Murrindindi guide spring 2017 by Ann Friedel

Arts & Tourism Business & Trades Guide

SPRING 2017

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FATHER’S DAY LUNCH Goulburn Fishing Festival The 2017 Goulburn Fishing Festival starts on Saturday at Eildon. Enjoy fishing, demonstrations, tours and fireworks! Stay the night and treat Dad to Sunday Lunch.

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Mark Fox (above) and Nick Gorman (left) have spent the past decade rebuilding Yarra Valley Caviar using sustainable aquaculture practices to produce top-notch caviar that is sought out by superstars of the culinary world.

By Emily Friedel DURING THE Atlantic salmon spawning season, workers gather between fish ponds by the pristine waters of the Rubicon River to milk roe from up to 1000 fish each day.

The fish are milked carefully by hand after being anaesthetised naturally with clove oil – having sedated fish makes the process less stressful for everyone involved – then returned to the water. Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017 – 13

The harvested roe is cleaned and packed on site, and the end product, Yarra Valley Atlantic Salmon Caviar, finds its way to plates in top restaurants from Marysville and the Yarra Valley to Hong Kong and the Maldives. The gentle hand milking, which takes place over a few weeks in May every year, is a far cry from the methods used when Mark Fox, now General Manager, started casual work at the fish farm in 1997. Back then, it was predominantly a trout farm but had recently branched out to Atlantic salmon meat production with some dabbling in caviar. “They would get the fish and stick a needle into the top end of its belly, then hit a pedal and blow compressed air into it. The fish would blow up, and the eggs would

squirt out. They would stick the same needle in a hundred or more fish, which caused bacterial infections where they were putting the needle in. There were a lot of sick fish afterwards and a lot of dead fish. They were also using a lot of nasty chemicals back then to deal with infections,” Mark says. It wasn’t just the milking process that changed when Mark and business partner, Nick Gorman, took over the reins ten years ago and shifted focus to caviar production. Mark and Nick, both armed with aquaculture degrees, felt a very fish-friendly and environmentally-friendly approach was the way forward. So they ditched the chemicals, opted for low stocking densities in their ponds, and adopted

practices that Mark says are akin to those used in Tasmanian hatchery farms, but more ‘low tech’. “Our aim is to not have too many fish at the farm, so we’re not pumping them full of food constantly; we’re just giving them what they need. Once we’ve got stocks to a certain number we’re just going to hold it there, and holding at that level means that the water going back out [into the Rubicon River] remains unpolluted,” Nick says. “If you can do it from a sustainable point of view it’s easier because you don’t have to manage disease and disease treatment. We don’t use any chemicals, any antibiotics, any treatments whatsoever; everything’s natural. Having low stocking densities also means you

get really good egg returns off the fish. If you try to be greedy and put too many fish in the ponds they stress, and when they stress they don’t produce as many eggs – some don’t produce eggs at all,” Mark says. Mark and Nick’s approach also means adapting rapidly to whatever Mother Nature throws at them to make sure their fish are comfortable and content. “If we have a really hot summer, we just reel back our feeding so that we’ve got even lower stocks because the main limiting factor is oxygen. A hot, dry summer means you’ll have less water, and the water’s warmer so has less oxygen. The best way to keep the fish happy is to keep the oxygen levels high, which means less fish in the ponds,” Mark says.

Below: at Yarra Valley Caviar, fish are milked by hand to harvest roe, and chefs are often invited to the farm to try it for themselves so they have a better understanding of the process.

Yarra Valley Atlantic Salmon Caviar on blinis with herbed sour cream (recipe overleaf). Hot, dry summers are but one of the challenges Mark and Nick have faced while reinventing the business. Only a decade ago, the fish farm was floundering after a series of ownership changes, and breathing life back into it has been difficult at times. “We had more debt than what the farm was worth, so for the last ten years we’ve just been getting the stocks back up, getting the production back up. We had a couple of hiccups along the way, the bushfires was one of them – that wiped out half our brood stock – and the ten-year drought, which sort of led into the bushfires, was another. So the first few years of rebuilding weren’t that easy,” Mark says. Despite the effort Mark and Nick put into developing a high-quality, ‘clean’ caviar, another significant hurdle was convincing people to buy it, especially when they decided to try producing the more unusual rainbow and

brook trout varieties. “We’ve been fiddling with brook trout caviar for a couple of years, and the fish are easy to grow, but we couldn’t sell the caviar for the life of us because it was a different colour – it’s yellow – and it just wasn’t what people liked and expected. And then rainbow trout’s the same; we always struggled to sell rainbow trout caviar because it’s seen as a ‘poor man’s fish’, so even though the caviar looks and tastes very similar to Atlantic salmon caviar – maybe a little bit earthier in flavour – people wouldn’t buy it. But it’s all people’s perception and not anything to do with the flavour,” Mark says. To tackle issues of public perception and all things marketing, Nick, who first set foot on the farm around 17 years ago as a work experience student, is now Yarra Valley Caviar’s National Business Development Manager.

“When you’re trying to sell ten or 12 ton of fish eggs, it’s not exactly easy – especially when they’re in tiny little jars. A big part of my job is spreading the word, drumming up some PR, and talking to as many chefs as I can and explaining to them why we’re a bit different to everyone else,” Nick says. “We also bring chefs to the farm during harvest so they can come and have a go at milking a fish, just so they can have that whole handson experience, and we find that really helps to get them using the product. We’re very open with how everything’s done, so they can see the whole process.” And it seems that Nick’s efforts are paying off. “We harvested 14 tonne of caviar this year, and we’re selling everything that we harvest,” Mark says. As for the rainbow and brook trout caviar, as soon as the influencers of the

culinary world recognised their value, demand fast outweighed supply. When Matt Moran, renowned chef and restaurateur, paid a visit to the farm to film for an episode of the awardwinning television series Paddock to Plate, he wasn’t shy about embracing the brook trout caviar others had shunned, declaring he’d take the lot. “We did actually sell him all of our brook trout caviar one year, which was great because we couldn’t sell it to anyone else, and then we used his name to help sell it to other chefs,” Mark says. “We literally sell out of it within three months now,” Nick says. Similarly, when the rainbow trout caviar graced the menus of celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal as well as those of Brae restaurant in Victoria (the 44th best restaurant in the world, according the this year’s Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017 – 15

World’s 50 Best list) and made an appearance on the television show Master Chef, people’s perceptions changed quickly and sales skyrocketed. On top of the approval of worldfamous chefs, Yarra Valley Caviar has won numerous awards. For the last ten years, their products have been finalists in the fiercely competitive Delicious Produce Awards. In 2015, their salmon caviar won the ‘From the Sea’ category overall, and this year it added to their list of state title victories. While it may have felt like they were swimming upstream when Mark and Nick began the process of rebuilding Yarra Valley Caviar, the steady flow of awards and celebrity chef endorsements will no doubt make the journey ahead much smoother. Perhaps in time, they’ll even be able to lay back, relax, and let someone else do all the work – just like their sleepy salmon at milking time. For more information on Yarra Valley Caviar, to order their products, or to see a video of their roe being harvested by hand visit: www.yarravalleycaviar.com.au 16 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017

Yarra Valley Rainbow Trout Caviar on blinis with boiled egg and herbed sour cream (recipe below). Recipe

Method

When asked how he best likes to serve up caviar, Yarra Valley Caviar’s Mark Fox responded:

Place the flour, salt and yeast into a bowl and mix. Place the milk in a small saucepan and heat over a very low heat. When it is lukewarm, whisk in the sour cream and add this to the flour mix along with the egg yolk. Whisk this until smooth, and add more milk if the mixture is too thick. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes. Whisk the egg white until soft peaks have formed. Fold eggwhite into the batter.

“It’s really nice just on some blinis with some crème fraîche or sour cream. It’s 3 per cent salt, so it goes nicely with lots of seafood dishes because it looks pretty, and it’s a different way to add some seasoning. It’s also really nice on eggs, on scrambled eggs, it’s a nice breakfast thing – it’s a bit decadent.” Inspired by Mark’s comments, we decided to try one of the recipes on the Yarra Valley Caviar website (www. yarravalleycaviar.com.au) at Murrindindi Guide HQ, with some minor alterations. Ingredients 100g jar of Yarra Valley Rainbow Trout Caviar or Yarra Valley Atlantic Salmon Caviar (we used about half a jar). Blinis • 1 cup of plain flour • ½ teaspoon of dry yeast • ¾ cup milk • 1 tablespoon of sour cream • 1 teaspoon of sea salt • 1 egg, separated

Heat a non-stick pan; add a very small amount of olive oil. Drop in small amounts of the blini batter (about the size of a 20 cent piece) and cook on both sides until lightly golden in colour. Allow to cool and serve at room temperature. This will yield approx. 50 blinis Serve the Yarra Valley Caviar with the blinis and a mixture of sour cream, chopped chervil and chives. Place a spoon of the herbed sour cream on a blini and top with Yarra Valley Caviar. Variation: add a slice of hard-boiled egg to a blini with herbed sour cream and top with caviar. For this variation we tried the Yarra Valley Rainbow Trout Caviar – absolutely divine!

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FREE wine tasting & live music first Saturday of month 3pm-6pm Join our rewards club & receive 10% off our next meal with us

www.yeapeppercorn.com.au “Make sure if you eat in Yea, it is at the Peppercorn!” Trip Advisor

64 High Street Yea | Ph 5797 2513 | Heritage listed country hotel in the heart of Yea • New Bistro • New Side Entrance to our Family Friendly Garden Courtyard & Beer Garden • New Modern Menu Featuring Locally Sourced Produce • Coffee & Cakes • Try our Take-away Specials • OPEN MIKE 3RD SUNDAY OF MONTH

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 18 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017

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Photo page 19: Mick Marshall makes custom knives in a tiny backyard workshop in Alexandra in his spare time. Pictured here holding his entry in this year’s ‘Best Chef’s Knife’ category of the Sydney Knife Show competition. Above: One of Mick’s kitchen knives: 250-layer raindrop pattern Damascus steel nakiri (Japanese-style vegetable knife) with Tasmanian burl handle. A handmade knife like this will outlive the maker, Mick says. By Emily Friedel BEING A KEEN cook, Mick Marshall appreciates a good kitchen knife and always wanted to try his hand at making them. But it wasn’t until about five years ago when he was working in Western Australia as an explosives chemist in the mining industry that he gave it a go – it was easy in the big industrial town of Kalgoorlie to find all the equipment he needed and finally get started. With a hammer, an anvil, and a little homemade gas furnace, Mick began to turn hunks of metal into blades. He used online resources to teach himself everything from the most basic knifemaking techniques to the complicated layering and folding involved in making Damascus steel. 20 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017

“There are so many highend knife makers that put instructional videos up online, and there’s a great community of Australian knife makers that are more than willing to offer advice and give tips and tricks– they help me out a lot,” Mick says. Picking up a blade with a distinctive banding pattern punctuated by regular dots, he explains the work that went into making it. “This one is a raindrop Damascus pattern, so there are two types of steel and 250 layers – it takes about 10 to 15 hours before you even get a billet of steel ready to forge a knife out of. Once you get your billet, you drill some holes part way through it and then put it back in the forge and hammer it back out, so the holes come up to the surface, and then when

you grind it away, you’re left with all these dots.” Mick also makes wooden handles for his knives using bits and pieces of wood he has picked up in his travels, including some York gum he found in Kalgoorlie – “I had to fight the termites for it,” he says with a chuckle. Stabilising the timber to make it waterproof is another part of the knife-making magic that happens in his tiny backyard workshop in Alexandra. “You have to bake the timber to get all of the moisture out, and once it’s all completely dry, you put it in a vacuum chamber and fill it up with a thermoset resin, which sets at 90 degrees. So you leave the timber in the vacuum chamber for a couple of weeks, and it sucks all of the air out of the pores of

the timber. Then when you release the vacuum, all of the resin goes into the pores of the timber. Then when you bake it, the resin sets, so the timber won’t absorb water anymore.” Over the last five years, Mick has been sharpening his skills along with his knives. He recently became a probationary member of the Australian Knife Makers Guild, which aims to promote and preserve Australian handcrafted knives and accepts members based on their proficiency. “You submit three knives and they get assessed, and then you get assessed again in 12 months at a higher standard.” The effort and skill required to make good custom knives – Mick’s take anywhere from eight to 30 hours to

complete – are reflected in their quality. “Better cutting edge retention is one of the biggest things you’re going to get if you get a custom knife. A lot of the cheaper commercial knives you get are not hardened at all; they’re soft steel with high amounts of chromium usually, which gives them some wear resistance. Whereas these custom knives are heated up to about 800 degrees and then quenched [cooled rapidly] in oil or water, and that makes them really hard,” he says. “When people want to know how long a handmade knife will last, I tell them they’ll outlast me, so they’ll probably be coming back to my son for replacement, not me. Buying custom made knives, they’re probably going to last a hundred years.” This year, to further put his skills to the test, Mick will enter a knife in the Sydney Knife Show competition – a Japanese chef’s knife, or gyuto, with an interesting backstory.

