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BAYSWATER CAKE KITCHEN. 693 Mountain Hwy, Bayswater, Vic 3153. Phone: (03) 9729 6904. Fax: (03) 9720 3700. Contact: John Parsons. E-Mail: bayswater cakes@i.net.au 11✯
OMRANK PTY LTD. Po Box 408, Ballan, Vic 3342. Phone: (03) 5368 2144. Fax: (03) 5368 2144. Contact: Olive Moulton. Web: www.omrank.com.au E-Mail: omrank.o.moulton@ gmail.com HK★
MOAMA. Perricoota Vines Retreat. 400 Perricoota Rd, Moama, NSW 2731. Post: PO Box 582, Moama, NSW 2731. Phone: 1-800 826 655, (03) 5472 6655. Fax: (03) 5482 4004. Contact: Mandy. Web: www.perricootawines.com E-Mail: enquiries@ perricootawines.com DG★
BAMAGA. Loyalty Beach. PO Box 49, Bamaga, Qld 3372. Phone: (07) 4069 3372. Fax: (07) 4069 3730. Contact: Patsy Lennox. Web: www.loyalty beach.com E-Mail: fishcape york@bigpond.com WZ✸
COOLUM BEACH Coolum Beach Getaway Resort. 3-7 First Ave, Coolum Beach, Qld 4573. Phone: (07) 5471 6759. Fax: (07) 5471 6222. Contact: Murray and Carmel Noyce. Web: www. getawayresort.com.au EMail: info@getawayresort. com.au FI★
MOFFAT BEACH. Norfolks On Moffat Beach. 32 Queen Of Colonies Pde, Moffat Beach, Qld 4551. Phone: (07) 5492 6666. Fax: (07) 5436 6988. Contact: Barney. Web: www.norfolks. com.au E-Mail: info@ norfolks.com.au DG★ _____________________________________________________
MOOLOOLABA. Seamark On First. 29 First Ave, Mooloolaba, Qld 4557. Phone: (07) 5457 8600. Fax: (07) 5457 8699. Contact: Greg McKay. Web: www.seamarkresort.com.au E-Mail: info@seamark resort.com.au 11✯
BIGGERA WATERS. Pelican Cove. Cnr Back & Burrows Sts, Biggera Waters, Qld 4216. Phone: (07) 5537 7001. Fax: (07) 5537 7438. Contact: Sally Cameron. Web: www.pelican cove.com.au E-Mail: info@ pelicancove.com.au FI★
EL ANORA. Bay Of Palms Resort. Coolgarde St, Elanora, Gold Coast, Qld 4221. Phone: (07) 5598 3055. Fax: (07) 5598 3046. Contact: Ann Michelon. Web: www.bayof palms.com.au E-Mail: reservations@bayof palms.com.au WZ✸ _____________________________________________________ ELANORA. Isle of Palms Resort. 2 Coolgarde St, Elanora, Qld 4221. Post: PO Box 4233, Elanora, Qld 4221. Phone: (07) 5598 1733. Fax: (07) 5598 1653. Contact: Frank Wright. Web: www.isleof palms.com.au E-Mail: enquiries@isleofpalms.com.au WZ✸
HERVEY BAY. Alexander Beachfront Apartments. 496 Esplanade, Hervey Bay, Qld 4655. Phone: (07) 4125 6555. Fax: (07) 4124 9100. Contact: Bruce Gemmell. Web:www.alexander apartments.com.au E-Mail: holiday@alexanderapartments. com.au WZ✸ LABRADOR. Sandcastles On The Broadwater. 392-398 Marine Pde, Labrador, Qld 4215. Phone: (07) 5537 0000. Fax: (07) 5537 0000. Contact: Karen. Web: www.sandcastles. com.au E-Mail: manager@ sandcastles.com.au DG★
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MOOLOOL ABA. Dockside Mooloolaba. 50 Burnett St, Mooloolaba, Qld 4557. ZPhone: (07) 5478 2044. Fax: (07) 5478 2044. Contact: Tony and Margo Mahood. Web: www. docksidemooloolaba.com.au E-Mail: info@dockside mooloolaba.cxom.au DG★ _____________________________________________________
MOOLOOL ABA SPIT. 4 managed resorts on The Spit at Mooloolaba, Qld. Premier location. Sunshine Coast naturally refreshing. www. mooloolabaspit.com.au 4 properties: 84 The Spit, Beachcomber On The Spit, Mirra Chana On The Spit, Spinnaker Quays. FI★
MIAMI. Grande Florida Resort. 7 Redondo Ave, Miami, Qld 4220. Phone: (07) 5572 8111. Fax: (07) 5572 8863. Contact: Maree Hancock. Web: www.grandefloridaresort.com.au E-Mail: penny@grande flroidaresort.com.au 11✯
MOOLOOL ABA. Bluewater Point Resort. 13 Nicklin Way, Minyama, near Mooloolaba, Qld 4575. Phone: (07) 5477 9900. Fax: (07) 5477 9999. Contact: Peter Edge. Web: www.bluewater point.com.au E-Mail: bluewaterpoint@bigpond.com 11✯
NOOSAVILLE. Coco Bay Resort. 287 Weyba Rd, Noosaville, Qld 4566. Phone: (07) 5449 0200. Fax: (07) 5449 0411. Contact: Frank. Web: www.cocobayresort.com.au E-Mail: reception@coco bayresort.com.au 11✯
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ENVIROLEC SOLUTIONS. 123 Gilbert Rd, Preston, Vic 3072. Phone: 0414 226 326. Contact: Daniel. EMail: envirolecsolutions@ bigpond.com DG★
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BARRINGTONS. 2 Jackson Ct, Doncaster East, Vic 3109. Phone: (03) 9848 2713. Fax: (03) 9848 2713. Contact: Ray. Web: www.barringtonsflorist.com.au E-Mail: barringtons@ interfloraflorist.com.au DG★
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FUNERALS
KINGSTON FUNERAL SERVICES. Cnmr Argus st & Warrigal Rd, Cheltenham, Vic 3192. Phone: (03) 9585 2822. Fax: (03) 9585 2422. Contact: Bob Newbould. Web: www. kingstonfunerals.com.au EMail: info@kingtstonfunerals. com.au 11✯
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HOTEL ACCOMM.
