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● Sport is playing an important part in the recovery of bushfire survivors. Yea and Kinglake played in the second round of the Yarra Valley Mountain District League Division Two fixture at the Yea Recreation Reserve on Saturday for the Larry Finch Garry Wilson Memorial Shield. Ash Neil is pictured taking a screamer for Yea as the Lakers took a 124-point victory. Final scores and match details are on Page 17.

ROSS FUELS THE DEBATE

■ Kinglake musician Ross Buchanan certainly has some influence ... and some friends in high places.

Ross performed Kinglake’s latest anthem, The Place I Want To Be, in front of a crowd of several thousand people in the Lakers’ first match for the season, against Emerald.

Ross,who lost his children, Neeve, 9, and MacKenzie, 15, in the February 7 fires, wore an Australian flag as a bandana... and called on fuel services to be returned to the mountain.

Within days, arrangements were made for a petrol tanker to be at the Kinglake West CFA station, seven days a week, 7am-7pm. Well done, Ross! ● Victorian Premier John Brumby joined in the chorus when Kinglake musician Ross Buchanan performed the local anthem ‘The Only Place I Want To Be’

A LOCAL VOLUNTEER firefighter has been secretly interviewed by Police about any involvement in the Black Saturday blaze that killed 38 people at Marysville, report daily press and TV sources.

According to media reports led

by John Silvester of The Age, detectives believe the February 7 fire that spread to Marysville was started about 2.30pm near the abandoned Murrindindi Mill.

Police had caravans in Yea and Marysville at the weekend in a bid to have members of the public provide more information that might lead to the arrest of the offender.

At the weekend, a senior detective denied that Police were close to making an arrest. CFA boss Neil Bibby warned against people turning against the 60,000 volunteers amidst the claims.

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ANZAC SERVICES ■ ANZAC Day services will be held throughout the region on Saturday (Apr. 25) including: ■ Alexandra, 11am ■ Eildon, 11am ■ Glenburn, 6am dawn service ■ Kinglake, 5.30am dawn service at St Peter’s, 10am at ANZAC memorial ■ Strath Creek, 9am ■ Yarck, 10am ■ Yea, 11.15am

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● The Marsyville inferno is believed to have started with a deliberately lit fire near the abandoned Murrindindi sawmill. ● Pictured: A property fenceline alongside the Mill

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HUGE SUPPORT FOR CEO

■ On the streets of Alexandra and Yea, and amongst Murrindindi Council workers, it is clear that many locals believe that McEwen MHR Fran Bailey went way too far in calling for the dismissal of Shire CEO Mark Henderson.

After working nonstop since the February 7 fires, Mr Henderson went on a brief family holiday over Easter. The Phoenix understands that he was headed for Fiji which had its own political problems!

More on Page 4.

‘Open Mic.’ Jam Session Returns

Our heroes

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■ The large banner at the St Andrews General Store advises that the postponed performance of The Heroes of Queenstown, penn-

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At The Editor’s Desk with Ash Long ed by actor Reg Evans, who perished in the Black Saturday, may now be performed on May 7-8-9-10.

We hope to have more details in the next edition of The Phoenix.

By the way, we are now weekly.

We shared many a happy beer over the years at the Yea Tigers footy. Daph was a timekeeper, and Geoff even assisted us with our press reports.

We especially wish Geoff every good thing after his recent health challenges.

On show ■ Steve Phelan of Flowerdale Hotel tells us that a Motorcycle Show and Shine will be held at the pub on Sunday, May 24. More details soon.

Easter joy

Dear friends

● Daphne and Geoff Osborn ■ When our family first moved to live in Murrindindi in 1985, some of the first ‘locals’ to befriend us were Daphne and Geoff Osborn.

It was good to catch up with them both in Yea this past week. Our file photo (above) shows the Victorian Producers Co-Op office in the background, so it has been a while!

● Sanja Lalic and Alana Spence assisted the Easter Bunny with the gift of chocolate eggs to Flowerdale children at the Recreation Reserve

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News Shaw thing

● Ray Shaw ■ Karen Sommers of the Phoenix Rising Committee, formed in St Andrews to organise an event to thank and raise money for the St Andrews CFA, advises the event will be held at the St Andrews Hall on Sunday (April 26), 4pm-7pm.

Footy identity Ray Shaw will make a presentation.

Radio change

■ ABC Kinglake Ranges has changed its broadcasting frequency from 97.1FM to 94.5FM. It is hoped that the local volunteer group will take over the station later in the year.

Black Stump

■ Flowerdale won the Black Stump cricket match against Kinglake held at the Hume and Hovell Cricket Ground, Strath Creek, hosted by Don McQueen.

The 2010 event is planned for February 7, the first anniversary of the Black Saturday bushfires.

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APPEAL LAUNCHED AT KINGLAKE

■ The statewide Good Friday Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal was launched from the Kinglake CFA Station.

Appeal Director Christine Unsworth launched the annual event flanked by the captains of neighbouring CFA brigades including Kinglake West, Toolangi, St Andrews, Flowerdale and Glenburn.

Also on hand were members of the State Emergency Service and the Community Emergency Response Team.

A fire truck with CFA, SES and CERT members left Kinglake on Good Friday afternoon and travelled to Greensborough where they met with other brigades in the region.

The trucks travelled in convoy to Melbourne to deliver the collected money at Docklands.

Late in the afternoon, CFA members were piped into Etihad Stadium to a heroes welcome by the Victoria Police Pipe Band led by Constable T Bear.

● Greg Champion ■ ABC Radio performer Greg Champion has recorded a new song, This Was My Town, dedicated to the people of Marysville.

Morn. tea ● Seven News reporter Peter Morris with Kinglake CFA captain Paul Hendrie

Annual support Local brigades have been supporting the Good Friday Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal for years. Normally they collect money at intersections in Greensborough and raise up to $5000.

“We know how the brave CFA volunteers have helped those communities in trouble and now they have again put their hands up to tin rattle and fundraise for the Good Friday Appeal,” said Ms Unsworth.

“In the long history of the Appeal and in towns across Victoria there has always been a CFA collector, fundraising coordinator or support group.”

“Their continuing efforts, even in these most stressful times, highlight the calibre of these wonderful men and women.

“All of our volunteer fundraisers are like family and our heartfelt condolences and best wishes go out to them,” Ms Unsworth said.

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PHOTOS: 7 NEWS

■ Melbourne writer Pat LawsonBlack and her girlfriends are organising a morning tea for the women of Kinglake, and intend bringing gifts of ‘little luxuries’ including jewellery and cosmetics.

Bikers

● Appeal Director Christine Unsworth

● Kinglake policeman Cameron Caine

■ About 5000 motorcyclists brought the Ring Road to a standstill as they made their way from St Kilda to Whittlesea this month to raise funds for the Bushfire Appeal.

One organiser, John Karamouche, said the convoy spanned seven kilometres.

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Volunteers at Strath Creek ■ The Hume and Hovell ‘village green’-style cricket ground at Strath Creek was saved in the Black Saturday fires, with the pavilion and residence owned by the McQueen family miraculously untouched.

The tool workshop was destroyed, along with 12 residences in the valley.

A Flowerdale family who lost everything in the fires have been accommodated at the bunkhouse at the cricket ground.

Over recent weeks students and

teachers from Ballarat Grammar School have volunteered their time to help farmers affected by the fires.

The Ballarat team has been removing burnt fences, rolling up wire and making ready.

Anne McQueen has a message at the Hume and Hovell website for visitors: "What can you do to help? So many people are asking.

"Come up and enjoy all there is on offer in this region, please don't stop coming here. Give people encouragement and hope for a bright future.”

● Don McQueen

Golf use ■ Marysville Golf Club members are free to use the Yea Golf Club course, YGC President Geoff Keets told the ABC this month. He said that, as at pre-Easter, Marysville members were yet to return to using their own course.

● The tool workshop at the Hume and Hovell cricket ground, Strath Creek, owned by Don and Anne McQueen

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Dedicated to the memory of the victims and survivors of the ‘Black Saturday’ fires: February 7, 2009

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ABOUT THE PHOENIX There is no better symbol for the spirit of the people of this region that the Phoenix. The phoenix is a mythical sacred firebird with a tail of beautiful gold and red plumage (or purple and blue).

It has a 500 to 1,000 year life-cycle, near the end of which it builds itself a nest of myrrh twigs that it then ignites; both nest and bird burn fiercely and are reduced to ashes.

From those ashes, a new, young phoenix or phoenix egg arises, reborn anew to live again.

The new phoenix is destined to live as long as its old self. The bird was also said to regenerate when hurt or wounded by a foe, thus being almost immortal and invincible — it is also said that it can heal a person with a tear from its eyes and make them temporarily immune to death. The phoenix is a symbol of fire and divinity

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YOUR NEWS, YOUR ADS The Phoenix Newspaper is committed to bringing the latest news to the people of the bushfire-affected areas. We aim to be a positive assistance. The support being offered is in no way in competition with any existing newspaper, government, council or support agency efforts.

Your News: Contribute your news by phone, fax, mail or e-mail. We want your stories of how you, family and friends are going about the recovery from the fires.

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● Christine Nixon ■ Now there’s a headline you might not thought you would read in the press.

In her previous role as Victoria Police Chief Commissioner, Christine Nixon came under criticism in the columns of the press.

But much praise is due for Ms Nixon in her role as Chair of the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority.

Assistance ■ Long Shots has watched Ms Nixon first hand as she speaks patiently with bushfire survivors ... to the point of writing down details for people who were having troubles with their septic tank connections.

Ms Nixon is patient, understanding and stretching to assist.

Long Shots asked if she had taken a day’s break since starting in the role after the February 7 fires.

She smiled - and said a simple ‘No”.

Ms Nixon had been due to go on a threemonth holiday to places including Alaska ... but stepped straight into the crisis role after retiring as the ‘Chief’

● It’s a tough country. In the decade prior to the 2009 fires, Flowerdale had to cope with floods on the King Parrot Creek. editor@thephoenix.com.au

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

Short Shots

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Kathy Stewart, Brad Quilliam and Tim Huggins had their go at 'flying solo' on the new Kinglake Ranges radio station just before Easter. The ABC plans to hand over the station to the community later this year.

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Wildlife Victoria volunteers are using Night Vision Monoculars in their search for injured animals in the bushfire areas. Gal Shivtiel, Search Team Leader, says: "This equipment will allow us to head out in the dark, and virtually double the amount of time we can spend in the field."

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Bushfire Legal Help will run the third and fourth of four free legal and advice sessions at Marysville Community Services Hub at 3pm on Wed.,, April 22 and 29. This is located at the ESA Campsite, Buxton Marysville Rd, says Kerry O'Shea of the Legal Institute.

Who saved the pub?

Welcome ■ Hello to Sophie at Dundee’s Fish and Chips at Wandong who have joined our distribution network.

Partners ● The late Lenore Somerset at Tamworth ■ The late Lenore Somerset, who lived at Christmas Hills, is included on a double-CD set being released soon by Marcus Herman (see story, bottom right).

Lenore was well known for her appearances on Graham Kennedy’s In Melbourne Tonight in the earlky days of television.

Just prior to her death, she was honoured at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Our region is blessed with talented musicians. Ross Buchanan captured the imagination of the crowd at Kinglake’s first 2009 home-and-away footy match, with his song dedicated to Kinglake: There’s No Other Place I Want To Be.

■ Mr Henderson had been concerned about the legal status of the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority, and its implications.

As we report on Page 6, that has now been sorted and the Council and VBRRA enter a partnership.

Wandong

Local entertainers

Big mistake ■ The Brumby Government is working hard to help the bushfire victims.

But it has made a big mistake by dipping into the Red Cross Bushfire Relief Fund for $9 million for rubbish and tree clearing.

That should be a government spending item. Members of the public didn’t donate money to prop up government tasks.

LOCALS CREATE MUSICAL HARMONY

● Fran Bailey ■ Murrindindi Shire insiders say they were shocked when McEwen MHR Fran Bailey went on ABC radio and called for the dismissal of Council CEO Mark Henderson.

“If people are making comments like that on the radio, they should have some common courtesy and speak to people like me and the Mayor and the Council directly,” Mr Henderson said.

● National Park Hotel, Kinglake ■ In the most recent edition of The Phoenix (Apr. 1), we gave space for National Park Hotel operator Craig Lovick and Sharon McCulloch to tell their story of how they fought the Black Saturday fires at Kinglake.