“This one will be my entry into the best chef’s knife, it’s got a core steel of 52100 [a type of high carbon] steel, and it’s got wrought iron sides. The wrought iron I found when I was out gold prospecting around Kalgoorlie, so that’s probably been sitting out in the desert for about 100 years – a blacksmith would have made that in his little furnace around Kalgoorlie out of local iron ore and whatnot.” Five years after setting up a little forge in Western Australia’s goldfields, and first putting hammer to steel, Mick’s knife making has come a long way, both figuratively and literally now that he’s living back in Alexandra. Wherever he chooses to live, though, one thing is for sure: he’ll never again have to worry about kitchen knives that squish tomatoes or struggle to slice through a roast. “It’s nice to make something that will be around longer than me.” For more information or to order a custom knife call Mick on 0487 397 688 or check out his Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ marshallknives

Top right: Mick mostly makes kitchen knives but can make all sorts of functional and razor-sharp blades such as the hunting knife pictured. Right: matching kitchen knife set with myrtle burl and silky oak handles.

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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 Pondage Holiday Park also offers: • Laundry Facilities • Large Barbecue Area • Wireless Internet • Playground • Tennis Court • Giant Jumping Cushion • Giant Outdoor Chess Set • 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.eildonpondage.com info@eildonpondage.com

PLUS ONLINE E-STORE

www.theshootingzone.com.au Mansfield Hunting & Fishing 17 High Street Mansfield • 5779 1685 22 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017

Dealers License 613 681 40F

EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR HUNTING, CAMPING & FISHING

Above: Chris and Barbara Muir of Terracotta Restaurant and Bar in Marysville. Below: delicious smoked trout mousse.

TERRACOTTA RESTAURANT and Bar, located on the picturesque grounds of Marysville Golf Club, is an exciting new arrival in the Marysville food scene. Terracotta, which opened in March, is the latest venture for Chris and Barbara Muir who have been a part of Marysville’s hospitality and tourism industry since 2007. “It has been eight years since the first Terracotta in Marysville closed after Black Saturday,” Chris says. “We are excited to again bring our style of food and service back to Marysville.” When the opportunity at the golf club became available, Chris and Barbara believed it was the right time to re-open the restaurant. The interior of the original space has been transformed, with Chris and Barbara putting their stamp on both the design and the food service. Terracotta offers a dining experience for those who love food with the high-quality service that has always been a mainstay of Terracotta.

Terracotta Restaurant and Bar is a perfect venue for relaxed dining or group functions. The menus, which include a range of dishes to suit all tastes, reflect seasonal food availability and feature producers, wineries and suppliers from the local area. “In all our Terracotta businesses we have had a policy of making things in-house where we put our mark on the food we produce,” says Chris. “At the new Terracotta, our menu is enhanced with our own butter, freshly baked breads, pastries, chutneys and jams in addition to the cured meats, which will join our house-made products to be available for retail sale.” Terracotta is serving lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon tea, and there is a full bar service, with a flexible, open-door policy. “We don’t entertain the notion of ‘sorry, the kitchen has just closed’, ” Chris says. The restaurant is a perfect venue for relaxed dining and includes the terrace overlooking the 10th fairway surrounded by towering gums. Terracotta is ideal for group parties and functions with a versatile dining and reception area. Open Wednesday to Sunday, with dinner served, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Terracotta is worth a visit. 24 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017

Produce Store & Cafe

• ALL DAY MEALS served Wednesday to Sunday • Open Fires and Sunny Beer Garden (Dog Friendly) • Courtesy bus

EVENTS ~ car launches, reunions, parties, weddings . . . CONFERENCES ~ small teams to large companies ACCOMMODATION ~ weekends away, options for events and conferences

0429 699 969 www.saladinlodge.com info@saladinlodge.com.au 1188 Maroondah Hwy Narbethong Victoria

6607 Maroondah Hwy, Yarck P: 03 5773 4226

come to . . .

Waverley occupies the most central position in Alexandra. Its homely comfort will appeal to all holiday makers seeking pleasurable enjoyment in the country. Moderate tariff Ken & Marie Bristow 56 Nihil Street Alexandra Phone: 03 5772 1146 or 0409 411 816 waverley@ycs.com.au www.waverleyguesthouse.com.au

STAY IN THE HEART OF MARYSVILLE Two upstairs, fully self-contained apartments with spacious kitchen, dining and living area, 2 bedrooms and decks with stunning views. Accommodates 4-5 people. 27 Murchison Street, Marysville Ph 0408 103 481 www.alpinoapartments.com.au

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Marysville / Taggerty www.elitestays.com.au E: info@elitestays.com.au 6 Hillside Avenue South, Eildon, VIC, 3713 Ph:(03) 5774 2165 Email: parkviewmotorinn@yahoo.com

P: 0413795283 / 0401268067 16 acres of stunning views

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We cater for all occasions from gourmet barbecues, buffet, banquets, finger food, including gourmet self-cook BBQ or drop off functions, we do all the shopping, preparation and cooking so you can spend time enjoying yourself with your guests.

Contact Lyn P 03 5772 3053 M 0402125370 www.harvestingthefeast.com.au catering@harvestingthefeast.com.au

7 Main Street Eildon ~ 5774 2184

We offer a comprehensive cafe menu Delicious coffee and cake Pizza available from 4.30pm Friday and Saturday Open from 8am Tuesday to Sunday Extended trading hours over Easter and Public Holidays It’s just the vibe of the thing . . .

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 7AM TILL LATE Breakfast every morning from 7am

• pizzas • hot and cold drinks • souvlaki • fresh fish and chips • steak sandwiches • burgers

1369 Taggerty-Thornton Road THORNTON PH 03 5773 2293

56 High St Yea Ph 03 5797 3155

35 Grant St Alexandra Ph 03 5772 3167

Great Aussie Pie Competition Winner Call in and try our delicious range of cakes, pies, pastries and speciality breads We have a wide array of products for special dietary requirements, including gluten free cakes and breads, also catering for diabetics Our award winning pies will be sure to tempt you kmgyea@bigpond.com

THORNTON BUTCHER & DELI • 24 flavours of ice cream • Hot and cold drinks • Lamb or chicken Open sa y a d 7 gyros souvlaki week 6am m • Fish and chips 8.30p • Steak sandwiches Peter and Maria ~ 68 High Street Yea Phone: 5797 2664 Mobile: 0411 415 520

SPECIALISTS IN a great range of smoked products all prepared and smoked on the premises FAMOUS FOR • beef jerky • smoked lamb backstrap • kabana • hams • bacon and more NOT TO MENTION a great range of quality meat and local products at great prices Phone Jeff or Wendy 5773 2224 Hours Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm Sat 8am-2pm Sunday ~ Cup Weekend till Easter 8am-1pm

We have the BEST COFFEE in town, with LIGHT MEALS available in a cosy and relaxing atmosphere or at our al fresco tables. Not to mention our all day BREAKFAST on weekends, homemade CAKES and GLUTEN FREE options. Outside CATERING and private FUNCTIONS are also available, so come in and see our friendly staff today!

83-87 Grant Street | 5772 2122 26 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017

Fully licensed OPEN 7 DAYS

By Emily Friedel THE PARENT-CHILD Mother Goose sessions at Alexandra & District Health are filled with song, laughter, squeals of delight, fresh fruit snacks, and the odd bit of chaos, which is to be expected in a room full of kids under three years. Caregivers sit in a circle with their children and sing together, often performing accompanying hand movements, following the lead of Jody Collins who runs the sessions. While there’s no doubt all of the little ones who attend the weekly sessions would agree it’s a lot of fun – and the caregivers too – the Mother Goose Program is about more than just singing nursery rhymes and having a good time. It’s about strengthening the parent-child relationship and developing the foundation for literacy later in life. Jody is a speech pathologist, and it was through her professional network that she first learned about the program and its benefits. “Lots of speech pathologists were running Mother Goose as a health promotion program because it’s about that connection between parent and child, but it’s also a really good language facilitator, so it’s great from a language development perspective,” Jody says.

Jody Collins, who runs the weekly Parent-Child Mother Goose sessions at Alexandra & District Health, with one of the enthusiastic little attendees.

“I love running Mother Goose, it’s just a really nice time of my week. I love seeing the development of the kids – from babies a few months old through to three years old they can change enormously – and how they become more comfortable in the group and become more social.” The program is also a way to assist the (sometimes frazzled) caregivers of young children to help deal with the stressful side of child-rearing, improve both verbal and non-verbal communication with their children, and develop the skills to create positive family patterns during the crucial early years. “I really like seeing the opportunity for the parents to get together. One of the reasons I wanted to run Mother Goose here was to create a friendly, safe place for parents to bring their kids to spend time with them where there wasn’t any pressure to do anything,” Jody says. Mother Goose is an evidence-based program, and its outcomes have 28 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017

been researched by several different groups of academics. Among other things, studies have found that children participating in the program showed greater improvement in language skills, particularly expressive communication, than those who didn’t. Research also suggests that the program has a longlasting positive effect on the parent-child relationship, with one study finding that during a ten-week Mother Goose Program, parents learned skills that influenced their interactions with their child six months after the conclusion of the program. The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program was started in 1984 by two Canadians: a social worker and a psychologist, both of whom had had success using oral storytelling and rhymes with those in their care. The program began as a pilot for children identified as ‘at risk’ by a child protection agency, but the potential to benefit families with a range of needs was recognised, and the program began to spread through communities in Canada. In 2003, the

program hopped across the pond to Australia and has been growing ever since. Jody started the local Mother Goose Program in 2011 when Alexandra & District Health was looking to run more health promotion activities after the 2009 bushfires. “I hoped that Mother Goose would be a place where some parents would come, even if there were no other programs they felt comfortable doing in the area. I just wanted it to be a really casual, comfortable place for parents to feel like they could do something with their kids,” Jody says.