AUSTRALIA-WIDE. Metro Hotels. Head Office, 431439 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Phone: 1-800 00 4321. Fax (02) 9283 2825. Contact Name: Central Reservations. Web: www.MetroHotels.com.au EMail: reservations@metro hg.com FI★
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LANDSCAPING
FAYZ LANDSCAPING AND PAVING. 410 Warburton Hwy, Wandin North, Vic 3139. Phone: 1-300 886 303. Contact: Jeremy. EMail: fayzland@yahoo.com DG★
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LIFTING SERVICES
PRESTIGE LIFTING SERVICES. 6 Newman St, Ringwood, Vic 3134. Phone: (03) 9879 3877. Fax: (03) 9879 6877. Contact: Ron. Web: www.plslifts.com.au DG★
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RESTAURANTS LA CONTADINA RISTORANTE. 168-710 Rathdowne St, Carlton, Vic 2053. Phone: (03) 9347 6173. Fax: (03) 9347 6246. Contact: Giovanni. E-Mail: info@laconta dina.com.au 11✯ _____________________________________________________
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TRAVEL: NORFOLK ISLAND NORFOLK ISLAND. Channers On Norfolk. PO Box 235, Norfolk Island, 2899. Phone: 011 6723 22532. Fax: 0011 6723 23329. Contact: Lindasy and Alison Ford. Web: www.cahnners.nf E-Mail: channers@norfolk.nf 11✯
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GREEN HOME SUSTAINABILITY Pty Ltd. 60 BallanDaylesford Rd, Ballan, Vic 3342. Post: PO Box 408, Ballan, Vic 3342. Phone: 0419 859 961. Fax: (03) 5368 2144. Contact: Roger. Web: www.green homesustainability.com.au E-Mail: rogerraplh@iprimus. com.au HK★ _____________________________________________________
VILLAGE LIFE VALLEY VILLAGE MEWS. 112 Stud Rd, Dandenong, Vic 3175. Phone: (03) 9793 3354. Fax: (03) 9793 7154. Contact: Cynthia. Web: www.valleyvillage mews.com.au E-Mail: villagemews@iinet.net.auDG★ _____________________________________________________
WELLNESS ACTUAL WELLNESS AND BEAUTY. 9 Sidyl Ct, Keilor Downs, Vic 3038. Phone: 1-300 663 022. Fax: (03) 9364 6033. Contact: Dawn. E-Mail: dawnds@ bigpond.com DG★
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TRAVEL: NSW COFFS HARBOUR. Paradise Palms Resort. 675 Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450. Phone: (02) 6653 6291. Contact: Kylie. Web: www.paradisepalms.com.au E-Mail: admin@paradise palms.com.au DG★ _____________________________________________________
FORSTER. Sails Apartments. 7-9 Head St, Forster, NSW 2428. Phone: (02) 6555 3700. Fax: (02) 6555 9346. Contact: Ian Tulloch. Web: www.sailsapartments. com E-Mail: book@sails apartments.com 11✯
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GOLDEN DAYS RADIO. PO Box 287, Glenbhuntly, Vic 3163. Phone: (03) 9572 1466. Fax: (03) 9572 1455. Contact: Larry James. Web: www.3gdr.asn. au E-Mail: mail@3gdr.asn. au 11✯
MERIMBUL A. Merimbula Beach Holiday Apartments. 15 Ocean Dr, Merimbula, NSW 2548. Phone: (02) 6495 1009. Contact: Sharon. Web: www.merimbula beach.com.au E-Mail: relax@merimbulabeach.com.au DG★ _____________________________________________________
NORFOLK ISL AND. Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel. PO Box 898, Norfolk Island 2899. Phone: 0011 6723 24 300. Fax: 0011 6723 300. Contact: Bruce Walker. Web: www.governorslodge resort.com E-Mail: bwalker@ governorslodge.nf 11✯ _____________________________________________________
NORFOLK ISLAND. Paradise Hotel and Resort Norfolk Island. Queen Elizabeth Ave, Norfolk Island, 2899. Phone: 0111 6723 22 177. Fax: 0011 6723 22 831. Contact: Marc McQueen. Web: www. paradisehotelnorfolk.com E-Mail: marketing@paradise hotelnorfolk.com . 11✯ _____________________________________________________
TRAVEL: NORTHERN TERRITORY DARWIN. Moonshadow Villas. 6 Garden Hill Cres, The Garden, Darwin, NT 0820. Phone: (08) 8981 8850. Fax: (08) 8981 9245. Contact: Peter. Web: www.moonshadow villas.com E-Mail: info@ moonshadowvillas.com FI★
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BIGGERA WATERS. Royal Pacific Resort. 488 Marine Pde, Biggera Waters, Qld 4216. Phone: (07) 5529 2288. Fax: (07) 5563 8486. Contact: Claudia. Web: www.royalpacific. com.au E-Mail: info@royal pacific.com.au DG★
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BRIBIE ISLAND. Sylvan Beach Resort. 21-23 Sylvan Beach Esplanade, Bribie Island, Qld 4507. Post: PO Box 609, Bribie Island, Qld 4507. Phone: (07) 3408 8300. Fax: (07) 3408 6311. Contact: Hilary Mockridge. Web: www.sylvan beachresort.com.au E-Mail: bookings@sylvanbeachresort.com.au 11✯ _____________________________________________________