Not everyone agreed with their version. One prominent Kinglake businessman challenged The Phoenix on the coverage that we gave, but conceded it was the newspaper’s role to provide a platform for people to relate their stories and opinions, even if people disagreed.

Another reader, June, e-mailed: “There are dozens who disagree with the pub owner's version, and locals are currently black-balling the pub as a result.”

June remarks: “There are lots of politics in Kinglake and area. Lots of petty rivalries. So the truth doesn’t always come through.”

■ Readers can express their opinions in The Phoenix. Letters to the editor can be addressed to PO Box 1278, Research, Vic 3095. E-Mail: editor@thephoenix.com.au

St Andrews singer Judy Jacques (and her husband Sandro Donati) have long entertained locals in the Diamond Valley and beyond.

Long Shots recalls catching up with Judy (pictured below) at the National Park Hotel in the early 1990s, where she serenaded her mother on her birthday with a rendition of Blue Moon.

Eltham songwriter Bob Messenger of Oz Together has recorded a song with children from seven local schools.

You can download the song, Surving As One, free at www.oztogether.org “This song is offered as music for healing for everyone affected by the bush-fire disaster, and we would like everyone in Australia, to download it, as it’s a song designed for the nation to be as one.”

● Judy Jacques at a Sydney venue

● Marcus Herman ■ Recording engineer Marcus Herman is releasing a double Wandong Country Live CD set with performances by artists from about 30 years ago including Kevin Shegog, Dave Pincombe, The Hawking Brothers, Tex Morton and Cash Backman. The double CD will be released on the Resonance label.

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REBUILDING THROUGH MUSIC ★ ★ ★

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Marysville families are keeping in contact through a special website with daily updates: www.maysvillecommunity.net

Molesworth held its giant Easter Bazaar with funds raised to assist with community projects. There was a strong attendance.

Marysville CFA volunteer Glenn Fiske found a Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal collection tin in the Marysville ruins. The tin had $120 inside.

Taggerty firefighter Rick East, and his son ★ Jake who has been undergoing treatment at the Royal Children’s Hospital, were highlighted on the Channel 7 Good Friday Appeal broadcast.

■ Musician Wilbur Wilde is reforming the Hey Hey It’s Saturday band for a busfhire fundraiser - ‘Rebuilding Communities Through Music’.

Wilde and a range of entertainers will perform at Buckley Hall, Ivanhoe Grammar School, from 6pm-9pm on Saturday, May 16.

Tickets, priced at $50 each, cover finger food and pre-drinner drinks from 6pm-7.30pm. The concert, for people aged 18 and over, runs for 90 minutes until 9pm.

A raffle will be conducted. All proceeds go towards the Rebuilding Communities Music Appeal, replacing lost and damaged music resources in fire-affected schools and community centres.

Bookings may be made with Ms Terry Kitchen, 9490 3401.

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To The Editor Sir, I live in Smiths Gully, 2km from the fire front of Black Saturday, on alert for a month, and suffering survivor guilt over a lucky wind change that destroyed so many others’ lives and homes.

Before then, we felt reasonably prepared for a bushfire, but not now.

Bureaucracy hinders rebuild To The Editor Sir, Local councils and their planning bureaucrats are once again becoming their own worst enemy when it comes to managing the bushfire rebuild.

Despite all levels of government agreeing to prioritise the reconstruction of regional communities, bushfire affected families are being held-up by local planning laws.

When the State Government committed to allowing homes located in Wildfire Management Overlays to be exempt from the traditional planning permit process, the clear message was that local councils were to help, not hinder.

Disappointingly, there have been numerous reports that local councils are taking too long to process native vegetation, heritage, flood risk and land slippage overlays in these regions. This is not good enough.

Master Builders urges these council’s to allow the rebuilding process to work as promised and prioritise projects which are occurring as

a result of the bushfires. If they don’t have the staff to do the job, hire more. If they can’t attract them, offer better incentives.

The longer it takes to rebuild these communities, the less likely it will be that life can return to normal. We can get our regional towns back on track, but only if we are all kicking in the same direction.

- Brian Welch Executive Director Master Builders Association of Victoria

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The current native vegetation legislation doesn’t let us do much to improve our situation, so I have started a petition to have the legislation changed.

The petition is gaining widespread support across the whole of Nillumbik because a lot of people feel the same way that I do.

I am not a member of any lobby group. I am not a developer. I have no hidden political agenda.

I love where I live and the bushland around me. I am simply a Mum who watched the horror unfold around her and who is dreading next summer. All I want to do is make my family safer if I cannot evacuate early.

If you want to change the legislation too, sign the petition that’s available at the Kinglake Bakehouse, Kinglake Foodworks, the Kinglake Hotel and other places down the mountain, or download it from www.windara.com.au Make copies and distribute them among other locals who think the same way.

Please help those of us that didn’t burn to prepare for next season.

Sandie Kerkvliet 35 Smiths Lane Smiths Gully 3760 ■ I wonder is it possible for me to become a subscriber to The Phoenix.

I am in your area of distribution on a regular basis but in my additional role as the Shadow Minister for Bushfire Response, I am very interested to have your excellent publication available immediately each edition is produced.

Peter Ryan MLA Leader of The Nationals – Victoria 54B Cunninghame St, Sale

FUEL RETURNS TO THE MOUNTAIN

● The February 7 fires destroyed the Pheasant Creek supermarket, and the petrol pumps. Kinglake Ranges locals had been left without fuel on the mountain, but this has now changed with a fuel tanker that dispenses petrol seven days a week, 7am-7pm, at the Kinglake West CFA

Northway Building & Landscaping PO Box 284, Kilsyth, Vic 3137.

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What The Papers Say Launch at Black Spur

M’DINDI CL. JOINS WITH VBRRA

■ A group that accuses the State Government of pandering to the “green movement” launched a bumper sticker campaign aimed at raising awareness of the role ground-fuel plays in the severity of bushfires, reports Kath Gannaway of the Mountain Views Mail.

Thousands of the stickers will go out to communities across Victoria after the launch by the No Fuel No Fire Alliance at Fernshaw Reserve on the Black Spur.

M’dindi fire deliberate ■ “Having invested more than 40,000 hours of Police investigation into the devastating fires that raged across Victoria on Black Saturday, Police belive they are close to finding the person responsible for the Murrindindi/ Marysville fire,” reports the AlexandraEildon-Marsyville Standard.

Assistant Commissioner Dannye Moloney said he needs cto hear from people who were in the area of Wilhelmina Falls Rd, in Murrindindi.. “We know the fire was deliberately lit and we want to apprehend prosecute the person(s) responsible.”

Trauma sets in ■ “Angry Arthurs Creek and Strathewen firefighters have accused the CFA of letting them down in the wake of Black Saturday,” reports William Jackson of the Diamond Valley Leader.

“Nearly two months after the bushfires many of the traumatised volunteers - including six who lost their homes and are living in caravans - were yet to receive a phone call from CFA headquarters. The majority has not received coiunselling or psychological assessment. Some are considering quitting due to the lack of support.”

■ The Phoenix adds: Premier John Brumby noted, when addressing the Kinglake football match, that the Ash Wednesday fires in 1983 saw many CFA volunteers resign. He praised the 2009 volunteers, urging them to stay on.

● Christine Nixon with Murrindindi Mayor Cr Lyn Gunter ■ Murrindindi Shire’s bushfire-affected resi- of a new partnership agreement between the dents fwill have a greater opportunity to pro- Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Revide input into the planning and rebuilding of covery Authority and the Shire Council.

Christine Nixon, Chair of the VBRRA, and their communities following the development staff from the Authority met with Murrindindi Shire Council Councillors and staff to develop a partnership model designed to facilitate engagement between fire affected communities, representative community groups, the Authority and the Council.

Ms Nixon, said both the Authority and the Council recognised the need for all commuThousands of free copies of The Phoenity groups across Murrindindi Shire to have nix are distributed every week through a network of outlets through most of the bushfire affected areas.

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a voice in the rebuilding process.

"This partnership agreement will provide the broadest possible consultation process and allows communities to best address any issues arising for Murrindindi residents," Ms Nixon said.

Deputy Mayor of Murrindindi Shire Council, Cr Kevin Bellingham said the agreement would ensure a strong working partnership between the Council and the Authority.

"A significant area of the Shire of Murrindindi was devastated by the Black Saturday bushfires and we know the rebuilding process will be a massive task.

"We will work closely with each of the fire affected communities to ensure they are able to participate in the planning and rebuilding," Cr Bellingham said.

The agreement allows for the establishment of a Committee of Council under Section 86 of the Local Government Act 1989. The Committee's membership will include Murrindindi Shire Councilors and staff from the Authority, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Planning and Community Development.

The Committee's primary role will be to focus on long-term strategic management of the rebuilding process and ensure each community's economy, infrastructure and transport, environmental, and health and wellbeing requirements are determined and met.

The Committee will also ensure the activities of the Authority, Murrindindi Shire Council and other state and federal government departments are co-ordinated. It will have the delegation to make decisions to assist the longterm recovery process.

The Committee will consider recommendations provided by up to six Advisory Groups representing fire affected areas within the Shire of Murrindindi.

The Advisory Groups will comprise representatives of local community and community groups which existed before the fires and those which have evolved as a result of the disaster.

People who nominated for consultation roles proposed by Council will also be considered.

Advisory Groups will be set up to represent the Kinglake Ranges, Marysville District, Flowerdale Valley, and communities along the Melba Highway with potential for Advisory Groups to be set up in Yea and Alexandra/ Eildon.

GRANTS FOR $40,000

■ The Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund, with an Advisory Panel chaired by John Landy, has announced an additional needs based grant of up to $40,000 for homeowners whose principal place of residence was destroyed in the fires, with a second needsbased grant of up to $16,000 for homeowners whose principal place of residence was damaged.

These payments will take into account an individual’s capacity to recover, larger households, elderly people and special needs such as a disability.

This new grant is in addition to previous grants. Details of both the first and second phase Recovery and Rebuilding payments can be accessed by calling the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund on 1800 180 213 or visiting w w w. d h s . v i c . g o v. a u / bushfireappeal

cences can be issued by Police officers at the relief and recovery centres, through Vicroads.

If you have telephone access, and an address where you can nominate a replacement licence to be posted - contact Vicroads directly on 13 11 71, to access this free service for bushfire survivors.

At Panton Hill ● John Landy monwealth Governments’ Bushfire Appeal Fund coordinated by the Red Cross closed on Friday (April 17).

Anyone planning a Bushfire Appeal fundraising event after April 17 should contact the Red Cross on 1800 811 700 before proceeding with the event.

Organisers of fundraising events have until June 30 to send the donations they have collected to the Red Cross.

■ A fun-raiser will be held at Panton Hill Hotel this Saturday (Apr. 25) to raise funds for the local CFA. Organisers promise a night of good food, wine, and company where patrons can enjoy live music, kids’ activities and raffle prizes.

Prices: $35 adults; $15 children - two-course meal, drinks at bar prices Bookings essential to Panton Hill Hotel on 9719 7270.

Appeal closes

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People Tribute

● David Balfour ■ A special ‘4 The Firey’ night was held on Friday (Apr. 17) at Queensbridge Hotel, Southbank, to show solidarity for the family of firefighter David Balfour who was killed at Marysville in the Black Saturday fire.

Auctions, guest speakers and celebrities were attractions of the night which paid tribute to the Canberra man who died in the line of duty a few hours before he was due to return home on the Tuesday ((Feb. 10).

Mr Balfour distinguished himself during the 2003 Canberra firestorm with the help of volunteers from Victoria. Celia Balfour revealed her brave husband of 20 years was driven by a sense of duty to return the favour.

POLICE HUNT ARSONIST

■ Operation Phoenix detectives are gathering evidence with the view to laying charges over the Marysville fire that killed 38 people on February 7.

Police believe that the fire may have been deliberately lit, and are trackling information that the blaze may have started in the vicinity of Wilhelmina Falls Road at Murrindindi about 2.30pm on Black Saturday.

One theory being advanced is that the firebug is a volunteer firefighter who later in the day joined CFA troops in fighting the unprecedented blaze.

‘Inappropriate’ Neil Bibby, of the Country Fire Authority, said some members of the public had “turned” on CFA vouknteers.

