 11.7 (73). Research 13.17 (95) d Greensborough 3.1 (19). Yarrambat 15.11 (101) d South Morang 7.8 (50). Kilmore 10.4 (44) d West Preston-Lakeside 2.15 (27). Montmorency: Bye.

UNDER 16 GIRLS GRADING

■ Results. Round 3. Sunday, May 5.

Whittlesea 8.6 (54) d Mill Park 2.3 (15). Wallan 9.11 (65) d South Morang 1.2 (8). Kilmore 6.9 (45) d Diamond Creek Women’s Blue 2.3 (15).

Greensborough 9.7 (61) sd Darebin Falcons 1.1 (7). Research 7.14 (56) d Northcote 0.1 (1).

Yarrambat 4.5 (29) d Montmorency 3.5 (23).

● Greensborough continued its unbeaten start to the NFNL Division 1 season, with a hard-fought 15-point victory over Macleod. Photo: nfnl.org.au

WHITTLESEA EAGLES FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD SENIORS WHITTLESEA ............ 3.1, 6.2, 9.2, 13.7 (85) ST MARY’S ............. 1.7, 2.11, 5.17, 6.21 (57) Whittlesea. Goalkickers: X. Dimasi 3, M. Langford 2, N. Pupillo 2, S. Indian 2, P. Higgins, T. Bland, J. Owens-Draper, J. Russell. Best: N. Pupillo, P,. Higgins, M. Coen, J. Owens-Draper, B. Watson, D. Tennant.

St Maery’s. Goalkickers: M. Guldon 3, T. Cantwell, M. Hocking, N. Dean. Best: J. Dean, M. Hocking, M. Goldon, D. Castagnini, J. Wolczsko, N. Dean.

RESERVES

ST MARY’S ............ 2.4, 6.4, 9.9, 11.10 (76) WHITTLESEA ........... 0.2, 1.4, 3.4, 4.8 (32) St Mary’s. Goalkickers: J. Sorani 4, A. De Girolamo 2, M. Patti 2, J. Johnston 2, J. Girolami. Best: R. Pieper, J. Johnston, A. De Girolamo, S. Mitrovski, J. Sorani, C. HowdenCrhak.

Whittlesea. Goalkickers: N. Byatt 3, R. Carter.

Best: M. Taplin,R. Carter, C. Prestopino, T. Parkinson, B. Burgess, N. Byatt.

Diamond Creek Women’s Red 10.11 (71) d Eltham 3.1 (19).

UNDER 16 GRADING

■ Results. Round 3. Sunday, May 5. Greensborough 9.18 (72) d Diamond Creek 6.4 (40).

Whittlesea 13.15 (93) d Hurstbridge 6.11 (47).

West Preston-Lakeside 12.9 (81) d Research 8.6 (54). Kilmore 7.6 (48) d Eltham 5.8 (38).

Yarrambat 17.22 (124) d Mernda 1.2 (8). Bundoora Park Thunderbolts 18.13 (121) d Mill Park 5.7 (37). Laurimar 8.11 (59) d Montmorency 6.16 (52).

UNDER 15 GRADING

■ Results. Round 3. Sunday, May 5. Diamond Creek 7.8 (50) d Mernda 6.9 (45). Eltham 9.13 (67) d Montmorency 4.8 (32). Yarrambat 11.12 (78) d South Morang Blue 10.13 (73). Northcote/ Reservoir v Keon Park. West Preston-Laekside 28.19 (187) d South Morang Gold 4.5 (29).

Whittlesea 10.16 (76) d Wallan 8.11 (59).

Laurimar 12.12 (84) d Research 6.8 (44).

Kilmore 16.120 (106) d Greensborough 12.4 (76). Mill Park: Bye.

UNDER 14 GIRLS GRADING

■ Results. Round 3. Sunday, May 5.

Whittlesea 9.12 (66) d Diamond Creek Women’s Red 0.3 (3). South Morang 19.22 (136) d Northcote 0.0 (0). Diamond Creek Women’s Blue 2.3 (15) d Laurimar 1.2 (8). Research 16.13 (109) d Mernda 1.1 (7). Montmorency Black 7.1 (43) d Eltham 5.4 (34). Montmorency White 11.20 (86) d Mill Park 0.0 (0). Yarrambat 1.0 (6) d Bundoora Park Thunderbolts 0.0 (0). Wallan 7.8 (50) d West Preston Darebin 0.4 (4).

DIV. 1 LADDERS

■ Seniors. 1. Greensborough, 216.41, 16.

2. Northcote Park, 179.74, 16. 3. North Heidelberg, 150.00, 12. 4. Heidelberg, 138.15, 12. 5. Bundoora, 117.13, 12. 6. Montmorency, 88.95, 8. 7. Lower Plenty, 60.44, 4.

8. Macleod, 69.81, 0. 9. West PrestonLakeside,66.13, 0. 10. Hurstbridge, 46.42, 0.

■ Reserves. 1. Greensborough, 717.39, 16.

2. Bundoora, 189.20, 16. 3. North Heidelberg, 122.35, 12. 4. Heidelberg, 121.82, 12.

5. Montmorency, 86.43, 8. 6. West PrestonLakeside, 124.70, 4. 7. Macleod, 81.27, 4. 8.

Hurstbridge, 54.29, 4. 9. Lower Plenty, 36.76, 4. 10. Northcote Park, 50.96, 0.

UNDER 14 GRADING

■ Results. Round 3. Sunday, May 5. Eltham Red 8.6 (54) d Laurimar Teal 7.6 (48). Kilmore 14.6 (99) d West Preston-Lakeside 4.4 (28).

Dimaond Creek 15.15 (105) d Wallan 2.1 (13).

