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The good oil . . .
By Anthony Mitrow THERE is an aroma on the breeze rolling over Umberto Frattali’s 200 undulating acres just outside of Yea. But it’s more than the sweet and peppery smell of 7,500 olive trees studding the hills, the mustiness of the wine cellar, freshly brewed coffee in the kitchen or the basil thriving in the veggie garden. It’s a subtle pervasive quality or atmosphere; a distinctive, but intangible quality – the aroma of authenticity and a tradition that traces back to his Italian homeland. “I come from an area very close to Rome,” Umberto says. “My father used to make oil and wine, but he would also produce wheat, corn, beans, you name it – to be self sufficient for the family. “It goes back, for I don’t know how many generations. It was just
always there. It wasn’t unusual, just a normal part of the landscape. That was life in Italy.” Olive oil is in his blood. For Umberto it’s part of the family, part of the tradition, part of life. While his ideology of interconnectedness with the land extends to all agricultural production, he admits there is something particularly enchanting about the olive – it’s association with life, health and vitality. “Olive oil does not have cholesterol. It’s the best hair conditioner, the best skin conditioner – you name it,” he says. “The olive tree is the sign of peace – the olive branch. It’s got an aroma – it’s got a history about it. They call the tree sacred – which it probably is, I don’t know.” Stranger on the shore Umberto arrived in Australia
Maria and Umberto Frattali of Murrindindi Olive Grove continue traditions established in Italy centuries ago. Top: more than 7,000 olives trees dot the hills of Umberto Frattali’s property just outside Yea township. Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015 – 11
Umberto Frattali, like his forefathers, is a strong believer in mixed cultivation. He grows a wide range of foods for his own dinner table and shares the excess with friends and family. in 1967 as a young man eager to learn, adapt, work and succeed. He settled in Melbourne, but it was not yet the integrated and sophisticated melting pot of cultures and cuisines for which it is famous today. Recalling the limited understanding of foreign cuisine by some of his hosts makes him chuckle. “The spaghetti was so overcooked it would come out like glue. They would buy the Rosella tomato sauce, mix with the cheese and that was it,” he said. One evening an English couple invited Umberto and his wife Maria for dinner. “I said to Maria, ‘What’s that smell coming from the kitchen?’ She explained it was dripping. I didn’t know what that was – that people would use the fat from sheep to cook with,” he says. 12 – Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015
“Trying to swallow the food was a bloody disaster, especially since I don’t like eating sheep anyway.” Things have changed now, but for many years the comforts of home were hard to come by. “We have so many restaurants in Melbourne now that are nothing to sneeze about – the food is excellent,” Umberto says. “Even the coffee now – I used to come back from Italy and order a coffee and it was hard to drink. “In Italy it doesn’t matter where you go – you get a beautiful cup of coffee. “In Australia you would order a coffee and get this huge cup. I like espresso coffee, which is more than a drink – it’s an aroma.” Though there were difficulties, Umberto was
determined to overcome them and make the best of his new life. “When I came I went to work in a factory because I didn’t have any English at all,” he explains. “Language for me is not an easy exercise. I find it difficult – even after 50 years I haven’t mastered it. “I tried to eliminate all my Italian connections. I didn’t want to be around any Italian people to force myself to speak English. “We used to put 1c (in a jar) for every mistake I used to make, and then that was used to do the shopping. That was a good idea and made me stop and think before I spoke.” Umberto came to Australia to work as an architect, spent many years in and around Melbourne as a builder, and now is spending all the
money he managed to save on his farm near Yea. “I don’t know why. Probably going back to the roots. The passion for the land has been always there,” he says. A world away but not too far Umberto convinced Maria that retiring from the Melbourne rat race to a peaceful farm in the hills around Yea would be a relaxing way to live out their lives. But the bare 200-acre patch wasn’t going to cultivate itself, and the last 15 years have entailed plenty of hard work and perseverance. “There’s always work to do on a farm. It never finishes. But I love it,” Umberto says. “We bought this land in ‘99. It was a year or two before we decided to settle here. I had a friend who was
doing a job on a property next door. He said I needed to see this block. I did, and I was hooked.” Though in different hemispheres, Italy and Victoria sit a similar distance from the equator. Umberto says other factors such as elevation above sea level make the conditions here similar to his homeland and ideal for olive cultivation. “The climate is very similar to the area I come from. A healthy olive grove means you need a very hot summer and cold winter, and Yea has got that,” he says. “Olive trees are very tough. They want well drained soil. Down in the valley, of course you get much more fertile soil, but the olive trees don’t like it. “You see, around the property in some places where it’s very steep, the trees are huge and the ones planted down the valley in the more fertile soil, they don’t grow.” With a combination of old world traditions and modern techniques, Umberto has developed a product favoured by the chefs of some of Melbourne’s top restaurants. “Although I was young, I remember some of what my father used to do. When I was starting here I did a hell of lot of courses to see how the industry is developing,” he says. Umberto’s brothers remain in Italy and still work their own patches of land. “Every so often I get on the phone to my brothers: ‘How do you do this, how do you do that’. From that, and what I remember from the family, I draw comparisons with what people here say and do, and then I make decisions on the
best way to go,” he says. “For example people here think you have to separate all your varieties, where as in Italy it’s not that way. And I don’t do that either. “My father used to say, ‘Good oil is good oil’, and actually you get a better flavour if you mix different varieties together than having only one kind. “The palate is not similar to wine. Sure – if you get kalamata, leccino, pendolino, whatever it is – every fruit is slightly different. But it’s not something that you sit around and drink like wine. If you’ve got a good product to put on a plate, on a salad or whatever – it doesn’t matter what brand or what variety you have – as long as the quality is good. “One variety of olives is called Frantoio. It’s a very strong and peppery oil. Leccino gives you a more buttery oil – smoother, sweeter. The majority of olives I’ve got are Frantoio and Leccino, but I’ve got 13 different varieties. “I’ve got different batches when I pick the olives because many people, many restaurants, come here to chase the flavour they like. One prefer one, one prefer another. The difference between one batch to another is very little – it’s more peppery or less peppery.” The philosophy of mixed production extends beyond olives. In Italy, Umberto says, the culture of self-sufficiency is strong. Though land is scarcer than in the Great Southern Land, small plots are highly cultivated with diverse crops, which Umberto says, has wide ranging benefits and makes sense on many levels. “Why travel so far just to
Top: Umberto’s fruit is cultivated, hand picked and cold pressed using a combination of old world traditions and modern techniques. Above: Frattali Extra Virgin Olive Oil is preferred by several top Melbourne chefs as well as many locals. Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015 – 13
do the shopping when you can grow most of what you need outside your door?” he recently asked a farming friend in Myrtleford. “If you need a plate of salad, you have to travel nine miles there, and nine miles back, when you could just get it from outside your house.
to make wine, honey, nuts and all manner of vegetables, enriched with huge mounds of natural compost also produced on the property. “This is puntarelle. It’s a Roman type of vegie like chicory,” he says, snapping off a crisp sample.
“In Italy everything is a mixed production. For example you get thousands of people growing fruit, and no one use netting absolutely nobody. Because it’s everywhere, so the birds eat something here and move on and eat something there, and there’s plenty left for you.
“You cut it and slice it like spaghetti. When you put in water they go curly, like a curly hair. If you eat it now, it’s a bit bitter, but very nice. One recipe is put some anchovies, oil, vinegar, and it’s a beautiful salad to eat. Absolutely.”
“The countryside here is completely different. When you plant something here, grapes or something, the birds will come in and take it all.”
With incredible dedication to quality and a meticulous process, Umberto produces a cold pressed, extra virgin oil revered by several top Melbourne chefs such as Carmine Costantini of Richmond’s Osteria La Passione.
From a paddock that was almost bare 15 years ago, Umberto now reaps grapes
Building an empire
He has established an empire down under that astounds his Italian brothers with its size and success, and in a business environment where the prestige of Australian olive oil is rapidly increasing. His olives are picked and pressed within 24 hours, using his own equipment housed in a purpose built facility, using a process which never sees the temperature rise above 30 degrees Celsius – five under the requirement to be classified as cold pressed. He sells about 17,000 litres per year, and says the business is growing faster than his ageing body can keep up. Umberto worries that like Caesar Augustus, his empire and legacy may not endure indefinitely, and hopes above all else he can demonstrate to his heirs the passion in his dream, and the beauty in nature.
“I’m 71 and I don’t know for how long I can stay here running the business. It’s growing quite a bit. I hope someone will take over, but I don’t know,” he says. “While I love and enjoy it, then I’ll do it. Absolutely. But after that, que sera sera.” Umberto also says “I feel truly blessed to have come to Australia because this country has given me so many wonderful opportunities to achieve all that I have done. I believe I could not have done what I have done in Australia, in any other country.” Umberto does not maintain a cellar door, but for more information he can be contacted on 0418 333 586. Frattali Extra Virgin Olive Oil can also be purchased locally at Grant Street Grocers in Alexandra, Giddy Goat in Yarck and Yea Visitor Information Centre.
Murrindindi Olive Grove produces close to 20,000 litres of oil a year, and Umberto says his trees produce enough fruit for much more.
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From left: Jo Steel with Olivia, Jenny de Freitas, Wendy Lee Eddy with Joanna, Jill McLean and Linley Miller enjoying a tea break in the newly refurbished Alexandra Hotel café.
Breathing new life into historic hotel By Anthony Mitrow ONE of the oldest and best-preserved examples of Alexandra’s architectural heritage has been given a new lease on life. The Alexandra Hotel was well known as the domain of the McNair family, who had owned and operated the iconic landmark for the best part of a century. When the hotel was put up for sale, some lamented the end of an era, but for Linda McAuliffe, passing through town on her way back to Melbourne last year, it was an irresistible opportunity and love at first sight. “It was the building I fell in love with. As soon as I walked through, I knew I wanted to work on it,” Linda said. “I could see what I wanted to do. I could see the enormous potential it had and the challenge really attracted me.” But rather than make a clean break
with the past, the business owner and keen renovator wanted to draw on the heritage of the hotel while offering the community something new. The building’s façade remains unchanged, but inside the hotel has been transformed into an open plan, light and airy space with vintage elements but a contemporary feel. Natural wood tones compliment the breezy interior, while rustic items and photos of times gone by adorn walls and surfaces. In a nod to those who have gone before, Linda has restored the bar to its original position. “Where the bar was is now a lounge area with an open fireplace and the old dining room is the new café. We’ve incorporated all the little rooms into a big, open space,” Linda said. “The McNair family have been amazing. It has been a sad time for them handing over their ‘home’ but
New Alexandra Hotel owner Linda McAuliffe reopened the iconic pub leading up to Christmas, 2014. Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015 – 17
they are very happy with the transformation,” she said. The new café area is a cornerstone of Linda’s vision to diversify the drinking and dining options for Alexandra residents and visitors, and so far the response has been overwhelmingly positive. “So many people that I’ve never met before are coming in and commenting that it’s just what they wanted and hoped to see,” she said. “I really want to thank my tradies – they were so professional and we made a great team. I couldn’t ask for better. “(Murrindindi Shire) Council has been so supportive and encouraging to get this up off the ground – they’ve been helping me the whole way.” Linda said shifting the focus of the hotel from a drinking establishment to a versatile venue welcoming to families, couples, groups and singles, has been a success story. “For me, coffee and food and wine go hand in hand so it makes sense to have them on offer together. And it’s certainly working. You get different types of people talking to each other, and the café is doing exceptionally well,” she said. “I have owned cafés before and this time I wanted to incorporate a bar with a café so we can cater to everyone and keep them happy. If someone wants to come in for a wine, and their partner just wants a coffee and cake that’s fine also.
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“One of the lovely things about the design of the place is how the café spills out onto the alfresco area, which is great for our Sunday acoustic music sessions.” Popular drop Toby’s Estate Coffee was sure to be a hit,
Linda explained, and she was eager to see every man and his dog popping in for a sample. “It’s family friendly, and pet friendly, bike friendly, it’s wheelchair friendly with a ramp and specially designed restroom,” she said. “Being incorporated with the bar, we’re able to stay open longer than cafés usually do too. If people want to have tea and cake, or coffee and cake at 8pm they can. “There’s three other pubs in town already, so I didn’t just want to give people more of the same, we needed to diversify.” You won’t find any gambling in the new pub, and the pool table and darts board have been moved into a dedicated games room. The menu is also a step away from traditional pub grub, with not a single parma in sight. Instead the focus is on fresh, healthy ingredients and making use of local produce like river trout and Anvil Angus beef, and home grown herbs from the garden out the back. “Also, all our cakes are home baked. They’re a bit like grandma used to make – all based on traditional recipes – teacakes and fresh scones, things like that,” Linda said. Though there is plenty of work still to be done on the accommodation upstairs and the rustic shed and paddock area planned for the back, Linda remains keen. “We’re currently working on the five rooms upstairs, which should be ready by the end of February. They all have ensuite facilities and are individually styled – they’re lovely,” she said. “What we’re planning on doing out in the ‘back paddock’ is taking down
Vintage elements have been incorporated into the new styling of the Alexandra Hotel. the old metal fence and planting trees all the way down so when people arrive into town they get a nice view. I hope it will encourage more people to stop in town as they’re driving through.
The purchase was a spur of the moment decision for Linda, who had never been to Alexandra before spotting her opportunity, but she’s confident Alexandra’s star is on the rise.
“We’re also proposing to build a rustic shed and hopefully host a farmer’s market there.
“It was a big decision. I’ve invested virtually everything I have in this building but I was never daunted. I knew what I wanted to do and I am really passionate about making it work,” she said.