“We have had people who have taken inappropriate action against our volunteers and tarred them all with the same brush,” Mr Bibby was quoted to say.

The focus should be on the good work selflessly dcone by the majority, he said.

CFA volunteers undergo background checks befor ebeing allowed to join the organisation and advanced profiling techniques are being developed. Police and CFA are working together on the investigfation.

● The abandoned timber mill at Murrindindi

‘STILL MUCH TO DO’

■ "It is with the most heartfelt appreciation on behalf of Red Cross I wish to convey thanks to all local community members and organisations who contributed to the Bushfire Appeal, and also to Red Cross staff, members and volunteers who gave and are continuing to give their time to the relief effort overall," says Robert Tickner, CEO of Australian Red Cross.

"We should be proud of the response, but be aware that there is much to be done, in the rebuilding of homes, of lives, and of communities."

The Appeal is now closed.

Memorial damaged

Tiger here?

● Tiger Woods ■ Efforts are being made to encourage world-famous golfer Tiger Woods to visit bushfire-ravaged Marysville on his visit to Victoria this year.

Marysville Golf Course was one of the few remaining locations after the Black Saturday fires.

Kleenout ■ One Kinglake family, who lost everything in the fires, is now $8000 out of pocket because of the financial collapse of the Kleenmaid whitegoods company.

The family paid the money in advance to the firm as part of their own rebuilding purchases.

■ Fawkner and Springvale crematoria initially banned bushfire victims, particularly from Marysville, because bodies may have had an asbestos contamination risk, reported Ellen Whinnett in yesterday’s Sunday Herald Sun (Apr. 19).

"Shattered families were told their loved ones' final wishes for a cremation would not be granted. Instead, they were to be buried in a grave, and the records marked that the body posed an asbestos risk." The ban was later overturned.

Animal remembered

‘Harm’s way’ Both CFA and Police have warned the public not to make premature judgements, not to slur the other 60,000 volunteers who put themselves in harm’s way in the never-to-be-forgotten efforts on that day, and the weeks that followed.

A Police source is believed to have leaked information last week that a CFA member lit the fire that quickly moved from Murrindindi across to Marysville.

The story was carried by John Silvester of The Age, and also carried by Ten News.

Local News Crematorium ban

● Amongst the many icons destroyed or damaged in the Black Saturday fire and recovery operations were the memorial gates at the Yea Recreation Reserve, which were ‘collected’ by a fire vehicle at the time of the emergency.

The gates were installed as a memorail to leading citizen, Major F.G. Purcell, who died in 1927.

■ An animal remembrance day will be held at Rochford Winery, Coldstream, on Sunday (April 26) at 11.30am.

RSPCA Chief Executive Officer Maria Mercurio said the Animal Remembrance Day is an opportunity for the community to come together to remember the beloved pets that were lost or injured in the fires.

"It is also an opportunity to reflect on the devastating and unprecedented loss of over one million animals and native wildlife on Black Saturday."

Flowerdale workshops

● Robert Tickner

■ A Community Expo and Workshop was held yesterday (Sunday) at the Spring Valley Recreation Reserve in Flowerdale.

The workshop aimed to identify priorities in order to build to a better, sustainable Flowerdale community.

A number of representatives from the CSIRO were there to share their expertise in a range of fields – integrated urban water and waste systems, energy efficient design, environmental science and communication.

One of the co-ordinators of the event was John Burgess, who has been a leader in the recovery and reconstruction of the Flowerdale community.

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Kinglake Footy Souvenir

54-POINT WIN STARTED RECOVERY

■ “The whole of Australia is proud of you,” said Federal MHR Bill Shorten, prior to the April 4 football game between bushfire town Kinglake and Emerald.

A crowd of several thousand people gathered to seeing the Lakers take to the field, after speeches from local Club president Cameron Caine, Premier John Brumby, and the national anthem sung by Federal Minister Peter Garrett with local man Ross Buchanan who lost two children in the February 7 disaster.

Buchanan also perfomed a song that won the applause of the local community: Kinglake, That’s The Only Place I Want To Be. The crowd solemnly observed a minute’s silence for the victims of the February 7 fires.

The match was the first in the 2009 season fixture for Division 2 of the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League.

Kinglake’s 54-point win was a much-needed boost to the town’s morale, and is a symbol of the “We Can’t Be Beaten’ motto adopted by locals.

The crowd participated in many activities inlcuding social drinkls following the game. The Emerald team was extraordinarily gracious in defeat.

PHOTOS: ASH LONG

● Premier John Brumby watches the action

THE KINGLAKE TEAM 1. Jarrod Heal. 2. Darren McCumber. 4. Rohan McLellan. 5. Michael Nott. 6. Aaron Westworth. 7. Ben Munn-Gibbs. 8. James Walker. 9. Kev Smith. 10. Jake Sibenelar. 11. Luke Nott. 12. Adrian Beales. 13. Daniel Nolan. 15. Dave Stoneman. 16. Brian Bourke. 17. Jamie Chalmers. 18. Adam Butterworth. 19. Matt Thomas.

20. Brent Gallicho. 21. Matthew Bannister. 22. Zac Coleman. 23. Adam Withers. 24. Brett Groves. 26.

Craig Lovick. 27. Darren O’Keefe. 28. Dan Maloney.

29. Ash Geelan. 30. Nathan Wearne. 31. Danny Hamilton. 32. Ash Grundy. 33. Andrew Kelly. 34.

Benny Collins. 35. Casey McNaught. 36. Toby Brookes. 37. Dave McMahon. 38. Steve Hurst. 39.

Cameron Caine. 40. Brenton Styles. 41. Kell Korttinen.

44. Brendan Hazelman. 45. Brett Robinson. 46. Sandy Carpenter. 50. Stephen Bourke. 52. Harold Barter. 53.

Peter Scott. 55. Michael Maloney. 56. James Morgan.

57. Daryl Robinson. 60. James Ramage. 62. Damien Pywell. 66. Natahn Amatnikes. 71. Adam Wolfenden.

SCOREBOARD

● Christine Nixon, Chair of the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority with local Mayor, Cr Lyn Gunter

● Emerald takes possession of the ball in the Kinglake game

KINGLAKE ................. 5.4, 11.11, 16. 10, 22.14 (146) EMERALD ............................ 5.2, 8.8, 11.7, 14. 8 (92) Goals. Kinglake: Brett Gallicho 10, Luke Nott 4, Matthew Thomas 2, Brett Pateman 2, James Walker (Capt.), Michael Quee, Jacob Demarco, Damien Pywell. Emerald: Robbie Stewart 4, Steven Gough, Daniel Porter, Steven Cusworth, Jaden Thomson, Matthew Steer, Steven Sullivan, Michael Scoon.

● Emergency volunteers on parade

● Premier John Brumby, Murrindindi Mayor Cr Lyn Gunter and Ben Hardman MLA

● Musician Brad Quilliam with Ben Hardman

● Michael Mackenzie of Radio National and Felicity Greenland, ABC

● Some 2500 people gathered at Kinglake, surrounded by scarred bushland

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BUILDERS RJW CONSTRUCTIONS. 158 Kings Rd, Kinglake West. Building, carpentry and building maintenance.

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CHINESE FUND MEDICINE RAISERS DR ANGLEA PALMER. Porviding professional acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage service, counselling and post-fire trauma relief. Unit 2, 1 Victoria Rd, Kinglake. Phone: 5786 1889. Fax: 5786 1889.

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CIVIL CELEBRANTS A Civil Celebrant for Weddings & other occasions AFCC membersince 1995 Nesta V Russell (Mrs) 9716 1046 9★ ___________________________________________ LAURINE BLEJWAS. Weddings, name givings and celebartions. Kinglake. Phone: 0415 758 850, 9710 1598. Contact: Laurine Blejwas. E-Mail: laurineb@ bigpond.com 9★ ___________________________________________ Send your social news to The Phoenix Newspaper.

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CLEANING & SAFETY PRODUCTS CLUEY ’S CLEANING & SAFETY PRODUCTS. 25 High St, Yea. We sell a large range of Cleaning and Safety products that includes HiViz work wear, safety footwear, paper products, personal protection equipment, cleaning chemicals, etc. Phone: 5797 3242. Fax: 5797 3241. Contact: Rod Clue. EMail: clueys25@bigpond. com Q9★ ___________________________________________

CLOTHING RANGES COUNTRY CLOTHING. Phone: 0417 144 607. Contact: Denise Tyrell.

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CLOTHING ALTERATIONS LJ’S ALTERATIONS. 25 Years Experience. Clothing Alterations. 210 Glenburn Rd, Kinglake. Phone: 5786 2081. Contact: Linda Hamer.

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CONVENIENCE STORES PHEASANT CREEK NEWSAGENCY AND CONVENIENCE STORE. 884 Main Rd, Pheasant Creek. Phone: 5786 5300. Fax: 5786 5319. Contact: Cham Chao. E-Mail: kamco@ bigpond.com 9★ ___________________________________________

DANCING CLASSES D B DANCE DYNAMICS. Children’s classes in jazz, tap, cheer leading, hip hop and classical ballet. Brances at Whittlesea, Wallan and Epping. 20 Beach St, Whittlesea. Phone: 9716 3112. Fax: 9716 3845.

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HERE’S WHERE TO GET YOUR COPY OF THE PHOENIX The Phoenix Newspaper is a free community newspaper available in the bushfire affected areas, through a network of outlets.

We have taken the liberty of delivering bulk quantities to the following outlets throughout the Shires of Murrindindi, Nillumbik, Mitchell and Yarra Ranges.

We thank these businesses for their assistance in bringing The Phoenix to you.

ALEXANDRA, 3717 * Alexandra Foodworks 102 Grant St. 5772 1615 + Alexandra Library. 49 Grant St. 5772 0349. * Alexandra Newsagency. 82-84 Grant St. 5772 1025. + Commercial Hotel. 65 Grant St. 5772 1004. + Mount Pleasant Hotel. 90 Grant St. 5772 1083. + Shamrock Hotel. 80 Grant St. 5772 1015. + Shire of Murrindindi Office. 28 Perkins St. 5772 0333.

BONNIE DOON, 3720 + Bonnie Doon Supermarket. Maroondah Hwy. 5778 7236 BROADFORD, 3658 * Broadford Newsagency. 67 High St. 5784 1487. + Grasso's Supermarket. 65 High St. 5784 1405 + Shire of Mitchell Offices. 113 High St. 5734 6200 BUXTON, 3711 * Buxton General Store. 2187 Maroondah Hwy. 5774 7301 DIAMOND CREEK, 3089 + Caltex Service Station. 103-109 Main Hurstbridge Rd. 9438 5740. * Diamond Creek Newsagency. 62A Main Hurstbridge Rd. 9438 1470 + Nillumbik Cellars. 11 Chute St. 9438 1249 * Ritchies Supermarket. 64 Main Rd. 9438 2455 DONNYBROOK, 3064 + Donnybrook Hotel. 825 Donnybrook Rd. 9745 2380 + Donnybrook Store. 810 Donnybrook Rd. 9745 2219 DOREEN, 3754 * Doreen General Store. 920 Yan Yean Rd. 9717 3509 EILDON, 3713 + Eildon Bakery Cafe. 10 Main St. 5774 2362 * Eildon Newsagency. Main St. 5774 2372 ELTHAM, 3095 * Eltham Newsagency. 958 Main Rd. 9439 9612.

ELTHAM NORTH, 3095 + Sharkys Seafood Cafe. 33 Wattletree Rd. 9439 9360 FLOWERDALE, 3717 * Flowerdale Hotel. 3325 Whittlesea-Yea Rd. 5780 1230 * Hazeldene General Store. Broome Rd. 5780 1202.

GLENBURN, 3717 * Glenburn (United) Roadhouse. 3883 Melba Hwy. 5797 8312 GREENSBOROUGH, 3088 + Shire of Nillumbik Office. Civic Dr. 9433 3111 HEALESVILLE, 3777 * Healesville Newsagency. 195 Maroondah Hwy. 5962 4161 HURSTBRIDGE, 3099 * Hurstbridge Newsagency. Main Rd. 9718 2045 KALKALLO, 3064 + Kalkallo Hotel. Hume Fwy, 9745 2206 KANGAROO GROUND, 3097 * Kangaroo Ground Supply Store. Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd. 9712 0200. * Kangaroo Ground Post Office. c/- Kings Winery. 15 Graham Rd. 9712 0666.