The Mother Goose Program also gives parents an opportunity to tap into Jody’s expertise as a health professional in an informal setting. “I hope that people would also see that it’s a way they can access me or get advice in a casual way as opposed to having to make an appointment.” The Parent-Child Mother Goose sessions at Alexandra & District Health run on Mondays from 10.30 am – 11.30 am during school terms, and if you’d like to go, all you have to do is turn up with your child, sit down, relax, and follow Jody’s lead. For more information contact Jody on 5772 0900

• Family friendly park • Annuals and permanent residents • Pet friendly • Sites for sale • Fishing experts on hand

• Fly fishing lessons available • Fishing supplies in Kiosk • Heated salt water pool • Children’s entertainment room • Adults family room

Cnr Park Avenue North & The Boulevard Eildon VIC 3713

Ph 03 5774 2128

boulevardcaravan@bigpond.com www.boulevardcaravanpark.com.au

Yea Riverside Caravan Park offers great accommodation located on the banks of the picturesque Yea River. With a choice of brand new two-bedroom villas or studio units that come equipped with air conditioning and kitchen facilities or powered and unpowered caravan sites, you’ll have a pleasant holiday at a price that will fit your budget. Group / Club bookings welcome

yeariverside.com.au

Holiday Park A private, gated, annual holiday park This is the perfect location for your holiday home: safe, secure, tranquil, low maintenance

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! 6 kilometres from Alexandra. Reception Hours 8.30am-6.30pm

91 Breakaway Road Acheron P: 03 5772 1735 E: admin@thebreakaway.com.au W: www.thebreakaway.com.au

• 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 Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017 – 29

Lovely Courtyard Garden Eat-in | Take-away

FULLY LICENSED

25 Grey Street Jamieson Ph 03 5777 0600 • Light cafe style lunches • All day brekky menu 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 bushland 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

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

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OPEN 7 DAYS DOG FRIEND LY

PIES, CAKES, PASTRIES BAKED DAILY • Great Divide Coffee • Yarra Valley Loose-leaf Tea • Mt Terrible Jams & Condiments • Jamieson Berries Jams & Toppings • Range of Local & Regional Produce • Breads & Newspapers CATERING | CAKE ORDERS

25 Perkins Street, Jamieson Vic 3723 Ph: 03 5777 0503

• Ensuite accommodation • Lunch and dinner seven days a week • Bistro with fire place • Fresh homemade pizzas • Beer garden • Walk-in bottle shop • Group/function packages • Lakeside fishing club raffle every Thursday evening www.courthousehoteljamieson.com

Before

From a blackened landscape to regrowth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lake Mountain is well on the way to recovering

After

Baw Baw daisy along the Taggerty River. LAKE MOUNTAIN was hit by the 2009 wildfires and most of the plateau was severely burnt. Unlike nearby towns where the human tragedy was high, the plateau experienced a natural phenomenon and the regeneration has been a wonder to watch. From a blackened

landscape to regrowth of all descriptions, Lake Mountain is well on the way to recovering. The first signs of life were the ferns, which showed green shoots within weeks of the fire, but the real delight was the first spring as the snow melted and a carpet of tiny seedlings appeared. First the

BIG4 TAGGERTY HOLIDAY PARK is the perfect place for a weekend revival or stay for weeks for a complete rejuvenation. Featuring over 1km of Acheron River with the majestic Cathedral Range as your back drop, you can experience nature at its best. Be it fishing on the banks of local rivers, touring valleys or just kick back, relax and unwind. Hosts: Michelle Wraight & Mathew Lovett 3380 Maroondah Highway Taggerty Ph: 03 5774 7263 Freecall 1800 880 895 Fax: 5774 7282 E: book@big4taggerty.com.au W: www.big4taggerty.com.au 32 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017

snow gums, then the alpine ash and finally the wattles all within a couple of months. Mixed in with them were a myriad of other seedlings and reshoots.

the fires so the recovery has been spectacular. No matter what time you visit over the spring and summer you will find something in flower to admire.

Now eight years later the spring and summer wildflower display is well worth a visit. Over 90 species have been identified since

Starting in late September the wattles and wax flowers are usually the first to put on a display, followed closely by the Lake Mountain grevillea,

Thornton Caravan Park

Situated on the banks of the Goulburn River 15 minutes from Lake Eildon • Powered and unpowered grass sites • Undercover electric barbecue • Cabins • Swings • Games room • Swimming pool Pets allowed ~ under control

Ph / Fax 03 5773 2305

which is only found on Lake Mountain making it quite special. As October arrives a progression of hovea, bushpeas, mints, trigger plants, billy buttons begins… a constantly changing spread of colour, as well as a variety of orchids throughout the summer. One of the best places to see the display is the Echo Flat heathlands and alpine bogs, which are easily accessed along Echo Flat ski trail which leaves from the resort. In less than a kilometre you will arrive at the open heathland with the Upper Taggerty River meandering through it. As you come closer to the river and into the wetter areas the flora changes markedly, with the

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callistemon along the river banks being one of the more spectacular when it is in flower. For walkers, as well as the ski trails and the walk to Keppel’s Hut, the mountain now also has a day walk from the resort over the Summit, Snowy Hill, Mt.Arnold and all the way to the entry station on the Marysville Road. A distance of 12 kilometres takes you from the subalpine environment, to alpine ash forest and pockets of rainforest, both of which survived the fires. The trail was built as a shared path for mountain bikes and walkers and is working well. It connects a number of pre-existing tracks, and the Strategic Firebreak constructed after 2009 to

protect Melbourne’s water catchments in case of future fires. A detailed topological map can be downloaded from the Lake Mountain website or hard copies are available at the resort or from the email address below. The unusual regenerating landscape at Lake Mountain is the result of the way the two eucalypts which dominate at this altitude regenerate, these are the alpine ash and snow gum. The alpine ash needs a fire to regenerate, the parent tree being killed by the fire, but the seedling regrowth is prolific and currently the battle for survival is on. Thousands of crowded seedlings are now over five metres high in places yet

only 30 centimetres apart! Likewise, the snow gums have many new seedlings as well as the basal regrowth from the lignotubers. Both regenerating forests are left with thousands of silver trunks above the abundant regrowth, a haunting yet beautiful landscape. This year the mountain will be hosting a Wildflower Festival from December 9 to 17 as well as offering guided walks each week during the wildflower season on 20 and 27 November, 4, 11 and 18 December. Further details will be available on the Lake Mountain website. www. lakemountainresort.com.au If you would like more details or to organize a guided trip for your own group contact: sue@ lakemountainresort.com.au

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A beautiful, totally natural display of wildflowers begin blooming late September and continue right through Spring & Summer.

Lake Mountain Cafe

Green Season Opening Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday 9am - 4pm Guided wildflower walks will run during the wildflower season, dates and details at:

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MOUNTAIN RANGES VET CLINIC HOURS

Sunday Closed Mon, Tues, Wed 9am-6pm Thursday 9am-7pm Friday 9am-6pm Satruday 9am-12pm

Dr Kate Murray BVSc

5786 1777 Shop 1/31 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Kinglake 3763

Eildon Auto Spares & Eildon Bait & Tackle

• Auto Spares • Auto Accessories • Fishing Tackle and Bait • Fishing Licences • Water Sports Equipment • Boat Safety Gear • Gumboots

Gary Constantine 7-8 Main Street Eildon Ph 03 5774 2712 Fax 03 5774 2738

The Sculpted Garden

Planning your wedding? Contact us now for stunning succulent wedding favours, centrepieces, bouquets and jewellery! • Succulent Plants • Succulent Art • Metal Garden Sculptures • Functional Metal Garden Art • Unique Handmade Planters Custom orders welcome. Emily & Rohan P 0427 000 344 E thesculptedgarden@gmail.com @thesculptedgarden

Australia’s largest retail fern nursery set amidst natural bushland.

OPEN 7 days a week 9am-5.30pm Group bookings and wholesale enquiries welcome 1052 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd Kinglake West (opposite primary school) Ph/Fax 03 5786 5031 Mobile 0408 199 244 sales@fernacres.com.au

www.ferns.com.au

• tree ferns • ground ferns • epiphytic ferns • grass trees • tree fern carvings • wall baskets • planters and pots individually crafted for you

BUXTON NURSERY SPRING TIME . . . GARDENING TIME! come and see us for your Garden Fertilisers, Pest & Weed Control, Osmocote & Grow Better Products, Lawn Seed & Lawn Food

We can deliver any product in any quantity

• tubes to established trees • specialist landscape trees • rare plants • perennials / annuals 2600 Maroondah Hwy Buxton Ph 03 5774 7345 buxtonursery@bigpond.com.au www.buxtonursery.com

Quality Plants Quirky Gifts

• Soil • Mulch • Fertilisers • Lawn Seed • Garden Tools DIS • Quarry Products • Paving • Sleepers • Posts • Micro Irrigation • Raised Garden Beds • Stock and Pet Food • Ornaments and Pots • Concrete Pipes • Drainage Pipe TOR

BU TRI

David & Anne-Marie Leary Ph 03 5772 1911 Fax 03 5772 2448 2 Rose Street Alexandra 34 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017

OPENING HOURS Friday 10am-4pm Saturday 10am-3pm Sunday 10am-3pm

96 High Street Yea Shop Ph: (03) 5797 2222

Garden Consultations by appointment Call Jacky on 0417 907 278 Email: gvnurseries@bigpond.com Fax: (03)5797 2220

THERE IS a strong case for environmental woodlots on your land that are managed for a future timber resource so come along to a field day hosted by John Woodley at the Taggerty Agroforestry Farm and Arboretum on 9 September. Learn the ‘why, how and when’, on establishment, management, and adding value to both land and trees. Learn how to manage your own easy-care farming project by planting trees on your property. Learn how to grow timber trees and make a woodlot with multiple environmental benefits. This is not a field day just about investing in forestry! It is a day about showcasing possibilities for all landowners with an interest in sustainable living, environmental issues and making their farm a nicer place to live and work – for both people and stock. The size of your land is not important. Numbers are limited to 60, and cost is $20 per person which includes tea or coffee on arrival, lunch and afternoon tea, experienced guest speakers and live demonstrations. Arrive by 9.30am for a welcome cup of tea or coffee and a 10am start. Bookings essential please, to John Woodley, email john@farmforestry.com.au or phone 0427 747 393.

NEXT WORKSHOP – 9 SEPTEMBER

Environmental woodlots for timber $20.00pp ~ bookings essential

Taggerty company based at the Taggerty Agroforestry Farm and Arboretum Experienced team providing the following services: • Site assessment and selection of suitable species for farm plantings

• Establishment and management of farm forestry plantings for shade and shelter • Establishment and management of environmental woodlots for timber and multipurpose • Planting of all types of revegetation plantings including subdivision land management plantings, streamside reserves and biodiversity plantings • Blackberry and noxious weed spraying (licensed contractor) • Firewood sales, range of plantation grown hardwood species including Vic ash, ironbark and bluegum • Timber sales from plantation grown trees • Farm tours and workshops on managing trees and woodlots on farms and lifestyle blocks

John Woodley 0427 747 393 john@farmforestry.com.au www.farmforestry.com.au 252 Thornton Road, Taggerty VIC 3714 Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017 – 35

Yea

YEA RACECOURSE

23 & 24 SEPTEMBER 10am-4pm FOOD & DRINKS AVAILABLE FACE PAINTING TOO!

TEN EXCEPTIONAL GARDENS OPEN IN YEA AND DISTRICT NEW plant creche NEW speakers program and much more . .

ENTRY $5 (KIDS FREE)

Information available on Rotary Club of Yea website or phone 0448 511 139 $5 per garden or Tickets for sale on the Open Garden $35 per 2-day pass to all gardens Weekend at the Yea Information Centre and at each open garden Maps and garden descriptions available on website from August Yea

www.yeagardenexpo.com.au

FAWCETT HALL CAFE & MARKET 655 Spring Creek Road, Fawcett 3714 www.fawcetthall.org.au

Open Gardens Weekend

28 & 29 October 2017 ~ 9am-4pm Refresh yourself between gardens with delicious food and coffee by Lyn of Harvesting the Feast – breakfast and lunch bookings 0402 125 370 Stallholders welcome: table in hall $20 for 2 days (limited number) Outdoor sites (BYO stand etc) $10 for 2 days Overnight storage for stallholders Donations of plants, goods or produce appreciated Volunteers welcome – give us a call. Ph 5772 3223

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The Cornell garden in Sedgewick Street, Marysville will be open during the Alexandra & District Open Gardens weekend in October.