BROADBEACH. Aruba Sands. 11-17 Philip Ave, Broadbeach, Qld 4218. Phone: (07) 5538 8155. Fax: (07) 5538 8977. Contact: Barbara. Web: www.arubasands.com.au EMail: holiday@arubasands. com.au DG★
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BROADBEACH. Broadbeach Pacific Resort. 2 Albert Ave, Broadbeach, Qld 4218. Pjone: (07) 5570 1311. Fax: (07) 5570 2021. Contact: Gail O'Sullivan. Web: www.pacificresort. com.au E-Mail: info@ pacificresort.com.au DG★
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DARWIN. Beale's Bedfish and Breakfast. 2 Todd Cres, Malak, NT 0812. Phone: (08) 8945 0376. Fax: (08) 8945 0379. Contact: Alan. E-Mail: bealesbedfish@ aapt.net.au FI★
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KATHERINE. Travel North. 6 Katherine Tce, Katherine, NT 0850. Phone: (08) 8971 9999. Fax: (08) 8972 3989. Contact: Werner Sarny. Web: www.travel north.com.au E-Mail: info@travelnorth.com.auDG★
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TRAVEL: QUEENSLAND AIRLIE BEACH. Coral Sea EcoJet Safari Pty Ltd. PO Box 575, Cannonvale, Qld 4802. Phone: (07) 4948 2653. Fax: (07) 4948 2653. Contact: Teri and Nick Talbot Price. Web: www.coralkseaecojetsafari.com E-Mail: teri@coralsea ecojetsafari.com 11✯
BROADBEACH. La Grande Apartments Broadbeach. 126 Old Burleigh Rd, Broadbeach, Qld 4218. Phone: (07) 5592 5350. Fax: (07) 5592 5130. Contact: Tony and Grace Burns. Web: www.lagrande. com.au E-Mail: info@ lagrande.com.au DG★
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CALOUNDRA, QLD. Windward Passage. 31 Landsborough Pde, Golden Beach, Caloundra, Qld 4551. Phone: (07) 5492 3666. Fax: (07) 5492 3422. Contact: Judy. Web: www.windwardpassage. com.au E-Mail: holiday@ winwardpassage.com.au XX★
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COOLUM BEACH. Coolum Baywatch Resort. PO Box 235, Coolum Beach, Qld 4573. Phone: (07) 5446 5500. Fax: (07) 5446 4455. Contact: Elaine. Web: www.coolumbaywatch. com E-Mail: info@coolum baywatch.com DG★ _____________________________________________________
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NOOSAVILLE. Ivory Palms Resort. 73 Hilton Tce, Noosaville, Qld 4566. Phone: (07) 5473 1700. Contact: Tom and Collette Hynes. Web: www.ivorypalms resort.com.au E-Mail: stay@ivorypalmsresort.com.au DG★
TRAVEL: QUEENSLAND SUNSHINE COAST Accommodation. Maroochydore/ Cotton Tree. Great rates. 07 5443 7088. Web: www. theburlington.com.au EMail: info@theburlington. com.au LY✯
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PEREGIAN BEACH. Pacific Blue Apartments. 236 David Low Way, Peregian Beach, Qld 4573. Phone: (07) 5448 3611. Fax: (07) 5448 3622. Contact: Stephanie. Web:www.pacific blueapartments.com.au EMail: info@pacificblue apartments.com.au DG★
SURFERS PARADISE. Surfers Century Oceanside Apartments. 5 Enderley Ave, Surfers Paradise, Qld 4217. Phone: (07) 5570 2122. Fax: (07) 5570 2196. Contact: Marion Dennis. Web: www.surferscentury. com.au E-Mail: info@ surferscentury.com.au 11✯
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PORT DOUGL AS. The Pavilions Boutique Holiday Apartments. 35 Macrossan St, Port Douglas, Qld 4877. Phone: (03) 4099 4888. Fax: (07) 4099 6025. Contact: Stephen. Web: www.thepavilions.com.au EMail: info@thepavilions. com.au DG★
SURFERS PARADISE. Zenith Ocean Front Apartments. 20 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise, Qld 4217. Phone: (07) 5527 6045. Fax: (07) 5527 6956. Contact: Shona Gapes. Web: www.zenithapartments.com.au E-Mail: holiday@zenith apartments.com.au 11✯
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PORT DOUGLAS. Le Cher Du Monde. 34 Macrossan St, Port Douglas, Qld 4871. Phone: (07) 4099 6400. Fax: 907) 4099 6411. Contact: Gordon Osborne. Web: www.lecherdumonde. com.au E-Mail: lecher@ austarnet.com.au DG★
TARZALI. Grandview Country Retreat. 122L Hogan Rd, Tarzali, Qld 4885. Phone: (07) 4095 1266. Fax: (07) 4095 1277. Contact: Louise and Chris Nvol. Web: www.grandviewcountry.com.au E-Mail: info@grandview country.com.au DG★ _____________________________________________________
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PORT DOUGLAS. Reflections Of Port Douglas. 70 Macrossan Sr, Port Douglas, Qld 4877. Phone: (07) 4099 4555. Fax: (07) 4099 4050. Contact: Carmel. Web: www.reflectionofpd.com. au E-Mail: carmel@ reflectionsofpd.com.au DG★