KILMORE, 3764 + BP Roadhouse. 102 Sydney St. * Finch's IGA Supermarket. 22 Sydney St. 5782 1018. * Foodworks Supermarket. 84 Sydney St. 5782 1007 + Kemps Bakery. 65 Sydney St. 5781 0178 + Kilmore Library. 12 Sydney St. 5782 1322 * Kilmore Newsagency. 41 Sydney St. 5782 1465 + Putker's Bakery. 54 Sydney St. 5782 1129 + Red Lion Hotel. 45 Sydney St. 5782 1411 + Royal Oak Hotel. 29-31 Sydney St. 5782 1291 KINGLAKE, 3763 * Kinglake Food Works. 12 Main Rd. 5786 1555 + Kinglake Bakehouse. 1/1 Main Rd. 5786 1709 + Kinglake Library. 19 Kinglake-Whittlesea Rd. 5786 1522 + Kinglake Post Office. 14 Main Rd. 5786 1209. * National Park Hotel. 28 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd. 5786 1230 KINGLAKE WEST, 3757 * Flying Tarts Bakery & Cafe. 888 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd. 5786 5800.

LAURIMAR, 3754 + Laurimar Cafe. 25 Hazel Glen Dr. 9717 4151 LILYDALE, 3140 + Shire of Yarra Ranges Offices. 15 Anderson St. 1-300 368 333 MANSFIELD, 3722 + Mansfield Newsagency. 57-59 High St. 5775 2649

MARYSVILLE, 3779 * Marysville Golf Club. 956 Marysville-Buxton Rd. 5963 3241.

MERTON, 3715 + BP Merton Roadhouse. Maroondah Hwy. 5778 9507 MOLESWORTH, 3718 + Molesworth Hotel. Goulburn Valley Hwy. 5797 6266 NARBETHONG, 3778 * Black Spur Inn Hotel. 436 Maroondah Hwy. 5963 7121 * Black Spur Roadhouse. 264 Maroondah Hwy. 5963 7173.

PANTON HILL, 3759 * Panton Hill General Store & Post Office. 9719 7771 PHEASANT CREEK, 3757 + Pheasant Creek General Store. 884 Main Rd. 5786 5309 PLENTY, 3090 + Plenty Store.119 Yan Yean Rd. 9434 4472 RESEARCH, 3095 + Research Licensed Post Office 1546 Main Rd. 9437 0544 * Research Supermarket. 1540 Main Rd. 9437 2374 SEYMOUR, 3660 * Seymour newsXpress. 66 Station St. 5792 1129 SMITHS GULLY, 3760 * Smiths Gully General Store. 9710 1295.

SOUTH MORANG, 3752 + City of Whittlesea Offices. Ferres Blvd. 9217 2170. * South Morang Newsagency. 17-19 Gorge Rd. 9404 1502 ST ANDREWS, 3761 * St Andrews General Store. Main Rd. 9710 1200 STRATH CREEK, 3658 * Strath Creek General Store. Glover St. 5784 9220.

TAGGERTY, 3714 * Taggerty General Store. 26 Thornton Rd. 5774 7201.

TALLAROOK, 3659 + Tallarook General Store. 36 Main St. 5792 2228 + Tallarook Hotel. 7 Main St. 5792 1743 THORNTON, 3712 * Thornton General Store. 1365 Taggerty Rd, Thornton. 5773 2265.

TOOLANGI, 3777 * Toolangi General Store. 5962 9297 + Toolangi Tavern. 1390 Myers Creek Rd. 5962 9398 WALLAN, 3756 + Hogan's Hotel. 92 High St. 5783 1251 + United Service Station. 11 High St. 5783 3200 + Wallan Library. Shop 12. Wellington Square. 5783 3555 + Wallan Milk Bar. Shop 2, 41 High St. 5783 1809 * Wallan Newsagency. 59 High St. 5783 1215 WALLAN EAST, 3756 + Rattlers Hotel. 21 Station St. 5783 1324 WANDONG, 3758 + Dundee’s Fish and Chips/Pizza. Shop 1, 3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd, Wandong. 5787 1777. * IGA Supermarket. Shop 8, 3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd. 5787 1911 + Kemps Bakery. Shop 4, 3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd. 5787 2155 + Magpie and Stump Hotel. Epping-Kilmore Rd. 5787 1999 * Wandong General Store. 3307 Epping-Kilmore Rd. 5787 1201 WATTLE GLEN, 3096 * Peppers Paddock General Store. 13 Kangaroo Ground Rd, Wattle Glen. 9438 4030.

WHITTLESEA, 3757 * Foodworks Whittlesea. 65 Church St. 9716 2257 + IGA Supermarket. 1-22 Church St. 9716 2005 + Royal Mail Hotel. 29 Beech St. 9716 1400. + Whittlesea Hotel. 2424 Plenty Rd. 9716 2002 * Whittlesea newsXpress. 57 Church St. 9716 2060 YARCK, 3719 * Yarck General Store. 6595 Maroondah Hwy, Yarck. 5773 4204.

YARRA GLEN, 3775 * Yarra Glen Newsagent. 32 Bell St. 9730 1392.

YARRAMBAT, 3091 * Yarrambat General Store. 466 Ironbark Rd. 9436 1434 YEA, 3717 + Amble Inn Cafe. 24 High St. 5797 2680 + Country Club Hotel. 18 High St. 5797 2514 + Elmers. Shops 3-4, 10 High St. 5797 2080 + Mobil Service Station. 31 High St. 5792 2008 + Royal Mail Hotel. 88 High St. 5792 2515 * Yea Foodworks. 10-24 High St. 5797 2611 + Yea Library. The Semi-Circle. 5797 2209 * Yea Newsagency. 74 High St. 5797 2196 + Yea Take-Away. 68 High St. 5792 2664

This is an interim list only, and is subject to changes, road openings and access.

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FARRIERS

LEADLIGHTING

PEST CONTROL

PRODUCE

MERRIANG FARRIER AND FORGE. Master Farrier.

Servicing all horses. Phone: 0406 268. 774. Contact: Ryan Orford. E-Mail: farrier@pacific.net.au 9★ ___________________________________________

CARLYLE BROS. LEADLIGHTING. All forms of leadlioghting, restorations, glazing. 13 Stewart St, Seymour. Phone: 0439 853 674. Contact: Carlyle. EMail: cags-23@hotmail.com Q9★ ___________________________________________

PEST BUSTERS. Bees and wasps eradication, sprays for ants and spiders. 13 Royal Cres, Kinglake.

Phone: 0438 299 744. Fax: 5786 2170. Contact: Chris Campbell.

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LEGAL SERVICES

PHARMACY

WHITTLESEA PRODUCE. 31 Forest St, Whittlesea.

Phone: 9716 2459. Fax: 9716 1978. Contact: John Downey. Web: www. whittleseaproduce.com.au E-Mail: john@whittlesea produce.com.au 9★ ___________________________________________

FENCING BARRY FOR HIRE. 150 Glenwood Dr, Castella. All types of rural fencing.

Phone: 0418 545 009.

Contact: Barry Wieneroider.

Q9★ ___________________________________________ POST AND RAIL FENCING. PO Box 103, Kinglake.

Specialising in post and rail, and all farm fencing. Phone: 0407 860 802, 5786 5554.

Contact: Rick Green.

Q9★ ___________________________________________

FLOORS BRANTWOOD FLOORS. Timber floor installation.

Sand and polish. Non-toxic finishes. PO Box 89, Kinglake. Phone: 0417 599 931. Contact: Anthony Perkins. E-Mail: brantwood. floors@bigpond.com 9★ ___________________________________________

GARDEN SUPPLIES YEA & DISTRICT GARDEN SUPPLIES. 30 North St, Yea. Sands, soils,s screening and mulches, all garden accessories, etc.

Small and bulk deliveries available. Prompt deliveries to fire affected areas. Fopr Hire: 12 ton excavator with grab and buckets., tip truck and trailer. Phone: 5797 2933, 0409 235 967. Fax: 5797 2473. Contact: Jeff Marsh. E-Mail: yeaand districtgs@bigpond.com Q9★ ___________________________________________

GLASS EDEN VALLEY GLASS. PO Box 70, Broadford. Broken windows, splash backs.

Phone: 1-800 722 305.

Mobile: 0418 317 405.

Fax: 5784 3961. Contact: Phillip Andis. E-Mail: glass 010@westnet.com.au Q9★ ___________________________________________

HAIRDRESSING MOUNTAIN HAIROLOGY. Shop 1-2 Glenburn Rd, Kinglake. Phone: 5786 1707.

Contact: Kristy Hurst.

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HARDWARE KINGLAKE WEST MITRE 10. Save money, time and petrol. Great service and expert advice close to home. 892 WhittleseaKinglake Rd, Pheasant Creek. Phone: 5786 5451.

Fax: 5786 5751. Contact: Helen Guzowski. E-Mail: kwmitre10@bigpond.com 9★ ___________________________________________

INTERNET SERVICES KABARTY WEB DESIGN & INTERNET SERVICES. For all your website and ecommerce design, web hosting and domain names.

PO Box 90, Pheasant Creek.

Phone: 5786 5024. Fax: 8677 1159. Contact: Rose Brown. Web: www.kabarty. com.au 9★ ___________________________________________ MEL@ROSE PROMOTIONS. Promoting internet and communication solutions to rural and country areas.

Satellite broadband. You may be eligible for a government grant. Call for furtehr information. No address - lost in fire. Phone/ fax: 0488 224 118.

Contact: Melanie Powell. EMail: melanie_rose@ iprimus.com.au 9★ ___________________________________________ TECH INFO PTY LTD. Internet provider. PC sales and repairs. 61 Fernside Ave, Briar Hill. Phone: 0419 182 858. Fax: 9432 8397.

Contact: Andrew Clarke.

Web: www.techinfo.com.au E-Mail: sales@techinfo. com.au 9★

I. GLENISTER & ASSOC. SOLICITORS. Specialising in conveyancing, wills, probate and all other legal matters. 83 Church St, Whittlesea. Phone: 9716 1030.

Fax: 9716 1488. 9★ ___________________________________________

MAINTENANCE ANY MAINTENANCE GROUP and LIBRERI HOMES. 36 Extons Rd, Kinglake Central. New homes, and home maintenance and repairs. Phone: 5786 2152. Contact: Thomas and Tess.

Q9★ ___________________________________________

MARTIAL ARTS MELBOURNE TAEKWONDO. Classes for all groups and belts. Equal number of males/females. Catering for families. At Kinglake, and Studio 5, Church St, Whittlesea. Phone: 0416 728 912. Contact: Paul Lucas.

Web: www.taekwondo.com. au E-Mail: kinglake@ taekwondo.com.au 9★ ___________________________________________ TAEKWONDO. Mertial arts, olympic sports, fitness and self defence. 31 Shelley Harris Ct, Kinglake. Phone: 0414 888 992. Contact: Tim Huggins. Web: www. tigerstkd.com 9★ ___________________________________________

MOTOR CYCLES K & J THOMAS Whittlesea Motor Cycles and Power Products. 2110 Plenty Rd, Whittlesea. Stihl Chain Swas, Husqvarna Products, John Deere Ride-On Mowers, Honda Generators and Mowers. Phone: 9716 2019. Fax: 9716 1233.

Contact: Kelvin Thomas.

Web: www.kjthomas.com. au E-Mail: sales@kjthomas. com.au Q9★ ___________________________________________

MOWING AND GARDENING PATRICK’S MOWING AND GARDENING. 387 National Park Rd, Pheasant Creek.

Phone: 0413 687 679.

Contact: Patrick Borg. Q9★ ___________________________________________

NURSERIES MISTY VALLEY NURSERY. 1894 Whittlesea-Yea Rd, Kinglake West. General range of plants. Phone: 5786 5776. Contact: Stan Burden.

Q9★ ___________________________________________

OSTEOPATHY DR JUSTINE BOSCAGLIA. 33 Jorgensen Pde, Pheasant Creek. Phone: 0424 956 481. Web: www. pheasantcreekfitness.com. au 9★ ___________________________________________

PAINTERS WIBBERLEY PAINTER & DECORATOR. PO Box 1572, Preston South.

Phone: 0417 210 662.

Contact: Phillip Wibberley.Q9★ ___________________________________________

PAVING PAVESCAPE. 3244 Whittlesea-Yea Rd, Flowerdale.