Yea Rotary Garden Expo IF YOU ARE a gardener or interested in plants and flowers, what better way to spend a spring weekend than strolling around the beautiful grounds of the Yea Racecourse and Golf Club, taking in the many stalls and exhibits on display at this year’s Yea Rotary Garden Expo on 23 and 24 September from 10am to 4pm? This year there will be businesses exhibiting everything from rare trees, plants and bulbs through to garden tools, ornaments, equipment to compost, and soil. Many nurseries will be represented and there will be a huge variety of plants for sale. Rotary will again be presenting a pre-loved garden book stall and will also host a crèche where visitors can leave their purchases in safe hands until they are ready to leave. A feature of the expo will be a varied program of

speakers who will give their presentations over the twoday period. These include Maria McCarter of Sunset Valley Chicks who breeds a large variety of pure bred poultry. After her talk Maria will auction a pair of her best chickens. Other guest speakers include Julie Weatherhead, author of Australian Native Food Harvest, Anthony Hosemans, a grower of medicinal herbs, Graham Sargeant who is a rose specialist, Steve Joblin, a knowledgeable beekeeper, and Peter Madden who is currently head gardener at the historic Delatite Station. A number of food and drink vendors will cater for this event and visitors will be able to enjoy fine coffee, Indian food, and gourmet take-away, or a sit-down snack prepared by members of the Yea Wetlands and presented in the golf club rooms. More information available at www.yeagardenexpo.com.au

Alexandra & District Open Gardens Weekend

building phase came the allimportant garden stage.

This year on 28 and 29 October some wonderful town and farm properties will open for visitors to enjoy.

They engaged a local landscape designer and their brief was to create a garden that complemented the bold architecture of the house, gave the house some intimacy but kept open the beautiful views of the mountains.

Held each year in late October, the Open Gardens Weekend celebrates the countryside at its most beautiful. Expect to see gorgeous spring blossoms and foliage, exotics and natives. Experience remarkable views, pristine air and a warm country greeting at each open venue. Opening for the first time are two contrasting gardens, both less than 30 minutes’ drive from Alexandra. In the southern part of Murrindindi Shire, Marysville is home to rich red mountain soil, a gentle climate and lush growth. Lina and Neil Cornell purchased their large town block in Marysville two years after the 2009 fires. Following the design and

The garden relates to the house through a series of ‘layers’. The house is the first layer, followed by an infinity pool that overflows to a pond that sits on the elevated ‘great lawn’. This leads down to a lower layer of garden beds and a walkway below. It is a very steep block but the layering has disguised this well. The boldest part of the garden is the front section, which is totally covered with a rubble rock and interplanted with ‘Whitespire’ birches and tufts of Poa (tussock grass) and liriope. Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017 – 37

Jenny and Peter Fisher’s garden in Yarck will also be open in October for the Alexandra & District Open Gardens. This is an unashamedly bold garden design that sits comfortably with the striking house. Another feature of this garden is the use of natural materials to ensure the house design flows. Local landscape contractors, Itec, created an impressive, chunky vertical timber fence that wraps around a small coffee nook linked to the lower lawn by a rough mudstone staircase that uses non-uniformity to create a bold effect. A small feature to look out for in this garden is the clever disguise of a simple concrete retaining wall that provides a strong boundary to the lawn that it retains. The Cornells’ property also features a hidden vegetable garden with raised beds and 38 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017

espaliered fruit trees that provide an abundance of seasonal vegetables. The garden is evolving every year; it is still in its infancy but with great potential to develop into a very pleasurable space. This is a beautifully presented property. Keen gardeners Jenny and Peter Fisher in Yarck are constantly working to develop their two-acre country property. Jenny describes how their garden has been a work in progress for the past 5 years since they purchased the property in 2012. “We could see the garden had good bones that we could work with and adapt to our own tastes and lifestyle. We like the idea of different areas or rooms and

have varying views from every window in the house, our favourite being at the rear of the house under the large Robinia Moptop surrounded by the Ligustrum hedges.” Striving to keep improving, the Fishers added a vegie patch and chicken coop and just last year – after competing with the parrots and cockies for their plums, apricots and apples – they constructed an impressive orchard cover.

to their toughness and long flowering. Many varieties of callistemon and grevilleas are growing well resulting in a very welcome increase in birdlife around the garden. The rose garden has been improved and extended with their own favourite varieties and with many roses planted throughout the garden, the last count totalled 105.

Established crepe myrtles are a feature and they have planted several types of maples around the yard to enjoy the lovely Autumn colour that is achievable in the cooler climate around Yarck.

Jenny describes how their raised garden bed evolved from an existing barren long pile of soil (deposited during excavations for the water tanks) into what they call the “heap garden”. This is planted out with westringia, grevilleas and callistemon and anything else that is tough enough to survive without a lot of attention.

Jenny adds that salvias are a favourite in the garden due

Not only are there remarkable gardens to

wander through, but look out for the delicious fresh food catering van “My Little Country Kitchen”, excellent coffee and light snacks from “Roaming Poppy” van, plant sales, garden sculptures, botanical art, airbrush art work, hand painted cards and a garden tool maker. Alexandra & District Open Gardens Weekend website: www. alexandraopengardens.com.au

Yea & District Open Gardens The annual Yea & District Open Gardens organised by the Rotary Club of Yea will be held over the weekend of November 11 and 12, 2017. Ten exceptional gardens will be open and all except two

will be open to the public for the first time. ‘Glenburn Station’ and ‘Boggy Creek Station’, almost opposite each other in Break O’Day Road, are stunning large country gardens, set in the midst of magnificent showplace country properties and will provide a complete lifestyle experience to visitors. Both gardens are completely different and visitors will enjoy and marvel at the beautiful gardens and stunning views. Webb Ware’s Road, a pretty winding country lane, will lead to two other country gardens, both more informal with many beautiful features.

The crammed borders and magnificent tree collection will delight at ‘Yirraba’ and at the Milroy garden a mature cypress lined drive leads into a pretty garden with some outstanding feature specimens. Three other large country gardens will complete your round trip through the rich farmlands and stunning vistas of the Murrindindi and Yea River Valleys. Five town gardens offer everything from abundant displays of roses, perennials and flowering shrubbery to potted colour and specialist plant collections. A visit to the train-themed garden in Range Road offers

something unique and is full of history. The Yea Garden Club will also hold their annual plant sale on this weekend and will have hundreds of pots at bargain prices. The plant sale can be found at ‘Abutilon’ in Webster Street, Yea, in another beautiful garden setting. Tickets can be purchased at the Yea Information Centre or at each garden gate and are $5 per garden or $35 for a composite ticket to all gardens. Gardens are open from 10am to 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Full garden descriptions and maps can be viewed on the website from late August – www.yearotary.org

Below: the magnificent garden at Glenburn Station in Break O’Day Road will be open during the Yea & District Open Gardens weekend on 11 and 12 November.

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HAVE YOU heard the advice given by many nutritionists to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruits and vegetables for good health? Well, with a few Purple Congo potato plants in the veggie patch, you’ll have the indigo part of the rainbow covered, which means a good dose of the antioxidant anthocyanin. On top of its health benefits, the Purple Congo is a versatile spud with a mild flavour. The striking colour makes it perfect for any cook who likes their meals to look as fantastic as they taste. Baked, boiled briefly then mashed, or fried as chips, the Purple Congo retains its colour and texture well, adding pizazz to any dinner plate. The Purple Congo potato is an excellent 48 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017

choice for the vegetable garden as well as the kitchen. It’s prolific and easy going, so even if you don’t have the greenest of thumbs, you shouldn’t have too much trouble getting this purple beauty to grow. For a bumper backyard crop of Purple Congos, plant seed potatoes late spring or early summer (when there’s no chance of frost) about 10-15cm deep in rich, well-draining soil. Potatoes love composted manure – pelletised chook manure works a treat – and potash. Regular application of a seaweed-based fertiliser will keep them happy as they grow. They also like soil to be kept moist, but not soggy, and a thick layer of mulch will help keep moisture in. If you want to

get the most out of your potato plants, hill soil up around the stem as they grow to give them more room for tubers. Even if you don’t have a veggie patch, don’t despair. You can grow your Purple Congos in containers such as grow bags, big pots, or even old (clean) bins with drainage holes. Some people grow them in straw, with fertiliser added, covering the new growth with straw as soon as it breaks through, repeating that a few times and then letting the plants mature – this is known as the ‘nodig’ method. However you choose to grow it, the Purple Congo really is a superb spud and will make a tasty, healthy and colourful addition to your root vegetable repertoire.

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Fri & Sat 24 & 25 November 2017 Recreational Reserve, Snodgrass Street, Yea

FRIDAY EVENING is a Carnival at the Rec for sports and vealers from 6pm and Musical Entertainment from 8pm-9.30pm. SATURDAY all day for cattle sheep chooks, goats, crafts, photos, garden, home skills, dog jump, sheep dog trials and traditional trades fair. Something for all family members at a traditional country show. Exhibitors pick up a schedule from most local business, or see www.yeashow.org.au for details. Contact Secretary Rodney Ridd on info@yeashow.org.au or 0417 340 838, Pauline Roberts 0427 529 551

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Saturday & Sunday • Food all day both days • Children’s Amusements • Bar Facilities MAJOR SPONSORS • Auction • Major Raffle: Tinny full of tinnies + trailer • Eildon Outboard • Mercury Outboard Motors • Fishing entry fee • Adults $25 • Junior / kids $10 • Family $60 check for • Alexandra Events • Reddro e p’s Foo t i • Great Northern Lager dworks SATURDAY Fishing from 7am-4pm webs ajor DM K m Fin ancial Services any tition SUNDAY Fishing from 7am-12noon Eildon Bait & Tackle e

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By Tania Smith SPRING HAS sprung! Throw open the doors and get outside. Okay, you might still need a coat some days, but the worst is over, so it’s time to explore the outdoors. But where to go? One park in Murrindindi that has something for everyone is Cathedral Range State Park, near Taggerty. Just over an hour from the eastern suburbs of Melbourne and half an hour from Lake Eildon, Cathedral Range is an ideal spot for a day trip or a longer camping getaway. Walking If walking or hiking is your thing, then you can take your pick within the park. There are gentle familyfriendly walks along the base of the Range, or you can head up the Range for a more challenging walk and rewarding views. There is a wide range of short and long walks – from 45 minutes to full-day hikes – and many trails interconnect. The difficulty of the walks varies from gentle to very challenging. All trails are marked with information signage at the start of the walk, however track markers along some routes are limited so hikers are advised to carry a map and know which trail they are on. (An upgrade of signage and track markers is planned on the Range soon to improve safety further.) Rockclimbing

Photo page 51: looking along the Razorback on Mt Cathedral. Above: Canyon track hikers.

Long known as a Mecca for climbers, Cathedral Range attracts climbers from across Australia. Cathedral is often

used as a training ground for climbers preparing to scale higher peaks, including Everest. It offers many climbing options, but a word of warning: it is suitable only for experienced climbers due to the difficulty of the climbing.

caravans and recreational vehicles, although these sites are limited. Non-flush toilets, on-site information, a picnic shelter and picnic tables are available. Campfires are permitted in designated fire pits only. Advance bookings and payment are required.

Camping

The Farmyard is a small hike-in only camp with no facilities. No camp fires are permitted, portable gas stoves only. No bookings are required, and camping is free.

