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AIR CONDITIONER. On wheels. Evaporater. $85. Collingwood. 9416 4434. J-M✸

FOWLERS bottling outfit. Electric. 100 jars, lids, clips, books, etc. Free to someone who lost their’s in fire. Pick up in Eltham. Free. 9439 5805. J-M✸

PIANO. Electronic. Casio CDP 100. 88 weighted keys. Complete with stand, stool damper pedal, music stand, carry bag, user’s guide. New cond. $500. Hampton East. 9555 2552. J-M✸

SUNBEAM Cafe Series Food Processor. New. Still in box. Cost more than $400. Sell $200. Ringwood. 9870 6614. J-M✸

UHF RADIO. As new. $200. Bundoora. 9467 4410.J-M✸

WET SUIT. Black. Long sleeve jump suit. Nike. Size: Small. GC. $50. Warrandyte. 9844 2539. J-M✸

TRAILER. All steel with canopy, lights. $450. Bundoora. 9467 4410.J-M✸

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ARCH LEVER Files. Large. Mint Condition. Box of 30. $25. Surrey Hills. 0419 538 015. J-M✸ _____________________________________________________

BABY ’S Porta Cot Bruin Brand. Folds up. Large pocket at end for baby’s nappy wipes, etc. Navy and white on wheels. VGC. $50 neg. Reservoir. 9462 6294. J-M✸

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BARBECUE. 4 burner. 9kg bottle. Hinged Black Hood Cover. As new. $70. Burwood. 0401 532 128. J-M✸

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BED. Single. Timber Bedhead, strong spring base. Mattress, as new condition with extras, sheets, mattress protector, electric blanket, pillows, etc. Ready for use. Viewing will please. Spare room use only. GC. $150. Glen Waverley. 9803 1758. J-M✸ _____________________________________________________

BIKE SHIRT. Ventouroad. Blue. Large size. new, with tags. $40. Kilsyth. 9761 9587. J-M✸

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BINOCUL ARS. Zeiss Conquest 10x30. Pristine condition. SZelling due to failing eyesight. $100. Oremond. 9578 2134. J-M✸

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BUDGIES. Different colours. Toorak. 0401 621 609.J-M✸

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CHAIN SAW. Electric. VGC. $60. Collingwood. 9416 4434. J-M✸ _____________________________________________________

CONCRETE MIXER. Lightburn. Hand operated wheelbarrow type. Efficient, easy to use. $100. Hampton East. 9555 2552. J-M✸

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CRITERION Entertainment Unit. Large screen TV, HiFi Stereo, DVD player. VCR. Surround system, 2 large glass cabinets, shelves, drawers, color: black beech. Height: 145cm, width 198cm, depth 54cm. Can be disassemjbled. Most sell. Cost $2000. Sell $450 ONO. EC. Bentleigh East. 9579 1857. J-M✸ _____________________________________________________

FISH TANK and stand. Pump. Filters. Light. Rocks. 900 x 35mm. VGC. $95. Wallan. 0437 938 199. J-M✸ _____________________________________________________

FISHING GEAR. 12 ft Surf Rod with Jarvis Walker Reel and Case. Also more fishing collection hooks, sinkers, etc. $60. Malvern East. 9571 0660. J-M✸

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FISHING STOOL. Rambler. Aluminium Anoidsed FoldUp. Lightweight. New. Suitable for all occasions. $45. Bentleigh East. 9579 1857. J-M✸

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FORD LTD DL/1998 Sparkling Burgundy 5 Litre V8 engine. Low kms. 53,205 km. Smartlock keyless entry. C/Control. A/ Bags. Radio/Cass. 6 stack CD player. Electric adjustable F/seats. Interior trim. Cappuccino and Howie leather seats. Towbar and kept in garage. VGC. $14,000 ONO. Ferntree Gully. 9758 2942. J-M✸ _____________________________________________________

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FRIDGE. Small. VGC. $55. Collingwood. 9416 4434. J-M✸

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FREEZER. Hisense Frost Free. 176 lt. EC. $450. Ashwood. 9807 5447. J-M✸

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GAS BOTTLE. Half-filled. Large. Refilled twice. $35 ONO. Surrey Hills. 0413 087 327. J-M✸

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GOLF BUGGY GEAR. Electric. Needs battery. $50. Williamstown. 9397 5582.J-M✸

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GOLF CLUBS. Newton. Full set. Complete with bag and Dunlop wood. GC. $25. Kilsyth. 9761 9587. J-M✸

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GOLF CLUBS. Full set. Ladies graphic shafts. Best quality perimeter. Weight with Lynx golf bag. VGC. $95. Williamstown. 9397 5582.J-M✸ _____________________________________________________