Eltham Black 7.6 (48) d Laurimar Black 6.6 (42). Yarrambat 5.9 (39) d Epping 1.4 (10).

Greensborough 11.17 (83) d Northcote 3.1 (19).

South Morang 12.15 (77) d Research 1.1 (7).

Whittlesea 9.7 (61) d Mill Park 3.7 (25). Mernda 6.11 (47) d Montmorency 6.5 (41). Bundoora Park Thunderbolts 20.12 (132) d Panton Hill 2.0 (12). Reservoir-Thomastown: Bye.

UNDER 13 GRADING

■ Results. Round 3. Sunday, May 5. Eltham Black 13.11 (89) d West Preston Lakeside 4.0 (24). Laurimar Black 5.5 (35) d Montmorency 2.3 (15). Yarrambat 14.16 (100) d Eltham Red 1.5 (11). Research 13.10 (88) d Mernda 5.2 (32).

Greensborough 4.11 (35) d Hurstbridge 3.3 (21).

Kilmore v Laurimar Teal. Mill Park 12.15 (87) d South Morang 1.1 (7). Wallan 11.11 (77) d Keon Park 1.1 (7). Whittlesea 5.5 (35) d Bundoora Park Tunderbolts 4.2 (26). Diamond Creek 5.5 (35) d Northcote 4.5 (29).

UNDER 12 GIRLS GRADING

■ Results. Round 3. Sunday, May 5. South Morang 4.7 (31) d Montmorency Black 1.2 (8).

Laurimar 3.7 (25) d Wallan 1.1 (7). Hurstbridge 6.4 (4) d Whittlesea 2.0 (12). Yarrambat 3.6 (24) d Montmorency White 1.0 (6). Mernda 10.6 (66) d Northcote 0.0 (0). Green Searchers 3.4 (22) d Darebin Falcons 0. (0). Diamond Creek Women’s 10.4 (64) d Eltham 0.0 (0).

UNDER 12 GRADING

■ Results. Round 3. Sunday, May 5. Laurimar 3.5 (23) d Mill Park 3.3 (21). Northcote 10.6 (66) d Research 1.1 (7). Yarrambat 13.15 (93) d Kilmore 0.2 (2). South Morang 10.12 (72) d Wallan 1.1 (7). Mernda Red 9.4 (58) d Montmorency White 7.5 (47). Bundoora Park Thudnerbolts 7.10 (52) d Thomastown 4.2 (26).

Mernda blue 7.10 (52) d Epping 1.4 (10).

Whittlesea 4.9 (33) d Montmorency Black 2.5 (17). Diamond Creek 5.3 (33) d Reservoir 4.5 (29). Eltham Red 8.5 (53) d Eltham Black 3.1 (19). Eltham Panthers: Bye.

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4 wins for Yea netballers Strong weekend for junior and senior sides

Grandstander Mothers Day

■ Local Mums will be kept busy on Sunday (May 12). Seymour District Junior Football Fixtures are: Under 16. Alexandra v Seymour. St Mary’s v Broadford. Euroa: Bye. Under 14. Alexandra v Seymour. Tabilk v Yea. St Mary’s v Broadford. Euroa v Wandong.

Under 12. Alexandra v Seymour. Tabilk v Yea. St Mary’s v Broadford. Euroa v Wandong.

Under 10. Alexandra v Seymour. Tabilk v Yea. St Mary’s v Broadford. Euroa v Wandong.

Junior Netball

● Chelci Fitzgerald in Yea junior netball. Photo: Georgie Wells.

Taylor, Brooke Munnerley. Team: Leah Gill, ■ Yea Tigers enjoyed wins in all grades of Ashleigh Taylor, Kaitlyn Dullard, Nicole AFL OUTER EAST netball, at home, on Saturday.

Hamopton, Meaghan Crawford, Brooke YEA NETBALL Munnerley, Michelle Skilton, Brylee O’Neil.

A-GRADE B-GRADE SCORES AT A GLANCE YEA .............................................. 20, 43, 57, 74 ALEXANDRA .............................. 13, 36, 52, 75 YARRA JUNCTION ...................... 6, 15, 25, 39 GEMBROOK-COCKATOO ............ 5, 7, 9, 17 DIVISION 2 Yea. Goals: Melissa Martinov 44, Nikki Watts Alexandra. Goals: Emma Kidd 33, Brooke ■ A-Grade. Results. Round 3. Saturday, Pearce 42. Best: Caitlan Haggis, Fiona Stephens, 29. Best: Rachael Hickey, Melissa Martinov, May 4. Kinglake: Bye. Alexandra 61 d Emma Kidd. Team: Emma Kidd, Brooke Pearce, Amy Taylor. Team: GS GA Melissa Martinov, Gembrook-Cockatoo 31. Powelltown: Bye. GS GA Nikki Watts, WA C Chelsea Spagnolo, Sasha Mason, Caitlan Mason, Caitlan Haggis, Yea 74 d Yarra Junction 39. Seville 68 d Yarra Carly Hill, Fiona Stephens, Kirsty Brook, Jayde WA C Samantha Coppinger, GD Rachael Glen 27.

Hickey, GK Tayissa Coppinger, JK Meg Cairns, Bethany Cairns.

■ B-Grade. Results. Round 3. Saturday, Gembrook-Cockatoo. Goals: Brylee O’Neil 11, Sundblom.

May 4. Alexandra 75 d Gembrook-C ockatoo Yarra Junction. Goals: Amanda Finn 25, Madison Francis 6. Best: Abbey Williams, 17. Powelltown 55 d Thornton-Eildon 41. Yea Amelia Rose Michelle 7, Cara Moore 7. Best: Nicole Hampton, Carly Clarke. Team: Madison 35 d Yarra Junction 30. Kinglake: Bye. Seville Francis, Brylee O’Neil, Nicole Hampton, Amanda Finn, Catherine Vermeltfoort, Stacey 48 d Yarra Glen 34.