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TRINITY BEACH. On The Beach Holiday Apartments. 49-51 Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach, Qld 4879. Phone: (07) 4057 7555. Fax: (07) 4057 7622. Contact: Melissa Speer. Web: www.onthebeach. com.au E-Mail: info@ onthebeach.com.au DG★
SOUTHPORT. Rays Resort. 106-108 Marine Pde, Southport, Qld 4215. Phone: (07) 5526 4999. Fax: (07) 5526 4611. Contact: Trixie Sharwood. Web: www.raysresort.com. au E-Mail: use website 11✯
YEPPOON. Bayview Tower. 48 Adelaide St, Yeppoon, Qld 4703. Phone: (07) 4939 4500. Fax: (07) 4939 3915. Contact: Vic and Vicki. Web: www. bayviewtower.com.au EMail: enquiries@bayview tower.com.au DG★
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Victorian Statewide Classifieds TASMANIA PORT ARTHUR. Port Arthur Villas. 52 Safety Cove Rd, Port Arthur, Tas 7182. Phone: (03) 6250 2239. Fax: (03) 6250 2589. Contact: Wally. Web: www.portarthurvillas.com.au E-Mail: pavillas@bigpond. com.au DG★ _____________________________________________________
STRAHAN. Strahan Holiday Park. 8 Innes St, Strahan, Tas 7468. Phone: (03) 6471 7442. Contact: Kim. Web: www.islandcabins. com.au E-Mail: strahan@ islandcabins.com.au DG★
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VICTORIA BEECHWORTH. Country Charm Cottages. 24 Malakoff Rd, Beechworth, Vic 3747. Post: PO Box 262, Beechworth, Vic 3747. Phone: (03) 5728 2435. Contact: Owen. Web: www.countrycharmcottages.com.au E-Mail: info@countrycharm cottages.com.au DG★ _____________________________________________________
LAKES ENTRANCE. Allambi Holiday Apartments. 34 Carpenter St, Lakes Entrance, Vic 3909. Phone: (03) 5155 1199. Fax: (03) 5155 1345. Contact: Roz. Web: www.allambi.com.au E-Mail: roz@allambi.com.au DG★
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA BUSSLETON. Forte Capeview Apartments. 12 Little Colin St, Busselton, WA 6290. Phone: (08) 9755 4388. Fax: (07) 9755 4044. Contact: Aidan Midgley. Web: www.capeview apartments.com.au E-Mail: manager@capeviewapartments. com.au DG★ _____________________________________________________
ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES CAMBERWLL ANTIQUE CENTRE. 25-29 Cookson St, Camberwell, Vic 3124. Phone: (03) 9882 2028. Fax: (03) 9882 2028. Contact: Doug/Tania. E-Mail: doug.gale@bigpond.com.au SW✯
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ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES COBURG HILL ANTIQUES. 103 Holmes St, East Brunswick, Vic 3057. Phone: (03) 9383 5743, 0408 540 110. Contact: Rod. Web: www.coburghill antiques.com.au SW✯
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DESPERATELY SEEKING. 122 Male St, Brighton North, Vic 3186. Phone: (03) 9592 9735. Contact: Sue. EMail: surburke@bigpond. com SW✯ _____________________________________________________
NAMBROK ANTIQUES. 1207 Foster St, Sale, Vic 3850. Phone: (03) 5144 7411. Contact: Kevin Timms. Web: www.nambrokantiques.com.au E-Mail: kevinjtimms@ \netspace.net.au SW✯
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FOR SALE BABY PRAM. Stroller. Navy colour. Peg Perego brand. VGC. $25. Dingley. 0403 256 123. LL-OO✸
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BAR Gas Bottle, as new. $450 ONO. Bar Refrigerator. $65. LG TV with inbuilt VCR. $50 ONO. VGC. Surrey Hiulls. 9836 4515. LL-OO✸ _____________________________________________________
BED POST. Fits under mattress. Suitable for elderly, disabled. Floor rug, 6’ x 4’, pattern: burgundy, cream. EC. $10. Mordialloc. 0409 053 781. LL-OO✸ _____________________________________________________
BED TRAY. Solid 4 castors, metal construction. Spring loaded. VGC. $80. Oakeligh. 9544 0208. LL-OO✸
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CARAVAN. Aluminium Annexe. 21’. On site Seaview Holiday Park, Cowes, Phillip Island. Fully furnished. Sleeps 7. Full size fridge. 4 burner gas stove, oven. TV, DVD set top box. AC. BBQ. Park fee paid March. GC. $17,000. Cowes. 9807 8116. LL-OO✸
GELDING. 5 yr old. QH Gelding. Ready for any discipline. Gorgeous auburn and snow white paint. Good with other horses, traffic, c/ s/f very green exp rider and loving apporved home only. $4500. Belgrave. 0422 420 118. MM-PP✸
MILLERS Antique Price Guide. 1982. $90. Pottery. Melrose Blue. #220. Vases. 2 x Lustre. $90. Stole. Satin lined Fur Stole. $900. EC. Balaclava. 9527 9491, 4pm-6pm only. LL-OO✸
TOYOTA CAMRY. 1995 sedan. No RWC. Rego Feb 2012. 232,000 kms. Slight damage on driver’s side. Tinted windows. NQY-087. GC. $2000 ONO. Kingsbury. 0412 179 255. LL-OO✸