“When its finished, I’m really looking forward to having weddings and functions where groups can book out the whole facility. It would be a perfect wedding venue.”
“I think the town has potential for growth. It’s so close to Melbourne. A lot of
weekenders come up this way – the boatie crowd, and also in the snow season, and it’s a beautiful drive. “It’s in the middle of Yea, Healesville, Eildon – all these other great spots that are on the tourist path. “Alexandra is still quite affordable, and I think it has to develop. Investment creates excitement and hopefully it will spread and more will follow. “The rail trail’s great as well. I love it when the bike riders come in and park their bikes
out the front near my little bike feature. “Groups of vintage cars come up this way and I’d love to host them too. We’re keen to be known as a versatile venue to host functions, dinners, events, but you can also have a quiet candlelight dinner here if you fancy something romantic.” The Alexandra Hotel café opens at 7am and stays open until the bar closes around 10pm. Breakfast and lunch are offered seven days a week with dinner Friday and Saturday nights.
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From left, Tammy Richardson, Lareesa Brennan and Vicki Miller are looking forward to seeing the new Flowerdale branch of the Country Women’s Association grow.
Fresh start for CWA in Flowerdale By Jeni Emmins A NEW branch of the Country Women’s Association has formed in Flowerdale. The move came after staff at the CWA’s Melbourne headquarters received a number of requests from individuals in the area about the possibility of forming a group. They then made contact with representatives of the Flowerdale Hall, set up an information session last November and called for expressions of interest. Thirteen turned up, and more are keen to join. New president Lareesa Brennan said members were keen to start a variety of activities: “Our interest list
was quite varied,” Lareesa said. “Cake decorating, scrap booking, knitting and crocheting, women’s health issues, learning another language, creative writing, and photography are on the list.” But members will also tackle serious issues, such as homelessness and family violence. Importantly they will provide practical assistance, in the true spirit of the CWA which has charity as one of its primary aims. At the next meeting members will be knitting and crocheting scarves and beanies for the homeless. “We’ll all bring in our stash of wool, swap them around and get started,” secretary Vicki
Miller said. Those who don’t already knit and want to will learn from other members.
ideas, learning new things and helping others are the group’s main aims.
Tammy said the CWA’s work to help others worldwide had surprised her. “It’s a lot more than I thought. They work to put together kits for women coming out of prison, for single mothers, for women in third world countries; helping women in whatever their situation.”
It’s not the first time the CWA has had a branch in Flowerdale – at least one long-time resident, Judy Baker, was a member of the branch in the 60s but says numbers dwindled.
“But it’s also not shouting about it – doing things quietly behind the scenes,” Lareesa said. The group is open to women of all ages and later this year they hope to begin mentoring young girls in the area. Building friendships, sharing
The new group offers a fresh start, with members keen to carry on the CWA motto “…Service to the country. Through country women. For country women. By country women.” The new group will meet at the Flowerdale Hall from 7pm on the second Thursday of each month. For enquiries phone Tammy on 5780 2664 or Lareesa on 0419 892 629. Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015 – 21
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Home away from home . . . A SURE hand has grabbed the tiller at Darlingford Upper Goulburn Nursing Home, with Diane Frankel taking up the mantle as new CEO. Diane sometimes dodges tanks and troop carriers on her journey into Elidon from her home on Puckapunyal Army Base, but said the drive won’t dampen her enthusiasm to stick around. “I was in between jobs, having a couple of months off and a friend let me know they were looking for someone here at Darlingford,” Diane explained. “I didn’t even know where it
Above: Gerard Bensz and Eric Menck having great fun during a game of bingo, a regular event at Darlingford. Left: Diane Frankel – CEO/DON of Darlingford Nursing Home. was, but I came over and met (former CEO) Jo Cavill and the staff here and they were all very lovely.” Following Jo’s departure from Darlingford to join Alexandra District Hospital, the CEO position was filled for just a few months before again being vacated. It was a stroke of luck for Diane, who is pleased to be working for a vital piece of community infrastructure. “I liked the idea that it was run by a board – I’ve worked with boards of management before and had good
experiences, and I really like that it’s community-based,” she said. “Everyone was very kind and welcoming and that really sold me on the job. “I intend to stay now. I hope there’s no coming and going for a while. I’d like to be here a good few years.” The stability and support of Darlingford staff has been a boon in an industry where a transient workforce is common. It’s an asset Diane is keen to hang on to. “We don’t seem to have those staffing
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“It astounds me – but it really is a home here. The community really feels ownership and it’s part of the town.” The Bed Rally was held for the first time last year, and wheels are currently being oiled in preparation for May, when the beds again will be rolling around town. “I think they raised $30,000 last year and because of that we were able to purchase a bariatric bed, bariatric scales, weigh scales for wheelchairs, shower chairs, and things like that. They make our lives a lot easier,” Diane said. “Where the funds will go from this coming years’ rally is being looked at, but there’s an outdoor area that could make a great walking track for our patients with dementia.
Norma Price with semi-resident Labrador ‘Digger’. problems here – we’ve got some really long-term, great members of staff; some of them have been around 20 years or more,” she said. “Not only are they good professionals but they proactively take on extra roles. “I guess it’s that country thing – normally people finish their
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“Because I live with boys and we’re on the base, we do nothing but boy things all the time,” she said, relaxing into her hot pink office chair. “That’s why I have to have
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pink around the office – there’s only a bit now but it will spread. I have to have colour in my life somewhere.” Diane started in aged care more than 30 years ago but much of her nursing career has been in intensive care units, travelling the country with her military man. “While you’re young you tend to be a bit more gung-ho and want to be in that exciting environment saving lives,” she said. “When you’re with people in this age group, they’re ready to laugh – you can have fun, dance around with the patients and look like gooses, and it’s fun. I find it quite relaxing in that sense. Diane’s greatest concern is keeping Eildon’s only nursing home stable and viable into the future. “We’d love to see more volunteers getting involved – it doesn’t have to be in a huge way or take a lot of time. It could be just taking someone for a walk around the beautiful pondage, or taking them fishing,” she said. “The volunteers we’ve got are wonderful but we don’t have enough, particularly men. “Our biggest problem here is filling beds – operating to capacity. We’re a 51 bed facility but we’ve only got
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31 residents, so we need to put the message out that we need the town and the wider community to keep making use of this wonderful resource.” To do that, Diane wants to promote the short-stay respite options for those in need of a break. “People can go on holidays and have a break while we can look after their parents or loved ones who need support,” she said. Diane said there can be a sense of apprehension when people first come to Darlingford and it’s important to prepare them well. “People outside the industry often think that when they need it they will just be able to walk straight in through the door, but there’s a lot of preparation that needs to be done,” she said. “We need to focus on education so people know what to do and can feel comfortable about coming in.” A solicitor will be brought in periodically to deliver information sessions at Darlingford, and Diane said she was booking herself out to speak at clubs in Eildon and surrounding towns. Aged care websites can
be a mine of information these days and Diane also welcomes calls and visits from those just looking to be well informed and reassured. “We have activities such as talking books, church group, bingo, one-on-one sessions, entertainers and we take people out on car trips for shopping or out to the pub for lunch.” Diane said there’s something about Darlingford’s country community setting that sets it apart – and it’s not just the ponies regularly welcomed inside to brighten the day. “It’s an old adage I suppose: ‘We care’ and it’s a bit overused. The tyre guy that works on your car says he cares, but we really do care about our residents, your loved-ones,” she said.
Above: residents George and Alice Wood. Below: respite resident Stuart Young with Helen Harland (Diversional Therapist) during Australia Day celebrations.
“I know we have to worry about budgets and all those other things, but it really does pale in significance compared to keeping that resident happy and focused. “I’ve seen it many times in my career - people who have been really struggling at their house, and then they come in and they just blossom. Helping them achieve that and have accomplishment and happiness in their life – that’s the reward.
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Having fun on the slide and wearing their beanies are Sam, Lottie, Alex and Spencer.
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Murrindindi Beanie Festival Victoria By Carolyn Weeks For years now I have wondered what art event for our shire would suit all ages and abilities. I was looking for a festival that would extend and encourage existing crafts. One that was easily accessible to the wider community. It was with this in mind that the Murrindindi Beanie Festival Victoria was born. Because of the support of like-minded community members and Made in Murrindindi, (a community based, not-for-profit group promoting products, arts and crafts produced locally), the festival is growing so come and join us! It’s all about making beanies which will be donated to the festival to be sold over the three days to raise money for local charities. You can knit,
crochet or felt your beanies or maybe you have another medium in mind. The Murrindindi Beanie Festival Victoria will be held from 17th to 19th July, at St John’s Church Hall in Downey Street Alexandra. Categories include: Murrindindi Madness: designed to let your creative juices run wild, dream up your most fantastical masterpiece in any medium. Keep in mind this year’s theme is Crazy Critters, and from a judging perspective, the more creative or outlandish in this category the better. Traditional Beanie: featuring the art of knitting or crochet while keeping the beanie tradition alive. Create your best winter beanie that we have all come to know and
love (made up of 90% yarn). Funky Fibre Fusion: representing your best felted beanie in either wet or dry technique (made up of 90% felt). The Most Down To Earth Beanie: which is an organic wonder that may include natural fibres/dyes, hand spun yarn or recycled materials. It could even be sewn. The only stipulation is that all beanies must be wearable, on your head of course. Each of the above categories includes a junior section. Anyone can enter and we even have our first overseas entry from the UK. Hopefully it will be the first of many to come. Please invite your friends to enter. There is nothing better than some good healthy competition!
On the Saturday the Beanie Festival’s Beanie Bazaar will be held – a market full of wonderful creations showcasing the best of Made in Murrindindi and other local community groups. It will include local food stalls, craft, produce and even knitting patterns to get you excited for next year’s festival. In the lead up to the Beanie Festival, keep an eye out for our learn how to knit workshops and classes that are going to be held in various locations within the Shire. We are still looking for volunteers to teach knitting, felting or crochet, especially in Kinglake and Flowerdale areas. So if you would like to hear the sound of needles clacking throughout the hills near you, and can lend a Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015 – 27
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To find out more about Pat Weeks and her art read article on page 31 of this magazine. Von Guérard Inspired Art ~ Acheron Valley & Surrounds
Everyone loves a beanie! Sisters Sarah and Jessica keeping warm in their knitted beanies. hand, please let me know or send a message via Facebook. We would love to hear from you. Beanie Box (Letterbox) Sculpture Trail So you can’t knit or crochet, but you love a bit of ‘do-ityourself’, then this is for you. Decorate and warm up your letterbox with a cosy winter beanie. Entries must resemble a beanie but can be made from any material. Suggested materials include recycled metal, wood, anything that you may have lying around. Maybe you could turn your welding skills to a more creative use and be the talk of your street, town or community. To be included in the Beanie Box Trail map, your letterbox or Beanie Box must still be usable by Australia Post, be safe to passers-by and strong enough to withstand a few weeks of being in the elements. Bear in mind our theme for this year is Crazy Critters. For further information or entry forms visit Murrindindi Beanie Festival Vic on Facebook or contact event coordinator Carolyn Weeks on 0400 997 655.
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Further Reflections Last days of this joint exhibition of photography by Cindy Ferguson and ceramics/mixed media by Peter Hook which explores their pasts, drawing on their life’s journeys, their places of origin, and the child within. The exhibition is current until Monday 9th March 2015.
This next exhibition, which opens on Friday 1st May arose out of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Acheron Mechanics Institute in June 2014, and the launch of the local history book Acheron: a history of the district, which documents both settlers and visitors to Acheron over two hundred years.
Botanical by Design
Eugene von Guérard, one of Australia’s most renowned and prolific colonial artists, visited the Acheron valley in 1862, with sketchbooks in hand, to scientifically and artistically document the region.
An exhibition of textile designs and works on paper by botanical artist Patricia Weeks, inspired by the wildflowers of the Central Victorian Highlands and the Central Australian Desert which runs from 13th March until 27 April.
His paintings of the Cathedral Ranges, as well as the famous Waterfall, Strath Creek (Art Gallery of NSW Sydney) are superb examples of his geographic/scientific style and provide great insights into what the local and surrounding landscape
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RUSTIC SIMPLICITY ALEXANDRA looked like 150 years ago. As part of last year’s Acheron celebrations, Dr Ruth Pullin, Melbourne-based independent art historian and expert on the life and works of Eugene von Guérard, visited the district to share her knowledge of his sketchbooks and the paintings he later completed back in his Melbourne studio. Von Guérard is famous for his panoramas, but he also sketched views of rivers and creeks, trees, farm dwellings and scenes that included the occasional person or animal or wisp of smoke. Dr Pullin’s visit inspired the notion of an art exhibition in von Guérard’s honour. So the idea of this exhibition is threefold: to further mark von Guerard’s trip to the beautiful Acheron Valley and surrounds; to recognise the valuable contribution he made historically and artistically; and to encourage contemporary artists to engage with the natural world around them creatively.
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the style of von Guérard. Any medium is allowed. The challenge for this event is that with each entry there must be an accompanying sketch or preparatory work (photo, etc) done in the
outdoors, as von Guérard would have done. This must be accompanied by a written statement about how the work is von Guérard inspired. Local and Victorian artists are invited to submit an
expression of interest to include works in this exhibition by contacting Cindy Ferguson on 0419 517 045 or by emailing rusticsimplicity@hotmail. com.