Davis. Team: GS GA WA Amelia Rose Melanie Van Strijp, Jacqueline Cann, Ashleigh ■ C-Grade. Results. Round 3. Saturday, Frost, Carly Clarke, Abbey Williams.

Michelle, GS GA Amanda Finn, WA C Stacey May 4.Alexandra 62 d Gembrook-Cockatoo Davis, NS C WD Mia Motteram, C WD C-GRADE 17. Powelltown 58 d Thornton-Eildon 12. Yea Catherine Vermeltfoort, NS GD Claire Spicer, ALEXANDRA .............................. 22, 34, 51, 62 31 d Yarra Junction 15. Kinglake: Bye. Seville GEMBROOK-COCKATOO ........... 5, 10, 3, 17 GS GK Cara Moore, GD Katelin Borondy, GK 45 d Yarra Glen 10.

Hannah Sciberras.

Alexandra. Goals: Mandy Gesler 23, Michelle ■ D-Grade. Results. Round 3. Saturday, Jack 9. Best: Michelle Jack, Hana Duledig. ★ May 4.Alexandra 27 d Gembrook-Cockatoo B-GRADE Team: Mandy Gesler, Michelle Jack, Kylie 18. Powelltown: Bye. Yea 51 d Yarra Junc- Cairns, Sallu Krijt, Hana Duldig, Kelsey Purcell.

YEA ............................................. 11, 23, 29, 35 tion 18. Kinglake: Bye. Seville 30 d Yarra YARRA JUNCTION ...................... 6, 14, 21, 30 Gembrook-Cockatoo. Goals: Abbey Williams Glen 28.

Yea. Best: Meg Sundblom, Cindy Hayes. Team: 11, Jacqueline Cann 2. Best: Abbey Williams, GS GK Meg Sundblom, NS GA Cindy Hayes, DIVISION 1 Mikayla Scott. Team: Abbey Williams, NS C WD Nikki Waghorn, WD GK Rachael ■ A-Grade. Results. Round 3. Saturday, Jacqueline Cann, Nikkita Evans, Sue-Anne Normington, NS GK Lauren Cronk, GS GA Jozsa, Mikayla Scott.

May 4. Mount Evelyn 48 d Emerald 23.

Brydee Bond.

D-GRADE Doveton 32 d Pakenham 24. WarbuirtonYarra junction. Best: Hannah Smart, Katelin ALEXANDRA ................................ 7, 12, 22, 27 Millgrove 45 d Belgrave 44. ROC 46 d Borondy. Team: NS, GS, GA Caitlin Conway, GEMBROOK-COCKATOO ........... 6, 8, 12, 18 Monbulk Hawks 29.

GS GA Laura Versluis, GA WA C WD Shelby ■ B-Grade. Results. Round 3. Saturday, Alexandra. Goals: Kate Mullins 6. Best: Sarah Lewer, NS WD Deborah Frecker, WA GD Haggis. Team: Kate Mullins, Kim Webber-Laly, May 4. Mount Evelyn 52 d Emerald 16.

Katelin Borondy, GK Hannah SMart, WA GD Clancy Holohan, Sarah Haggi9s, Ebonni, Pakenham 59 d Doveton 28. Belgrave 44 d Molly Keilar, WA Stacey Davis.

Carlton. Rachael McDonald.

Warburton-Millgrove 22. Monbulk Hawks 43 ★ Gembrook-Cockatoo. Goals: Georgia Pike 6, d ROC 34.

C-GRADE ■ C-Grade. Results. Round 3. Saturday, Sue-Anne Jozsa 12. Best: Georgia Pike. Team: YEA ................................................ 7, 16, 21, 31 Georgia Pike, Sue-Anne Jozsa, Anastasia May 4. Mount Evelyn 41 d Emerald 27.

YARRA JUNCTION ....................... 2, 6, 10, 16 Bytschkow, Penne Asling, Fallon Collett, Pakenham 24 d Doveton 21. ROC 36 d Yea. Best: Kathleen Alldcrick, Chelsea Helder.

Mikailey Uren.

Monbulk Hawks 16. Warburton-Millgrove 24 Team: Jessica Armstrong, Fiona Purvis, Molly d Belgrave 23.

THORNTON-EILDON Jarvie, Kathleen Alldrick, Cheslea Helder, ■ D-Grade. Results. Round 3. Saturday, B-GRADE Deborah Schickerling, Emily Watts, Kate BroadMay 4. Brlgrave 34 d Warburton-Millgrove POWELLTOWN ......................... 13, 27, 39, 55 way.

19. Mount Evelyn 33 d Emerald 22.

THORNTON-EILDON .................. 7, 18, 30, 41 Yarra Junction. Best: Natalie Boxell. Team: Pakenham 36 d Doveton 26. ROC 47 d Powelltown. Goals: Samantha Hansen 38, Tayla Natalie Boxell, Alyssa Cole-Sinclair, Cara Monbulk Hawks 17.

Morton 17. Team: Samantha Hansen, Tayla Doyle, Stephanie Young, Delwyn Cook, Jessica PREMIER DIVISION Morton, Marissa Haynes, Ghemma Beet, Ellwood.

Amanda martin, Ellie Smith, Sonja Traynor, Erin ■ A-Grade.

Results.

Round 3.

Saturday, ★ Mullan, Kate Fraser.

May 4. Beaconsfield 42 d Wandin 35.

D-GRADE Thornton-Eildon. Goals: Keely Grant 16, Rose Berwick: Bye. Narre Warren 65 d UpweyYEA .............................................. 17. 30, 41, 51 Kealy 25. Team: Keely Grant, Rose Kealy, Jess Tecoma 37. Olinda-Ferny Creek 48 d YARRA JUNCTION ....................... 1, 8, 13, 18 Gorman, Tayla Sturges, Jessica Slapp, Healesville 5.