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CARAVAN. Pop Top. Viscount Newport. 16’6”. 2004. Hardly used. Low kms. Micro radio 31B mains, water. TV port, CD playert, 4 burner stove and griller. VGC. $20,000 ONO. Mordialloc. 9587 5252. LL-OO✸
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COMPUTER. Modern, new. Paid $100. Never been used. Will sell for $50. Keilor East. 0422 201 369. LL-OO✸
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COMPUTER GAMES. Assorted. Hidden objects, mahjong, as new, in boxes. $5 ea. Kilsyth. 9761 9587. LL-OO✸
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COUCH. 2 seater. Green and bone. Vertical stripped. Cinnmon background. $200. Maribyrnong. 9318 1298. LL-OO✸
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CRESSIDA 1982 Auto Sedan. Brown. Mechanical and body good. Reg Nov 2011. All mechanbic history available. Appropriate first car. Sell as is. No rust. EEX655. GC. $2250. Fawkner. 9359 6958. MM-PP✸ _____________________________________________________
DINNER SET. 20-piece . Made by Alfred Meakin, England. Orange, yellow, floral with ivory background. GC. $50. Heidelberg. 9457 2580. LL-OO✸ _____________________________________________________
FOWLERS Vacola Preserver. Stainless Steel 1800W Thermostat Controlled Model No K2P-79 and 44 No 27 bottles. Pick-Up only. $20 ONO. Bentleigh East. 9570 7821. LL-OO✸
BINOCUL ARS. 10 x 30. Perfect for Spring Carnival. As new. $200. Ormond. 9578 2134. LL-OO✸
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BUNK BEDS. Teak wood with ladder. Foam mattresses. Clean. GC. $120 ONO. Ardweer. 9362 2496 MM-PP✸
FRAMED Hawthorn jumper, signed by David Parkin, Dermott Brereton, Jason Dunstall. $250. Bundoora. 0431 607 648. LL-OO✸
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GOLF BUGGY. Collectors item. Coca Cola, red invyal with white letters, lining purple velvet. Needs attention. $280. Wantirna. 9801 9516 after hours. LL-OO✸
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HI-FI. Pair JR speakers. EC. $900. Geelong. 5243 8412. MM-PP✸
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HOOVER. Duet. Deluxe. Upright Bacuum Cleaner includes on-board tools., book, spare bags. VGC. $50. Essendon. 9337 2250. MM-PP✸ _____________________________________________________
JAYCO CAMPERVAN. 2001. Sleeps 5-6. Electric Gas Fridge. Electric Gas Cooktop. Microwave Oven. Sink. Tap with mains water and hand pump. Full annexe. Water proof fly ends. Twin gas bottles. Electric brakes. Jerry can holder. Roof racks. Pole carrier. External Tv antenna. Great family campervan. $18,000. Ferntree Gully. 0409 016 525. LL-OO✸
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JUMPERS and cardigans. Scene stealing ladies and men’s. Costs nothing to look and try. Top price: $60. New. Hampton. 9598 8647.LL-OO✸ _____________________________________________________
LOUNGE. Leather, blue, 3 seater. Two chairs, timber arm rest, good order. GC. $350. Wheelers Hill. 9560 2543. LL-OO✸
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LP RECORDS. Huge collection, early LP records. Also pre-vinyl 4 unususal turntables, early reel to reel tape recorder and extras. Will not separate. $300. Subury. 9740 7365 after 6pm. LL-OO✸
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MATTRESS. 7 years old. VGC. $80 ONO. E$ast Keilor. 0422 201 369. LL-OO✸
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MOBILITY SCOOTER. 4 wheel Monarch GL 440, as new. Paid $2900. Free extras. 4 wheel walker. Toilet frame and walking frame. $1800 ONO. Corio, Geelong. 0419 508 744. LL-OO✸
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WARDROBE. 2 door. Length 87cm. Width: 48cm Height: 175cm. GC. $40 Maribyrnong. 9318 1298 LL-OO✸
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POOL. 15’’ x 36”. Metal frame. Above ground. Tough side walls. Vacuum, Ladder. Filter. Pimp. Chlorine cover. Very good pool, great for coming summer. New: $500. As new. $200. East Doncaster. 0428 145 792. LL-OO✸
WASHING MACHINE. GC. 2 years old. 5kg. $180 ONO. Carnegie. 9571 1961.LL-OO✸
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SEWING MACHINE. Singer. Model 502. Instruction book included. $60. Maribyrnong. 9318 1298. LL-OO✸