There are three camping areas within the park, each providing a different experience. Neds Gully Camping Area is a family-friendly walk-in campground near Little River, about 50 metres from the carpark and toilets. There are 20 campsites suitable for tents. Campfires are permitted in designated fire pits only. Advance bookings and payment are required. Cooks Mill is a shady campground among tall trees on the banks of Little River. There are 50 campsites available which are all suitable for tents. There are also sites suitable for camper trailers, campervans, small

Don’t underestimate Cathedral! Cathedral Range is a special place that has lots to offer everyone, but it should not be underestimated. Over the years we’ve lost count of how many walkers have been rescued by emergency services while walking on the Range. There are a few key things you should take note of if you are planning to walk, hike or rock climb at Cathedral Range:

• Walking many of these tracks involves climbing steep rock faces and traversing rock steps, uneven and slippery track surfaces • Before setting out on your walk let someone know where you are going, your expected time of return and vehicle details • Wear sturdy shoes and suitable practical clothing – the weather can change quickly • Take plenty of water with you • Bring a torch, just in case you get stuck on the Range after dark • Always make sure you carry a phone and basic first aid kit, even on short walks • Allow plenty of time – don’t head up the Range for a walk in the late afternoon

significantly depending on fitness level and hiking experience • Keep to defined, marked walking tracks and do not cut corners • Sugarloaf Peak walks are not recommended for young children • If walking Wells Cave Track and Canyon Track, be sure to take note of the signs and only walk in the direction suggested as this is the safest. Wells Cave Track is very exposed, can be windy and the track passes through a very narrow cave so we suggest you don’t walk it if you are carrying a large backpack. On that note, don’t be put off. If you’d love a day in the bush or a camping trip, then there’s so much at Cathedral Range State Park that you will enjoy. So, what are you waiting for?

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ON SATURDAY 9 and Sunday 10 September come and spend some family time at the Alexandra Timber Tramway with two days of machinery and local museum displays and train rides (community market on Saturday). The weekend features a remarkable showcase of steam, oil and fuel fired engines and machinery displayed in a historic setting. Once again the children’s activity area will be a real drawcard – a play area with old fashioned games will be a lot of fun for everyone, have photos taken with the train crew or enjoy a barbecue lunch on the platform. Other displays include a working blacksmith, Alexandra Community Shed and Alexandra Lapidary displays. An added highlight will be music at the Station featuring local musicians sharing their talent. Sunday activities continue the family fun theme with the museum rooms open and train rides hauled by our historic Fowler steam loco - the mainstay of the ATT collection. If you would like further information on the Alexandra Market, organizing a children’s party, wedding photography, work related event or bus trip visit, please call our Info Line on 0427 509 988 to arrange your event to your special requirements. Check our Facebook page for the latest updates. Web: www.alexandratramway.org.au

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9am-5pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday or book your next function or special event Offering locally roasted organic coffee, teas, hot chocolate and cold drinks, light meals, cakes and snacks. Our menu of classic and contemporary dishes incorporates Australian bush foods, expertly crafted by Toolangi born internationally acclaimed chef Mark Ebbels. Located between towering Messmate Stringybarks and Mountain Grey Gums, inside the unique and iconic, Forest Discovery Centre building on Main Road in Toolangi. While you’re here check out the Toolangi Sculpture Trail or go for a stroll through the forest to the Yea River.

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Photos this article by Emily Friedel. Above: ‘Forest Wind’ by Mika Ebata. Right: ‘The Wood Wide Web’ by Christen Jo Stone.

By Jane O’Connor ONE OF Victoria’s most contemporary and exciting sculpture trails has opened in the spectacular Toolangi State Forest. Construction of the trail has involved 14 of the state’s leading sculptors living and working in the forest for a fortnight to source their materials, then create and install the new artworks. The initiative breathes new life into a project carried out in 1996 when nine

artists from Australia and the Asia-Pacific region were invited to do the same. Some of those early works were designed to be reclaimed by the forest, and only three remain standing today, while others are still in the process of decay. Toolangi’s Sharon Plummer began the process of reviving the sculpture trail after the Black Saturday bushfires severely affected her community and its residents. Three art professionals – Maudie

Palmer AO, Associate Professor Rob Haysom and Sculptor, Savaad Felich – were invited to select the artists who would work among the remnants of the previous trail, using natural materials sourced in the area. The resultant artworks were completed in time for the Christmas and New Year holidays late last year and proved instantly popular with visitors. Even as a work in progress, the trail attracted many spectators and family groups. The program began with the artists-inresidence touring the stunning walks that abound in the area – such as the Wirra Willa Rainforest – to engage with the ecology of the mountain ash and remnant rainforests. Without the distractions of day-today life, they could interact and seek inspiration from one another. Some of the artworks required major logistical planning, including felling dead trees and clearing sites with a front end loader. The organisers and artists worked closely with Parks Victoria, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and the Indigenous Taungurung elders. For instance, Scott Selkirk’s work ‘Will’ required not only his family pitching in, but also an arborist and crane operator to fell the two dead trees that would form his work. In the last stages of construction, an arch was created by the artist with the assistance of a front end loader to manoeuvre each block of wood into place. Scott’s finished piece depicts a dead tree, segmented and bolted in place, and asks ‘How far can it bend before it breaks?’ Carmel Wallace’s art explores the idea of place, environmental awareness, and ethics. Her work ‘Bare Bones of Toolangi Forest’, with fallen branches painted white and suspended high in the living trees, brings reflection on a forest’s life cycle and its fragile nature. Gay Chatfield made woven forms, which can be found along the trail, using an invasive tree species – sycamore maple. These woven forms are reminiscent of the ‘play dens’ children would build in the forest. Gay’s ‘A Place to Dream’

is calling for visitors to crawl inside and look out at the forest. There is a pathway that takes the walkers between these ‘dens’ and the trail. Visitors will also come across Ali Griffin’s sculpture rising from the forest floor. This undulating shape, ‘Precious’, is made from burnt logs. But, at the level of the forest floor, the underside is covered with gold leaf. It is her statement on how we view what is worthless and what is priceless. A strong, round shape made from branches and twigs is Brigit Heller’s tribute to the remnants of the 1996 sculptures. One of the significant works that remains from that time is Japanese artist Mika Ebata’s ‘Forest Wind’. This inspired Brigit’s ‘Syzygy’, which not only repeats the circular form but also uses charred branches from her property and the local area to connect the different communities who have been affected by bushfire. Prominent sculptor Mike Nicholls has carved two large totems, ‘Bunjil and Wah’, which tower over all who travel through the town. The totems were fashioned from the large logs that once formed part of a local bridge. When visitors reach the end of the trail, they will find an unfinished piece of community weaving. Anyone visiting the trail is free to pick up natural materials and add to the ‘tapestry’. All of the pieces can be touched and interacted with and are designed to appeal to people from all walks of life. These works too will eventually blend back into the forest. Where: Toolangi is 73km north-east of Melbourne, 21km north of Healesville, and 16km east of Kinglake. The Toolangi Sculpture Trail begins near the entrance to the Toolangi Forest Discovery Centre, 1687 Healesville-Kinglake Rd, Toolangi. Times: It is open to the public seven days a week and admission is free. Visit toolangisculpture.com for more information.

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LOCALS AND visitors unite as Marysville prepares for its third annual Marysville Jazz and Blues Weekend on Friday 20 to Sunday 22 October! With winter out of the way, the award-winning festival – celebrating music, food, wine, and community – boasts an incredible line-up of both local and internationally acclaimed artists, making it one of the biggest events on the local calendar and the perfect springtime escape for the broader community. This year’s headline acts include jazz and blues greats:

Russell Morris: ARIA awardwinner and Australian blues and roots legend Russell Morris will open this year’s Festival on Friday night with his exuberant storytelling of the heroes, the criminals and the idols of Australian history. Geoff Achison: Accolade accumulator at the 2017 Australia Blues Music Awards, and all-round Aussie blues heavyweight Geoff Achison will be bringing his highly regarded blend of blues, soul, and groove to the stage on Saturday. Lloyd Spiegel: Official ambassador for the 2005

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Bo Jenkins: “His mere talent puts him in the same league as Hendrix and Clapton” said Rhythms magazine. One of the few musicians to play major US venues in rock, blues and country.

For an update of other musicians visiting over the weekend keep an eye on the Festival’s website.

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Mural artist Russell Danby and Alexandra Secondary College student Jelena Miladinovic working on an image of El Alamein during the Western Desert Campaign. appropriate for the design,” Russell says. “Then the design was started, and it went through many drafts until we got to the final. It was quite a tricky because it was going to be on the outside wall, which has windows and doorways to work around, so we had to figure out how to juggle all of the bits to make a storyline that would fit within those vacant wall areas.” The RSL mural project was initiated by Alexandra’s More Murals and, in partnership with Alexandra RSL, Alexandra Secondary College and Murrindindi Shire Council, they secured a State Government grant through the Department of Justice’s Graffiti Prevention Program to fund the project. The project aimed to engage

volunteer students in a creative project that would be both educational and provide an artistic alternative to the practice of ‘tagging’ in public spaces. Along with planning, designing, and painting the mural itself, students also documented the process and produced video clips for social media.

proud of the quality of the end product.”

“I think the good thing about this project was that the kids were involved from the get-go, looking through the books and selecting images for the final design. I think they got a lot of enjoyment out of doing the research for the draft,” Russell says.

“I can remember one of the RSL members said the anti-aircraft gun would never have its barrel sticking up so high in the air because it has to recoil when it’s fired, so it had to be more at a 30-degree angle, not 45. I had to repaint that particular part of the mural, and other key areas, because it was very important that it was accurate.”

“There were some kids who consistently came to almost every session, and I think what was important about that was that they all felt very strongly they wanted to get it right. They were very

During the design process, and even after the mural was painted, RSL members provided valuable feedback to ensure the images were a true representation of what they knew from personal experience.

The mural includes images of the Australian Light Horse; the Alexandra Cadet Corps;

soldiers, airmen and nurses of World War I; the Navy at ANZAC Cove; El Alamein during the Western Desert Campaign; the New Guinea campaign of the Pacific War; and the Vietnam War. There’s even a B-52 Liberator plane in the World War II section to commemorate the late Rex Tate, OAM, a RAF bomber pilot who had been a RSL member and founder of More Murals. Before the painting was even complete, the powerful scenes drew in passersby and became a talking point. “While we were painting the mural, this little family group came out of the park, and there was a guy with his kid, who was probably about 12. The father was using the mural to explain to his son about what his grandfather and greatMurrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017 – 63

Alexandra Secondary College student Jorja Gesler adding more paint to the scene depicting El Alamein during the Western Desert Campaign. Below: the finished mural. grandfather had done. The storyboard we were making was there to prompt those sorts of conversations. In other words, it’s not just a painting,” Russell says. The mural also had a positive effect that Russell hadn’t anticipated. “We were working away, and these four big, rough fourwheel-drives with camping gear on the back roared around and pulled up in the carpark opposite us. There were half a dozen blokes in

their late 20s and early 30s, and I thought, ‘Here’s trouble’ because one bloke had his arms folded and was looking quite stern. “But he came up to me and said, ‘You know, you got it right’, and I asked him what he meant. He explained they were veterans from the Afghanistan Campaign and said they can’t talk to people about it because there are still active units over there. He said a lot of them had been traumatised by their tour of duty and it’s been

really tough returning to civilian life. He said they were really happy to see that there is the acknowledgement within the community of what people have gone through – it helps them feel like they are recognised for what they’d done in Afghanistan.” Now the northern wall of Alexandra RSL is covered in an intensively researched, eye-catching mural, which captures the stories of many locals who served in the armed forces. So the next

time you’re walking down towards Rotary Park, why not swing past the RSL and take a look at what the students, RSL members, and Russell produced with a great deal of thought and hard work. Maybe you’ll also be among those who use it to start a conversation about your family’s past or our local history. For more information on the More Murals Committee contact Anna Baker on 0468 359 880 For more information on Russell’s mural projects go to www. muralmaker.com.au

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An exhibition of Kao Lee Thao’s delicately drawn illustrations as they feature in the Adventures of the [Farting] Princess series of books by local children’s book author Sandra Roe. The books follow Sandra’s journey of recovery from brain cancer, and 50% of the author’s net profits will be given to cancer prevention, research and cure.