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Dr Ruth Pullin (right) during her visit to Alexandra in July 2014 discussing ‘Valley of the Acheron’ painted by Eugene von Guérard in 1863 following his journey through Acheron in 1862, at which time he made preliminary notes and sketches ‘en plain air’, to which he referred whilst painting. Photo
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Botanical by Design BORN and educated in Melbourne and now living in Alice Springs with her husband, Patricia (Pat) Weeks and Allan Weeks lived for many years in Alexandra and then later at Acheron with their family. Art has always been in Pat’s blood, with her first formal accolade coming as a teenager, when in 1956 she won a youth art competition with a map she drew, which was her artistic impression, depicting the First Royal Tour of Australia by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The art work was selected to be sent to Buckingham Palace from the Youth of Australia. Pat went on to study art at RMIT, working as a commercial artist, first with Royco, an advertising firm
in South Melbourne, and then with Edments Art Department producing advertising art work, as well as silk screened posters for their Australia-wide stores. Pat met Allan at a Glen Miller Era Big Band Revival Dance at the Heidelberg Town Hall one fateful Saturday evening. Allan had studied photography as a trade with the RAAF and after leaving the Air Force, was employed as a photographer with Granger Studios in Toorak, which inspired Pat to study photographic colouring. Eventually, Allan started a photography business in Alexandra. For Pat, the move to Alexandra and starting a family meant putting her artistic career on hold; however, her decision
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to study photographic colouring paid off and over the following decade, she hand coloured many hundreds of children’s and wedding photos from the Alexandra, Mansfield and Yea districts, until colour photography became the new medium. Once her youngest daughter Sarah started school, Pat felt that it was time to again pursue her passion – art. She began with a series of drawings of the better known historic buildings within what are now the Murrindindi and Mansfield Shires, which culminated in a card series. Paintings of the Alexandra district also sold regularly. Pat studied water colour with Melbourne based Dutch
artist Yolanda Calquoen, and that is where her interest in flora, and in particular botanical art, blossomed. Pat found this sparked a new awareness of the wild flowers that were growing right alongside her on the roadside at Acheron, and she felt passionately compelled to record them. Pat was then lured to visit Central Australia in 2000 after record rains produced a wild flower explosion, the likes of which occur about every 10-15 years. Pat was no stranger to Central Australia, having first travelled there over 50 years ago, captivated, and unable to resist the dramatic landscapes, she returned many times. Her notion of botanically
painting evolved after she showed some of her work to a gallery in Alice Springs and was encouraged to paint the desert flora, which they offered to sell on her behalf.
Allan does all the graphic art work using Pat’s paintings, and produces prints, cards, canvases and photographs using archival paper, canvas, card and inks.
Two years later this culminated in a much sought after poster of 47 of the more commonly seen Central Australian wild flowers, and her images were being reproduced in a series of cards and prints. Pat is now represented in local and international collections and she has won numerous awards and commendations.
Pat too has recently attended Charles Darwin University in Alice Springs, studying silk screening with the view to printing on fabric, using her images of desert flora as the design style. This has evolved into the successful sale of her unique designs to a textile manufacturer in Melbourne and the fabrics will soon be released for sale in Australia and the USA.
Allan recently returned to study at Charles Darwin University in Alice Springs to learn graphic arts to assist in the production of Pat’s prints and cards. These days
Original works, fabrics, cards and other creations will be showcased as part of Pat’s upcoming ‘Botanical by Design’ exhibition at Rustic Simplicity in Alexandra.
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Equine and wild art exhibition THE prestigious, annual Equine & WildArt Exhibition at Old Post Office Seymour opens on Sunday 1st March 2015; all are welcome to attend between 11am and 4pm, enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet some of the award winning artists. The exhibition continues through Easter until Sunday 12th April. Artists include Amanda Hyatt, Kris Peter, Yelena Kolotusha, Paul Margocsy, Lyn Mellady, Fiona Anderson, Janet Flinn, Elizabeth Cogley, Linda Weil, Agnes Szetey, Lyn Orzlowski, Brett Jarrett, Laurel Foenander, Ross Paterson, Craig Penny, Lesley Barrett, Karen Gingell, Jeff Gilmour, Robyn Koiker, Joan Denner, Julie Stephens, Vida Pearson, Agnes Szetey, Paula Markey, Helen Cottle, Rodger Scott, Alison Clark, Antje Collis, Carole Foster and more. Sculpture by Damien Santamaria, Sue Hicks and Des McKenna will also be on display, as well as other equine and wildlife themed art works. The Fine Art Gallery with it’s centrally located café/restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 4pm and Wednesday to Saturday evenings from 6pm til late. Top: Elizabeth Cogley’s ‘Lyrebird and Wrens’. Above: a piece by Paula Markey.
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Great victorian rail trail . . .
THE trail is Victoria’s longest rail trail and spans 134 kilometres from Tallarook through Yea to Mansfield, with a link between Cathkin and Alexandra. You can explore the rail trail on a bike, on foot or on horseback. The trail meanders through beautiful countryside following the Goulburn River at Tallarook and passes through the Trawool Valley, classified by the National Trust for its scenic beauty. You can take a ride through the historic 200 metres long Cheviot tunnel and you may be lucky enough to arrive at the old Alexandra Station on a day that the Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum operates. Visit: www.greatvictorianrailtrail.com.au See over for map.
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Start and end your rail trail experience at the Timber Tramway. Train rides, kids activities and refreshments. Station Street, Alexandra Open 2nd & 4th Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm Group bookings welcome. Alexandra Market 2nd Saturday of each month. Ph 0427 509 988 www.alexandratramway.org.au
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PO Box 270 Alexandra VIC 3714
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hotel . cafe . accommodation The Alexandra Hotel has been re-established: Refurbished bar & cafe Serving breakfast and lunch 7 days Dinner Friday & Saturday nights THE ALEXANDRA Fresh produce daily Seasonal menu Local beers and wines & CAFE Alfresco courtyard Sunday acoustic sessions Family friendly Beautiful individually styled rooms with en suites
HOTEL 64 Grant Street, Alexandra
Ph 03 5772 1014
www.alexandrahotel.net.au
thealexandrahotel&cafe
IMAGINE . . . Peace perfect peace… It’s yours in one of our beautiful boatels (permanently moored houseboats) located at Jerusalem Creek Marina and Holiday Park, Eildon, Victoria. Discover more at www.jerusalemcreek.com.au
GOLDEN TROUT • Front bar with 2 pool tables and Foxtel sporting channels on the big screen • Family friendly Bistro with welcoming staff open for lunch and dinner serving traditional pub meals, take-away meals and pizzas
I Riverside Drive Eildon
P: 03 5774 2508
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Outdoor dining on deck overlooking the Pondage Drive-through bottleshop Function rooms 30 room motel accommodation Ample parking for cars,bikes & boats
Located in Eildon on the Pondage overlooking the mountains E: goldentrout@bigpond.com W: www.goldentrout.com.au
The Flowerdale Hotel offers meals and accommodation seven days a week, with a family A great place to break your ride or drive friendly with a classic country pub lunch atmosphere ~ plenty of parking available in an original country style hotel 3325 Whittlesea-Yea Road Flowerdale 3717 Ph: 5780 1230 www.flowerdalehotel.com.au Email bigflocker@bigpond.com 40 – Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015
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Grow food . . .
Open vegie garden weekend By Emily Friedel
Di Robb with her sunflower friend (or is it a Triffid?). Di’s vegie garden is one of the gardens open during Open Vegie Garden weekend.
VEGETABLE gardens are often regarded as purely utilitarian, relegated to a back corner of the garden and separated from the ornamentals. Anyone who has seen the fractals in a Romanesco broccoli or the striking silver foliage of an artichoke plant, however, knows that a productive garden can also be a thing of beauty and the intermingling of ornamental with edible plants can create a unique sensory playground of colours, textures, smells and tastes. Murrindindini’s Grow Food Network hopes to expose more people to the wonders of the food garden with their inaugural Open Vegie Garden weekend on the 21st and 22nd March.
While open gardens are traditionally held in spring, when ornamental plants are at their most lush and vibrant, the Grow Food Network chose autumn for their Open Vegie Garden event as this is when the edible garden is at the peak of production, splashed with colour and brimming with delectable delights. The Grow Food Network formed about a year ago when a group of keen vegie gardeners got together and came up with the idea of opening their gardens to the public to share their passion for backyard food production. “The idea of the Open Vegie Gardens is to collect like minds together, to form friendships and to ‘normalise’ the importance of growing and eating our own Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015 – 41
produce,” says Di Robb of the Grow Food Network Inc. Members of the Network often have visits to each other’s gardens to garner ideas and inspiration. They also keep in touch regularly via Facebook, sharing recipes and tips as well as the availability of excess produce, seedlings and mulch. New members are always welcome and the hope is that the Open Vegie Garden event will further the group’s long term goal of fostering a contact base for those interested in fresh, organic, locally produced food. The idea of opening local vegie gardens to the public has been welcomed with enthusiasm by the community. The Shire of Murrindindi has provided financial support through grant funding, and both Alexandra & District Open Gardens and Marysville Open Gardens have given invaluable mentoring. School and community groups have also jumped at the chance to be involved, offering to showcase their productive gardens. Local
Gift Hampers Available
The beauty of a vegie garden! Holly Deacon taking a break from vegie gardening. web designer, Jo McInnes, has also donated her time to build the Grow Food Network Inc. website. Green thumbs, aspiring green thumbs, fresh food lovers and anyone who appreciates a stroll through a lovingly tended garden is
Gourmet Farm Products Include:
Olives, Oils, Dukkahs, Chutneys, Relishes, Jellies and something for the Sweet Tooth! FREE FARMGATE TASTINGS/SALES: by appointment If you would like to include our delicious homemade bread in your tasting please give us 24 hours notice
Doug and Chrissi Ridd Phone 03 5797 6309 or 0407 964 628 ‘Burnside’ 84 Scrubby Creek Road, Molesworth twopickled@bordernet.com.au
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sure to thoroughly enjoy the diversity of edible gardens that will be on show at the Open Vegie Garden weekend. There will be produce available to sample along the way so be sure to bring your appetite! For more information on
the Grow Food Network Inc and to find out which gardens will be open visit www.growfood.net.au or phone Jodie 0439 927 222 or Di 0426 214 471. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Grow-Food-Networkinc/574631066000780
Churches of Yarck
Step inside either of these freestanding, converted, open plan church buildings and you enter a comfortable haven, stylishly decorated and ideally located in the charming little town of Yarck in North Eastern Victoria in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range
B&B Accommodation
0414 969 008 www.churchesofyarck.com.au
We freeze our pots so you have really cold beer!
• Dine-in or Take-away • come and check out our new spring-summer menu • Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week • Live music last Sunday afternoon of the month • Beer garden • Accommodation • Bottleshop • Open fireplace Buxton Hotel Maroondah Highway Buxton Phone 03 5774 7381 buxtonhotel@virtual.net.au www.buxtonhotel.com.au
Ph 03 5770 8293
A true regional country experience in a Boutique Hotel. Enjoy the Autumn colours of Marysville & Surrounds with a get-a-way package.
Camp Marysville offers 1 and 2 Bedroom Lodges for individuals, couples, families and groups of friends visiting our beautiful area.
Accommodation for couples, groups and families Restaurant, Public bar and Bottle shop, Weddings, Events & Functions. Open 7 days per week.
Located just opposite the golf course and easily connected to the town via foot and cycling paths it’s the perfect place for your stay.
Mystic Gateway to Fine Food, Wine & Hospitality
We also offer cabin accommodation and a range of activities for groups of up to 280.
436 Maroondah Hwy, Narbethong.
Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
www.campmarysville.org.au
Ph:5963 7121
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Holiday Park A private, gated, annual holiday park This is the perfect location for your holiday home: safe, secure, tranquil, low maintenance
25 Grey Street Jamieson Ph 03 5777 0600 HOMEMADE Pies and Sausage Rolls HUGE RANGE of Cakes and Quiches (gluten free) • All Day Breaky • Light Cafe Style Lunches • Coffee, Milkshakes, Tea • Gluten Free options
OPEN EVERY WEEKEN ALL YEA D R
• 60 acre property, 2km river frontage with small boat access • Central lake for canoeing, rafting and yabbying • Large sites with bathroom facilities • 2 tennis courts, 3 swimming pools, a children’s playground, volleyball court, a motor bike track, a 9 hole mini-golf course, basketball court, recreation room with BBQ facilities, table tennis and a large open fire. 302 Back Eildon Road Thornton Ph 03 5773 2386 info@eildonwaters.com.au www.eildonwaters.com.au
19 Perkins Street Jamieson Ph 03 5777 0516
Your hosts: Leanne & Wayne
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• Famous Boscastle Pies • Famous ‘Jasper Burger’ • Fresh Bread Daily • Groceries • Newsagency • Norgen Vaaz Ice Cream • Genovese Coffee • Homemade Muffins, Cakes, Cookies • Take-away Food
Acheron A quiet and tranquil park situated on the banks of the Goulburn River and Acheron Valley. Your choice of riverside / shady campsites, deluxe cabins and ensuite cabins with beautiful views, together with long-term holiday sites. Plenty to do with solar heated pool, tennis court, mini golf, fishing, rec room, jumping pillow and playground for the kids, what more could you want! Open 8.30am-12 noon; 2pm-6pm; 7pm-8.30pm
91 Breakaway Road Acheron P: 03 5772 1735 E: admin@thebreakaway.com.au W: www.thebreakaway.com.au
Bee by -products . . .