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Bushmans Rest Caravan Park Bushman's Rest Caravan Park is located in a beautiful, tranquil, shady setting on the foreshore of Lake Cullulleraine, only 45 minutes west of Mildura. Bushman's Rest is ideal for families and groups, with a large lawn area suitable for tents, vans and buses. There are fully self contained cabins and houses available for hire.
It's a fabulous venue for group weekends as there is a large camp kitchen with bbq,fridge and sink as well as an historical hall with new fully self contained kitchen for hire. Pets are also welcome in the park but for health reasons, not in any park buildings Fire buckets can be hired from the office, so that chatting around a campfire can be enjoyed without any environmental concerns. The excellent large amenities block minimises queuing for showers and toilets. Activities for the family or group are simple and safe, and include swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, bike riding and yabbying. Bird watching is excellent as well as clear viewing at night for stargazing. Tennis courts and grassed ovals are nearby and there is a 10km cycling-walking track around the lake. Only 10 minutes away is the Werrimull Hotel where bistro meals are served; ten minutes in another direction is Lock 9 on the Murray River; and the Millewa Pioneer Museum at Meringur makes a fascinating outing in the close vicinity, suitable for all ages. For daily requirements there's a shop-garage just two minutes away. The lawn frontage is ideal for large camping groups such as school groups and recreation groups. A great place for the retiree to take a rest in their travels around Australia. National Parks such as Murray-Sunset are close by including Trust for Nature at Ned's Corner. Interesting drives for 4WD enthusiasts. Bushman's Rest Caravan Park offers peace and tranquillity in a haven between Renmark and Mildura. Enjoy the Magic and your hosts Denis and Lorna will do their utmost to ensure that your 'outback experience is great'
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We endeavour to be the ideal base for exploring Norfolk Island . Our business is in creating an environment that allows our guests to relax, feel comfortable, and have the resources and information at their disposal to capture the wealth and beauty of Norfolk ’s culture, heritage and environment.
SPECIAL SEPTEMBEROCTOBER PACKAGE 7 nights, transfers, GST included and airfares. Per person, twin share $1045 Direct from Melb. on Friday (or $945 ex Brisbane weekends, or $995 ex Sydney, $965 ex Newcastle) Mokutu (Mock-Koo-Too) is a tranquil retreat from the everyday nestled in the Norfolk countryside. Famous for its retro A-Frame architecture and views of the ocean and pine valleys. The iconic self contained apartments have recently undergone a new makeover coupled with additional facilities including Restaurant/Cafe (Sublime Lounge), Swimming Pool, Wifi, Catering Cabana, Yoga Deck, BBQs, Massage Room, and more. Mokutu houses everything for the discerning traveller looking for a difference. We can also organise Diving, sea kayaking, Horse riding, Mountain Bikes, Paintball, and Trekking to name but a few adventurous options. Our 1 and 2 bedroom exclusive apartments include a complimentary car and sweeping country and ocean views. Two-bedroom with ensuites fit a family of six or seven. Comfortbale two bedroom apartments fit four. Mokutu has been designed to meet all the needs of our individual guests, groups, conferences and weddings. With the extensive choice of modern facilities you will find that we can cater for almost any desire or itinerary. Whether you choose to lay back in a hammock or unwind by the pool you may find that you'll want to spend more time relaxing at Mokutu than you think. Located far enough away to enjoy the peace yet close enough to all the island has to offer, a short drive will allow you to navigate all of the unique history, culture and beauty that is Norfolk Island. Mokutu is near by to the Winery, beautiful Ball Bay and only minutes from the historic town of Kingston where you will find our beaches, lagoon, and golf course. There are wonderful views of the Pine valleys and ocean in the distance. Refresh at accommodation designed with relaxation in mind and be inspired by the surrounding landscape and artistic endeavors. Honeymoon, family, group or conference. We meet at the airport and transefr in your car to your accommodation, anytime. Mokutu - make it your retreat and revitalise. we’re waiting for you, come on over and relax!