Cranbourne 47 d Woori Yallock Yea. Best: Kim Slavin. Team: Hannah Broderick, Madeleine Giuliano, Maggie Rigby, Shantelle 27.

Kelly Petering, Kim Slavin, Jillian Hargreaves, Matcham.

■ B-Grade.

Results.

Round 3.

Saturday, Susie Bennett.

C-GRADE May 4. Beaconsfield 33 d Wallan 27.

Yarra Junction. Best: Gemma Cole, Jessica POWELLTOWN ......................... 14, 32, 44, 58 Berwick: Bye. Narre Warren 47 d UpweyMacDonald-Johnson, Belinda Conway. Team: THORNTON-EILDON .................... 3, 5, 9, 12 Tecoma 35. Olinda-Ferby Creek 83 d Charlie kliska, Belinda Conway, Gemma Cole, Powelltown. Goals: Shelley Grant 27, Simone Healesville 23. Woori Yallock 26 d Samantha edwards, Bec Piergrosse, Jessica traynor 31. Team: Shelley Grant, Simone Cranbourne 22.

MacDonald-Johnson, Olivia Burley.

■ C-Grade. Results. Round 3. Saturday, Traynor, Kelly Peers, Nicole Kimpton, Alice ALEXANDRA Hermansen, Glenda Crofts.

May 4. Beaconsfield 24 d Wandin 19.

A-GRADE Thornton-Eildon. Goals: Natalie Glanville 3, Berwick 48 d Berwick Springs 11. Narre ALEXANDRA ............................... 11, 27, 43, 61 Jayne Farnan. Team: Natalie Glanville, Jayne Wrren 38 d Upwey-Tecoma 25. Olinda-Ferny GEMBROOK-C’TOO ................. 10, 16, 23, 31 Farnan, Sarah Stevenson, Elley Morrison, Paige Creek 47 d Healesville 31. Cranbourne 29 d Alexandra. Gioals: Louise Chapple 27. Best: Gardner, Melanie Gourlay, Jessica Bellman.

Woori Yallock 17.

Lauren Steyger, Rebecca A. Wallis, Caroline ■ D-Grade. Results. Round 3. Saturday, Lee. Team: Rebecca A. Wallis, Lauren Steyger, May 4. Beaconsfield 29 d Wandin 22.

Caroline Lee, Monique Mann, Brooke Llloyd, Berwick 4e4 d Berwick Springs 12. Narre ■ Please email your organisation’s results Louise Chapple, Katherine Quinesee.

Warren 41 d Upwey-Tecioma 20. Olindato editor@localpaper.com.au by 10 am MonGembrook-Cockatoo. Goals: Leah Gill 15, Ferny Creek 29 d Healesville 14. Cranbourne days Ashleigh Taylor 16. Best: Leah Gill, Ashleigh 49 d Woori Yallock 10.

Sports results

■ Seymour Junior Netball fixtures for this Sunday (May 12) are: 15 and Under. Alexandra v Seymour.

Euroa: Bye. St Mary's v Broadford. Tabilk v Yea. 13 and Under. Tabilk: Bye. Broadford v Alexabndra. Seymour v Euroa. Yea v St Mary's.

11 and Under. Alexandra v Seymour.

Euroa: Bye. St Mary's v Broadford. Yea: Bye.

Pride Cup Sunday

■ Yarra Glen took on Seville in the sixth edition of the Yarra Valley Pride Cup last Sunday (May 5). The event has been associated with Yarra Glen player Jason Bell.

Matt Fotia wrote at the AFL Outer East website: “ At age 12 Jason Ball realised he was attracted to men, he was homosexual.

Even at that tender age his initial reaction was one of negativity. He was worried he would become an outcast in society and decided that he would live a lie. He would marry a woman, have children and no one would ever know his secret. All of this went through his head at age 12.

“In the years that followed he went through many ups and downs but through the refuge of friends from other schools he began to feel comfortable with his sexual orientation and ‘came out’ to most of the important people in his life and they all accepted him, but he left his football club to last.

“Finally at the age of 22 his secret was revealed to his football teammates and rather than having his fears confirmed, the reaction of his then teammates laid the foundations for him to be where he is today.”

For trainers ■ A Sports Trainers Course is presented by Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic.

The course will run on Sunday, May 19, from 9am to 5 pm, at Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic, 339 Heidelberg Road, Northcote.

Current First Aid and CPR certificates are a pre-requisite. It is an NFNL requirement for all senior club/team trainers to have completed a Sports Trainers Course Cost: $220 per person. 8-hour course. BYO lunch. Morning and afternoon tea provided.

KDFNL Under 18 ■ Results. Round 4. Under 18. MurchisonToolamba 11.3 (69) d Dookie United 8.9 (57).

Lancaster 40.27 (267) d Longwood 1.5 (11).

Merrigum 9.11 (65) d Stanhope 9.10 (64).

Nagambie 14.6 (90) d Girgarre 3.9 (27).

Shepparton East 22.27 (159) d Rushworth 3.1 (19). Tallygaroopna 10.5 (65) d Ardmona 7.7 (49). Undera: Bye. Avenel: Bye.

Willy Wonka theme ■ Yea Football Netball Club is holding its ball at the Shire Hall from 6.45pm on Saturday, May 18, with the theme of ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’. Tickets are $80 person, dress is semi-formal.

New sports grants ■ New grants are available through the Together More Active program, to encourage more people to get active and participate in local sport. www.sport.vic.gov.au

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AFL OUTER EAST ALL DIVISIONS SCORES AT A GLANCE DIV. 2 SENIORS

■ Round 3. Saturday, May 4. GembrookCockatoo 17.18 (120) d Alexandra 6.7 (43).