JAYCO P:op-Top 15’ 1986 Side Kitchen, 3-way fridge, two single beds, one double tall cupboard, front dining, new slide, awning, fully resealed, roof, mains pressure water, new spare tyre. Reg July 2012. Towing hitch. GC. $8500. Pakenham. 041`2 294 452. J-M✸ _____________________________________________________

KAMBROOK Steamer. Still in box. New. $30. Ashwood. 9807 5447. J-M✸

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LADDER. Extension. VGC. $80. Oakleigh. 9544 0208. J-M✸ _____________________________________________________

MANTLE RADIO. Astor Valve mdoel. $200. Bundoora. 9467 4410. J-M✸

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REPCO Exercise Bike. HP. 5209. Ergometer. Mk III. Plus manual book. GC. $80. Oakleigh. 9544 0208. J-M✸

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ROTARY HAMMER DRILL. American made. Plus 9½ unchg angle grinder. $200. Bundoora. 9467 4410.J-M✸

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ROWING EXERCISE MACINE. $50. Bundoora. 9467 4410. J-M✸

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SECURITY TELEPHONE. No rental. New, in box. $150. Bundoora. 9467 4410.J-M✸

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STOVE. Gas. Chef. 70cm Wide. Big oven, clean, GC. $175. Vermont. 9873 3504. J-M✸

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TUPPERWARE Assorted cannisters. 7. Burgundy colour. EC. $30 the lot. Kilsyth. 9761 9587. J-M✸

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TV AND DVD. 26”. VGC. $60. Bundoora. 9467 4410. J-M✸

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VACUUM CLEANER. Upright model. New. $90. Bundoora. 9467 4410. J-M✸

VIDEO Cassette Recorder. National. GC. $20. Bundoora. 9467 4410.J-M✸

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WALKER. 4 wheels. Hand brakes. Padded seat and shopping basket. As new. $50. Burwood. 0401 532 015. J-M✸

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WANTED: Contacty details for Darul Hooper, son of the late Max Hooper, former Chief Engineer 3DB, a close colleague of my father Rudolph Buring, also an electronics engineer. - Harry Buring, Reservoir, 9470 1373. J-M✸

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TV with built-in video. Plus box top videos LG, as new. $50 ONO. Surrey Hills. 0413 087 327. J-M✸

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TV. Digital set-up box. New. $35. Collingwood. 9416 4434. J-M✸

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TV ANTENNA. High gain digital and analogue. $50. Bundoora. 9467 4410. J-M✸

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WANTED MOTORCYCLES Wanted. Dead or alive. Anything considered. Private retired every day rider will travel, collect and pay cash. Any make, any model, any area. Call Robert, 0418 170 627. If I don’t answer I am on the bike and will call back. J-M✸ _____________________________________________________

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MASSAGE CHAIR. Never used. Brown fabric covering. New. EC. $550. Narre Warren. 9704 9277. J-M✸

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MELBOURNE CUP winner Makybe Diva. Framed. 3’ x 2’6”. Mint cond. $30. Ormond. 9578 2134. J-M✸

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MOUNTAIN BIKE. Full size. Bottle holder. Fully serviced. $40. Burwood. 0401 532 128. J-M✸

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NINTENDO DS games. 2. Around The World In 80 Days, Jewel Match. As new in box. $30 for both, $20 each. Kilsyth. 9761 9587. J-M✸ _____________________________________________________

ONE-TOUCH Weber 51cm heat beads used, still in box. Narre Warren. 9704

BBQ. never $130. 9277. J-M✸

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ORCHIDS. Large and small. Pots. 14. GC. Free. Port Melbourne. 9646 3032. J-M✸

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PALM TREES. Kentia Green Seedling. From $15. 2-3 Metre with lush green foliage. $40. Burwood. 0401 532 128. J-M✸

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PAPASAN Chair, large with cane base. EC. With cushion. $25. Kilsyth. 9761 9587. J-M✸