Brick paving and concreting, retaining walls. Boib cat hire. Excavator hire. Post holes. Complete landscape construction. Phone: 5780 1519, 0409 338 130.

Contact: Alex Jones. E-Mail: alexanderjones2@bigpond. com Q9★ ___________________________________________

HURSTBRIDGE PHARMACY. 912 Main Rd, Hurstrbidge. Phone: 9718 2628.

Contact: Alan Gear. E-Mail: hurstbridge.pharmacy@new net.com.au 9★ ___________________________________________ KINGL AKE COMMUNITY PHARMACY. Prescription dispensing, Blackmore vitamins and all your health needs. Shop 3, 1 Victoria Rd, Kinglake. Phone: 5786 1109. Fax: 5786 1049.

Contact: Shanshan Lu-Shirzad. E-Mail: kinglake.pharm @people.net.au 9★ ___________________________________________

PUMPS

KINGLAKE PUMPS. PO Box 75, Kinglake. Pumps supplied and serviced. Bore pumps a specialty. ‘Water where you need it.’ Phone: 0428 381 612. Contact: Pete Honey.

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REAL ESTATE

DARREN BRERETON PLANT HIRE. Plant hire and general contractor. PO Box 86, Kinglake West. Phone: 0418 379 729. Fax: 5786 5571. Contact: Darren Brereton. E-Mail: darren brereton@bigpond.com.au9★ ___________________________________________

MASON WHITE McDOUGALL REAL ESTATE. For al Kinglake Ranges real estate needs - sales, property management, auctions and clearing sales. The only rea estate agent on the mountain. contact us. 1 Glenburn Rd, Kinglake.

Phone: 5786 1199. Fax: 5786 1149. Contact: Moray Sharp. Web: w w w . m w m realestate.com.au E-Mail: moray@mwmrealestate. com.au 9★ ___________________________________________

PLASTERING

ROOFING

JARROD McGOWAN PLASTERING. 3 Mountain Cres, Montrose. Small jobs, renovation and houses.

Phone: 0412 806 428. Q9★ ___________________________________________

PHEASANT CREEK ROOFING. 61 Watsons Rd, Pheasant Creek. Plumbing and metal roofing specialists. Phone: 0407 568 583, 0410 389 057. Fax: 5786 5076. Contact: Peter Crellin.

Q9★ ___________________________________________

PLANT HIRE

PLUMBERS BROWNES PLUMBING. Treatment plants, septic and general plumbing. Water tanks, domestic, commercial and industrial. 20 Ninth Ave, Eden Park. Phone: 9715 1516. Fax: 9715 1516. Contact: Geoff Browne.

9★ ___________________________________________ MIKIC PLUMBING. 345 Yea Rd, Whittlesea. Phone: 0412 290 367. Contact: Michael Mikic.

9★ ___________________________________________ REDGUM PLUMBING & MAINTENANCE. 214 Glenburn Rd, Kinglake. Phone: 0418 368 618. Contact: Richard Clark.

9★ ___________________________________________ R & M ARMSTRONG PLUMBERS. 85 Betts Rd, Yea. Plumbing, roofing and drainage. Phone: 5797 2311. Fax: 5797 3278.

Contact: Ross Armstrong. EMail: plumbing@eck.net.au Q9★ ___________________________________________

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

YARRA VALLEY SEPTICS. PO Box 326, Healesville.

Phone: 5962 4841, 0419 131 958. Contact: Ben Wallace. E-Mail: yarravalley septcs@bigpond.com.au 9★ ___________________________________________

SEWING MACHINE SERVICE

SEWING MACHINE SERVICE AND REPAIRS. Specialising in heavy-duty walking foot sewing machines to suit canvas upholstery and leather. All work gauranteed with fast, friendly service.

830 Kinglake-Whittlesea Rd, Pheasant Creek. Phone: 0425 833 775. Contact: Oliver Milanovic. E-Mail: olly 610@bigpond.com 9★ ___________________________________________

POWER SYSTEMS

SHEDS

ALTERNATE POWER SYSTEM PTY LTD. 27 Royal Cres, Kinglake. Solar power, renewable ene3rgy installation. Free installtion to all bushfire affected homes.

Phone: 0409 916 672, 5786 1686. Fax: 5786 1686. Contact: Warwick Hartog. Web: www.alternate power.com.au E-Mail: woz_ aps@hotmail.com Q9★ ___________________________________________

SHEDS ALL TYPES. PO Box 27, Briar Hill. Free instructional video coming soon. Far, sheds, industria sheds and garages. Phone: 0419 353 950. Fax: 9432 4600. Contact: Frank Matthews. E-Mail: steeltr@ bigpond.net.au Q9★ ___________________________________________

PRINTERS RODA GRAPHICS. General printers. Business stationery, brochures, marketing.

Shop 4, 1 Victoria Rd, Kinglake. Phone: 5786 2178, 0411 231 302.

Contact: Brad Quilliam. Web: www.rodagraphics.com.au E-Mail: rodagraphics@ bigpond.com 9★ ___________________________________________

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE EAGLE RISE CONTRACTING. Banksia Ct, Castella.

Property maintenance and handyman service. Odd jobs. Small construction.

Labour/Driver hire. Phone: 0428 383 500. Contact: Bruno Cimo. E-Mail: eagle rise@harboursat.com.auQ9★

SHEEPSKIN PRODUCTS

GET FLEECED. Australian sheepskin products, ugg boots, mocassins and much more. Shop 1, 43 Victoria Rd, Kinglake. Phone: 0415 758 850. Contact: Laurine Blejwas. E-Mail: Laurineb@ bigpond.com 9★ ___________________________________________

SIGNS

POP CONCEPTS. 160 O’Sheas Rd, Kinglake East.

Logo, business cards and sign design. Window, vehicle and shopfront signage. 25 years experience. Great rates. Free quotes, by appointment. Phone: 0423 836 030. Contact: Dave Swift. Web: www.pop concepts.com.au E-Mail: david@popconcepts.com. au Q9★

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SOLAR POWER

KINGLAKE SOLAR. Slash hot water bills. 14 George St, Kinglake. Phone: 0418 356 676. Fax: 5786 1449.

Contact: Ken Heal: E-Mail: heal@techinfo.com.au 9★ ___________________________________________

SOUND IMAGING

SOUND IMAGING. Medical ultra sound. 45 Station St, Yea. Phone: 5736 0400.

Fax: 9012 4299. Contact: Andrea Whitaker. E-Mail: soundimaging@bigpond. com 9★ ___________________________________________

STOCK FEED

ST ANDREWS STOCK & FEED. Elgas distributors. 66 Main Rd, St Andrews.

Phone: 9710 1673. Fax: 9710 1652. Contact: Allen and Jamie Frankenburg. EMail: st_andrews_stockfeed @live.com.au 9★ ___________________________________________

SUPERMARKETS

KINGLAKE FOODWORKS. What can we do for you today? Come and see us for great everyday specials. 12 Main Rd, Kinglake. Phone: 5786 1555. Fax: 5786 1481. Contact: David Niceski. E-Mail: kinglake foodrite@bigpond.com.au 9★ ___________________________________________

TAKE-AWAY FOOD KINGL AKE DINER. Best burgers on the mountain.

Fish and chips, souvlakis, coffee, sandwiches. 31 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd, Kinglake. Phone: 5786 1544. Fax: 5786 1544.

Contact: Simon Drews. EMail: sdrews@netxp.com. au 9★ ___________________________________________

TANK CLEANING ACCENT ON TANK CLEANING. 83 Killara Rd, Coldstream. Phone: 0407 684 910. Fax: 5964 9391.

Contact: Howard Ward. 9★ ___________________________________________

TOWING BANYULE TOWING. Can carry up to 4 tonne. Earth moving equipment, fork lift, light trucks and cars. Also old car removal. 964 Main Rd, Kinglake West. Phone: 0414 566 233. Contact: Lance Crick.

9★ ___________________________________________

TOWING BAZZ TOW. Tilt Slide Tray.

4-wheel drives, trade tows, custom cars. 94 The Ridge, Kinglake. Phone: 0400 987 428. Contact: Barry Beaston.

9★ ___________________________________________

SWAP SHOP

TRAINING

SWAP SHOP. Antiques and Collectables. Building materials, new and used furniture. c/- Margaret St & Kinglake-Whittlesea Rd, Kinglake West. Phone: 0418 581 326. Contact: Jo Miraglia.

9★ ___________________________________________

PERSONAL TRAINING. Fully equipped PT studio.

One on one personal training. Small group adult and kids circuit classes.

Small group martial arts classes. (Muay Thai, boxing, submission wrestling & MMA). 5 Aitken Cres, Kinglake. Phone: 5786 2142. Web: martialartsand sportscience.com.au EMail: maass@minerva.com. au 9★ ___________________________________________

SWIMMING POOLS

JACK HORT MEMORIAL POOL. Open to the public.

Swimming lessons available. Camerons Rd, Healesville. Phone: 5962 2709.

Contact: Ross Ilsley. E-Mail: healesvillepool@yahoo. com.au 9★ ___________________________________________

TEX ’S ONE ON ONE TRAINING. 5049 Whittlesea-Yea Rd, Yea. Phone: 0438 075 025.Contact: Brett Walker.

9★ ___________________________________________

TREE SERVICES

WATER

STAR TREE SERVICES. Tree removals and assessments. Any reports required by Councils. 1635 Main Rd, Research. Phone: 9437 1745. Contact: Rhonda Leslie. Web: www. treeservices.com.au E-Mail: mail@treeservices.com.au9★ ___________________________________________

HILLTOP WATER. Natural spring water. Local Kinglake business. Kinglake Central.

Phone: 0408 126 042.

Contact: Merelyn and David Carter.

9★ ___________________________________________

TREE LINE CLEARING PTY LTD. Remove trees and stumps. Pruning and mulching. 525 Maroondah Hwy, Lilydale. Phone: 9739 1295. Contact: terry and Jan Simmonds. Web: www. treelineclearing.com.au EMail: treelineclearing@ bigpond.com 9★ ___________________________________________ TREE FELLING. General and farm fencing. Anthony McMahon. 37 Thomson Lane, Kinglake. Phone: 0409 143 237. Fax: 5786 1427. Contact: Anthony McMahon. E-Mail: maccas mill@bigpond.com 9★ ___________________________________________ UNLIMITED TREE SERVICES. Tree and stump removal. Kinglake West.

Phone: 0407 804 472, 0419 506 739. Contact: Aaron Thomas, Neil Roberts.

9★ ___________________________________________

TV SERVICES SPEEDY TV SERVICES. TV antenna, installations and repairs, satellite installations, digital TV services.

19 Banksia Ct, Castella.

0417 772 830 Contact: Damion Baker. E-mail: djbaker@activ8.com.au 9★ ___________________________________________

VACUUM CLEANER SERVICE LUX VACUUM CLEANER SERVICE. (Formerly called Electrolux). Lux sales, service and repairs. Phone: 0410 636 974. Contact: Daya Silva. E-Mail: rdimporters1@optusnet. com.au 9★ ___________________________________________

HIGH MOUNTAIN SPRING WATER. Prompt delivery to all fire affected areas.

Kinglake. Phone: 0438 083 570. Contact: Dean Williams. Web: www.high mountain.com.au E-Mail: info@highmountain.com.au 9★ ___________________________________________

WEDDING CAR HIRE BRUCE’S CLASSIC WEDDING CAR HIRE. 1939 and 1947 burgundy Buicks.

Northern suburbs and surrounding districts. 35 Beech St, Whittlesea.

Phone: 9716 3112.

Contact: Bruce Balmforth.

Web: www.bruceswedding carhire.com E-Mail: dbalmfor@bigpond.net.au 9★ ___________________________________________

PHOENIX CLASSIFIED ADS FOR SALE TIMBER. Ethical, affordable and durable timber from salvaged sources. Posts, beams, joists. All structural F7 plus wide-board decking and shiplap claddings.

Boutique timber at treated pine prices. Contact: Rod Shepherd. Golden Cypress Timber Sales. Po Box 79, Marysville. Phone: 5963 7253. Web: www.golden cypress.com.au E-Mail: sales@goldencypress.com. au Q9★ ___________________________________________

WANTED TREES AND/OR LOGS. Pines, cypress, redwood, cedar, conifers, exotics, etc.

Please let us not waste them ... allow us to recycle them back into our community.