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Discover why the Port Arthur Historic Site is Australia´s Premier Historic Tourist destination. If you’re a lover of history or enjoy exploring then the Tasman Peninsula is a must see. From Pirates Bay to Remarkable Caves the rolling pastoral landscape provides a background to historic buildings from the early 1800´s, all roads lead to the ocean some narrowing to walking tracks and at the end secret bays to explore. Package Includes: 2 nights 4 star accommodation at Sea Change Safety Cove. 2 day pass to Port Arthur Historic Site. Includes guided Day Tour, Isle of the Dead tour and Harbour Cruise and access to more than thirty historic buildings, ruins and gardens. Port Arthur historic lantern lit evening Ghost Tour Two course meal at Felons Restaurant History Mystery Package Ocean B&B Room. $500.00 History Mystery Package Beach B&B Room. $500.00 History Mystery Package Self-Catering Apartment. $580.00
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Torb & Reiner: a passion for hats
â– Under the banner of Torb & Reiner, master milliner Waltraud Reiner has made hats for 25 years. Torb & Reiner has developed a reputation in Australia and overseas as an enterprise expressing a passion for hats. The firm has become a resource for a vast and unique range of millinery supplies, for buyers onsite and online. Earlier this year Torb & Reiner moved into a beautiful shop at 101 Poath Rd, Murrumbeena (walking distance from Chadstone Shopping Centre and right near Hughesdale train station). The shop, and its enthusiastic team, offer made-to-measure hats, sunhats, bridal wear, and a full spectrum of millinery supplies as well as plenty of workshops to encourage the budding milliner.
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Repairer you can trust to do a good job Street Image Accident Repair Centre 2/52 Barry Rd, Bayswater Phone: 9762 8454
● Peter at Street Image
■ At Street Image Accident Repair Centre, the aim is to provide quality service at a competitive price, says business owner Mary. It is all part of a strategy to stay on top of the game, because, as Mary explains, “if we don’t keep doing better, our competition will”. It is no surprise then that Street Image has earned a reputation as a trusted provider of automotive repairs. For 25 years, it had dedicated its resources to the vehicle repair industry. “It is this dedication that has enabled us to provide our clients with a level of professionalism unparalleled in the industry,” Mary said. “We have an in-depth understanding of our clients’ requirements and have developed our services and expertise to meet those needs. “Regular training programs enable us to keep up with the changing technology.” At Street Image, Michael and Ross oversee production in the workshop. Both are experienced in all aspects of accident repair work as well as running the office along with two other staff. Mary said their positive personalities are much appreciated by the customers. When it comes to repair, the work flow is efficient. As soon as authorisation is received, the paint and panel technicians will initiate a fast, professional and effective mode to deliver work of the highest quality. Street Image actively encourages safe working practices and conducts its activities in an environment that protects the health, safety and welfare of its staff. It operates a water recycling system, uses dustless sanding, and recycles materials such as metal, thinners and cardboard. Street Image is an associate member of the VACC and the Society of Automotive Engineers. It repairs all makes and models and is an associate repairer of all insurance companies. Visit the centre and check out the quality work for yourself. While there, get a taste of customer comfort at its beautifully refurbished customer area featuring tea/coffee facilities, magazines and television.
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Too many foreigners on overseas holidays
■ Some people just can’t seem to break with habit, even when taking a holiday. A colleague overhead an English fellow at a camp-site in Switzerland bemoaning to a captive at the bar about the camp’s lack of ‘proper’ food. “It’s awful,” he growled. “They didn’t even understand when I ordered egg and chips for lunch – they served me a boiled egg and some thin strips of potato that when I asked, they said were called Pomme Fritz…” He‘s not alone. Tourists from France expect the world to speak French. Those from the south of the United State are amazed that the few others anywhere else eat grits. And Aussies – well don’t get us going on the lack of Vegemite in fivestar resorts in ‘Vegas and the United Nations... Thomas Cooks, arguably the most famous travel company in the world, has been receiving bizarre complaints from tourists ever since 1871 when Mr Cook took 570 people by train from Leicester in the Midlands of England to a temperance rally 15km away. The success of the venture prompted Cook to start arranging other trips for all sorts of people – not just for those who had forsaken alcohol – including an amazing round-theworld tour in 1872 that took 222-days and for which he charged 200 guin-
● Spain: “The Receptionist spoke Spanish, the food was Spanish, there were too many foreigners.”