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Places To Go Thursday 5th July Musical Mornings at The Mansion, 2.00 pm With The Roz Hendy Dancers, who are a group of women ranging in age from their early 60s to 80s. They've been performing together for approx 16 years as a Tap Group under the City of Moonee Valley at Flemington Community Centre. They've also added Jazz Ballet and Musical Comedy to their repertoire. $15.00 per person Light Afternoon Tea included Saturday 21st July Christmas in July Dinner, 7.00 pm Celebrate Mid-Winter Christmas in the Drawing Room of the Mansion where our Executive Chef has prepared a traditional 3 Course Christmas Feast from the finest local and estate grown produce. $70.00 per person glass of Bubbly on arrival and entertainment. Beverages at Bar Prices Sunday 26th August Traditional Rupertswood High Tea, 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm A revival of the wonderful and lofty British tradition, where pretty teapots of Tea, cucumber sandwiches and dainty cakes and much more are served in one of the Mansion's beautiful rooms. Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment with friends, tour our lovely Mansion and soak up the ambience of a lifestyle of colonial opulence from a bygone Victorian era. $60.00 per person with entertainment. Beverages at Bar Prices. Sunday 2nd September Father's Day Breakfast / Brunch 9.30 am Treat Dad this Father's Day to a Country Style Home Cooked Breakfast in the Drawing Room of the Mansion. $40.00 per person Saturday 22nd September 6 Course Degustation Dinner, 6.30 pm Enjoy the ambience of this unique and ornate Mansion, Birthplace of the Ashes, an elegant and sophisticated venue where our Executive Chef has created a menu of contemporary modern Australian cuisine, sourcing only the best of seasonal and regional produce in a 6 Course Degustation Menu, in the charming and elegant Drawing Room. $120.00 per person inclusive wines and entertainment ber - Bookings Essential Enjoy the grandeur of the Mansion with colleagues and friends celebrating closure of the work year in high style when our Executive Chef will prepare our very popular 2 Course Luncheon, in the Drawing Room or Clarke Dining Room. Ideal for end of year functions for work, clubs and groups. (Please also enquire about private celebrations). From $60.00 per person Beverages at Bar Prices Wednesday 3rd October Musical Mornings at The Mansion, 10.00 am - 11.30 am With The Hot Flushes, a Female Vocal Quartet with a wide repertoire containing show tunes and popular music from the 30s to the 70s. From poignant ballads in four part harmony to swinging choreographed renditions of 60s girl group classics to toe tapping hits of the 40s. Come and enjoy a lively morning in the ambience of the Mansion. $15.00 per person, Light morning Tea included.

Seniors Week Monday to Friday 8th to 12th October The 2012 Victorian Seniors Festival Monday to Friday 12 midday Enjoy a 2 Course Luncheon within the lavish interiors of Rupertswood Mansion. Experience its wealth of history and charm with a Heritage Talk and a leisurely stroll around the Mansion. $33.00 per person. Beverages at Bar Prices Sunday 18th November Traditional Rupertswood High Tea, 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm A revival of the wonderful and lofty British tradition, where pretty teapots of Tea, cucumber sandwiches and dainty cakes with much more are served in one of the Mansion's beautiful rooms. Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment with friends, tour our lovely Mansion and soak up the ambience of a lifestyle of colonial opulence from a bygone Victorian era. $60.00 per person with entertainment, Beverages at Bar Prices. Thursday 22nd November Musical Mornings at The Mansion, 10.00 am With the Stardust Jazz Trio, playing a repertoire of jazz and popular tunes from the 30s to the 70s. Come and enjoy a lively morning in the ambience of the Mansion. $15.00 per person, Light morning Tea included Sunday 25th November Open Day - 11.00 am - 4.30 pm Light Lunch, Devonshire Teas and Refreshments. A Day of Fun for the Entire Family -, Live Music, activities for the kids. Entry Adults: $10.00; Students: (12-18) $5.00; Children FREE Christmas Celebration Luncheons - Throughout Decem Christmas Celebration Dinners - Throughout December Bookings Essential Enjoy the grandeur of the Mansion with colleagues or friends celebrating closure of the year in high style when our Executive Chef will prepare a fabulous 4 Course Dinner sourcing the finest local and estate grown produce. Ideal for end of year functions for work, clubs and groups. (Please enquire about private celebrations) from $80.00 per person with Beverages at Bar Prices or from $110.00 per person inclusive of wines & Beer, Entertainment* can be provided*numbers permitting Tuesday 25th December Christmas Day at Rupertswood, 11.30 am Enjoy a scrumptious, traditional Christmas Lunch at Rupertswood Mansion and experience all the old world charm of an elegant Victorian Christmas with a 6 Course Lunch including Champagne Cocktails on arrival, White & Red Wines, Beers and Soft Drinks, a visit from Santa plus entertainment. $170.00 per person all inclusive; $80 ages 13 - 17; $50.00 ages 3 - 12 Monday 31st December New Years Eve Dinner Dance 8.00 pm See in the New Year at Rupertswood Mansion with a 4 Course Dinner and Jazz Band. Dress to impress!. $150.00 per person inclusive Bubbly, Wines Beer and Entertainment.