0400 540 589.

Q9★ ___________________________________________

What’s On MON. APR. 20

SAT. APR. 25

SAT. MAY 2

THU. MAY 21

MON. APR. 20. 4pm.

Department of Primary Industries and Landcare Workshop. Kilmore East, Wandong, Clonbinane.

Afternoon tea at 3.30pm.

Barbecue after workshop.

Contact: Sarah Challis, DPI Benalla, 5761 1573. sarah.challis@dpi.vic.gov.au Q★ __________________________________________

SAT., APR. 25. 12 Noon.

Auction: 12 Short St, Broadford. 3BR Home. Ray White Wallan. 5783 3488.

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SAT., MAY 2. 12 Noon.

Auction: ‘Summerview Homestead’. 199 BinnsMcCraes Rd, Alexandra. 4 acres, historic homestead.

Pat Rice Hawkins. 9866 5588.

Q★ __________________________________________

THU., MAY 21. Live Music: Cotton, Keays and Morris. At Wellers, 150 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd, Kangaroo Ground.

9712 0266.

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MON., APR. 20. 7.30pm.

Annual General Meeting.

Kilmore Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc. At Kilmore Trackside.

Q★ __________________________________________

TUE. APR. 21 TUE. APR. 21. 10am-12 Noon. Officers from Regional Development Victoria will be at the Community Services Hub, Marysville.

Q★ __________________________________________ TUE. APR. 21. 1pm-3pm.

Officers from Regional Development Victoria will be at the Community Services Hub, Buxton.

Q★ __________________________________________ TUE. APR. 21. 4pm.

Department of Primary Industries and Landcare Workshop. Flowerdale, Strath Creek.. Afternoon tea at 3.30pm. Barbecue after workshop. Contact: Sarah Challis, DPI Benalla, 5761 1573. sarah.challis@dpi. vic.gov.au Q★ __________________________________________

SAT., APR. 25. 4pm.

Alexandra Cricket Club ‘Redbacks’ Presentation Night. U12, U14, U16: 4pm. Tea, then seniors presentations, auctions and raffles. Paul Wallis, 0427 517 508.

Q★ __________________________________________ SAT., APR. 25. PM. Steve Eales and his and: ‘This Is The Life’ new CD launch concert. Support act: Cameron Frazer. $40 entry includes copy of CD. Plus $15 partner. $10 for young people up to age 15. Golden Trout Hotel Motel, 1 Riverside Dr, Eildon. 5774 2508.

Q★ __________________________________________

SUN. APR. 26 SUN. APR. 26. 10am-12 Noon. Tennis coaching. At Spring Valley Recreation Reserve, Flowerdale.

Contact: Janette, 5780 1520.

Q★ __________________________________________ SUN., APR. 26. 12.30pm.

Long Lunch. At The Orchard, 140 Goughs Bay Rd, Mansfield. $90 per person all inclusive. Bookings: Susan Kinloch, 5777 3447.

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MON. APR. 27

TUE., APR. 21. 7.30pm.

Seminar: Dung Beetles and Soil Health. Guest Speaker: John Feehan. At Royal Oak Hotel, Kilmore. Contact: Kilmore Pastoral, 5782 1044.

Q★ __________________________________________

MON. APR. 27. 10am-12 Noon. Tennis coaching. At Spring Valley Recreation Reserve, Flowerdale.

Contact: Janette, 5780 1520.

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WED. APR. 22

TUE. APR. 28

WED., APR. 22. 9.30am.

Ladies Clinic. Broadford Golf Club, Horwood Rd. $10 per session. Contact: Joan Grimwade, 5784 2116. Q★ __________________________________________

TUE. APR. 28. 4pm.

Department of Primary Industries and Landcare Workshop.

Glenburn.

Afternoon tea at 3.30pm.

Barbecue after workshop.

Contact: Sarah Challis, DPI Benalla, 5761 1573. sarah.challis@dpi.vic.gov.au Q★ __________________________________________

WED., APR. 22. 11am.

Shire of Murrindindi Council Meeting. At Yea Council Chambers.

5772 0333. Q★ __________________________________________ WED., APR. 22. Intro To Computers. 6 week course.

At Kilmore Community Centre, 38 Victoria Pde, Kilmore.

5782 2319. Q★ __________________________________________

WED. APR. 29

WED. APR. 22. 7.30pm.

Toolangi Festival Group Meeting.

At C J Dennis Hall.

Q★ __________________________________________

WED., APR. 29. 7pm.

Birralee Gymnastics Inc. Annual General Meeting. In Playgroup Room, R B Robson Stadium, Bentick St, Wallan. Carolyn, 5783 1067.

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THU. APR. 23

THU. APR. 30

THU., APR. 23. Live Music: Normie Rowe. At Wellers, 150 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd, Kangaroo Ground. 9712 0266.

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THU., APR. 30. 10.30am.

Mornin g Melodies. Col Perkins. Morning Tea. $10.

At Trackside, Kilmore. 5783 0777. www.kilmoreracing. com.au Q★ __________________________________________

FRI. APR. 24 FRI., APR. 24. 6.30pm10pm. Club Wild Street Party. At Epping Memorial Hall, cnr High & Hall Sts, Epping. Tavale, 9404 8809. yrc@whittlesea.vic.gov.au Q★ __________________________________________

SAT. APR. 25 SAT., APR. 25. Pre-Dawn.

Bus to Shrine from Greensborough, via Watsonia, for ANZAC Dawn Service.

Bookings: Ventura Coaches, 9575 4823 by Wed., Apr. 22.

Q★ __________________________________________ SAT. APR. 25. 11am.

ANZAC Day march, Marysville. Commences at Murchison St, service at Cenotaph. Refreshments at Crossway Country Inn afterwards.

Q★ __________________________________________ SAT., APR. 25. 11.30am5pm. ‘A Day On High Street’, Mansfield. Also on Sun., Apr. 26.

Q★ __________________________________________ SAT., APR. 25. 12 Noon.

‘This Is The Life’ Ute Muster.

Car Park, Golden Trout Hotel Motel, 1 Riverside Dr, Eildon. 5774 2508.

Q★

THU. APR. 30. 4pm.

Department of Primary Industries and Landcare Workshop. Buxton, Taggerty, Marysville. Afternoon tea at 3.30pm. Barbecue after workshop. Contact: Sarah Challis, DPI Benalla, 5761 1573. sarah.challis@dpi. vic.gov.au Q★ __________________________________________

FRI. MAY 1 FRI., MAY 1. Live Music: Greg Champion. At Wellers, 150 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd, Kangaroo Ground. 9712 0266.

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SAT. MAY 2 SAT., MAY 2. Diamond Valley Gem Club - Gem and Crystal Exhibition. Also on Sun., May 3. At Diamond Creek Masonic Hall, Main Rd. Contact: Ron, 9438 2098.

Q★ __________________________________________ SAT., MAY 2. Mitchell Battle of The Bands. At Goulburn Park, Seymour. Contact: Geraldine O’Brien, 5734 6248.

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SAT. MAY 2. 1pm. Official opening of Marysville temporary accommodation village.

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MON. MAY 4 MON. MAY 4. 4pm.

Department of Primary Industries and Landcare Workshop. Buxton, Taggerty, Marysville. Afternoon tea at 3.30pm. Barbecue after workshop. Contact: Sarah Challis, DPI Benalla, 5761 1573. sarah.challis@dpi. vic.gov.au Q★ __________________________________________

THU. MAY 7

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News Briefs First Impressions

■ The visit of First Impressions Youth Theatre to Whittlesea may be of interest to young people, aged 13-18, with an interest in theatre, drama, performing arts and media.

First Impressions Youth Theatre is a creative group of young people, and can support ideas and projects generated by its members as well as mounting large scale performance projects.

FIYT will be running workshops in Whittlesea township from term two, 2009. Sessions are held on Friday afternoons, 3.30pm-5pm from Friday (April 24).

The workshops will cover: drama, comedy, improvisation, story-telling and acting skills. These workshops will be run by industry professionals, giving access to some of Melbourne’s best, most highly respected and most exciting artists.

Contact Artistic Director Martin White at the City of Whittlesea’s Community Cultural Development Unit on 9217 2172, or email martin.white@whittlesea.vic.gov.au

Virginia nominated

■ Virginia Creed, of the Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty Campus at Mernda, has been nominated for the Whittlesea Leader’s sports star quest for her participation in equestrian sports.

Healesville’s role

■ Ray Wilton will speak on the role of Healesville Sanctaury with fire-affected animals when he speaks at the Rotary Club of Bundoora meeting on Wednesday (April 22).

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Pages From The Past From Our Files 25 Years Ago - April 1984

New Vet. Surgeon

REMEMBERED: THE WAY WE WERE Phoenix Flashbacks Many family and community photographs were lost in the ‘Black Saturday fires. Groups such as the ‘Photo Replascement Program’ are working to help localpeople re-build their albums. The Phoenix plans to publish ‘The Way We Were’ photographs in each edition.

Readers are invited to send COPIES of photographs (we do not return originals) to PO Box 1278, Research, Vic 3095. Scanned photos may be sent at 300dpi to editor@thephoenix.com.au

● Murray Grant (centre) with Geoff Oliver and Kerry Oliver ■ “Veterinary Surgeon, Yea. Murray G. Grant, B.V.Sc., M.A.I.A.S. wishes to announce that he has commenced a large and small animal practice for his residnce, at 10 High Street, Yea. Consultations by appointment. Please phone 972 300.”

1500 at Kilmore

● Kinglake agent Moray Sharp in the 1990s

■ Area youths Adrian Sier (Yea) and Gary Fox (Yarck) are prominent in the senior Assumption Collegfe firsts competing in the AGSV and the Herald Shield matches this year.

Last week at Kilmore, nearly 1500 people saw the College 1984 side win 20.12 (132) to 11.10 (76), scored by a team of former Assumption players.

Michael Sier, also from Yea, is proving his standard in the Second 18 side.

CWA does it again ■ Wilhelmena CWA has done iut again - by winning the State Song and Costume Competition for the third year in a row. The ladies won with an item titled The Story Teller. All songs were from Hans Christian Anderson.

Music and choreography was produced by Valmai Harris, who is associated with talent shows through each year. Eleven members took part in Section B which comprises nine to 14 performers.

Those who took part were Jan Walker, Jenny Kindred, Lois Lawson, Liz Garvey, Valmai Harris, Aileen McLeish, Delma Moore, Jannette Clark, Elizabeth Kisler, Jeannie Handsaker with Leonie Moore supplying the musical accompaniment

‘Uninteresting footy’ ■ Despite a lovely sunny day and an oval in tip-top condition, Saturday’s football at Yea was about as uninteresting as it could possibly be. Yarra Junction, apparently headed for the chopping blocks in Second Division, could not gvet near the Yea sides.

The two early games were hopelessly onesided, the locals scoring more than 30 goals to one. While the visitors did better in the senior game, Yea ran out iwnners by 152 points, 26.23 to 4.3.

Peter Cunningham was present with his arm in a sling, following a football accident at school, and Trevor Aldous was off-side with the tribunal.

Best Players: Bigham, Barker, R McLeish, Sier, Martin, C McLeish and Glen McMaster.

Goalkickers in the Reserves were D Aldous 10, L Finch 6, D McLarty and L Gates 3 each, Greg Tainton, J Slavin, T Apps and M Quinlanb 2 each, J Mahon, T Fasali, K Garlick, D Gould and Greg Garlick, 1 each.

Glenburn icon passes ■ On April 8 (1984), Mabel Rose Franklin passed away in her 92nd year at Leandysill Private Nursing Home, Essendon.

She was born at her grandparents’ home, Underwoods, 1892, which was behind the Glenburn Hotel.

Four dead trees still stand today where the home was and the gradparents’ grave is on G Muller’s property.

Her father Thomas Underwood was Yea Shire president 1878-1879. He married Emma Draper of Arthurs Creek, she passed away at the age of 45, where Baynes Furniture Store is today, where there was a guest house.

● Delma Moore and Judy Tasker at the Yea Railway Station

● Phil McDonald, Yea Taxis, early 1990s

MINISTER VISITS YEA, KINGLAKE

■ Mr Race Mathews, the Minister for Arts and Minister for Police and Emergency Services, visited Yea on Thursday (April 12), we reported 25 years ago this week.

His visit included a pre-dinner drinks function at Beaufort Manor.