How to make an all-purpose beeswax salve By Emily Friedel We have a small backyard apiary of non-conventional beehives, so our best option for procuring liquid honey is to squish honeycomb through a strainer. This low-tech method of honey extraction is not only a great deal of fun (if a bit on the messy side), but leaves us with a lovely by-product: a lump of sticky beeswax. With a bit of work, this sticky beeswax is cleaned up to remove residual honey and other contaminants. The end result is solid block of pure golden beeswax with a delicate honey aroma. Beeswax has countless uses, from the better known candlemaking and as an ingredient in furniture polish, to more surprising ones such as glazing canelés (a French pastry) and Ukranian Easter egg decorating. One of our favourite uses for beeswax is in simple, allpurpose salve that solves a
range of skin problems from cracked lips to calloused hands. Beeswax forms a protective, but breathable, barrier over the skin that prevents moisture loss – perfect for soothing any dry skin. For us, homemade salve has the added benefit of furthering our efforts towards self-reliance and reducing consumption. Here is our recipe for a very basic beeswax salve: Ingredients • 25g beeswax • 75g olive oil Method 1. Gently melt the wax in a double boiler (we like to use a Pyrex jug in a saucepan of water). 2. Add the olive oil to the melted wax and stir until evenly combined. 3. Take the beeswax and olive oil mixture off the heat.
4. Let the mixture cool until you see it start to solidify around the edges, then stir with a fork as it continues to cool to prevent the beeswax and oil from separating.
a block of beeswax (as opposed to chips or beads of beeswax) you can break off smaller chunks to work with by hitting the block with a hammer or grating it with a cheese grater.
5. Spoon into your container of choice while the mixture is still warm and soft.
• This salve has a shelf life of at least 6-12 months. The cooler the temperature it’s stored at, the longer it will last so if you only use it sparingly you can keep it in the fridge (or make smaller batches).
6. Once the salve has cooled apply liberally to any dry skin in need of some TLC! Tips • Set aside equipment specifically for use with melted beeswax because it’s very difficult to clean off once it hardens - best to avoid using your favourite cooking utensils. • If you are working with
• We like to use olive oil, however you can use any oil or combination of oils suitable for cosmetics. • A few drops of vitamin E oil can be added to the mixture as you stir while it cools to help further prolong shelf life. Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015 – 45
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515 Goulburn Valley Highway Eildon Ph (03) 5774 2415 Fax (03) 5774 2716
HAND-MADE & HOME-BAKED ON THE PREMISIS
TAB IES FACILIT Beer Cold tro & Bis s Meal
• All Day Every Day $3.50 Pots • Tuesday Special ~ $2.50 Pots & $12 T-Bones
ys Fridapy Hap r Hou m 6-8p
Courtesy bus available Eildon Resort offers a range of accommodation styles • hotel • motel units • caravan park • bunkhouse • lodge with bunkrooms for groups
eildonholidayresort@bigpond.com
www.eildonholidayresort.com.au
ICE M CREA PS SCOO rs
• al fresco • take-away • eat-in bulk orders & catering SPECIALISING IN GOURMET PIES & PASTRIES • lamb & mint • beef burgundy • chicken mornay • chicken kiev • roast beef • pepper steak • curry • beef mushroom & onion • veg pasties • cakes • slices • tarts • fish & chips • gourmet burgers • steak sandwiches • souvlakis • seasoned rotisserie chickens • salads • ice cream • milkshakes • tea & coffee
8 Main Street Eildon (in the village) Ph 0400 166 910
Refurbished clubroom, new restaurant with great local chef
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The Bunker Restaurant opening hours Wed – Sun Lunch 12pm-3pm Dinner 6pm-8pm
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 7AM TILL LATE
Meeting rooms available for hire, set meal options available for large groups Parties, Weddings, Engagement Parties, Conferences etc also available
breakfast eve ry morning from 7am 4 WAYS TAKEAWAY & DYNA GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY THORNTON PH 03 5773 2293 46 – Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015
Green Fees: Midweek $22 (18 holes) Weekend $26 (18 holes) • Club manned weekends (honesty box on weekdays) • Cart hire available by arrangement. For bookings call 5963 3241 enquiries@marysvillegolfandbowls.com.au www.marysvillegolfandbowls.com.au
956 Buxton-Marysville Road, Marysville, 3779
Tammy’s travels . . .
Murrindindi Guide writer Tammy Lovett celebrating Christmas in India. Below: Christmas in Hampi surrounded by the ruins of the once mighty Vijayanagar Empire, dating back to the 16th Century.
A TALE FROM THE SUBCONTINENT
spicy curry, lost civilisations and gangrene on Christmas
Lakshmi, the temple elephant having her daily bath in Hampi, India. By Tammy Lovett I BROKE open a eucalyptus leaf and found within its cells a piece of home. The smell instantly carried me from the tea plantations of India’s Western Ghats to hot summer evenings in Australia. It was mid-December and back home the excitement of Christmas had everybody under its spell. With a pang of envy I envisaged my family and friends come Christmas day, sitting down to a heavily laden table for Christmas lunch, the remnants of neatly wrapped presents strewn around the house as children play with newly opened toys. This year I wouldn’t be joining them, instead I would be spending Christmas in India having taken a job teaching English several months before. With a population comprising of mostly Hindus and Muslims, Christmas passed without so much as a ripple around much of the country. I was left feeling dismayed on Christmas day, forgetting to look at my own surroundings. Although there were no Santa hats or Christmas trees I was amidst the ruins of a centuries old civilisation in southern India, tucking into a bowl of curry and tearing apart pieces of warm bread for lunch. It wasn’t so bad after all; in fact it was pretty bloody good. A couple of days after Christmas a man came to sit next to me in a dusty bus station while I waited for my bus to arrive. He looked old; though I suspect the deep lines on his face collected through years of hard living betrayed his actual age. His smile was broad and he wore a mischievous look on his face. 48 – Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015
Ruins of the mighty Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, India. Once the epicenter of diamond mining and wealth this is now all that remains of this 16th Century kingdom. “Look!” he said, beaming, as he lifted his foot to within an inch of my nose. “I’ve got gangrene!” A lump of rotting and exposed flesh had taken the place of the man’s foot, a weeping sore and mangled skin now forming only a reminder of what once was. “I’m a cook,” he said. His eyes were glazed and his breath thick with the smell of booze, he had no shoes on either foot, his clothes were filthy and yet he was content. Perhaps it was the alcohol he’d drunk, but as I sat next to this man in a dirty bus station, reeking of urine and human excrement, I couldn’t help but marvel at his cheerfulness and again I found myself feeling rather lucky. When she isn’t travelling, Tammy calls Narbethong home. A journalist and writer, Tammy has found herself in some unique situations and places around the world. You can find out more about Tammy Lovett by visiting www.tammylovett.wordpress. com.
Experience the beauty and tranquility of Lake Eildon . . .
Lunch and dinner Wednesday to Saturday with a long lunch session on Sundays Tour groups welcome Available for parties and receptions On the Harbour at 190 Sugarloaf Road Eildon Ph 0425 816 959
Camp Jungai – situated in the beautiful Rubicon Valley, just 1 1/2 hours from eastern Melbourne, offers you:
• Indigenous Culture programming options • Curriculum-linked educational programs • On-site and off-site adventure activities • Cabin and campsite accommodation • Flexible catering options Camp Jungai is exclusively leased and operated by The Outdoor Educaon Group
For more information call 03 5773 2320 or visit us at www.campjungai.org.au
Think Houseboats Think Anchorage! • Houseboat Renovations, New Builds and Houseboat Sales • Authorised VIC dealer for GTW Systems • Stainless Steel & General Fabrication
• Electrical Checks and AV system specialists • NE Distributor for Garmin GPS products
Ph: (03) 57742705 Sales: (03) 57742702 admin@ahboats.com.au sales@ahboats.com.au www.anchoragehouseboats.com.au
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Bunker down . . . By Tammy Lovett CONTEMPORARY Australian cuisine that pays homage to the finest locally grown ingredients is what diners at The Bunker Restaurant can expect. Since opening in August as a part of the reconstruction of Marysville Community Golf and Bowls Club, executive chef and restaurant manager Russell Cohen has barely had time to reflect on his new venture’s success.
“I’ve been overwhelmed at the response we have had,” he said.
“There is nothing like this in the district. It’s something new and really exciting for me, the staff and the area.” In its previous incarnation, the club’s food preparation area wasn’t much more than a domestic kitchen. “This is the first time the golf club has had anything approaching a commercial
Executive chef and restaurant manager Russell Cohen. style kitchen, so it’s exciting to be the one helping to create a whole new experience for the club,” he said. With new facilities and a dedicated team behind him, Russ is now turning out modern classics with his own unique flare. “We try to have fun in the kitchen and not take ourselves too seriously and we believe that is reflected on the plate.” “We’re excited about changing our menu options to ensure the flavors reflect the current season, the availability of local produce and also the changing trends and ideas for great food.” Russ says the restaurant’s signature lunch dish is the rare beef sliders; Turkish bread with mixed lettuce, tomato, Brie cheese and rare cooked slices of sirloin steak, topped with horseradish cream and a balsamic vinegar reduction. But this isn’t to be outdone by his citrus herb crusted lamb rack on mustard seed mash with seasonal 50 – Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015
vegetables, topped with bush tomato chutney, which features on the dinner menu. “Our crowd favourite would probably be a toss up between our lemon and thyme marinated Buxton salmon, oven baked with chargrilled vegetables and sea-salt chat potatoes, or our pork fillet stir fry with Asian vegetables and Singapore noodles,” Russ said. “My philosophy is that since we live in such a great area for local produce, we should always try to use it on the menu; hopefully it will help set us apart from the rest.” With over 20 years experience in the industry, Russ says cooking is more than just his passion. “My dad is a chef, so I worked with him as a young kid.” “I tried uni for a while in Geelong but found myself spending more time in the surf than studying and realised that wasn’t for me.” Russ started cooking again at the Anglesea Hotel where he rediscovered his love of food. It was here he also met his wife Barb.
After several years in Anglesea the couple moved to Buxton, where Russ and his team quickly made a name for themselves at the Igloo restaurant, serving up burgers bigger than you could sink your teeth into and creating a haven for chicken parma lovers everywhere. “It’s almost as if cooking is in my blood; I just love the way a great dish comes together and there’s nothing more satisfying than planning and preparing great meals that make people happy,” Russ said. While many people know Russ from his days at the Igloo, he says The Bunker has opened up a whole new world for food lovers and promises something special. “While those hamburger heaven days were a lot of fun, there’s nothing quite like watching our very own well dressed, high quality restaurant meals go out over the pass to our Bunker customers.“ In the kitchen a strong team accompanies Russ, including chef Brodie Arnott and apprentice Kris Carlton. Brodie has worked in the
food industry for over 20 years, recently working in the mines in Western Australia, where he was responsible for feeding over 2500 people every day. “The food he cooks is out of this world,” Russ said. Kris Carlton is also no stranger to the pressures of a commercial kitchen, having worked with Russ during his time at the Igloo. The Bunker Restaurant is open for lunch Wednesday to Friday from 12-2pm, and on weekends from 12-3pm. Russ and his team will be serving up dinners from Wednesday to Sunday between 6 and 8pm.
The Kevington Hotel started as Garrett’s Beer House in the Gold Rush of 1862. It is now the last example of a historic hotel left in this part of Victoria, Australia. Located 250km north east of Melbourne, the refurbished hotel is an ideal spot for a base to explore Lake Eildon, the Goulburn River Inlet and the lush bush land of Jamieson and surrounding areas of the pub itself. RESTAURANT Inside dining, outside dining–the choice is yours. With a newly refurbished kitchen and dining room, and a first-rate chef cooking a seasonal menu, the Kevington Hotel is an excellent place for lunch or dinner with traditional pub fare. ADVANCED BOOKINGS REQUIRED FOR LARGE GROUPS PLEASE
Russ says diners should look out for the local produce platters on the summer menu featuring cheeses, olives, oils, dukkahs and relishes, as well as home baked breads. “We will utilise Buxton Trout and Salmon Farm trout, and make some great fresh summer meals that people can enjoy on the deck, with a glass of Little River Chardonnay whilst watching people botch their last shot on the 18th hole, or throw their clubs off the tenth tee,” Russ said.
BAR Beer On Tap • Carlton Draught • Light Beer Beer In The Fridge • Victoria Bitter • Cascade Light Ale • Carlton Draught • Melbourne Bitter • Stella Artois
Kevington Hotel Phone: 03 5777 0543 4695 Mansfield-Woods Point Road, Kevington Vic 3723 kevingtonhotel@westnet.com.au www.kevingtonhotel.com.au Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015 – 51
y WaTER DISCoVERy CEnTRE
Opening Hours: 7 days a week, 9am - 5pm Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday
‘an outing with friends’
The Y Water Discovery Centre incorporates a fully accredited Visitor Information Centre and interactive environmental interpretive displays to inform visitors about the importance of water and local wetland ecology. Located adjacent to the Yea Wetlands the Centre is a striking, architecturally designed building incorporating sustainable design elements. The Centre offers a range of local produce and artworks for sale and is also available for hire as a meeting and function venue.
2 Hood Street, Yea, Victoria ~ 03 5797 2663 Email: info@ywatercentre.com.au www.ywatercentre.com.au
Ph 03 5773 2292 90 Rubicon Rd Thornton www.rubiconhorseriding.com.au rvhorseriding@virtual.net.au Refer Murrindindi East map Grid Ref H6 in back of Guide
Angling & Fly Fishing Fresh Fish & Local Produce Sales Beautiful Mountain Views Free Barbecue / Picnic Areas Great Fun for Young & Old Group Bookings Available Fish for Dinner – Guaranteed! Eildon Trout Farm P 03 5773 2377 F 03 5773 2573 460 Back Road Thornton www.eildontroutfarm.com 52 – Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015
GROUP BOOKINGS ONLY the perfect place for • school groups • youth groups • church groups • family groups • corporate groups • high ropes course • flying fox over the lake• rock climbing wall • possum glider • canoeing • raft making • archery • paddleboat on the lake • swimming pool • low ropes course • fishing on the lake • football/soccer oval • tennis/basketball court • Catered and self-catered groups • Accommodating up to 130 • Conference room, separate dining room, multi-purpose room
43 Murrays Road, Alexandra Ph 03 5772 1409
Bush tucker plants . . .