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like a princess”; hence her nickname ‘The Princess’. While she was there, she met her prince charming and they fell in love. Sandra moved to Hong Kong and married her soul mate and began to travel the world. After returning from one of their trips, ‘The Princess’ lost her memory. She was diagnosed with brain cancer, with her prince taking care of her throughout her therapy. Having also had cancer when she was 14 years old, Sandra can relate from both an adult and a child’s perspective; and so after her therapy she decided to write about the funny things that occurred during her treatment in order to make children and their parents laugh, and to raise funds for cancer prevention, research and cure. Sandra is now launching her Adventures of the [Farting] Princess series of books and associated prints, greeting cards and her own designed ‘Mr Snuggles’ (inspired by the stuffed bear that accompanied her to the hospital during her treatment). The funny things she writes about that occurred while she was in the hospital, (like farting), will make readers of The Farting Princess and The Princess and The Pee laugh and laugh. The exhibition opens with drinks and nibbles from 6pm on Friday 8 September and runs until Cup Weekend.

Rustic Simplicity @ The Shear ‘N’ shedS, 74 Grant Street, Alexandra The Princess Diaries This is an exhibition of delicately drawn illustrations by Kao Lee Thao from the Adventures of the [Farting] Princess series of books by local children’s author Sandra Roe. The books follow Sandra’s journey of

recovery from brain cancer. Canadian born, married to an Australian, and currently living in Hong Kong but in the process of developing their property locally, Sandra Roe is making Alexandra her home. Once upon a time Sandra took a trip to visit friends in Hong Kong, and another friend had said “make sure she is treated

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Join Sandra (‘The Princess’) for a funfilled book reading and signing at 11am Saturday 9 September out the front of Rustic Simplicity. Young at HeART This is an annual exhibition of Alexandra Secondary College VCE studio artists which showcases a variety of media and art forms developed by each student over the course of the year. Open night with drinks and nibbles is on Friday 10 November from 6pm.

up and coming and already established musicians and artists found in our own backyards. If you are interested in having a market stall apply online at https://www. tanglewoodfestival.com.au/applications/stall/. Performers, musicians and street performers are also invited to apply at www. tanglewoodfestival.com.au/applications/ performer/

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SEPTEMBER 2017 Saturday 2 ~ WINE TASTING AND LIVE MUSIC AT PEPPERCORN Peppercorn Hotel, 21A Station Street, Yea Come along on the first Saturday of each month to enjoy our FREE wine tasting and live music event - see our website, Facebook or Instagram for updates on who’s playing each month. 3pm-6pm. W: www.yeapeppercorn.com.au P: (03) 5797 2000 F: yeapeppercorn I: @yeapeppercorn Saturday 2 ~ VICTORIAN TROUT OPENING FESTIVAL Eildon Community Centre, Centre Avenue Celebrating the opening of trout rivers for fishing. The festival is a fun day for the entire family with fish hatchery tours, guided fishing, fish releases, fireworks and more. 10am-4pm. Fireworks after dark. W: www.vfa.vic.gov.au/recreational-fishing/target-one-million/troutopening-festivals/goulburn-fishing-festival-event-schedule SUNDAY 3 ~ flowerdale hotel LIVE MUSIC 3325 Whittlesea-Rea Road, Flowerdale Open mic and jam session in bar first Sunday every month. Come and have a Pluck or just enjoy the Tunes. 2pm. W: www.flowerdalehotel.com.au F: flowerdale hotel P: 5780 1230 Sunday 3 – Sunday 24 ~ Sunday Family Fun Day at Kerrisdale Mountain Railway Kerrisdale Mountain Railway and Museum, 7523 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kerrisdale The two foot gauge tourist railway in the foothills of the Tallarook Ranges offers spectacular views and a fully operational steam museum. Come and have a fun filled day for all the family. Trains run at 11:00am, 12:00 noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm every Sunday. W: www.kerrisdalemtnrailway.com.au E: douglas@eck.net.au P: 0407 823 739 Friday 8 – Sunday 5 Nov ~ The Princess Diaries Rustic Simplicity at The Shear ‘N’ sheds, 74 Grant Street, Alexandra An exhibition of Kao Lee Thao’s delicately drawn illustrations as they feature in the ‘Adventures of the [Farting] Princess’ series of books by local children’s book author Sandra Roe. Please join us for the opening on Friday 8th September from 6:00pm. W: www.rusticsimplicityblog.wordpress.com E: rusticsimplicity@hotmail.com P: 0419 517 045 SATURDAY 9 ~ Jamieson Spring Annual Ball Jamieson Memorial Hall, Jamieson Theme: Rock & Roll, Music by Rock & Roll Legend Mr Denis Tucker. $20.00 per head and bring a plate to share please. BYO drinks and glasses, complimentary tea and coffee. Raffles and Door prizes. W: www.jamieson.org.au P: 03 5777 0535

SEPTEMBER 2017 Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 ~ ALEXANDRA HERITAGE MACHINERY FESTIVAL AND SPRING MARKET Alexandra Timber Tramway & Museum, Station Street, Alexandra Fun for all the family with kids’ activities and games, market stalls, working historic machinery, steam train rides, museum rooms open with local displays and family BBQ area. 9am-4pm P: 0427 509 988 E: info@alexandratramway.org.au W: www.alexandratramway.org.au friday 15 & saturday 16 ~ Wood Fired Pizza @ Fawcett Hall 655 Spring Creek Road, Fawcett Hosted by Harvesting the Feast – perfect for sitting back and enjoying a wood fired pizza with family and friends. Eat-in BYO welcome or take-away Open from 5pm • Bookings/orders required W: www.harvestingthefeast.com.au E: catering@harvestingthefeast.com.au P: Lyn 03 5772 3053 M 0402125370 sunday 17 ~ GRAND CALEDONIAN open miKE The Grand Caledonian Hotel, 64 High Street, Yea Open mike sessions on third Sunday of month. P: 5797 2513 saturday 16 & SUNDAY 17 ~ JAMIESON HOT rod muster Jamieson One of the best weekends in Jamieson. Spring is on the way, but the town is already full of colour with the shiny hot rods parked about town. Live music E: jamocommunity@gmail.com W: www.jamieson.org.au sunday 17 ~ MCRVC STOCKMAN’S RALLY Big River State Forest – Marysville Motorcycle Racing Club of Victoria’s annual off-road rally. P: 0419 870 605 E: mcrvc@gmail.com W: www.mcrvc.com.au saturday 23 & sunday 24 ~ YEA GARDEN EXPO Yea Racecourse Native & flowering plants, garden tools, vegetable bins, motorised barrows, seedlings, garden sculptures, mulch, fertilisers, compost, ride-on and push mowers, nurseries, designers & contractors, mulchers, trees, large & small books. Free parking, food & drinks, free face painting & pony rides too! Entry $5 (kids free). 10am-4pm. E: yeagardenexpo@optusnet.com.au Wednesday 27 ~ Spring Activities Y Water Discovery Centre, 2 Hood Street, Yea The Y Water Discovery Centre will feature fun and educational school holiday activities this spring. Suitable for primary school aged children. Bookings essential and places are limited. Gold coin donation. 10am-11.30am. W: www.ywatercentre.com.au E: info@ywatercentre.com.au P: 03 5797 2663

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SUNDAY 1 ~ EUROA SHOW & SHINE Clifton Street, Euroa Trophies for all classes, live bands, trade and market stalls, food, fun for the kids / face painting. 8am-3pm. P: 0418 599 183 E: john@euroashowandshine.com W: www.australiannationalshowandshine.com.au Sunday 1 – Sunday 29 ~ Kerrisdale Mountain Railway 7523 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kerrisdale Trains run at 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm every Sunday. W: www.kerrisdalemtnrailway.com.au E: douglas@eck.net.au P: 0407 823 739 SUNDAY 1 ~ flowerdale hotel LIVE MUSIC 3325 Whittlesea-Rea Road, Flowerdale Open mic and jam session in bar first Sunday every month. Come and have a Pluck or just enjoy the Tunes. 2pm. W: www.flowerdalehotel.com.au F: flowerdale hotel P: 5780 1230

OCTOBER 2017

Wednesday 4 October ~ School Holiday Fun at The Y Water Discovery Centre Y Water Discovery Centre, 2 Hood Street, Yea The Y Water Discovery Centre will feature fun and educational school holiday activities this spring. Suitable for primary school aged children. Bookings essential and places are limited. Gold coin donation. 10am-11.30am. W: www.ywatercentre.com.au E: info@ywatercentre.com.au P: 03 5797 2663

Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 ~ Eildon Big Fish Challenge Eildon Pondage, Riverside Drive, Eildon Join hundreds of families as they ‘throw in a line’ for their chance to win one of the many prizes on offer. With music and entertainment all weekend, food stalls and local produce, kids amusements, casting competition and a huge fireworks display, this is a family weekend worth enjoying. W: www.eildonbigfishchallenge.com.au P: 0418 266 038 E: info@eildonbigfishchallenge.com.au

Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 ~ Garden Sculpture Exhibition Saladin Lodge, Produce Store & Cafe, 1188 Maroondah Highway Narbethong 10am-5pm, cafe open. Entry is free W: www.saladinlodge.com E: info@saladinlodge.com.au P: 0429 699 969

Friday 27 – Sunday 29 ~ CRUISERKHANA & 4X4 TEAM CHALLENGE Yarck 2 days of exciting 4x4 all terrain, all fun family 4WD skill competitions held at the Toyota Land Cruiser Club property at Yarck (follow signs from Yarck Pub). E: enquiries@cruiserkhana.com.au W: www.cruiserkhana.com.au

Saturday 7 ~ WINE TASTING AND LIVE MUSIC AT PEPPERCORN Peppercorn Hotel, 21A Station Street, Yea Come along on the first Saturday of each month to enjoy our FREE wine tasting and live music event - see our website, Facebook or Instagram for updates on who’s playing each month. 3pm-6pm. W: www.yeapeppercorn.com.au P: (03) 5797 2000 F: yeapeppercorn I: @yeapeppercorn Sunday 8 ~ Memoirs of a Scottish War Bride Beaufort Manor, 111 High Street, Yea A special event for the Seniors Festival – a solo multimedia production written and performed by Christine Middleton – includes a sumptuous high tea and historic wedding dress display. A tribute to the war brides, fiancés and servicemen, who sailed from the United Kingdom to lands far away. E: cornwalllisa@gmail.com P: 0400 848 575 Sunday 8 ~ Alexandra Automotive Swap Meet and Historic Truck Muster Alexandra Township, William Street, Alexandra On site at the Alexandra Automotive Swap Meet will be up to 50 historic trucks, classic cars, vintage motorbikes, hot rods, food stalls, bric a brac and the all important automotive swap meet stalls. Price per site is $26. Entry for buyers is $5. Children under 15 free. W: www.rotaryalexandra.org.au E: alexandra.swapmeet@gmail.com P: 0428 630 022 OCTOBER sunday 15 ~ GRAND CALEDONIAN open miKE The Grand Caledonian Hotel, 64 High Street, Yea Open mike sessions on third Sunday of month. P: 5797 2513 Friday 20 - Sunday 22 ~ Marysville Jazz and Blues Weekend Marysville Township, Murchison Street, Marysville Marysville will come alive to the music of some of Australia’s best jazz and blues artists. Featuring Australian artists that have achieved international and national acclaim and internationally touring artists and bands. Australian music legend and 2016 ARIA winner Russell Morris will kick off the weekend performing with his band at the Friday night opening concert W: www.marysvillejazzandblues.com E: marysvillejazzandblues@gmail.com P: 0477 123 506 friday 20 & saturday 21 ~ Wood Fired Pizza @ Fawcett Hall 655 Spring Creek Road, Fawcett Hosted by Harvesting the Feast – perfect for sitting back and enjoying a wood fired pizza with family and friends. Eat-in BYO welcome or take-away Open from 5pm • Bookings/orders required W: www.harvestingthefeast.com.au E: catering@harvestingthefeast.com.au P: Lyn 03 5772 3053 M 0402125370 Saturday 21 ~ Alexandra Speedway Gordon Street, Alexandra Club classes, late model series round. From 4pm. www.alexandraspeedway.org.au