Powelltown 15.12 (102) d Thonton-Eildon 12.7 (79). Yarra Junction 25.17 (167) d Yea 1.3 (9).

Kinglake: Bye. Sunday, May 5. Yarra Glen 13.8 (86) v Seville 11.9 (75).

■ Ladder. 1. Kinglake, 337.50, 12. 2. Yarra Glen, 179.84, 12. 3. Yarra Junction, 193.75, 8.

4. Seville, 185.88, 8. 5. Powelltown, 111.59, 8. 6. Alexandra, 104.82, 8. 7. GembrookCockatoo, 101.92, 4. 8. Thornton-Eildon, 47.23, 0. 9. Yea, 12.19, 0.

■ Fixture. Round 4. Saturday, May 11.

Alexandra v Yea. Kinglake v Yarra Glen.

Powelltown v Gembrook-Cockatoo. Seville v Thornton-Eildon. Yarra Junction: Bye.

DIV. 2 RESERVES

■ Round 3. Saturday, May 4. GembrookCockatoo 8.4 (52) d Alexandra 3.6 (24).

Thornton-Eildon 6.12 (48) d Powelltown 4.10 (34). Yarra Junction 8.14 (62) d Yea 7.3 (45).

Kinglake: Bye. ■ Ladder. 1. Yarra Glen, 380.49, 12. 2. Yarra Junction, 1984.38, 12. 3. Alexandra, 173.13, 8. 4. Gembrook-Cockatoo, 140.71, 8. 5.

Seville, 134.38, 8. 6. Kingalke, 77.52, 8. 7.

Thornton-Eildon, 37.39, 4. 8. Powelltown, 63.84, 0. 9. Yea, 34.67, 0.

■ Fixture. Round 4. Saturday, May 11.

Alexandra v Yea. Kinglake v Yarra Glen.

Powelltown v Gembrook-Cockatoo. Seville v Thornton-Eildon. Yarra Junction: Bye.

DIV. 1 SENIORS

■ Round 3. Saturday, May 4. WarburtonMillgrove 13.14 (92) d Belgrave 12.14 (86).

Mt Evelyn 15.9 (99) d Emerald 11.6 (72).

Monbulk 10.17 (77) d Officer 5.4 (34).

Pakenham 10.8 (68) d Doveton 4.5 (29).

■ Fixture. Round 4. Saturday, May 11.

Doveton v Belgrave. Emerald v Monbulk.

Warburton-Millgrove v Officer. Pakenham v Mt Evelyn.

DIV. 1 RESERVES

■ Round 3. Saturday, May 4. Belgrave 13.12 (90) d Warburton-Millgrove 3.4 (22).

Mt Evelyn 12.10 (82) d Emerald 2.10 (22).

Officer v Monbulk, scores to hand. Doveton 7.6 (48) d Pakenham 3.7 (25).

■ Fixture. Round 4. Saturday, May 11.

Doveton v Belgrave. Emerald v Monbulk.

Warburton-Millgrove v Officer. Pakenham v Mt Evelyn.

DIV. 1 UNDER 18

■ Round 3. Saturday, May 4. Officer 15.14 (104) d Monbuolk 2.3 (15). Emerald 6.8 (44) d Mt Evelyn 5.9 (39). Pakenham 10.10 (70) d Doveton 2.5 (17). Warburton-Millgrove: Bye. ■ Fixture. Round 4. Saturday, May 11.

Emerald v Monbulk. Warburton-Millgrove v Officer. Pakenham v Mt Evelyn.

VETERANS

■ Fixture. Round 4. Saturday, May 18.

Marysville v Mt Evelyn. Healesville v Narre Warren. Gembrook-Cockatoo: Bye.

PREMIER DIV. SENIORS

■ Round 3. Saturday, May 4. Beaconsfield 20.13 (133) d Wandin 3.5 (23). Narre Warren 20.22 (142) d Upwey-Tecoma 2.4 (16).

Olinda-Ferny Creek 8.17 (65) d Healesville 7.13 (55). Woori Yallock 14.9 (93) d Cranbourne 13.8 (86). Berwick: Bye. ■ Fixture. Round 4. Saturday, May 11.

Cranbourne v Wandin. Healesville v Narre Warren. Beaconsfield v Berwick. OlindaFerny Creek v Woori Yallock. UpweyTecoma: Bye.

PREMIER DIV. RESERVES

■ Round 3. Saturday, May 4. Beaconsfield 19.19 (133) d Wandin 0.1 (1). Narre Warren 11.11 (77) d Upwey-Tecoma 4.2 (26). OlindaFerny Creek 20.13 (133) d Healesville 0.12 (12). Cranbourne 20.10 (130) d Woori Yallock 2.3 (15). Berwick: Bye.

PREMIER DIV. UNDER 18

■ Round 3. Saturday, May 4. Gembrook v Woori Yallock, scores not to hand.

Beaconsfield 23.14 (152) d Wandin 1.0 (6).

Narre Warren 14.13 (97) d Upwey-Tecoma 6.2 (38). Olinda-Ferny Creek 6.15 (51) d Alexandra 7.3 (45). Berwick 17.18 (120) d Berwick Springs 2.6 (18).

Sport

Tough day for Dindi teams ■ Three Murrindindi senior football teams Alexandra, Thonton-Eildon and Yea - all suffered significant losses in last Saturday’s Round 3 competition of AFL Outer East Division 2.

Kinglake - featured for its strength in major media during the previous week - had a bye.

On-field competition might be closer this coming Saturday (May 11) when the local Alexandra-Yea derby is played at Rebel Park.