Mountain Pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata) By Angus Stewart FOR those who enjoy a bit of spice in their cooking, the Mountain Pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata) is well worth growing. This is a plant that has been in cultivation for many years in Great Britain, where it is known as Cornish Pepper Leaf. Apparently, it was first introduced in the county of Cornwall where it is sometimes used to flavour Cornish pasties. The early British colonists also found it useful as a fresh herb to help combat scurvy. As well as having a culinary application, the Mountain Pepper is a rather beautiful ornamental shrub that features attractive glossy, dark green leaves and contrasting red stems along its branches. It grows to a height of around 2-3 metres and occurs from Tasmania through the mountain country of south eastern Australia up to Barrington Tops in NSW. Its natural habitat is in moist forest
conditions, where it can be found as an understorey plant along the creeks and rivers of the Great Dividing Range. Mountain pepper has separate male and female plants, with the spicy seed pods obviously only being borne on the females. However every plant is useful as the leaves of either sex can be used fresh or dried as a herb to provide their hot tang for savoury dishes. If you are particularly attached to the idea of having the peppery fruits then it is a good idea to put in at least three plants to ensure that one of them is a female or male as the latter will be essential to pollinate the mother plant. The ideal growing conditions are a well-drained, slightly acidic soil into which some well-rotted compost or manure should be added and dug through to boost the water and nutrient holding capacity. This helps
to mimic the sort of soil conditions it finds in its natural habitat along the alluvial banks of creeks and rivers. Given that the plants grow naturally in forested, spots along creek banks, it is important to give them a sheltered spot that will help prevent leaf scorch in drier climates. For the urban gardener Mountain Pepper is ideally suited to growing in a container on a patio or verandah, particularly in a spot where it will receive filtered sunlight for most of the day. The leaves can be harvested any time and either used fresh or dried, whilst the
fruits are harvested when they change colour from green to maroon or black and can also be dried for later use. Dried leaves and fruits can be crushed and used as a pepper substitute but be careful as the tang tends to come on slower than traditional pepper. Mountain pepper is brilliant for curries and as a flavouring for cheeses, and can be used as a substitute for cracked pepper. This is a truly versatile Australian plant that not only looks good, but is fabulous in the kitchen as well! GardeningWithAngus.com.au Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015 – 53
Australia’s largest retail fern nursery set amidst natural bushland.
BUXTON NURSERY
OPEN 7 days a week 9am-5.30pm Group bookings and wholesale enquiries welcome
• tubes to established trees • specialist landscape trees • rare plants • perennials / annuals • cafe open daily 2600 Maroondah Hwy Buxton Ph 03 5774 7345 buxtonursery@bigpond.com.au www.buxtonursery.com
1052 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd Kinglake West (opposite primary school) Ph/Fax 03 5786 5031 Mobile 0408 199 244 sales@fernacres.com.au
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• tree ferns • ground ferns • epiphytic ferns • grass trees • tree fern carvings • wall baskets • planters and pots individually crafted for you
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Full range of Plants, Gifts, Sculptures and Garden Supplies OPEN 7 Days a week • Mon to Fri 8.30am-5pm • Sat 9am-4pm • Sun 10am-2pm Ph 03 5797 2933 / 0419 519 595 Located on the corner of Grevillea and North Streets, Yea
1894 W’sea / Yea Rd, Kinglake West Wide range of Ornamental Shrubs and Trees, Natives, Citrus, Fruit Trees, Advanced Plants and more for other times
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Quality Plants & Quirky gifts
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OPENING HOURS Wednesday to Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 9am-3pm Sunday 10am-3pm
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Garden Consultations by appointment Call Jacky on 0417 907 278
Email: gvnurseries@bigpond.com Fax: (03)5797 2220 96 High Street Yea 54 – Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015
• Soil • Mulch • Fertilisers DISTR IBU TOR • Lawn Seed • Garden Tools • Quarry Products • Paving • Sleepers • Posts • Micro Irrigation • Raised Garden Beds • Stock and Pet Food • Ornaments and Pots • Concrete & recycled Plastic Pipes • Drainage Pipe Anne-Marie & David Leary Ph 03 5772 1911 Fax 03 5772 2448 2 Rose Street Alexandra
Birds . . .
OF THE MURRINDINDI SHIRE
Watching birds ~ the sulphur crested cockatoo By Bob Tate THIS district has a wide variety of cockatoos and parrots, with possibly the best known cockatoo, the sulphur crested, or white cockatoo. Other varieties of cockatoos here are the gang gang, the yellow tailed black cockatoo, the galah, the little corella and the long billed corella. White cockys range from the Kimberleys in Western Australia, across the top and down the east coast of Australia, and from Tasmania to Port Augusta in SA. They form large flocks in the south often in company with corellas and gang gangs and these flocks seem to be getting bigger each year. They are less common in the north. They were introduced to the Perth area in 1935. The main flock feeds on the ground, whilst a “sentinel” couple of birds perch in trees and will screech a warning if intruders come too close. Hence the old term “Cockatoo” for someone watching outside for authorities in an illegal gaming joint. Night roosting spots are usually the same, and there is much screeching and noise as the birds jostle for spots, and this
does not die down until after sunset, only to start again in the morning as they fly off to feeding grounds. Those people with chooks will know of their arrival each feeding time, becoming a pest around the chook yard. Feeding is usually on the ground in the morning, where they will eat seeds, but also love onion grass, and here they will leave the ground as if it has been dug up. In the heat of the day they will roost in trees, often stripping bark and leaves, and leaving a horrible mess. They also eat insects and their larvae. Most people know only too well this bird for its noisy screech if nothing else. Its body and head are white, with a small yellow patch near the eye, on its cheek. The bill, feet and legs are blackish, and there is the very distinctive yellow crest. Cage reared they are very popular as a pet, and can often be easily handled, and will learn to “talk”, but are very difficult if not impossible to tame if caught in the wild and then caged. Nesting is in hollow trees, or in a hollow in a tree, particularly the old red gums, or in old dead standing trees.
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Wholesale nursery in Flowerdale supplying landscapers, organisations and people that require bulk quantities of native plants
0431 189 707 rick@rawplants.com.au www.rawplants.com.au Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015 – 55
PROFESSIONAL GEAR CLEANING FOR THE EQUINE INDUSTRY CleanSport utilises the Esporta Wash system which is clinically proven to remove contaminents and ensure the highest level of hygiene and safety.
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• Mascots, unusual stuff • Schools sports equipment • Camping gear, swags, tents • Boat tarps, marine gear • Outdoor seats covers & cushions • Childcare & kindergarten soft contents • Dog beds • Dancing uniforms • Insurance claims • Fire, water, mould & sewerage affected contents cleaned back to food grade clean
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5797 2555 DIRECT 0418 102 584 56 – Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015
Yenckens Yea
Trade Centre 26 High Street, Yea Ph 03 5797 2290 Fax 03 5797 2260 yenckensyea@yenckens.com.au
Yenckens Mansfield
Trade & Garden Centre 27 Kitchen Street Mansfield Ph 03 5775 2511 Fax 03 5775 1542 yenckensmansfield@yenckens.com.au
Ned Coulson with a nice Murray cod he caught on ham in the Lake Eildon Marina recently.
Eildon fishing By Gaz from Eildon Bait and Tackle The natives this season have certainly been restless; cod and yellow belly have been taken in good sizes and numbers. Cod have been caught on nearly anything. Around the marinas they have taken bacon, cheese, chicken, ham, sausages and the more expected baits such as yabbies and scrub worms. Trolling or spinning
from the bank using purple spinnerbaits, jakalls, predateks , stump jumpers and later on in the evening surface poppers amongst the trees have worked well. The new cod regulations are now in use, as of the 1st December 2014. In Victoria and NSW the size limit is now the same 55cm-75cm. Anything smaller or larger needs to be returned to the water immediately. The only difference is the bag limits on the rivers which are one
in Victoria and two in NSW and in Victorian lakes it’s two.
been caught flat line trolling the old pink tassie devils.
Good sized yellow belly have also been taken using similar methods, not only around the rocky outcrops in the main arm but in the shallower parts of the lake like Goughs Bay, Bonnie Doon and the Delatite Arm.
The pondage has been restocked again in January and as you would expect all the usual baits and lures are working well; Pegron minnows, gold Krocs, pink tassies, power baits, dough and mudeyes.
With the temperature being a little off this summer even the trout are starting to show up earlier than expected. Brown trout up to 3lb have
If you’re keen to try fly fishing down the Goulburn or Rubicon at this time of the year give hopper patterns a try. Catch you next issue!
I & M Simpson & Son Pty Ltd 25 Aitken Street ALEXANDRA 3714 Phone 03 5772 1205 www.simpsonsfuel.com.au 60 years of Simpsons Fuel We supply BULK FUEL to all areas of the Murrindindi and Mansfield Shires and parts of the Strathbogie Shire.
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• LPG Auto Gas • 45kg domestic (home delivered) • BBQ Swap & Go 8.4kg & 4kg • BBQ Gas bottles refill
We are agents for INNOVATIONS IN FLUID HANDLING
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24 HOUR FUEL ~ Ezyserve Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015 – 57
MOUNTAIN RANGES VET CLINIC
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5786 1777
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Barristers & Solicitors • business sales and purchases • liquor licensing • commercial and corporate law • estate planning • conveyancing and property law • planning matters • criminal law • disputes and litigation • divorce and family law
Telephone Alexandra 03 5772 1493 Yea 03 5797 2601 Mansfield 03 5775 2334
Fax Alexandra 03 5772 2262 Yea 03 5797 2973 Mansfield 03 5775 1106
• 81 Grant Street ALEXANDRA • 82 High Street YEA • 24a Highett Street MANSFIELD
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Putting Indi First Authorised by Cathy McGowan AO MP, Member for Indi 117 Murphy Street, Wangaratta, VIC 3677
Get in touch Phone 1300 131 791 or 03 5721 7077
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Email cathy.mcgowan.mp@aph.gov.au Twitter @Indigocathy Address 117 Murphy Street, Wangaratta Website www.cathymcgowan.com.au 58 – Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015
Bushrodders bash . . .
New venue for bushrodders’ show ‘n shine On 15th March from 9am will see the fifth Bushrodders Rod and Custom Club’s annual picnic and show and shine. For the first time as a stand-alone event, it will be held at the expansive and picturesque Yea Racecourse incorporating market stalls, food stalls, kid’s entertainment as well as trade stands and car related stalls. This is a community event and everyone is welcome to this fantastic new venue to view over 300 cars of all types, makes and models, with a motorbike and trike display included for the first time. There will be a Rockabilly band playing all day and entry is free, although a gold coin donation would be appreciated.
Over $3,200 has been given to local community groups over the past five years. Approximately 22 categories/trophies will be available and if you wish to show off your pride and joy you can pre-enter or enter on the day, with goody bags for the first 100 preentrants. The Bushrodders are a small friendly family orientated club with about 28 members, many local, so bring your family and come along and join them for a great picnic day out! For enquiries and entry forms call Tracy on 5784 2217 or Don on 0418 359 945 for trade enquiries.
Eildon Road, Eildon Toll free: 1800 651 691 Situated amongst 30 acres of well shaded areas and nestled beneath Lake Eildon, the park is on the banks of the picturesque pondage, a natural habitat for native birds and a fisherman’s paradise. There is an abundance of birds, fauna and wildlife that surround our Park making it a relaxing place to stay, whilst enjoying our well maintained grounds and gardens.
Our cabins are self contained and designed for your comfort. We also have many spacious, powered and non-powered camping sites available. Eildon Caravan Park also offers: • Laundry Facilities • Large Barbecue Area • Wireless Internet • Playground • Tennis Court • Giant Jumping Cushion • Outdoor Movies in the Summer Holidays (weather permitting) • We are very close to the Alliance Boat Ramp • Excellent fishing from the park grounds. And much more . . .
www.eildoncp.com info@eildoncp.com Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015 – 59
Canine capers . . .
RSPCA MILLION PAWS WALK 2015 AUSTRALIA’S favourite canine event, the RSPCA Million Paws Walk, is set to be held on Sunday 17th May in Eildon. The festivities will start at the Lion’s Rotunda beside the Pondage with registrations open from 8.30am and the walking starting at 10am. Everyone is invited to join the pack and walk with their beloved dogs, to raise funds for animal welfare. There will be something for everyone on the day with entertainment, food, competitions and lots of festivities. For human and four legged fashionistas looking for something fab to wear on the day, merchandise for people and dogs can be purchased from the same website as registrations can be made – www. millionpawswalk.com.au. Pre-register for the event online and save with discounts on all tickets sold prior to 31st March. So register now and set up your fundraising page to support all creatures great and small.