Accommodation starting from $220 inc hot breakfast History Tours & Lunch or Morning tea Morning Music May 30 Xmas in July dinner July 21 Sunday Roast Lunch Irish Band June 3.7.10.17,24

Rupertswood Mansion â&#x20AC;&#x153;Birthplace of the Ashesâ&#x20AC;? 3 Macedon Street I PO Box 686 Sunbury 3429 T: +61 3 9740 5020 I F: +61 3 9740 3686 I w: www.rupertswood.com

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Angel Starshine Silk Scarf, available as kit only, price is $38.45 (this includes p&h with Aust), alternative colour choices available on Website.

Hearts and Flowers Patchwork Baby Blanket, available as kit only, priced at $68.50 (includes P & H within Aust). Please check website, www.woolshed.com.au, for other blanket kits and products, or ring Woolshed @ Manuka: 02 6295 0061

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SEAMARK ON FIRST

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Conveniently located in cosmopolitan Mooloolaba and close to the Sunshine Coast's award winning tourist attractions, Seamark on First is perfectly positioned to enjoy Mooloolaba's relaxed lifestyle. A perfect holiday destination, ideal for couples and families and of all ages to wind down or visit and experience the abundance of attractions available. Our beautiful beaches, fully patrolled daily, are just a short walk away. Enjoy a stroll along the white sandy shores; sip an Expresso at a beachfront cafes or indulge in one the tempting dining options along the Esplanade. Whether you want relaxation, adventure or excitement, Seamark on First is the perfect place for you.

Seamark On First 29 First Ave, Mooloolaba, Qld 4557 Phone: (07) 5457 8600. Fax: (07) 5457 8699 Contact: Greg and Viv McKay Web: www.seamarkresort.com.au

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Currumbin Sands Apartments

Stay 4, Pay for 3 Nights Stay 7, Pay for 5 Nights May - until June 24 Currumbin Sands holiday apartments are uniquely positioned on absolute beachfront at Palm Beach adjacent to the Currumbin Estuary. There are no roads to cross to the beach and here you can relax and enjoy the ultimate Gold Coast accommodation holiday apartment on the beachfront. At Currumbin Sands you can surf the local point break at the Alley, watch the kids swim in the calm waters of the creek, fish along the quiet river bank, walk barefoot together along the ocean beach and make lasting memories. The Currumbin Sands resort itself enjoys a very high repeat booking rate with loyal guests coming back year after year. This family friendly three story complex offers generous 1,2 and 3 bedroom apartment sizes with a variety of pool, garden, river or beach views from each individual apartment. Guests have key access to the private

Fact File NAME: Currumbin Sands Apartments ADDRESS: 955 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach, Qld 4221 PHONE: (07) 5525 5000 FAX: (07) 5525 5099 CONTACT: Sherryl Stack WEB: www.currumbinsands.com.au E-MAIL: info@currumbinsands.com.au grounds, the secure onsite parking underground, and to two separate swimming pool areas. The buildings are all set in tropical landscaped gardens features waterfalls and a brook.

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GRANDE FLORIDA RESORT WINTER GETAWAY Come stay for 4-6 weeks in a 2 bedroom apartment for $650 per week, for all seniors. Fully self-contained apartment featuring ensuite and bathroom, laundry, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, cable T.V- wireless broadbeand linen supplied. To help you enjoy your stay, you can relax around one of our two award wining lagoon-style swimming pools, (1 heated) and two jet spas. Set in two acres of lush rainforest gardens with direct access to the adjoining, patrolled, surf beach. Facilities also include Sauna, Children's Games Room, Internet CafĂŠ and underground parking.

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"HIGH SEASON SPECIALS" ( Available 25 June 2012 till 9 October 2012) 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT $220.00 PER NIGHT (7 NIGHT MINIMUM 4 GUESTS) 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT $260.00 PER NIGHT (7 NIGHT MINIMUM 6 GUESTS) 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT $230.00 PER NIGHT (5 NIGHT MINIMUM 4 GUESTS) 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT $280.00 PER NIGHT (5 NIGHT MINIMUM 6 GUESTS) SPACIOUS AND COMFORTABLE 1,2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS COUPLES, FAMILIES AND WEDDING GROUPS WELCOME FREE AUSTAR TV, HEATED POOL WITH BBQ AREA Your friendly hosts at nautilus holiday apartments, Mick & Sue Whalen will do everything possible to make your holiday in Tropical North Queensland one to remember. Full tour desk in house Check out our reviews on Tripadvisor.com First 5 to book will receive a bottle of bubbly and free breakfast for all guests at Lure Restaurant on the Port Douglas Marina Mention this ad and you get an additional $5.00 per night off.

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