The Boners will travel to Seville, and the Lakers will be on the bus to Yarra Glen for the match of the day.

SENIORS SCOREBOARD G’BK-COCK. ...... 5.4, 11.8, 17.14, 17.18 (120) ALEXANDRA ................... 0.2, 3.4, 5.5, 6.7 (43) Gembrook-Cockatoo. Goalkickers: J. Tilly 4, H. McIntosh 3, M. Brown 2, M. Firrito 2, M. Templeton 2, M. Wareham 2, J. Firrito, F. Trott.

Best: M. Firrito, S. Martin, D. Scott, H. McIntosh, T. Lockyear, D. Volta. Team List: J. Tilly, H. McIntosh, M. Firrito, M. Templeton, M. Wareham, M. Brown, J. Firrito, F. Trott, D. Volta, T. Lockyer, D. Scott, S. Martin, B. Wareham, Z. Loewe, L. Hartley-Taylor, L. Scott, A. Firrito, B. Jonews, L. Henzen, T. Weller, D. Leversha.

Alexandra. Goalkickers: M. Coombes 2, B. Woollard, W. Goonan, S. Steiner, N. Stewart.

Best: M. Coombes, N. Stewart, B. Kapakoulakis, B. Woollard, B. Cooper, W. Goonan. Team List: M. Coombs, W. Goonan, B. Woollard, N. Stewart, S. Steiner, B. Cooper, B. Kapakoulakis, M. Whitbourn, P. Ferguson, B. Norris, T. Carter, C. Heaslip, S. Hevern, R. Norris, J. Steyger, S. Woollard, L. Collard, C. McKay, T. McKinlay, L. Ragg, J. Daniel. ★ POWELLTOWN ... 4.3, 11.5, 11.6, 15.12 (102) THORNTON-EIL. ....... 2.5, 6.5, 10.7, 12.7 (79) Powelltown. Goalkickers:D. Sith 3, J. Garthwaite 3, L. Rohan 3, L. Miller 2, B. Wrattem, J. Iacono, L. Ranno, J. Mullan. Best: J. Rohan, D. Sith, J. Iaciono, T. Green, Z. Green, B. Wratten. Team List: D. Smith, J. Rohan, J. Garthwaite, L. Miller, B. Wratten, J. Iacono, J. Mullan, L. Ranno, Z. Green, T. Green, A. Thompson, D. Hajder, S. Sanders, C. Ladewig, T. Walker, J. Neale, L. Middlemast, C. Wishart, J. Ashby, R. McCrimmon, N. Moody.

Thornton-Eildon. Goalkickers: A. Stevens 4, J. Lowe 2, S. Barrand, C. Kalogirou, J. Gorman, R. Anderson, D. Creed, J. Hehir. Bedst: L. Power, S. Barnard, D. Barrand, R. Andrews, A. Stevens.Team List: A. Stevens, J. Lowe, S. Barrand, D. Creed, R. Anderson, J. Gorman, C. Kalogirou, J. Hehir, R. Andrews, D. Barrand, L. Power, W. Cody, R. Hurst, D. Nai, J. Sloane, S. McIlwaine, J. Scotland, T. Carpenter, R. deray, L. Smith, J. Beattie. ★ YARRA JUNC. ......... 5.5, 11.9, 18.15, 25.17 (167) YEA ..................................... 0.2, 0.2, 0.3, 1.3 (9) Yarra Junction. Goalkickers: S. Morton 5, T. Wheeler 4, D. Johnson 3, S. Cannon 3, J. Holmes, K. Hall 2, L. Hoffman 2, K. Ousley, C. Hoare, L. Spaulding, E. Wadsworth. Best: D. Johnson, B. Clark, E. Wadsworth, M. Houston, T. Finnell, T. Armstong. Team List: S. Morton, T. Wheeler, D. Johnson, S. Cannon, J.; Holmes, K. Hall, L. Hoffman, E. Wadsworth, K. Ousley, L. Spaulding, C. Hoare, T. Armstrong, T. Fennell, M. Houston, B. Clark, H. Tindley-Roe, J. Hammen, A. Dos Santos, D. Chapman,A. Chandler, N. Fall Yea. Goalkicker: J. Thelen. Best: A. Chisholm, B. Clementws, A. McSpeerin, zD. Clue, J. Sandells, P. Evans. Team List: J. Thelen, P. Evans, J. Sandells, D. Clue, A. McSpeerin, B. Clements, A. Chisholm, J. Keyte, D. Pell, J. Mahon, L. White, D. Jannke, B. Broadway, M. Squires, R. Aldous, C. Evans, S. Bowler, E. Neilson, T.McMahon, D. Evans, I. Porter.

● Yea and Yarra Junction Seniors prepare for a boundary throw-in at the Rec. lis, T. O’Dwyer, A. Miller. Team List: R. Sargeant, A. Miller, B. O’Brien, H. Jannke, M. Ryan, C. Leatham, T. O’Dwyer, P. Foudoulis, B. Charles, Z. Butler, M. Papadopolous, C. Rose, S. Harry, J. Gilbert, J. Barrett, E. Alodus, M. Helder, C. Ryabn, J. Kirby, J. Pert, T. Butterworth.

● Joshua Keyte, Yea Seniors footballer, suffering from a corked muscle, is assisted to the Clubrooms

by Tigers trainer Jilly Hargreaves.

Photos: Ash Long J. Mansell, B. Turner, C. Moore, S. Webster.

Alexandra. Goalkickers: J. Kidd 2, D. Rouget.