• fun for the whole family • action packed and thrilling • full canteen
Alexandra Speedway www.alexandraspeedway.com.au
‘home of 100 lapper’
Adults $20 Children 12-16 $10 Family (2A + 2C) $50 Pensioners $15
RACE DATES 14 March night 28 March night 11 April night 16 May night 6 & 7 June day 100 Lapper 15 August day 3 Hour Enduro
Eildon Auto Spares & Eildon Bait & Tackle
• Auto Spares • Auto Accessories • Fishing Tackle and Bait • Fishing Licenses • Water Sports Equipment • Boat Safety Gear • Gumboots
Gary Constantine 7-8 Main Street Eildon Ph 03 5774 2712 Fax 03 5774 2738
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We design and print business cards, docket books, fridge magnets, annual reports, newspapers, flyers, posters, letterheads, catalogues, magazines, booklets, postcards, swing tags, certificates . . . We are competitively priced, local, experienced, thorough, prompt . . . 60 – Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015
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HELD ON BITUMEN IN ALEXANDRA’S MAIN STREET
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND
10AM-4PM
• Children’s Amusements
Exhibitions & Trade Displays • Major Quilt Display • Shops Open
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www.theshootingzone.com.au Mansfield Hunting & Fishing 125 High Street Mansfield • 5779 1685
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AWESOME Goodie Bags for the First 100 Pre-Entrants GOLD COIN DONATIONS APPRECIATED Enquiries & Entry Forms: Tracy 5784 2217 Trade Enquiries: Don 0418 359 945
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What’s on . . .
MARCH 2015
MARCH 2015
Sunday 1~ Marysville – Lake Mountain Challenge
saturday & sunday 21 & 22 ~ open vegie garden weekend
Marysville & Lake Mountain Alpine Resort Offering two course options, providing participants with the opportunity to tackle the gruelling Lake Mountain climb and a combination of flat sections, rolling hills and challenging climbs. 8am start 8480 3000 drew.urlichs@cycling.org.au www.vic.cycling.org.au/Recreation/MarysvilleLake-Mountain-Challenge
Sunday 1 – Thursday 30 April Autumn below the Ranges Exhibition at Banksia Gallery
King-Parrot Banksia Gallery & Garden, 26-66 Wentworths Road, Strath Creek Local and international art and craft. Special feature of modern aboriginal works, silk art and watercolours. Open native and bush food gardens and sales. 10.30am – 4.30pm daily (except Tuesdays and Wednesdays) 0418 651 758 info@kingparrotvalleychalets.com.au www.artguide.com.au
Monday 9 – Saturday 28 ~ Yea & Beyond
Marmalades Cafe Gallery, 20 High Street, Yea Painting exhibition by resident artist Meg Heres. 9am – 4pm 0400 340 279 or 5797 2999 megheres@bigpond.com
Friday 13 – Monday 27 April ~ Botanical By Design
Rustic Simplicity @ The Shear ‘N’ shedS 74 Grant Street Alexandra Textile designs and works on paper by botanical artist Patricia Weeks. Exhibition opens from 6pm Friday 13 March with drinks & nibbles. 10am 4pm daily. (Open from 12noon on ANZAC Day) www.rusticsimplicityblog.wordpress.com
Sunday 15 ~ BUSHRODDERS ANNUAL PICNIC
NEW VENUE Racecourse Reserve, Racecourse Rd, Yea Free event, everyone welcome. Market stalls, trade stalls, kid’s entertainment, live Rockabilly band. Over 300 rods and custom cars on display plus a new display of motorbikes and trikes. From 9am. 5784 2217 or 0418 359 945
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES Alexandra: 5772 1100 or 1800 652 298 36 Grant Street Alexandra Vic 3714 alexvic@virtual.net.au www.alexandratourism.com Eildon: 5774 2909 Main Street Eildon Vic 3713 eildoninfo@virtual.net.au www.lakeeildon.com
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Marysville: 5963 4567 Murchison Street Marysville Vic 3779 info@marysvilletourism.com www.marysvilletourism.com Yea: 5797 2663 Y Water Discovery Centre Cnr Hood & High Streets Yea Vic 3717 info@ywatercentre.com.au www.ywatercentre.com.au
Alexandra and district The inaugural Open Vegie Garden weekend for Murrindindi’s Grow Food Network. Vegie gardens in Alexandra, Thornton, Buxton and Taggerty will be open to the public. Jodie 0439 927 222 or Di 0426 214 471 www.growfood.net.au
SATURDAY 28 ~ ADAM BRAND LIVE
Molesworth Hotel 4364 Goulburn Valley Hwy Molesworth Adam Brand live plus support act. Gates open 7pm. Courtesy bus, woodfired pizzas. $40pp. 5797 6266
Sunday 29~ Eildon 2 Alex Multi-Sport Race
Eildon, Thornton, Alexandra, Goulburn River Run 14km, paddle 12km and ride 34km from Eildon to Alexandra. 8am – 4pm 0408 678 421 info@eildon2alex.com.au www.eildon2alex.com.au
APRIL 2015 Friday 3 – Friday 1 May ~ Meg Heres Easter Exhibition
Marmalades Cafe Gallery, 20 High Street, Yea A mixture of Australian and overseas subjects in various mediums by Yea artist, Meg Heres. 9am – 4pm 0400 340 279 or 5797 2999 megheres@bigpond.com
Saturday 4 ~ Eildon Lions’ Easter Market
Moore Park, Corner of Main Street and Utah Place, Eildon Over 105 stalls featuring woodcrafts, toys, handcrafts, fishing gear, paintings, wooden signs, plants, olive oil, trash and treasure, clothing, cosmetics plus many more. 8am – 2pm 0409 940 209 cotterelljanis@yahoo.com.au
Saturday 4 ~ Taggerty 4 Seasons Easter Market
Taggerty Hall, Taggerty-Thornton Road, Taggerty Showcasing fabulous local produce including olive oil, wine, honey, fudge, baked goods, preserves, ice cream, soaps, crafts, also bric-abrac, fruit, vegetables, plants, free range eggs, BBQ sausages and espresso coffee. 9am – 1pm 0421 351 571 taggertyprogresscommittee@hotmail.com
Saturday 4 ~ Molesworth Easter Bazaar & Clearing Sale
Molesworth Recreation Reserve The clearing has approx 80 vendors’ goods ranging from farm machinery, tools, household and garden items and bric-a-brac. Bazaar features a wide range of local handcraft and produce. 9am – 5pm 5797 6252 lesridd@mcmedia.com.au www.molesworth.info
What’s on . . . APRIL 2015
friday 3 – Monday 6 ~ ALEXANDRA ROTARY EASTER ART SHOW Alexandra Leisure Centre Maroondah Highway, Alexandra Annual exhibition and sale of traditional art, photographic prints, and crafts. Gala opening Friday at 7pm. Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm, Mon 9am-noon
Saturday 4 – Monday 6 Easter Steamfest
Kerrisdale Mountain Railway, 7523 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kerrisdale Trains run at 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm each day followed by a demonstration of the steam engines in the museum, and a tour of the workshop and loco sheds. Luncheon packs available. 10am – 4pm 0407 823 739 douglas@eck.net.au www.kerrisdalemountainrailway.com.au
Sunday 5 ~ Alexandra Easter Fair
Rotary Park, Alexandra Entertainment, live music, food and wine, arts and craft as well as children’s rides and activities, all located in the pleasant and safe Rotary Park Alexandra. 10am – 4pm 0418 266 038 andrew.embling@landmark.com.au
Saturday 18 ~ Lake Eildon Challenge
Mansfield - Eildon - Bonnie Doon - Mansfield (around Lake Eildon) Cycle 98km from Mansfield to Eildon, then kayak 25km to Boonie Doon and finish with a half marathon run along the rail trail to Mansfield. Start around 7am and finish by 6pm. 0425 711 412 liam@vigor.net.au www.lakeeildonchallenge.com
MAY 2015 SUNDAY 3 ~ ALEXANDRA MOTORCYCLE CLUB’S KENDA RALLY
Bush trails around Rubicon and Eildon One of Australia’s longest running trailbike rallies. All motorcycles that enter need to have full or recreational registration and all riders must be licensed. www.admcc.com.au
SUNDAY 10 ~ Mother’s Day Luncheon
Holmesglen at Eildon, 92 Moore Road, Eildon Say thank you to your mum by treating her to a wonderful afternoon that includes a special 3 course lunch and live music. $55 per adult $30 per child. 12.30 – 4pm 5774 2631 eildon@holmesglen.edu.au www.holmesglen.edu.au/eildon
SUNDAY 17 ~ MILLION PAWS WALK
Lions Rotunda Eildon Everyone is invited to join the pack and walk with their beloved dogs, to raise funds for animal welfare. Register on line or on the day. www.millionpawswalk.com.au
Markets . . . REGULAR MARKETS
Alexandra Market
2nd Saturday of the month 9am – 1pm Alexandra Timber Tramway, Station Street, Alexandra Come and enjoy the atmosphere catering for all tastes and interests featuring plants, herbs, local produce, unique handicrafts, bric-a-brac and collectables. Refreshments available with a coffee cart, BBQ and cold drinks. Free entry and parking and, for a small donation, enjoy a train ride around the historic Alexandra Tramway grounds. Jane 0427 509 988 market@alexandratramway.org.au www.alexandratramway.org.au
Bollygum Community Market
2nd Sunday of the month 9am – 1pm Bollygum Park, 40 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Kinglake The kids can play in the unique adventure playground as you soak up the market’s relaxing atmosphere, search for special treasures, try fantastic local produce and much more. Cheryl 5786 1696 cheryl.phillips@smartchat.net.au www.bollygumpark.org.au
Flowerdale Community Market
3rd Sunday of the month 9am – 1pm Flowerdale Community Hall, Yea Whittlesea Road, Flowerdale Country market stalls with arts, crafts, veggies, plants, bric-a-brac and lots more. Hot food, Devonshire teas and cold drinks available. New stall holders welcome, $10 a stall. Alison 5780 1223 allymcd50@hotmail.com
Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market
4th Sunday of the month 9am – 2pm (except December) Kinglake Township, Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Kinglake A great place to come and buy the finest of local farm produce and meat, and the best breads, olive oil, wine, jams and sauces, cakes and yummy pies, roses and other goods on offer. Entry via gold coin donation – contribution to the Rotary Club of the Kinglake Ranges to assist community projects. pammieyoung@sharmo.net www.kinglakemarket.com.au Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market
Marysville Market
2nd & 4th Sunday of the month Murchison Street, Marysville Crafts, gifts, clothing, plants, locally produced preserves, jams, chutneys, lavender products, shortbread biscuits, honey, fresh fruit and vegetables and wine. Additional stallholders invited. Louise 0405 146 961 olivetto@bigpond.com
Yarck Country Market
3rd Saturday of the month 9am – 1.30pm Yarck Hall, Maroondah Highway, Yarck The market helps to fund the hall maintenance and provides an outlet for local produce, jams, craft, plants and wines. 5773 4304 walsh145@me.com www.visityarck.com.au
Yea Country Market
1st Saturday of the month 9am – 1pm Yea Railway Park, Station Street, Yea The Yea Country Market offers an array of stalls, the best in fresh local produce, arts and crafts, children’s activities, playground and skate park. The market showcases local producers, growers and makers and is a community event with a gold coin donation entry - funds from entry are donated to local charities each month. 0411 433 702 yeamarket@gmail.com Yea Country Market Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015 – 63
For sale . . .