Mr Mathews arrived in the company of Mr Max McDonald, member for Evelyn, and Mrs McDonald.

They were met on an informal basis by Shire President, Cr I Sharp and Mrs Sharp.

Mr Mathews was introduced to Councillors and Shire Officers.

In the afternoon, the Minister abd Mr McDonald were taken on a brief tour of the Yea township in the company of the Shire President and Cr Macintyre.

The tour took in the police station, fire station and the proposed site for the ambulance station.

Later the Minister’s party travekked to Kinglake in the company of Cr Sharp and Mrs Sharp.

This took in the Child Care Centre, the site foe the Senior Citizens’/Community Centre, fire brigade and SES buildings.

Matters that councillors proposed with the Minister included Police services at Kinglake.

The Kinglake district is quite remote from the Whittlesea Police Station, and even further from the permanent station at Thomastown.

Because of this remoteness, and the difficult road access, it was felt that the standard of Police service to the district is far less than satisfactory.

Difficulties were being had in the district with contacting Police headquarters.

Police services at Yea were also proposed for discussion.

The Yea Police has recently been strengthened by the appointment of a third member.

The problem still exists, however, in handling the large throughput of motorists travelling to the snowfields and Lake Eildon.

A manned highway patrol vehicle concentrating on the newly declared Melba Highway would help relieve this problem, it was considered.

Phoenix Flashback Because of this remoteness, and the difficult road access, it was felt that the standard of Police service to the district is far less than satisfactory.

- April 1984 (25 Years Ago)

● Max McDonald, Whittlesea MLA

FLOWERDALE HOLDS DINNER ■ Premiers in 1982-83, Flowerdale cricketers slumped to second last this season but this did not precent a most enjoyable dinner at the Flowerdale Hotel on April 6, we reported in 1984.

Significant statements were those by President Geoff Gillies, when he averred that the club was not dispirited through missing teh four - they had lost some good players, but were happy with the leadership of Nigel Waterhouse.

The President and Captain officiated for the presentation of trophies which were: ■ ‘Arnold Lloyd Memorial’ for allrounder, Neale Carr, ■ ‘Clive Hatty Memorial’ for batting, Max Collins, ■ ‘Jack Collins Memorial’ for bowling, Rob. Jacobs, ■ Fielding trophy, ‘Alan Hazelman Memorial’, Phil Mitchell, ■ Captain’s Award for most determined: Trevor Hinster.

■ Trophies for special efforts: to David Bartlett (6/45 against Homewood) and Neale Carr (performances of 6/40 and 6/ 26).

Ex-proprietor of the Yea Chronicle, Mr Tom Dignam and his wife were guests of the club and in thanking them for community spirit over many years, Life Member Russell Collins presented Tom with an inscribed tankard, and Dorry with what she describes as “the nicest arrangement of flowers she has ever seen”.

The following ladies were presented with cups and saucers for dispensing afternoon teas: Mesdames Bernice Wearne, Kay Roberts, Jenny Gillies and Terri Roberts.

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LAKERS BEAT YEA BY 124 POINTS

■ Kinglake was clear winner of the Larry Finch - Garry Wilson Memorial Shield played against the Tigers at the Yea Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

Brent Gallicho, the Kinglake forward who booted 10 goals in the first round against Emerald, tallied eight majors in Saturday’s contest at Yea. Luke Nott kicked six goals for the Lakers. For Yea, Patrick McKenna kicked three goals.

Strong performers for Kinglake were captain James Walker and Matthew Thomas. Good contributors for Yea included Ryan Akers, David Purdue, Jake Connell, Emmerson Daines and James Clavarino.

This coming weekend’s matches sees Kinglake play Yarra Junction at home. The Yea Tigers will travel to ThorntonEildon for their contest on Sunday (April 26).

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YVMDFL DIV. 2 SCOREBOARD SENIORS KINGLAKE ..... 10.4, 16.10, 21.14, 25.17 (167) YEA ............................ 1.0, 3.3, 5.3, 6.7 (43) Goals. Kinglake: Brent Gallicho 8, Luke Nott 6, Matthew Thomas 3, Alexander Carpenter, Cameron Scott 2, Jacob Demarco, Brett Pateman, Jacon Sibenaler, Michael Quee. Yea: Patrick McKenna 3, Douglas Aldous, Andrew Hunter, Chris Graham.

RESERVES KINGLAKE ........ 6.1, 10.6, 10.10, 17.11 (113) YEA ........................... 0.0, 0.1, 2.3, 2.3 (15) Goals: Kinglake: Daniel Hamilton 5, Cameron Caine 4, Daryn O’;Keefe 2, Ben Collins 2, Matthew Bannister, Daniel Smith, Damian Pywell, Brett Groves. Yea: James Frankcombe, Shayne Beverley OTHER YVMDFL DIV. 2 SENIORS Emerald 15.9. (99) d Thornton Eildon 13.5 (83).

Seville 17.18 (120) d Powelltown 8.4 (52). Olinda Ferny Creek 36.21 (237) d Yarra Glen 10.10 (70).

Yarra Junction 16.18 (114) d Belgrave 9.9 (63).

OTHER YVMDFL DIV. 2 RESERVES Emerald 17.21 (123) d Thornton Eildon 3.4 (22).

Seville 23.18 (156) d Powelltown 0.3 (3). Yarra Glen 12.14 (86) d Olinda Ferny Creek 9.7 (61).

Yarra Junction 15.8 (98) d Belgrave 3.5 (23).

COMBINED YVMDFL UNDER 18 Monbulk 15.7 (97) d Alexandra 12.11 (83).

Mount Evelyn 16.5 (101) d Emerald 13.5 (83).

Warburton Millgrove 15.13 (102) d Gembrook Cockatoo 8.9 (57). Seville 12.17 (89) d Powelltown 8.4 (52). Upwey Tecoma 18.9 (117) d Woori Yallock 10.7 (67). Olinda Ferny Creek 17.8 (110) d Healesville 10.6 (66). Kinglake Bye.

● Yea Tigers won some ruck duels but Kinglake’s attack was much too strong across the four quarters on Saturday

WHITTLESEA FALLS TO EPPING

■ The Eagles 8.16 (64) went down to the Blues 15.13 (103) in Saturday’s first round of the Northern Football League held at High Street.

The Whittlesea Seniors squad comprised players including Travis Stevens, Nick Snowdon Jason Buhagiar, Ben Tsakamakis, Darren Heenan, Todd Behan, Lachlan Brennan, Ben Barker, Raygan Tate, Matthew Robertson, Troy Jinnette, Ty Parkinson, Matthew Quinton, Daniel Martin, Troy Hennessy, Roy Dyson, Jason Ward, Byron Page, Evan Murray, Jeremy Page, Declan Skehan and Josh Nixon.

RESERVES The Whittlesea Seconds 11.6 (72) d Epping 8.9 (57). The close margin puts the Eagles in seventh position on the Northern Football League Division 2 Reserves ladder after Round 1.

NFL DIV. 2 SCOREBOARD SENIORS Macleod 28.14 (182) d Hurtsbridge 8.13 (61). Diamond Creek 24.8 (152) d Lower Plenty 15.11 (101).

Mernda 19.10 (124) d Watsonia 17.16 (118). South Morang 20.15 (135) d Panton Hill 16.13 (109).

Parkside 34.22 (226) d Heidelberg West 9.4 (58).

Fitzroy Stars 16.19 (115) d Reservoir 11.12 (78).

LADDER 1. Parkside, 389.7, 4. 2. Macleod, 298.4, 4. 3.

Ep[ping, 160.9, 4. 4. Diamond Creek, 150.5, 4. 5.

Fitzroy Stars, 147.4, 4. 6. South Morang, 123.9, 4.

7. Mernda, 105.1, 4. 8. Watsonia, 95.2, 0. 9. Panton Hill, 80.7, 0. 10. Reservoir, 67.8, 0. 11. Lower Plenty, 66.5, 0. 12. Whittle-sea, 62.1, 0. 13. Hurstbridge, 33.5, 0. 14. Heidelberg West, 25.6, 0.

RESERVES Macleod 18.8 (116) d Hurstbridge 7.11 (53). Diamond Creek 15.1`4 (1040 d Lower Plenty 9.9 (63). Mernda 23.15 (153) d Watsonia 10.3 (63). South Morang 11.4 (80) d Panton Hill 9.7 (61). Parkside 19.13 (127) d Heidelberg West 6.7 (43). Fitzroy Stars 13.12 (90) d Reservoir 8.7 (55).

LADDER 1. Parkside, 295.4, 4. 2. Mernda, 242.9, 4. 3.

Macleod, 218.9, 4. 4. Diamond Creek, 165.1, 4. 5.

Fitzroy Stars, 163.6, 4. 6. South Morang, 131.2, 4.

7. Whittlesea, 126.3, 4. 8. Epping, 79.2, 0. 9. Panton Hill, 76.2, 0. 10. Reservoir, 61.1, 0. 11. Lower Plenty, 60.6, 0. 12. Hurstbridge, 45.7. 13. Watsonia, 41.2, 0. 14. Heidelberg West, 33.9, 0.

YVMDFL DIV. 2 LADDERS SENIORS 1. Olinda Ferny Creek, 252.5, 8. 2. Kinglake, 231.9, 8. 3. Yarra Junction, 225.7, 8. 4. Seville, 109.7, 4. 5. Emerald, 83.4, 4. 6. Yea, 54.7, 4.

7. Yarra Glen, 49.0, 4. 8. Thornton-Eildon, 84.3, 0. 9. Belgrave, 66.0, 0. 10. Powelltwon, 39.1, 0.

RESERVES 1. Seville, 664.86, 8. 2. Yarra Junction, 381.6, 8. 3. Yarra Glen, 229.6, 8. 4. Emerald, 224.2, 8. 5. Kinglake, 189.6, 4. 6. Yea, 44.2, 4. 7.

Olinda Ferny Creek, 54.0, 0. 8. Belgrave, 51.57, 0. 9. Thornton Eildon, 18.8, 0. 10. Powelltown, 0.

COMBINED UNDER 18 1. Olinda Ferny Creek, 210.7, 8. 2. Belgrave, 197.1, 8. 3. Emerald, 221.3, 4. 4. Warburton Millgrove, 180.7, 4. 5. Upwey Tecoma, 174.6, 4. 6. Mount Evelyn, 121.7, 4. 7. Monbulk, 116.9, 4. 8. Powelltown, 102.9, 4. 9. Seville, 79.3, 4.

10. Kinglake, 13.13, 4. 11. Alexandra, 85.6, 0.

12. Healesville, 60.0, 0. 13. Woori Yallock, 57.3.

14. Gembrook Cockatoo, 55.3, 0. 15. Yarra Junction, 53.2, 0.

KILMORE WINS WALLAN MATCH ■ Kilmore 17.6 (108) defeated Wallan 8.9 (57) at the J J Clancy Reserve, Kilmore, in the first round of Riddell Football League competition on Saturday.

Kilmore. Goals: D. Keenan 3, S. Heather 3, G. Booker 2, R. Straney 2, J. Colliss 2, M. Swindells 2, N. Swann, A. Goudge, R. Wittmer.

Best: R. Straney, W. Mason, M. Zanini, G. Booker, L. Weller, L. Kemp.

Wallan. Goals: D. Cornish 5, W. Saad, W. Rabah, S. Hamilton. Best: B. Henderson, E. Karabadjak, T. Crawford, B. Whiteway, M. Gibson, D. Cornish.

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YVMDFL matches Division 1. Round 2 Saturday, April 25 Healesville v Warburton Millgrove Monbulk v Upwey Tecoma Gembrook Cockatoo v Silvan Mount Evelyn v Alexandra Woori Yallock v Wandin Division 2. Round 3 Sunday, April 26 Thornton Eildon v Yea Kinglake v Yarra Junction Belgrave v Seville Powelltown v Olinda Ferny Creek Emerald v Yarra Glen Veterans - Round 1 Sunday, April 26 Croydon North v Emerald Warburton Millgrove v Mount Evelyn, at Mac Sparke Oval (Warburton) Upwey-Tecoma v Woori Yallock

NFL matches Division 1. Round 2.

Saturday, April 25 Bundoora v Thomastown Eltham v Greensborough Lalor v Northcote Park W Preston Lakeside v North Heidelberg Montmorency v Heidelberg Division 2. Round 2.