Best: S. Kidd, R. Carter, A. Daly, J. Keath, H. Muroduch, D. Roper. Team List: J. Kidd, D. Rouget, D. Roper, H. Murdoch, J. Keath, A. Daly, R. Carter, S. Kidd, L. Platt, T. Eddy, W. Ellis, C. Phillips, J. Laurie-Rhodes, N. Smith, N. Waugh, M. Church, A. Reddan, C. Jack, W. Ingram, H. Cartwright. ★ THORNTON-EIL. ....... 1.4, 2.7, 5.11, 6.12 (48) POWELLTOWN ............ 0.2, 2.3, 3.4, 4.10 (34) Thornton-Eildon. Goalkickers: D. Ratudi 3, M. Herridge, A. Mabior, S. Pearson. Best: A. Mabion, A. Majok, D. Ratudi, B. Doyle-Smith, B. Haden, B. Herridge. Team List: D. Ratudi, A. Mabior, M. Herridge, S. Pearson, B. Herridge, B. Haden, B. Doyle-Smith, A. Majok, R. Pezzimenti, B. Robilliard, G. Savage, C. Piggott, D. Fleming, B. Lindeback, B. Clarke, T. Ward, H. Wathen, J. Parker, T. Polson, D. Draper, D. Allan, P. Sporton.

Powelltown. Goalkickers: C. Osborne 3, D. Saunderson. Best: J. Walker, C. Osborne, B. Walker, D. Saunderson, J. Smith, A. Moore.

Team List: C. Osborne, D. Saunderson, A. Moore, J. Smith, B. Walker, J. Walker, J. Hardy, T. Walker, M. Wood, S. Roberts, D. Fraser, C. Robinson, J. Dobson, E. Cranmer, T. Kelly, T. Murphy, C. Betka, M. Kogelman, K. Dunnem, T. Markoulakis, R, C. Taber, T. Crampton. ★ YARRA JUNCTION .... 0.2, 3.6, 5.11, 8.14 (62) YEA .................................. 2.0, 2.1, 3.1, 7.3 (45) Junction. Goalkickers. D. Lever 2, J. Rice RESERVES SCOREBOARD Yarra 2, D. Hedwitt 2, M. Tarr, N. Blair. Best: D. G’BK-COCK. .................. 1.1, 4.2, 5.3, 8.4 (52) Hewitt, J. Rice, S. Jordan, B. Cobnder, D. PotALEXANDRA ..................... 2.1, 2.1, 3.4, 3.6 (24) tage, M. Tarr. Team List: J. Rice, D. Hewitt, D. Gembrook-Cockatoo. Goalkickers: B. O’Toole Lever, M. Tarr, N. Blair, D. Pottage, B. Conder, 3, D. Wilkie 2, M. Jorgensen, D. McKinley. Best: S. Jordan, W. Toone, M. Kinsmore, C. Bullas, A. Mitchell, D. Williams, C. Bastow, B. O’Toole, M. Robinson, T. Peters, T. Conder, B. Hawkins, E. Appleby. Team List: B. O’Toole, D. Wilkie, T. Barlow, A. Ward, C. Ozols, B. POter, B. D. McKinley, M. Jorgensen, E. Appleby, C. Shefford, D. Ismail, A. Witt.

Bastow, D. Williams, A. Mitchell, B. Neyland, Yea. Goalkickers: R. Sargeant 2, A. Miller, H. B. Chapman, J. Murphy, D. Smith, B. Diprose, Jannke, M. Ryan, C. Leatham, B. O’Brien. Best: J. Shereer, T. Bastow, G. Hartridge, R. Barton, B. O’Brien, R. Sargeant, B. Charles, P. Foudou-

UNDER 19 SCOREBOARD

OLINDA-FERNY CK ... 0.3, 1.8, 4.12, 6.15 (51) ALEXANDRA ................... 2.2, 5.2, 5.2, 7.3 (45) Olinda-Ferny Creek. Goalkickers: H. Greenall 2, T. Gaudio-Arrowsmith, E. Royle-Young, R. Goldberg, B. Langridge. Best: O. Jessop, D. Blake, E. Royle-Young, L. Dennis, T. GaudioArrowsmith. Team List: H. Greenall, T. Gaudion-Arrowsmith, E. Royle-Young, R. Golberg, B. Langridge, L. Dennis, D. Blake, D. Jessop, D. Sarafian, D. Garnett, L. Slattery, N. Rose, J. Riordan, M. Riordan, C. Dyson, C. Keegan, A. Eames, J. Paul McClusky, Z. Ottobre.

Alexandra. Goalkickers: T. Pedlar 2, J. Harris 2, T. Rouget, B. Azzopardi, J. Laurie-Rhodes.

Best: T. Rouget, D. Ray, J. Ferrier, J. Harris, W. Woolford, J. Laurie-Rhodes. Team List: J. Harris, T. Pedlar, J. Laurie-Rhodes, T. Rouget, B. Azzopardi, W. Woolford, J. Ferrier, D. Ray, F. McCarthy, J. Alous, A. McDonald, J. Harding, C. Harding, B. Jack, H. Dunsford, J. Southam, J. Sims.

COUNTRY LEAGUES FOOTBALL SCORES AT A GLANCE GOULBURN VALLEY FL

■ Seniors. Round 5. Saturday, May 4.

Seymour 13.4 (82) d Shepparton 7.9 (51).

Kyabram 15.12 (102) d Euroa 9.7 (61).

Mansfield 13.10 (88) d Shepparton United 7.4 (46). Rochester 17.12 (114) d Shepparton Swans 8.10 (58). Tatura 19.21 (135) d Mooroopna 5.3 (33). Echuca 14.10 (94) d Benalla 9.3 (27).

■ Reserves. Round 5. Saturday, May 4.

Seymour 11.12 (78) d Shepparton 2.1 (13).

Euroa 13.12 (90) d Kyabram 8.6 (54).