Trades . . . ANTENNA INSTALLATION
• Local • Digital TV Antennas Technicia n • TV Points • Local Knowled • VAST Free to Air Satellite ge • Plasma and LCD Installations • Difficult Reception Area Specialist
0498 138 968 1989 Ford Falcon XF GLS Ute
Rare GLS model 4.1l T-bar auto. Family owned since 1991, fibreglass canopy since new, cloth bucket seats, factory mags, factory mud flaps, factory body trim, Hayman-Reece tow bar, all original straight body (with normal tow ball dint on tailgate!), new alternator, new starter motor, new carby kit, new auto kit, as new exhaust, 80% tyres, regularly serviced and maintained. Rotors, windscreen and horn for RWC. Ideal camper, made for Oz, it’ll take you anywhere . . and back! Reg No 1CK 7TI. $5,000 Negotiable. Phone Tim 0439 358 880
AUTOMOTIVE
Chisholm & Shaw Automotive P/L www.chisholmandshaw.com.au Graeme Chisholm & Ross Shaw 98 High Street Yea 3717 Ph 03 5797 2302 Fax 03 5797 2303 • Licensed motor vehicle tester • Range of Shell lubricants • Car and 4WD servicing and repairs • Full range of tyres ~ front end alignments • Computer wheel balancing • Disc and drum brake machining
AUTOMOTIVE
Service • Repair • Tuning Mechanical & Electrical All vehicles 5 to 50 years
Yamaha XV250 Virago 2000 model. Good condition new rear tyre and battery. Great learners bike. 3LV024031. $3,000 ONO Phone 0407 565 207 64 – Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015
Graeme Simms 300 Goulburn Valley Highway Eildon
0458 114 545
Trades & business directory . . . AUTOMOTIVE
ALL MECHANICAL REPAIRS ALL MAKES & MODELS WEEKEND TRADIES SERVICING
AUTOMOTIVE
Boz Miljkovic Mechanic 61 Downey Street Alexandra
Ph (03) 5772 3232
Alexandra Automotive CLASSIC, ROD, CUSTOM & INBOARD BOAT SPECIALIST
Andy Tyson Ph 0448 314 104
6-8 Downey Street Alexandra (opp Mitre 10) AUTOMOTIVE
Yea Mechanical Repairs 3 Grevillea Street Yea Phone Kel – Workshop 5797 2200 Mobile 0419 979 373
Licensed Roadworthy Testing • General Car Servicing • Repairs & Tuning • Disc & Drum Machining • Front Ends & Suspension
AWNINGS / BLINDS
55A Downey Street Alexandra manufacturers of sun blinds & indoor blinds • Caravan Annexes • Shade Sails • Clear Plastic Blinds • Hollands • Verticals • Venetians
Servicing All Makes And Models
• tyres • wheel alignments • computer diagnostics AUTOMOTIVE
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Peter & Loretta Trim Lot 8 Melaleuca Street, Yea
Ph 03 5797 2800 0428 390 544 Fax 03 5797 2295
24 hour towing • smash repairs • spray painting • mechanical
• Two way and CB radio systems • GPS mobile navigation • Telemetry and wireless data links • Mobile phone car kits • installation • sales • service
Phone 03 5772 1292 Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015 – 65
Trades & business directory . . . ELECTRICIAN
FURNITURE & FLOORING
ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS • Everything electrical • Domestic • Commercial • Undergrounds • Electrical design • Trenching • Solar installations Ph
0418 543 310
Rec No 12906
www.etecelectrical.com.au
ELECTRICIAN
CHOOKIES
1 Hall Street Alexandra Ph 5772 2152 GRAPHIC DESIGN
ELECTRICIAN Grimshaw Electrics For all your electrical and communication requirements
Peter Donald
For all your graphic design and printing needs. . . Ann Friedel 11 Albert Street Alexandra Vic 3714 Phone: 03 5772 1026 Mobile: 0418 556 107 publishing@friedel.net.au
0429 808 596 REC 16666
A/H 03 5773 2457 FLOORING
Environmentally Friendly
Floor Sanding and Finishing SPECIALISING IN NON TOXIC POLYURETHANE COATINGS NEW & OLD TIMBER, PARQUETRY & CORK
TIM SKERRITT 0439 358 880 Alexandra & District 66 – Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015
HANDYMAN / LOCK SERVICES
Mitch A Fix Services
Residential Lock & Home Handyman Solutions
• Residential lock repairs / installation • Keys cut • One key home lock systems • Re-keying, code cutting • Home handyman services • Small job specialist • Prompt and reliable service
Peter Mitchell Ph 0409 285 589 / AH 5772 2737 pmitch1958@bigpond.com
Trades & business directory . . . HANDYMAN / MAINTENANCE SERVICES
PLUMBER
FREE QUOT ES
Steve’s
Maintenance Service Honest and Reliable Mowing, Slashing, Brush Cutting, Gardening, Gutters Cleaned, Rubbish Removed, Household Repairs and Maintenance
Your plumbing specialist
Lic No 37388
• New Homes • Roofs & Gutters • Sewers & Septics • High Pressure Sewer Jetter • Drain Camera • Pipe & Cable Locator • Water Tanks • Solar HWS • Wood Heaters
Excavators, post hole diggers, rock breaker, trencher & tip truck hire
Phone Steve 5772 2451 Mobile 0409 430 271
0419 553 803 Ph/Fax 5772 2991 tcplumbing@bigpond.com
MOTORCYCLES & MOWERS
PLUMBERS
ABN 26 690 595 040
38 South Crescent Eildon
• Sales • Service • Repairs • Custom Work • Pick-up & Delivery • All types of motorcycle accessories • Chainsaws • Brush Cutters • Ride-on Mowers
www.eildonmotorcyclesandmowers.com MOTORCYCLES
SERVICE STATION
• All fuels and lubricants • Convenience store Michael & Marie 2 Centre Avenue, Eildon
Phone 03 5774 2220 Email eildonservo@bigpond.com
• Tyres fitted & balanced • Motocross • Mini• Range of batteries Bikes • Enduro • Quad • RWC licensed tester Bikes • Side by Side ALEXANDRA MOTORCYCLES 65 Downey Street Ph 03 5772 1045 LMCT 3110 Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015 – 67
Trades & business directory . . . STOCK AND STATION AGENTS
SERVICE STATION
GOLDEN SPUR Service Station for easy access pumps and service with a smile
10 Downey Street Alexandra Ph 03 5772 1227 • snack food • icy cold drinks • ice • groceries • lubricants • batteries • accessories Kleenheat Kwik Gas LPG, Prem98, ULP, Hi-Flow Diesel, E10 Local accounts with 24 hour fuel access Open 7am-7pm 7 days a week
Spend $5 plus instore and receive 4 cents per litre discount
YEA OFFICE 4 Station Street, Yea 3717 Ph 5797 2037
ALEXANDRA OFFICE 6 Webster Street, Alexandra 3714 Ph 5772 1052
Bruce Elliott Branch Manager/Livestock – 0409 699 937 John Tossol Real Estate – 0419 558 032 Jim Hutchinson Livestock – 0409 799 928 Ryan Sargeant Livestock – 0407 649 906 John Purvis Merchandise – 0428 951 251
SERVICE STATION
TILER
Shell Buxton
• Convenience store • Snack foods • Hot food • Cappuccino • Groceries • Bait and tackle • Batteries for boats, bikes and cars • Barbecue gas • Firewood • Motor oils and lubricants • Ice • Motor parts and accessories
Commercial & Domestic; wall & floor tiling
M: 0400 00 9151
Ph 03 5774 7171 2093 Maroondah Hwy Buxton
“When quality & experienced tiling matters!” 2nd generation wall & floor tiler w.dynastygempl.com.au
SIGNWRITING
TREE SERVICES
• Insured
Reliable •
• Experienced
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Competitive •
JASON
0413 671 066
Trades & business directory . . . TOWING & SALVAGE
• Specialised tilt Tray Towing and Salvage • Licensed RWC Tester • Air-con Regassing • Car, Truck, Boat & Trailer Repairs • Welding • Lathe Work • Small Engineering Jobs
WEED CONTROL
(AT REAR OF EILDON SERVICE STATION)
2 Centre Avenue Eildon Ph 03 5774 2727
• IRONMAN PRODUCTS Fitting and supply of lift kits, shocks & bull bars • TYRES • Maxxis, Goodyear & Dunlop
• SPOT SPRAYING • BOOM SPRAYING • 200M POWER REELS • COMPUTER CONTROLLED BOOM FROM 2M TO 10M Licensed – insured – experienced
ANDY FRIEDEL 0407 565 207 TYRE SERVICES
WELDING SERVICES
• Welding repairs • Construction of sheds • Tool boxes • Trailers • Cattle yards • Ute trays • Repairs of heavy machinery and attachments • Steel, Aluminium, Cast Iron no problem
TOYO, KELLY, KUMHO, COOPER & MAXXIS
• Wheel Alignments & Wheel Balancing • On-site Service for Tractor / Earthmoving Puncture Repairs • Vehicle Servicing and Repairs – VACC Accredited • Licensed Roadworthy Vehicle Tester • Supercharge Batteries
mobile
Contact: David Cooper Mobile: 0429 199 472
42A Aitken Street, Alexandra Phone (03) 5772 3456 Fax (03) 5772 2567 UPHOLSTERY
WINDOWS
Quality is never an accident
• Traditional antique restoration • General upholstery • Custom hand made sofas Ian McCormick 36 Oliver Street, Yea Ph 5797 2992 stichers@iinet.net.au Trade qualified ~ over 30 years experience
www.topstitchupholsteryandantiques.com.au
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Trades & business listings . . . ACCOMMODATION Alexandra Hotel & Cafe 5772 1014 Alexandra Alexandra Motel Alexandra 5772 2077 Alexandra Tourist Park 5772 1222 Alexandra Alpino Apartments Marysville 0408 103 481 Amelina Cottages Marysville 0434 692 622 Big4 Taggerty Holiday Park 5774 7263 Taggerty Black Spur Inn 5963 7121 Narbethong Breakaway Twin Rivers Caravan Park 5772 1735 Acheron Buxton Hotel 5774 7381 Buxton Camp Marysville 5770 8293 Marysville Dalrymples of Marysville 5963 3416 Marysville Eildon Lake Motel 5774 2800 Eildon Eildon Parkview Motor Inn 5774 2165 Eildon Eildon Resort 5774 2415 Eildon Flowerdale Hotel 5780 1230 Flowerdale Flowerdale Estate 5784 5600 Strath Creek Giddy Goat Cafe 5773 4223 Yarck Granite Station at Trawool Valley Resort 5792 1444 Trawool Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park 5774 2585 Lake Eildon Mittagong Homestead 9028 8189 Alexandra Molesworth Hotel 5797 6266 Molesworth Rubicon Hotel Motel 5773 2251 Thornton Saladin Lodge 0429 699 969 Narbethong Thornton Caravan Park 5773 2305 Thornton Tower Motel 5963 3225 Marysville Waverley Guest House 5772 1146 Alexandra White Lotus B&B 5963 7126 Narbethong Yea Motel 5797 2660 Yea Yea Peppercorn Hotel 5797 2000 Yea AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Alexandra Automotive Alexandra 5772 3232 Alexandra Service Centre 5772 2133 Alexandra Alexandra Tyrepower Alexandra 5772 3456 Chisholm & Shaw Automotive 5797 2302 Yea Eildon Auto Spares 5774 2712 Eildon Greensborough Smash Repairs 5797 2800 Yea Mansfield Auto One Mansfield 5779 1900
Race Engines Automotive Alexandra 0448 314 104 Snobs Creek Workshop Eildon 0458 114 545 Yea Mechanical Repairs Yea 5797 2200 BANKS Bendigo Bank 5786 1656 Kinglake BOOK SHOPS Books at Yarck Yarck 5773 4337 Friends of the Library 5772 2935 Alexandra Friends of Yea Library 86 High Street Yea BUTCHERS Alexandra Quality Meats Alexandra 5772 1151 Thornton Butchers & Deli Thornton 5773 2224 CARAVAN PARKS Big4 Taggerty Holiday Park 5774 7263 Taggerty Breakaway Twin Rivers Caravan Park Acheron 5772 1735 Eildon Waters Holiday Park 5773 2386 Eildon Eildon Caravan Park 1800 651 691 Eildon Thornton Caravan Park Thornton 5773 2305 Yea Family Caravan Park 5797 2972 Yea CAMP FACILITIES Camp Jungai Rubicon 5773 2320 Camp Marysville Marysville 5770 8293 CAR WASH Alexandra Car Wash Alexandra CARPET CARE Steamatic 5797 2555 CLEANING CleanSport 5797 2555 CLOTHING SHOPS Alexandra Drapery Shoppe Alexandra 5772 1017 Country Touch Marysville 5963 3753 Mikany Fashions Alexandra 5772 2311 Miller’s Mensland Alexandra 5772 1254 Romeo Apparel Alexandra 5739 7667 Your Wardrobe 5797 2309 Yea COMMUNICATIONS Weeks Radio Alexandra 5772 1292 COMPUTERS Murrindindi Computers Alexandra 5772 1403 DOG SERVICES Dirty Dogs Alexandra 0413 892 722 EATERIES / BAKERIES Alexandra Bakery & Cafe Alexandra 5772 2272 Alexandra Hotel & Cafe 5772 1014 Alexandra Alexandra Noodle Bar Alexandra 5772 2888 Amble Inn Cafe & Pizza Yea 5797 2680
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Aqua Bar & Cafe 0425 816 959 Eildon Bakers Lane Patisserie & Cafe Alexandra 5772 3104 Cafe Alex Alexandra 5772 1155 Cappa Rossi’s 5786 1783 Kinglake Chell’s Chicken Marysville 0498 590 952 Eildon Bakery & Cafe Eildon 5774 2362 Essence Coffee Lounge Alexandra 5772 2122 Flying Tarts Bakery & Cafe Kinglake West 5786 5800 Frostbite Cafe Yea 5797 2155 Giddy Goat Cafe Yarck 5773 4223 Igloo Roadhouse 5774 7451 Buxton Jamieson Cafe, Deb’s Jamieson 5777 0600 Made in Marysville Marysville 0418 293 084 Pies o the Pondage 0400 166 910 Eildon Red Plate Cafe Yea 0427 413 092 Redgate Espresso Alexandra 5772 3185 Rendezvous Cafe Restaurant 5797 2528 Yea The Provender Country Bakehouse Yea 5797 3155 Yea Chinese Restaurant 5797 2865 Yea Yea Take Away 5797 2664 Yea ELECTRICIANS E-Tec Electrical Contractor Alexandra 0418 543 310 Grimshaw Electrics Thornton 0429 808 596 FARM FORESTRY SERVICES 0427 747 393 John Woodley FLOOR SANDING & FINISHING Tim Skerritt Alexandra 0439 358 880 FLORIST Nici Thompson 0400 154 047 FISHING SUPPLIES Eildon Bait & Tackle Eildon 5774 2712 Totally Trout Alexandra 5772 2662 FURNITURE STORES Chookies Furniture Warehouse Alexandra 5772 2152 GALLERIES Banksia Gallery Strath Creek 0418 651 758 Gallery 34 Yea 5797 3222 Made in Marysville Marysville 0418 293 084 Old Post Office Seymour Seymour 5792 3107 Rustic Simplicity 0419 517 045 Alexandra GENERAL STORES / GROCERIES / FRUIT & VEG Alexandra Fruit & Veg Alexandra 5772 1750 Jamieson General Store Jamieson 5777 0516
Yarck General Store Yarck 5773 4204 GIFT SHOP / CLOTHING / SHOES Alexandra Discounts & Giftware Alexandra 5772 2850 Footsteps Family Footwear 5772 1503 Alexandra Gumnuts Family Fashion Alexandra 5772 1425 Lit & Beyond Marysville 0422 239 754 Marysville Crystal Gardens & Shop 5963 4373 Marysville Redgate Bazaar Alexandra 0407 683 712 Rustic Simplicity Alexandra 0419 517 045 GRAPHIC DESIGN Ann Friedel Publishing 0418 556 107 Alexandra HARDWARE / TIMBER STORES Mitre 10 Alexandra 5772 2188 5775 2511 Mansfield Yea 5797 2290 HANDYMAN SERVICES Mitch-a-Fix Services Alexandra 0409 285 589 HEALTH / BEAUTY / WELLBEING Alexandra Physiotherapy 5772 2649 Alexandra Blush Hair & Beauty 5772 2647 Alexandra Kate’s Waxing Alexandra 5772 1012 Jessica’s Sheer Beauty 5772 3322 Alexandra White Lotus Natural Health & Wellbeing 5963 7126 Narbethong HEATING Bowd Heating Alexandra 5772 1045 HOME MAINTENANCE SERVICES Steve’s Maintenance Service 5772 2451 Alexandra HORSE RIDING Rubicon Valley Horse Riding Thornton 5773 2292 HOTELS / MOTELS / RESORTS Alexandra Hotel & Cafe 5772 1014 Alexandra Black Spur Inn 5963 7121 Narbethong Buxton Hotel Buxton 5774 7381 Courthouse Hotel 5777 0503 Jamieson Eildon Resort 5774 2415 Eildon Flowerdale Hotel 5780 1230 Flowerdale Flowerdale Estate 5784 5600 Strath Creek Golden Trout Hotel Motel Eildon 5774 2508 Holmesglen at Eildon Eildon 5774 2631 Kevington Hotel Kevington 5777 0543 Molesworth Hotel 5797 6266 Molesworth Royal Mail Hotel Yea 5797 2515 Rubicon Hotel Motel Thornton 5773 2251