Saturday, April 25 Epping v Mernda Heidelberg West v Hurstbridge Macleod v South Morang Panton Hill v Diamond Creek Fitzroy Stars v Parkside Watsonia v Reservoir Whittlesea v Lower Plenty

AFL matches ROUND 5 FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Port Adelaide v St Kilda AS (N) SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Essendon v Collingwood MCG Hawthorn v West Coast AU (T) North Melbourne v Richmond TD (N) Fremantle v Sydney S (N) SUNDAY, APRIL 26 Geelong v Brisbane Lions SS Western Bulldogs v Carlton TD Melbourne v Adelaide MCG (T)

Sports Reports Correspondents are requested to lodge sports reports by 9am Sundays.

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Coverage of this weekend’s matches The Phoenix Newspaper goes to press late Sundays, to be distributed across the wide region of the bushfire-affected region, to be available at outlets early Monday mornings.

We believe that our April 27 edition may not be able to include results of all the football matches that have been transferred to Sunday (April 25) because of ANZAC Day. Our full coverage will return in our edition of Monday, May 4.

- Editor

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■ Mansfield’s David Mensch and Jamie Sheahan each booted four goals to help the Eagles accumulate 16.19 (115) to defeat Seymour 12.10 (82) in the second round of the Goulburn Valley Football League on Saturday. Other goalkickers for the Eagles were James Herridge 2, Nathan Hart 2, Simon Hart 2, Ross Hopkins and Ben Lillott.

The home town goalkickers at Kings Park were Saad Saad 3, Paul Colbert 3, Joe Amad, Dominic Russo, Andrew Green, William Holman, Jason Cole and Brendan Liddell.

Did it really register?

■ Grandstander is telling no tales ... but which footy club secretary caused heart palpitations when they suggested that three players from the opposition side were not registered? Grandstander understands the secretary was prepared to call a cancellation to the important game.

Coodabeens on air ■ The ABC legends, the Coodabeen Championships were at the Yea Rec. Reserve to witness the Kinglake-Yea match. The program was broadcast across Victoria, with show cohost Ian Cover even taking a roving microphone into the Tigers’ club rooms, and broadcasting the team’s strategies listed on the white board! Interviewees included Yea Football-Netball Club President Mick Wearne, and Yea Police officer-in-charge, Sgt Trevor Connell.

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ALEX. GOES DOWN TO MONBULK

■ The Rebels, 3.10 (28) were overpowered by a stunning Monbulk 31.17 (203) at Alexandra Football Ground on Saturday, in the first round of the Yarra Valley Mountain District League Div. 1 fixture.

The Reserves side was also demoralised with a 61-point drubbing. Alex. 3.1 (19) were soundly beaten by the Hawks, 11.14 (80).

The Alexandra Thirds side in the combined competition went down 83-97 in the morning match.

Other Division 1 Seniors matches: Warvurton Millgrove 15.15 (105) d Gembrook Cockatoo 15.14 (104). Silvan 17.14 (116) d Mount Evelyn 15.19 (109). Upwey Tecoma 22.12 (144) d Woori Yallock 12.12 (84). Healesville 28.12 (180) d Wandin 8.8 (56).

Other Division 1 Reserves matches: Warburton Millgrove 7.7 (49) d Gembrook Cockatoo 4.11 (35). Mount Evelyn 18.10 (118) d Silvan 8.9 (57). Upwey Tecoma 22.11 (143) d Woori Yallock 2.5 (17). Healesville 17.16 (115).

Broadford v Romsey contest

■ Broadford 6.14 (50) went down to Romsey 12.10 (82) when it played at home at the Harley Hammond Reserve on Saturday in the Riddell Football League.

Broadford Goals: Bright 3; Taylor 2; Cunningham.

YVMDFL DIV. 1 SCOREBOARD SENIORS MONBULK ....... 7.4, 17.7, 25.11, 31.17 (203) ALEXANDRA .............. 2.4, 2.4, 2.6, 3.10 (28) Goals. Monbulk: Shannon Koole 4, Robert Comfort 3, Kieran Gray 3, Vincent Dunstan 2, David Taylor 2, Billie Hicken 2, Mark Haley 2, Adam Gee, Shaun Klep, Luke McCormack, Christopher Waldon. Alexandra: Andrew Johansen 2, James Kidd.

RESERVES MONBULK ................ 0,5, 4.7, 8.8, 11.14 (80) ALEXANDRA ................ 0.0, 2.0, 3.1, 3.1 (19) Goals, Monbulk: robert Arnold 5, Justin Creed 2, Tate Seamer 2, Nicholas Broekhof, Jeremy Ymer. Alexandra: Steven Hedger, Shenton Clarke, Lucas Russell.

YVMDFL DIV. 1 LADDER SENIORS 1. Monbulk, 725.0, 4. 2. Healesville, 321.4, 4.

3. Upwey Tecoma, 171.4, 4. 4. Silvan, 106.4, 4. 5. Watburton Millgrove, 101.0, 4. 6. Gembrook Cockatoo, 99.1, 0. 7. Mount Evelyn, 94.0, 0. 8.

Woori Yallock, 58.3, 0. 9. Wandin, 31.1, 0. 10.

Alexandra, 13.9, 0.

RESERVES 1. Upwey Tecoma, 841.2, 4. 2. Monbulk, 421.1, 4. 3. Healesville, 236.0, 4. 4. Mount Evelyn, 207.0, 4. 5. Warburton Millgrove, 140.4, 4. 6.

Gembrook Cockatoo, 71.4, 0. 7. Silvan, 48.3, 0. 8. Wandin, 42.4, 0. 9. Alexandra, 23.8, 0.

10. Woori Yallock, 11.9, 0.

FOOTY CLUB RAISES $130,000 FOR LOCALS ● Jeff Richardson of the Coodabeen Champions with Yea’s Sgt. Trevor Connell on Saturday

Larry, Garry honoured

■ Good to see the Yea-Kinglake match honouring two past champions, no longer with us: 500-game-plus Tigers veteran Larry Finch, and Kinglake stalwart Garry Wilson.

Larry was a yellow-and-black club legend who played into his fifties prior to his shock and sudden passing. Garry died last year, and was a vital part of the re-borth of the Lakers around 1990.

■ When the two teams meet again later in the season they will play for the Yea Chronicle Shield, which will also become an annual event. This shield has been re-invented from days gone by by when Yea and Kinglake would play for the Chronicle Cup, a contest devised

by Ash Long, then-owner of the Chronicle, and now proprietor of The Phoenix.

■ Kinglake Football Netball Club has raised more than $130,000 to help local fire victims.

President Cameron Caine says it isan extraordinary amount of money for a small club to raise when so many members have their own problems to cope with after the fires.

The money that the Lakers have collected won't be ploughed back into the Club, instead it will be used to help those most in need.

Players and Committee members worked tirelessly recently and banked more than $100,000 after a Crown Casino function.

Vice-President Danny Heal was instrumental in putting the night together while also helping to organise Kinglake's first game of the season, which attracted more than 2500 fans.

Kinglake’s Community Sports Manager, Rick Wall, says the Club's Bushfire Appeal fund is on going

● Evonne Cawley

Tennis stars at Whittlesea

■ A bevy of tennis champions were booked for a 'Back To Tennis' session held at Whittlesea Tennis Club yesterday (Sunday) afternoon (Apr. 19).

Purpose of the free afternoon was to offer some respite and entertainment, and say thanks to the countless volunteers involved in firefighting and relief efforts and energise the tennis community within the affected areas.

The list of past and present personalities booked to lend a hand included Todd Woodbridge, Alicia Molik, John Fitzgerald, Wayne Arthurs, Paul McNamee, Richard Fromberg, Nicole Pratt and Evonne Cawley.

NFL DIV. 1 SCOREBOARD

SENIORS Heidelberg 24.16 (160) d Eltham 15.11 (101).

Lalor 18.15 (123) d Montmorency 18.12 (120).

Bundoora 19.15 (129) d North Heidelberg 18.11 (119). Greensborough 19.19 (133) d Thomastown 12.14 (86). Northcote Park 18.14 (122) d W Preston Lakeside 13.11 (89).

NFL DIV. 1 LADDERS

SENIORS 1. Heidelberg, 158.4, 4. 2. Greensborough, 154.7, 4. 3. Northcote Park, 137.1, 4. Bundoora, 108.4, 4. 5. Lalor, 102.5, 4. 6. Montmorency, 97.6, 0. 7. North Heidelberg, 92.3, 0. 8. W Preston Lakeside, 73.0, 0. 9. Thomastown, 64.7, 0. 10. Eltham, 63.1, 0.

RESERVES 1. Montmorency, 1622.2, 4. 2. Greensborough, 472.7, 4. 3. Heidelberg, 353.2, 4. 4. Bundoora, 175.0, 4. 5. Northcote Park, 103.5, 4. 6. W Preston Lakeside, 96.6, 0. 7. North Heidelberg, 57.1, 0. 8. Eltham, 28.3, 0. 10. Lalor, 6.2, 0.

UNDER 19s 1. Bundoora, 376.3, 4. 2. Greensborough, 144.9, 4. 3. W Preston Lakeside, 141.3, 4. 5.

Thomastown, 69.0, 0. 6. North Heidelberg, 26.6, 0. 7. Heidelberg, 0.0, 0. 8. Eltham, 0.0, 0. 9.

Montmorency, 0.0, 0.

GVFL DIV. 1 SCOREBOARD

● Rick Wall, Kinglake Football Club Administrator, with club stalwart John Frost

Northern Football League

● The late Larry Finch

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Grandstander Seymour’s Lions razed

by Mansfield Eagles

DIVISION ONE RESERVES Heidelberg 25.16 (166) d Eltham 7.5 (47).

Greensborough 22.24 (156) d Thomastown 5.3 (33). Montmorency 22.14 (146) d Lalor 1.3 (9). Bundoora 16.9 (105) d North Heidelberg 9.6 (60). Northcote Park 13.11 (89) d W Preston Lakeside 12.14 (86).

DIVISION ONE UNDER 19s Greensborough 22.10 (142) d Thomastown 15.8 (98). Bundoora 21.17 (143) d North Heidelberg 5.8 (38). W Preston Lakeside 16.17 (113) d Northcote Park 12.8 (80). Heidleberg v Eltham - scores not to hand. Montmorency bye.

SENIORS Mansfield 16.19 (115) d Seymour 12.10 (82).

Kyabram 26.8 (164) d Euroa 7.11 (53). Rochester 20.20 (14) d Echuca 10.12 (72).

Mooroopna 12.20 (92) d Shepparton United 12.4 (76). Tatura 29.25 (199) d Benalla 12.7 (79). Shepparton v Shepparton Swans - not to hand.

Ladder: 1. Tatura, 223.1, 8. 2. Kyabram, 193.9, 8. 3. Rochester, 154.5, 8. 4. Shepparton, 129.9, 4. 5. Shepparton Swans, 118.8, 4. 6. Mansfield, 113.3, 4. 7. Mooroopna, 100.0, 4. 8. Euroa, 61.6, 4. 9. Seymour, 74.3, 0. 10. Echuca, 64.2, 0. 11. Shepparton United, 63.5, 0. 12. Benalla, 55.6, 0.

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● Sean Hamilton, 2; Liam Hamilton, 4; Carole Wilson of Kinglake; with daughter Jacquie Hamilton of Ocean Grove

● Chris and Frank Finch at the Finch-Wilson Memorial game

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● Kinglake were too strong for Yea on Saturday

● Yea club stalwarts Greg Barker and Mick Wearne

● Lakers supporters Janine McAllister with Laura Caine

● Leading Sen. Const. Tony Wetterings of Yea Police with Cameron Caine of Kinglake

The Phoenix Stop Press Control burns annoy grape growers Yarra Valley grape growers have voiced anger at the weekend’s control burns during their re-scheduled Grape Grazing Festival. The event was originally timed for February, but had to be re-arranged because of the Black Saturday fires.

Growers say the smoke from the burns did not help in attracting visitors back to the Valley.

$5m for clean-up

● ‘Tex’ McKenzie at the BBQ

● Dave Palmer and son Josh, 9, of Seymour

● Fast Lakers-Tigers action all day

Murrindindi Shire’s Mark Lettinger believes the local budget for cleaning up properties in that shire will exceed $5 million, with more than 150 contractors so far engaged on projects.

An effort is being made to employ local people where possible.

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