Observer Wines & Liqueurs Melbourne
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Label bottles-up history ■ Clare Valley makers Tim Adams and Pam Goldsack have launched an interesting new label they call Mr Mick after Tim’s friend and mentor, the legendary Mick Knappstein. And their idea is to emulate Mick’s philosophy of making wines for everyone to enjoy, with good flavour, regional and varietal definition, and affordable pricing (the Mr Mick range at $15 a bottle includes a Mr Mick Gela Blanc de Blanc NV named after Mick’s wife, a 2011 Riesling, 2011 Rosé, 2009 Shiraz and 2009 Cabernet Shiraz, and a 2011 Late Harvest Riesling.) The 2011 Rosé is also a reflection of Mick Knappstein’s passion for the style, and how in the 1960s his nephew Tim Knappstein, who’d just qualified from Roseworthy College, produced a first-ever Rosé for Leasingham under Mick’s stewardship, and which went on to considerable acclaim. The 2011 Mr Mick Rosé has a subtle complexity to it, with fruity raspberry, strawberry, lychee and white peach flavours … a lovely drop as an aperitif or to share with most Asian cuisines.
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One For Lunch ■ Dan Murphy’s has been appointed exclusive Australian retailer for Northern Italy’s Pio Cesare that was founded in 1881, and was one of the first producers to believe in the potential of the Piedmont region for growing Barbera grapes. Long considered a poorer cousin in Piedmont, Barbera is now the second-most planted grape in Italy, and is fighting a rearguard action to prove itself as more than just fruit for budgetwine making. The 2008 Pio Cesare Barbera d’Alba is one of these new quality Barberas, with delightful ripe plum and blackberry flavours. Pay $29.99 at Dan Murphy’s and enjoy with its homeland food favourites of pizzas and pastas.
Pictured ■ Bottling-up history – and a delight with most Asian cuisines ■ Taste of Northern Italy: share it with pizzas or pastas.
eas. Today the company manages the travel plans of 19-million customers annually, and staff patiently deal with those who don’t quite seem to understand how petty are some of their travel gripes. Like the fellow who went back to England quite irate about the Mediterranean tradition of siesta. “It’s lazy of the local shopkeepers to close in the afternoons,” he wrote. “I often needed to buy things during this time. It should be banned.” Another wrote: “I think it should be explained in the brochure that the local stores do not sell proper biscuits like custard creams or ginger nuts,” while one grizzled: “We booked an excursion to a water park, but no-one told us we had to take swimming costumes.” And when a guest at a Novotel in Australia complained his soup was too thick and strong, the waitress pointed out he was eating the main course gravy. Another: ”On my holiday to Goa in India, I was disgusted to find that almost every restaurant served curry. I don’t like spicy food at all.” And how about this bloke. “The beach was too sandy… it was not yellow like the sand in the brochure, it was quite white.” And the beach proved a worry for another family. “No-one told us there would be fish in the sea. The children were quite startled.” Then there was the tourist at an African game lodge who spotted an aroused elephant, and complained to Cooks that the sight of this rampant beast ruined his honeymoon by making him feel “inadequate.” Maybe he would have got sympathy from a woman who bemoaned: “My holiday was totally ruined by topless sunbathing. My husband spent all day looking at other women.” Spain seems to cause the Brits the most angst. “We went on holiday to Spain and had a problem with the taxi drivers as they were all Spanish,” one holidaymaker scribbled. “And there are too many Spanish people,” wrote another. “The receptionist spoke Spanish. The food was Spanish. There were too many foreigners.” And the couple who came home with more than they left with: “My fiancé and I booked a twin-bedded room but were placed in a doublebedded room. We hold you responsible that I now find myself pregnant. This would not have happened if you had put us in the room we booked.” And two trainee hairdressers asked before leaving England if they would have trouble staying at a particular resort, because the brochure stated “No hairdressers at the resort,” while another lady wrote: “I compared the size of our one-bedroom apartment to our friends’ three-bedroom apartment, and ours was significantly smaller.” Then there is travelling to and from your destination: “It took our American friends only three hours to fly home from Jamaica, but it took us nine hours to England because we are English.” And finally: “We bought ‘RayBan’ sunglasses for $5 from a street trader, only to find out later they were fake.” Some mothers do ‘ave ‘em.
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‘Oliver’ Cast Reunion Her Majesty’s Theatre
● Larry Hall and Alby Ludlow were members of the 1961 cast of Oliver
● Shaun Gurton was one of the Oliver workhouse boys
● Graeme Payne, Anthony Ferguson and Russell Norton-Old
● Roger Barson, Michael North and Patrick Coyne
● Andrew Guild, Mary Allen and John Allen at the Oliver cast reunion
● Malcolm Shield with John Grundy at Her Majesty’s Theatre