Mansfield 7.11 (53) d Shepparton United 3.2 (20). Rochester 10.15 (75) d Shepparton Swans 3.3 (21). Tatura 8.9 (57) d Mooroopna 6.10 (46). Echuca 18.14 (122). Benalla 1.2 (80).

■ Under 19. Round 5. Saturday, May 4.

Seymour 5.7 (37) d Shepparton 5.6 (36).

Kyabram 14.6 (90) d Euroa 10.7 (67). Shepparton United 5.12 (42) d Mansfield 6.4 (40).

Rochester 19.14 (128) d Shepparton Swans 3.3 (21). Mooroopna 21.23 (149) d Tatura 1.5 (11). Echuca 23.13 (151) d Benalla 5.3 (33).

KYBRAM DISTRICT FNL

■ Seniors. Round 4. Saturday, May 4.

Murchison-Toolamba 13.9 (87) d Dookie united 7.10 (57). Lancaster 9.21 (75) d Lo0ngwood 1.3 (9). Stanhope 13.13 (91) d Merrigum 8.8 (56). Nagambie 10.12 (72) d Girgarre 5.3 (33). Shepparton East 22.14 (146) d Rushworth 6.7 (43). Tallygaroopna 39.27 (261) d Ardmona 3.3 (21). Undera 17.18 (120) d Violet Town 10.8 (68). Avenel: Bye. ■ Reserves. Round 4. Saturday, May 4.

Murchison-Toolamba 17.11 (113) d Dookie United 7.7 (49). Lancaster 27.15 (177) d Longwood 0.2 (2). Merrigum 7.5 (47) d Stanhope 6.8 (44). Girgarre 11.6 972) d Nagambie 4.6 (30). Shepparton East 16.8 (104) d Rushworth 4.6 (30). Tallygaroopna 36.24 (240) d Ardmona 0.0 (0). Undera 7.7 (49) d Violet Town 6.6 (42). Avenel: Bye.

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Eildon

Alexandra

Alexandra

SOLD

SOLD

A blank canvas for your new home! :Situated in close proximity to the heart of Alexandra in the exclusive ‘Manser Rise’ is this slightly elevated block just waiting for you to build you new home.

Located at the end of a no- through road measuring a generous 1064m2 and offering views of the surrounding hills and black range. All services are available for connection with sealed road frontage. Short distance to Rotary Park and U.T Creek. $125,000

Superb location with great views • Tidy 3 bedroom Eildon home on 500sqm • Gas heating, concrete stumps & aluminium windows • Shed and single car carport with room for boats and trailers • Good holiday home needing a cosmetic lift $279,000

Design your hobby farm!

• 20acres with lovely northerly aspect • Producing an average of 90 round bales per year • Large dam well positioned with for good catchment • Lovely hillside views all around $265,000

Eildon

Alexandra

NEW

Great value in prime location • 2 double bedrooms & spacious living area • Wood heater and split system for heating and cooling • Renovated bathroom & lock up shed and carport • Currently leased for $230 per week. $229,000

Eildon

NEW

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'Mistletoe Lodge' • Large Family home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms on 7 acers • Huge undercover deck to take in the views • Fully enclosed shed with concrete floor and power • Additional accommodation/ rumpus room with bathroom. $595,000

156 Webb Wares Rd

OPEN THIS SATURDAY. 1.30PM-2.30PM

Historic Home on 4 Plus Acre The gorgeous historic home just oozes character with original timber floors, clinker brick fireplaces, ship lapped ceilings &walls, ceiling rosettes & paneled doors. Offering 2 large bedrooms fresh & tastefully styled, an easy open plan living, dining with cozy kitchen including butler’s pantry. There are French doors off living room & kitchen that open out to a pretty and leafy alfresco dining area to the rear and covered front porch with picturesque rural views of the properties extensive garden and surrounds. Reverse cycle air conditioning/ heating, electric and slow combustion fireplaces throughout and quality blinds and awnings add to year round comfort. Outdoors is an airy entertainment deck where you can relax in the surroundings of extensive greenery. There are 3 fully fenced paddocks with Dam and shelter, an endless supply of water, 6 car shed. Raised veggie garden plus established orchard. $680,000-$720,000

When size counts :Timber home comprising of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 living areas. Currently rented at $215 Per week on a month x month lease. Great tenant who is happy to stay on. House is separately metered so ideal for dual residency. Double carport, close to main shopping precinct. $230,000

Landmark Harcourts Alexandra 56 Grant Street, Alexandra I 5772 3444

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Enjoy the sunset! :• 3 bed, 2 bath brick home with magnificent views • Undercover outdoor deck, semi enclosed double carport • Renovated bathrooms & wood heater.

• Walking distance to schools and shops $369,000

First home buyers/Investors take note!

• 3 bedroom home with wood heater • Lovely entertainers deck & large clolourbond shed with carport • Positioned for lovely views over the Alexandra valley • Currently rented to long term tenant for $260PW $309,500

Glenburn

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STUNNING HOME ON APPROXIMATELY 30 ACRES This stunning 4 Bedroom, Harkaway home, only a short distance from Yarra Valley wineries, is sure to impress. Built with no compromises, this energy efficient four bedroom home is appointed with top quality fittings throughout. High ceilings welcome you down the entrance hall into a spacious light filled living area showcasing breathtaking views through surrounding windows. A separate sitting room provides a second space to unwind and relax. The hostess kitchen offers expansive Caesar stone benchtops, walk-in pantry and Belling oven.

Outside, the fully powered 60 year old woolshed conversion provides a charming outdoor entertaining and BBQ area. In addition, a powered 12 x 7.5m shed is equipped with bathroom, toilet and mezzanine floor, plus a 12 x 6m machinery shed adjoining timber stockyards. Fully fenced, divided into five paddocks, one good-sized dam, brick well, irrigated stock water and automatic gates. $1.25 million

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