Shamrock Hotel 5772 1015 Alexandra The Grand Caledonian Hotel Yea 5797 2513 Yea Motel Yea 5797 2660 Yea Peppercorn Hotel Yea 5797 2000 HOUSEBOAT HIRE / SALES Anchorage Houseboats Eildon 5774 2705 LOCAL PRODUCE Grant Street Grocer Alexandra 0419 519 900 King Parrot Grove Olives Strath Creek 0418 651 758 Marysville Lolly Shop 5963 3644 Marysville Two Pickled Molesworth 5797 6309 LOCKSMITH Mitch-a-Fix Services Alexandra 0409 285 589 MOTORCYCLES Alexandra Motorcycles 5772 1045 Alexandra Murrindindi Motorcycles & Mowers Eildon 0419 462 180 NEWSAGENCIES Alexandra Newsagency 5772 1025 Alexandra NURSERIES / GARDEN CENTRES / SUPPLIES Bedrock Garden Supplies Alexandra 5772 1911 Buxton Nursery 5774 7345 Buxton Fern Acres 5786 5031 Kinglake West Garden Centre Yea 5797 2933 Yea Goulburn Valley Nurseries Yea 5797 2222 King Parrot Native/Bush Food Garden Centre Strath Creek 0418 651 758 Misty Valley Nursery 5786 5776 Kinglake West RAW Plants 0431 189 707 Flowerdale NURSING HOME Darlingford Nursing Home Eildon 5774 2711 OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT Maroondah Outdoor Equipment 5774 7292 Buxton Mansfield Hunting & Fishing 5779 1685 Mansfield PHARMACIES Alexandra Pharmacy Alexandra 5772 2153 Eildon 5774 2393 Eildon Pharmacy 5774 2626 Eildon PHYSIOTHERAPIST Alexandra Physiotherapy Alexandra 5772 2649 PLUMBERS Faster Plumbers 0417 155 659 Alexandra Grant Simms Plumbing 0428 576 002 Alexandra Travis Capp Plumbing 0419 553 803 Alexandra REAL ESTATE AGENTS Elders 0419 558 032 Alexandra
LJ Hooker Alexandra 5772 1774 5963 3550 Marysville Eildon Real Estate 5774 2771 Eildon Landmark Harcourts Alexandra 5772 3444 Noble Knight Yarra Glen 5772 3444 9735 5677 Lilydale Ruralco Property Alexandra 5772 1110 Yea 5797 2086 RURAL PRODUCE / EQUIPMENT Landmark Embling Alexandra 5772 3110 Pheasant Creek Stockfeeds & Supplies Kinglake West 5786 5891 Rodwells Alexandra 5772 2444 Yea 5797 2086 SERVICE STATIONS Chisholm & Shaw 5797 2302 Yea Eildon One Stop Fuel Eildon 5774 2220 Golden Spur Service Station Alexandra 5772 1227 Igloo Roadhouse 5774 7451 Buxton Shell Buxton Buxton 5774 7171 Simpson & Sons P/L Alexandra 5772 1205 SIGN WRITING Alexandra Signs Alexandra 5772 1145 SOLICITORS Williams Hunt Alexandra 5772 1493 STOCK AND STATION AGENTS Elders 5772 1052 Alexandra Landmark Embling Alexandra 5772 3110 Rodwells Alexandra/Yea 5772 2444 / 5797 2086 TREE SERVICES JT’s Trees 0413 671 066 TILING SERVICES 0400 009 151 Bernard the Tiler TOWING & SALVAGE Motivated Towing & Salvage Eildon 5774 2727 TROUT FARMS Buxton Trout Farm Buxton 5774 7370 Eildon Trout Farm Thornton 5773 2377 TYRES Alexandra Tyrepower Alexandra 5772 3456 UPHOLSTERY Topstitch Upholstery & Antiques Yea 5797 2992 VETERINARIAN Mountain Ranges Vet Clinic 5786 1777 Kinglake WEED CONTROL Alexandra Weed Control 0407 565 207 WELDING SERVICES Buffalo Built 0429 199 472 WINES/BREWS Sedona Estate Murrindindi 9730 2883 Yea Winery, Cidery & Brewery Yea 5797 2772 WINDOWS Sunergy Windows Pty Ltd 5962 5777 Healsville
Contact numbers . . . IN AN EMERGENCY CALL
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EMERGENCY SERVICES Police...........................................................000 Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1040 Eildon............................................................. 5774 2104 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 1333 Marysville..................................................... 5963 3222 Seymour.............................................24hr 5735 0200 Yea................................................................... 5797 2630 Ambulance..................................................000 CFA...............................................................000 SES ...............................................24hr 132 500 Bushfire Information Line & Fire Restriction Info......................... 1800 240 667 Crime stoppers..................................... 1800 333 000 Gas emergencies..................................24hr 132 771 Goulburn Valley Water – faults..................................................... 1800 454 500 Help for Wildlife.................................... 0417 380 687 Power & Street Light Failures..................... 131 799 RACV.................................................................... 131111 Energy Australia.............................................. 133 466 Wildlife Victoria.................................... 1300 094 535 HEALTH SERVICES HELPLINES Kids Helpline......................................... 1800 551 800 Lifeline ....................................................24hr 13 11 14 Maternal & Child Health Line ............................................24hr 13 22 29 Mental Health Advice Line............... 1300 280 737 Poisons Information Centre........................ 131 126 Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service......................................... 1800 015 188 HOSPITALS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 0900 Yea................................................................... 5736 0400 After Hours GP clinic.......................... 1300 766 858 SCHOOLS / EDUCATION PRE SCHOOLS / PLAYGROUPS Alexandra & District Kindergarten............................................... 5772 1387 Alexandra Playgroup................................ 5772 2344 Eildon Kindergarten................................. 5774 2041 Flowerdale Kindergarten........................ 5780 2816 Kinglake Playgroup................................... 5786 1301 Kinglake Ranges Children’s Centre........................................ 5786 1352 NEST Playgroup.......................................... 9719 7314 Yea & District Children’s Centre............ 5797 2730 PRIMARY SCHOOLS Alexandra PS .............................................. 5772 1006 Buxton PS..................................................... 5774 7341 Eildon PS....................................................... 5774 7074 Flowerdale PS............................................. 5780 1264 Kinglake PS.................................................. 5786 1284 Kinglake Middle PS................................... 5786 1295 Kinglake West PS....................................... 5786 5262 Marysville PS............................................... 5963 3256 Sacred Heart PS Yea.................................. 5797 2723 St Mary’s PS Alexandra............................ 5772 1500 Taggerty PS.................................................. 5774 7224 Toolangi PS.................................................. 5962 9255 Yea PS............................................................. 5797 2724 SECONDARY COLLEGES Alexandra SC............................................... 5770 2000 Yea SC............................................................ 5797 2207
ADULT EDUCATION CEACA Alexandra...................................... 5772 1238 Flowerdale Community House.................................... 5780 2664 Kinglake Neighbourhood House........................... 5786 1301 Yea Community House............................ 5797 3070 SERVICES CLUBS Kiwanis.................................................... 0418 335 692 LIONS CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 3428 Eildon............................................................. 5774 2674 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 1403 Marysville............................................... 0448 954 667 Yea ................................................................. 5797 3242 MASONIC LODGES Alexandra Masonic Centre, Albert Edward Lodge...............................0448 902 262 / 5772 2708 MEN’S SHEDS Flowerdale............................................. 0412 334 521 Kinglake Ranges........................................ 5786 5999 Marysville............................................... 0407 134 277 PROBUS CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1253 Alexandra Ladies ...................................... 5774 2641 Yea................................................................... 5797 2344 RED CROSS Alexandra Red Cross........................... 0419 872 230 ROTARY CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1897 Kinglake Ranges........................................ 5786 2193 Yea................................................................... 5792 3515 RSL Alexandra RSL............................................. 5797 6269 Eildon RSL..................................................... 5774 2630 Marysville RSL............................................. 5774 7110 Thornton RSL Sub Branch................ 0458 082 823 Yea RSL Sub Branch............................ 0408 898 139 SENIOR CITIZENS CLUBS Alexandra Senior Citizens....................... 5772 1010 YOUTH GROUPS Flowerdale Junior Youth Group 5 to 14 yrs................................. 0408 333 953 Flowerdale Senior Youth Group.......................................... 0423 320 484 SPORTING CLUBS BASKETBALL CLUBS Alexandra .............................................. 0417 112 533 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 5441 BOWLING CLUBS Alexandra .................................................... 5772 1150 Eildon ............................................................ 5774 2540 Marysville Golf & Bowls .......................... 5963 3241 Whittlesea ................................................... 9716 1966 Yea................................................................... 5797 2770 CRICKET CLUBS Alexandra............................................... 0437 599 909 Flowerdale............................................. 0414 533 342 Merton .................................................... 0408 316 498 Yea Tigers...................................................... 5797 2543 Marysville & District ........................... 0422 702 956
FOOTBALL / NETBALL CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1912 Yea................................................................... 5797 2412 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 1580 Marysville & District ........................... 0412 487 842 GOLF CLUBS Eildon............................................................. 5774 2044 Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1570 Yea................................................................... 5797 2746 Whittlesea.................................................... 9716 2066 Marysville Golf & Bowls........................... 5963 3241 KARATE Alexandra Karate Club....................... 0407 855 344 RACE CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5773 4304 Merton........................................................... 5778 9551 Yea................................................................... 5796 9396 RIDING CLUBS Acheron Valley Adult Riding Club...................................... 5773 2245 SPEEDWAY...........www.alexandraspeedway.com SQUASH CLUB Alexandra............................................... 0438 546 070 TENNIS CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 2621 Flowerdale................................................... 5780 2201 Kinglake Ranges........................................ 5786 5228 Yea................................................................... 5736 0461 SWIMMING POOLS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1705 Eildon............................................................. 5774 2174 Marysville..................................................... 5963 3387 Yea................................................................... 5797 2474 RECREATIONAL GROUPS Alexandra Brass Band.............................. 5772 1404 Alexandra Camera Club.......................... 5778 9540 Alexandra & District 4 Wheel Drive Club................................... 5772 1395 Alexandra & District Dog Obedience.......................................... 5774 7303 Alexandra Eildon & District Lapidary Club.............................................. 5774 2908 Alexandra Quilters.................................... 5772 1897 Buxton Craft Activities............................. 5774 7291 Eildon & District Woodworking Guild................................. 5774 7513 Eildon Art Group........................................ 5773 2306 Upper Goulburn Field Naturalists.................................................... 5772 1189 Yea Camera Club........................................ 5797 3228 Yea Film Society......................................... 5797 2480 MURRINDINDI SHIRE COUNCIL Alexandra..................................................... 5772 0333 ..................................................Toll Free 1800 633 792 Yea................................................................... 5797 2209 ..................................................Toll Free 1800 672 719 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 1522 ..................................................Toll Free 1800 651 821 Home Based Childcare............................ 5772 0362 Aged Care Services................................... 5772 0353 Family Day Care.................................... 1800 633 792 Alexandra Library...................................... 5772 0349 Kinglake Library......................................... 5786 1522 Yea Library................................................... 5797 2209 Local Law Emergencies..................... 0419 572 425 Engineering Emergencies................ 0407 509 413
TRANSFER STATION LOCATIONS AND HOURS There are five Transfer Stations (also known as Resource Recovery Centres) and one Landfill (at Alexandra) in the Murrindindi Shire. Alexandra Marysville Eildon Yea Kinglake
Mt Pleasant Rd Sunds Rd Jerusalem Rd Ghin Ghin Rd Watson’s Rd Monday 10am - noon 1pm - 3pm Closed Closed Closed Tuesday Closed Closed 10am - 1pm 10am - 4pm Closed Wednesday 1pm - 4pm 10am - noon Closed Closed 10am - 4pm Thursday Closed Closed noon - 3pm Closed Closed Friday 10am - noon 1pm - 3pm Closed Closed Closed Saturday 10am - 4pm 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm Sunday 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm 9am - 3pm 10am - 4pm * All Resource Recovery Centres are closed on Good Friday, Christmas Day, New Years Day and days of total fire ban. Murrindindi Guide – AUTUMN 2015 – 71
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