Friday 27 – Sunday 29 ~ Festival of Flowers St Johns Anglican Church, 39 Downey Street, Alexandra Each October, during the Alexandra and District Open Gardens weekend, the interior of St John’s Church Alexandra is transformed by a magnificent display of floral art. Guests will be delighted by the imaginative arrangements of flowers including many from local gardens. Tickets for the gala opening can be obtained from Alexandra Pharmacy Photo Lab or pre-booked by email. W: www.alexanglicans.org E: patsyrobertson@ozemail.com.au P: 0404 001 824 Friday 27 & saturday 28 ~ yappers presents ‘for love or money’ Venue to be confirmed, Yea Yappers presents two short plays There’s a Dead Body in the Graveyard by Deb Robinson and Love to Declare by Hugh O’Brien. Matinee and evening performances. Bookings / enquiries P: 0400 077 692 Saturday 28 ~ ALEXANDRA RACE CLUB’S RUN FOR THE ROSES MEETING ON COX PLATE DAY Alexandra Race Club, 1 Gordon St, Alexandra Alexandra Race Club launches the Victorian Picnic Racing Season in spectacular fashion at our Run for the Roses Meeting on Cox Plate Day. Strong bookies ring and tote covering Cox Plate Day and local races. Gates open 12noon. Book a marquee online and receive a bonus picnic backpack with all the bibs and bobs and cutlery for a bonza country picnic. There will be lucky race book prizes drawn throughout the day. Enjoy R&B music by Soloman and Lacey. Bookies and Tote so you can punt on all local, Melbourne and interstate meetings. P: 5773 4304 E: walsh145@me.com W: www.alexandraraceclub.com.au or www.countryracing.com.au Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 ~ Alexandra & District Open Gardens Various locations throughout Alexandra and district Now in its 27th year, the Alexandra & District Open Gardens Weekend offers beautiful gardens ranging from small manicured town spaces to expansive farm properties set amidst the magnificent backdrop of the Cathedral Mountain, rolling green hills and river valleys. Expect to see gorgeous spring blossoms and foliage, exotics and natives. W: www.alexandraopengardens.com.au P: 03 5772 2287 E: info@alexandraopengardens.com.au Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 ~ FAWCETT HALL CAFE & MARKET Fawcett Hall, 655 Spring Creek Rd, Fawcett Plants, produce & preloved, delicious food and coffee by Lyn of Harvesting the Feast – breakfast and lunch bookings P: 0402 125 370 W: www.fawcetthall.org.au Sunday 29 ~ Spring Degustation Dinner at Holmesglen Holmesglen at Eildon, 92 Moore Road, Eildon Spring Degustation Dinner includes six decadent courses featuring local Spring produce, not to be missed for lovers of fine food. A specially selected wine list featuring local wines to match each course has been created. Fully licensed bar. Reservations are essential. Accommodation packages available. E: eildon@holmesglen.edu.au P: 03 5774 2631 Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017 – 69

NOVEMBER 2017 Friday 3 & saturday 4 ~ yappers presents ‘for love or money’ Venue to be confirmed, Yea Yappers presents two short plays There’s a Dead Body in the Graveyard by Deb Robinson and Love to Declare by Hugh O’Brien. Matinee and evening performances. Bookings / enquiries P: 0400 077 692 Saturday 4 ~ WINE TASTING AND LIVE MUSIC AT PEPPERCORN Peppercorn Hotel, 21A Station Street, Yea FREE wine tasting and live music event - see our website, Facebook or Instagram for updates on who’s playing each month. 3pm-6pm. W: www.yeapeppercorn.com.au P: (03) 5797 2000 F: yeapeppercorn I: @yeapeppercorn SUNDAY 5 ~ flowerdale hotel LIVE MUSIC 3325 Whittlesea-Rea Road, Flowerdale Open mic and jam session in bar first Sunday every month. Come and have a Pluck or just enjoy the Tunes. 2pm. W: www.flowerdalehotel.com.au F: flowerdale hotel P: 5780 1230 Sunday 5 ~ ALEXANDRA SPRING FAIR Rotary Park, Alexandra Live music, food and wine, arts and crafts as well as children’s rides and activities, located in the pleasant and safe Rotary Park Alexandra. 10am-4pm. P: 0409 965 329 Friday 3 – TUESDAY 6 ~ Marysville Art Show Marysville Community Centre, 40 Falls Road, Marysville, VIC 3779 Enjoy local and interstate works or pick up a piece for a great price. Works are available for sale for five days only. Free entry. Open night Friday 7pm. W: www.marysvilleartshow.com E: marysvilleartshow@yahoo.com.au P: 0431450160 Saturday 4 ~ TAGGERTY 4 SEASONS MARKET Taggerty Hall, Taggerty-Thornton Rd, Taggerty Olive oil, wine, honey, fudge, baked goods, preserves, ice cream, soaps, crafts, bric-a-brac, fruit, vegetables, plants, free range eggs, BBQ sausages and espresso coffee. 8.30am-12.30pm. P: 0419376206 E: tgstore@bigpond.com Saturday 4 – Monday 6 ~ Alexandra Wood and Craft Show Alexandra Town Hall, Grant Street Alexandra Woodturning demonstrations, local handmade wooden items and gifts, milled timber for sale. Quilts, jewellery, jams, wines, soaps, handmade cards and knitwear also available. Kids woodworking corner where they can put together simple toys, raffles and door prizes. Gold coin donation. 10am-4pm. E: Sherrian@live.com.au P: 0498 653 429 Friday 10 – Sunday 12 ~ TARGA HIGH COUNTRY In and around Strathbogie, Mansfield & Murrindindi Shires Targa High Country is a tarmac rally event featuring 200+ modern and classic cars. The event runs for three days over 280km, including the Euroa town centre Friday lunch-stop display, the exciting Mansfield Saturday street stage and Targa Fest, along with a lunch stop in Eildon and the Mt Buller summit finish celebrations on Sunday. P: 6221 8800 E: enquiries@targa.com.au W: www.targa.com.au Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 ~ YEA & DISTRICT OPEN GARDENS Yea and District Exceptional gardens open for the weekend varying from town gardens to large country gardens with a diverse range of styles to suit all tastes. $5 per town garden or $35 entry to all gardens. 10am-5pm daily. W: www.yearotary.org.au Saturday 11 ~ 134th ALEXANDRA ANNUAL SPRING SHOW Alexandra Showgrounds, William St, Alexandra Horses, livestock, poultry, craft and cooking. A working draught horse demonstration, shearing demonstration and working dog trials. Roving entertainers, the animal nursery, showbags, giftware, food stalls and free community health checks. 9am-4pm. P: 0477 002 051 E: pna.alexandra@gmail.com W: www.alexandrashow.com 70 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017

NOVEMBER 2017 Sunday 12 ~ ALEXANDRA P & A Gymkhana Alexandra Showgrounds, William St, Alexandra A three ring show providing horse and pony events for all ages. From experienced in the OPEN ring to the inexperienced in the FUN ring. Classes for horses, ponies and riding. Fancy Dress. Adult Riding Club ring for HRCAV members. 9am-1pm. P: 0407 805 013 E: pna.alexandra@gmail.com W: www.alexandrashow.com Sunday 12 ~ THE BUXTON BOOTCAMP Buxton Mountain Bike Park, Mill Creek Rd, Buxton An event for anyone with a mountain bike – this is a three or six hour MTB, which you can tackle either as a solo or part of a pairs/triples team, completing laps of the 12km singletrack course. 10am-5.30pm. P: 9010 6040 E: info@bighillevents.com.au W: www.bighillevents.com.au Sunday 12 ~ RACV MARYSVILLE MARATHON FESTIVAL Gallipoli Park, Falls Rd, Marysville Community Running Festival including 50km ultra, marathon, half marathon, 10km and 4km fun run supporting the Marysville and surrounding communities. 7am 10km Run/Walk 10am 50km Ultra Marathon 42km Neil McKern Marathon 8am 4km Run/Walk 11am 21km Half Marathon 9am P: 0418 557 052 E: info@marysvillemarathon.com.au W: www.marysvillemarathon.com.au SATURDAY 18 ~ Night of Music with Mick Pealing & Nick CharleS Saladin Lodge, Produce Store & Cafe, 1188 Maroondah Highway Narbethong 5.30pm drinks 6.00pm start. Fabulous buffet dinner and a top night of music. $50 per person. Bookings essential W: www.saladinlodge.com E: info@saladinlodge.com.au P: 0429 699 969 Saturday 18 ~ YEA SPRING RACING DAY Yea Racecourse, Racecourse Rd, Yea Picnic racing in the delightful environment and surrounds of the Yea Racecourse. The Yea Racing Club was recently awarded the David J Bourke Memorial Trophy as the current ‘Picnic Club of the Year’. Full TAB and bookmaker’s service with food and refreshments available. Races commence from approximately 12.30pm. P: 0438 048 178 E: mhcars@hotmail.com W: www.racingvictoria.com.au sunday 19 ~ GRAND CALEDONIAN open miKE The Grand Caledonian Hotel, 64 High Street, Yea Open mike sessions on third Sunday of month. P: 5797 2513 Friday 24 – Sunday 26 ~ KINGLAKE RANGES ROTARY ART SHOW Kinglake Community Centre, Extons Rd, Kinglake Central There is a wide variety of talented artisans in the Kinglake Ranges. Come and see the various forms of art showcased. Friday 7pm, Saturday to Sunday 10am-4pm E: news@kinglakeartshow.com.au W: www.kinglakeartshow.com.au friday 24 & saturday 25 ~ 102nd annual yea show Recreational Reserve, Snodgrass St, Yea Friday evening carnival from 6pm. Music from 8pm. Saturday all day for cattle, sheep, chooks, goats, crafts, photography, garden & home skills. Dog jump, sheep dog trials and a huge horse arena plus traditional trades fair. Something for all family members at a traditional country town show. W: www.yeashow.org.au Saturday 25 ~ Alexandra Speedway Gordon Street, Alexandra Club Classes, Sports Sedan Feature. From 4pm. www.alexandraspeedway.org.au

REGULAR MARKETS

Business AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

Alexandra Market

2nd Saturday of month 9am-1pm Alexandra Timber Tramway, Station Street, Alexandra 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. 0427 509 988 - Jane market@alexandratramway.org.au | www.alexandratramway.org.au

Alexandra on Perkins Market

4th Saturday of month 8am-2pm Perkins Street, Alexandra Just a short leisurely stroll from the local shops and cafes, visitors and locals can now enjoy a spot of market shopping for that little something special. Brimming with quality local produce, collectables, bric-a-brac, plants, beautiful handmade jewellery, clothing and much more right in town on Perkins Street. 03 5772 1100 info@alexandratourism.com | www.alexandratourism.com

102 High Street Yea 5797 2562 or 0498 713 112 (previously Yea Car Care)

• RACV roadside service • All servicing and mechanical repairs • Towing and RACV batteries • All lawn mowers and outdoor equipment • Tractor repairs • Tyre repair and new tyre sales • Car detailing

Bollygum Community Market

2nd Sunday of 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. 0409 849 722 | bollygummarket@gmail.com

AUTOMOTIVE

Flowerdale Community Market

3rd Sunday of month 9am-1pm Flowerdale Community Hall, Yea Whittlesea Road, Flowerdale Country market stalls with arts, crafts, veggies, plants, bric-a-brac. Hot food, Devonshire teas and cold drinks available. New stall holders welcome, $10 a stall. 03 5780 1223 - Alison | Alron27@bigpond.com

Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market

4th Sunday of month 10am-3pm (held on the 3rd Sunday in December) 19 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Kinglake Fresh from us to you. High quality items, grown or made by our stall holders. Proving quality products and food every month, all year round. 0419 339 320 kinglakemarket@gmail.com | www.kinglakemarket.com

Marysville Market

2nd & 4th Sunday of 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. 0405 146 961 - Louise olivetto@bigpond.com

Taggerty 4 Seasons Market

Saturday of Australia Day, Easter, Queen’s Birthday and Melbourne Cup Weekends 9am-1pm 3 Taggerty-Thornton Road, Taggerty Showcasing local Taggerty and surrounding district produce including olive oil, wine, honey, fudge, baked goods, preserves, soaps, crafts, bric-a-brac, fruit, vegetables, plants, free range eggs, BBQ sausages and espresso coffee. 0419 376 206 | tgstore@bigpond.com

Yarck Country Market

3rd Saturday of 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. 0434 366 895 marie31@live.com.au | www.visityarck.com.au

Yea Country Market

1st Saturday of month 9am-2pm (closed June, July, August) 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. 0434 858 208 | yeamarket@gmail.com

Yea Mechanical Repairs 3 Grevillea Street Yea Phone Kel – Workshop 5797 2200 Mobile 0419 979 373

Servicing All Makes And Models

• tyres • wheel alignments • computer diagnostics AUTOMOTIVE

• Recovery Gear • Bull Bars • Winches IF YOU MENTION THIS AD • Roof Racks • Dual Battery Systems • Fridges • Swags

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& trades directory . . . AUTOMOTIVE

Boz Miljkovic Mechanic 61 Downey Street Alexandra

Ph (03) 5772 3232

Alexandra Automotive Licensed Roadworthy Testing • General Car Servicing • Repairs & Tuning • Disc & Drum Machining • Front Ends & Suspension

COMPUTER SERVICES

Sales, Service, Repairs and Networking Home or Office

WE COME TO YOU Mob: 0417 342 914

AUTOMOTIVE

Eildon Auto Spares • Auto Spares • Auto Accessories • Fishing Tackle and Bait • Fishing Licences • Water Sports Equipment • Boat Safety Gear • Gumboots

Email: support@ugcs.com.au

COMMUNICATIONS

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST • Two way and CB radio systems • GPS mobile navigation • Telemetry and wireless data links • Mobile phone car kits • installation • sales • service

Gary Constantine 7-8 Main Street Eildon Ph 03 5774 2712 Fax 03 5774 2738

Phone 03 5772 1292

CABINET MAKER

CONCRETING

Specialising in all facets of cabinet making • Kitchens • Vanities • Laundries • Wardrobes • Office fit-outs

Latest range of fittings, finishes and design for all domestic and commercial projects Visit our showroom to view a wide range of samples and trial our display kitchen 42 Aitken Street Alexandra Ph 5772 1000 Fax 5772 1088 awcabinets@bigpond.com 72 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017

• House slabs • Shed slabs • Driveways • Paths

• 3.6 TONNE EXCAVATOR

• TIP TRUCK • BOB CAT

Luke Hill 0409 250 234 rocknconc@gmail.com

DOG GROOMING

ELECTRICIAN

ELECTRICIAN Grimshaw Electrics For all your electrical and communication requirements

Peter Donald

0429 808 596 REC 16666 ELECTRICIAN

A/H 03 5773 2457 ELECTRICIAN

Rec No 12906

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

INDUSTRIAL | COMMERCIAL | DOMESTIC Based in Taggerty & covering Murrindindi Shire New Homes & Extensions

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

Maintenance / Breakdowns

• Eco Smart Electrician • Domestic / Commercial • Undergrounds • Electrical Design • Cable Locations • Trenching • Solar Installations ~ grid connect, off grid, batteries

Phone / TV / Data Cabling

0418 543 310

e: info@e-tec.net.au

w: www.etecelectrical.com.au

ELECTRICIAN

Sheds Wired Safety Switches Underground Power

Split Systems Supplied & Installed

Competitive Rates

Gary: 0418 997 780 Marcus: 0434 100 518 REC: 8287

E: info@blackwoodelec.com.au

AU: 30928

FLOORING

Environmentally Friendly FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS CONTACT JAY

0439 842 030 • DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL • BREAKDOWNS • MAINTENANCE • 4 X 4 TRENCHER • SOLAR SYSTEMS • GENERATOR BACK-UP SYSTEMS

• INDUSTRIAL • UNDERGROUNDS • GRID CONNECT • STANDALONE

jay@williamselec.com.au

Floor Sanding and Finishing SPECIALISING IN NON TOXIC POLYURETHANE COATINGS NEW & OLD TIMBER, PARQUETRY & CORK

TIM SKERRITT 0439 358 880 Alexandra & District Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017 – 73

FURNITURE & FLOORING

HANDYMAN / MAINTENANCE SERVICES FREE QUOT ES

Steve’s

Maintenance Service Honest and Reliable

CHOOKIES

Mowing, Slashing, Brush Cutting, Gardening, Gutters Cleaned, Rubbish Removed, Household Repairs and Maintenance

1 Hall Street Alexandra Ph 5772 2152

Phone Steve 5772 2451 Mobile 0409 430 271

GLASS PRODUCTS

LANDSCAPING

specialising in all aspects of the flat glass trade

glass replacement, shower screens, splashbacks, mirrors, wood heater glass a: 16 Hunter Road, Healesville 3777 p: 5962 2888 f: 5962 6088 e: ridglass@bigpond.com w: www.ridgelineglass.com.au HYDRAULICS / INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES

CLIFFORD BRADY

42 Aitken St Alexandra VIC 3714

Ph 0421 921 110 itecearthworks@optusnet.com.au

LOCKSMITH

Mitch A Fix Services 12 Hunter Road, Healesville Vic 3777 P 03 5962 6444 • E sales@hhis.com.au • F 03 5962 6455 • SALES • SERVICE • SPARES • REPAIRS

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• Registered Victorian • Lock Repairs Security Equipment Installer • Installations • Discrete Prompt & the • Re-Keying Reliable Service key to y • Key Cutting our secu • Code Cutting rity • Key Alike Whole House Systems

Peter Mitchell Ph 0409 285 589 / AH 5772 2737 pmitch1958@bigpond.com

MARINE SERVICES

SERVICE AGENTS *Mercury *Honda *Yamaha *Evinrude *Seadoo *Yanmar *Kohler *Onan *Westerbeke *Volvo

SUMMER OPENING HOURS MON-FRI: 8am-5pm SAT-SUN: 9am-1pm

PLUMBER • Seadoo servicing & repairs • Inboard, Outboard, Sterndrive servicing & repairs • New & Used boat sales • New & Used engine sales • Showroom full of everything your boat needs for your day on the water • Watersports accessories & PFD’s

20 Sugarloaf Road Eildon Ph 5774 2132 eildonoutboard@virtual.net.au

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

0419 553 803 Ph/Fax 5772 2991 tcplumbing@bigpond.com

MOTORCYCLES

SERVICE STATION

SALES • SERVICE • PARTS B P Yea

31 High St Yea Ph 5797 2008

ROAD • TRAIL • QUADS • SIDE BY SIDES • Tyres • Batteries • RWC Licensed Tester ALEXANDRA MOTORCYCLES LMCT 3110 65 Downey Street Alexandra Ph 03 5772 1045

PANEL BEATING / SPRAY PAINTING

Endeavour Alexandra 10 Downey St Alexandra Ph 03 5772 1227

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All Petrol Grades and LPG Hot Food Swap n Go Gas Bottles Lubricants and Automotive Accessories Groceries Large Variety of Snacks and Beverages Mobile Phone Recharge iTunes vouchers available WalknTalk Phone Chargers

For easy access pumps, monthly promo specials and service with a smile call in today!

SERVICE STATION

Shell Buxton

Specialising in custom painting & restoration of all classic cars We do all the hard work for you All electrical, trims & upholstery, rust repairs & steel fabrication 2 Pak Specialist ~ we use and recommend DNA Paints 5 Peterkin Place Alexandra 0405 581 093 | 5772 2617 manczalpanelworx@gmail.com

• 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 Ph 03 5774 7171 2093 Maroondah Hwy Buxton Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017 – 75

SERVICE STATION

TREE SERVICES

• All fuels and lubricants • Convenience store Michael & Marie 2 Centre Avenue, Eildon

Phone 03 5774 2220 Email eildonservo@bigpond.com

• Insured

Reliable •

• Experienced

5778 9603 STOCK AND STATION AGENTS

ALEXANDRA OFFICE 6 Webster Street, Alexandra 3714 Ph 5772 1052

YEA OFFICE 4 Station Street, Yea 3717 Ph 5797 2037

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

TREE SERVICES

Competitive •

JASON

0413 671 066

TOWING & SALVAGE

2 Centre Avenue Eildon Ph 03 5774 2727

• Log Book Servicing • Licensed RWC Tester • Air-con Regassing • 4X4 Improvements • Tyre Sales / Puncture Repairs • Car, Truck, Boat & Trailer Repairs • Welding • Lathe Work • Small Engineering Jobs TYRE SERVICES

Servicing Alexandra, Yea and surrounding districts Obligation free quotes

PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE • Tree pruning and removal • Stump removal • Branch chipping/Mulch • Consultancy and tree reports • Wood chipper and truck

• 12m and 19m cherry pickers • Bobcat + 5.5 ton Excavator • Wood splitter • Complete insurance • Emergency work

Al Seaton 0438 751 932

5775 1935

265 Dead Horse Lane Mansfield info@highcountrytrees.com.au www.highcountrytreeservices.com.au 76 – Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017

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

42A Aitken Street, Alexandra Phone (03) 5772 3456 Fax (03) 5772 2567

UPHOLSTERY

WEED CONTROL

MAXWELL’S UPHOLSTERY

• Lounge Suites and Dining Chairs Repaired and Recovered • Office Furniture • New Lounge Suites Available • Chairs and Sofas Made to Order • Large Range of Fabrics • Car and Boat Upholstery

QUOTES, PICK-UP AND DELIVERY ER S OV EAR CE N Y 30 ERIE P X E

Max Ewert T 5774 2201 M 0417 321 781 E max@maxwellsupholstery.com.au A Skyline Road Eildon W www.maxwellsupholstery.com.au

• SPOT SPRAYING • BOOM SPRAYING • 200M POWER REELS • COMPUTER CONTROLLED BOOM FROM 2M TO 10M Licensed – insured – experienced

ANDY FRIEDEL 0407 565 207 alexweedcontrol@gmail.com

UPHOLSTERY

WELDING SERVICES

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

• Welding repairs • Construction of sheds • Tool boxes • Trailers • Cattle yards • Ute trays • Repairs of heavy machinery and attachments • Steel, Aluminium, Cast Iron no problem

mobile

Contact: David Cooper Mobile: 0429 199 472

Trade qualified ~ over 30 years experience

www.topstitchupholsteryandantiques.com.au WATER BORE DRILLING

WINDOWS

WATER BORES P: 0418 362 968 info@matthewandsons.com.au www.matthewandsons.com.au

16B Hunter Road Healesville 3777 P 03 5962 5777 F 03 5962 5222 E sales@sunergywindows.com.au W www.sunergywindows.com.au

• quality timber double glazed windows inc awning, casement, double hung, bifold, sashless double hung and fixed windows. • circular, arched and custom built windows.

Murrindindi Guide – SPRING 2017 – 77

ACCOMMODATION Alexandra Motel Alexandra 5772 2077 Alexandra Tourist Park Alexandra 5772 1222 Alpino Apartments Marysville 0408 103 481 Amelina Cottages Marysville 0434 692 622 Big4 Taggerty Holiday Park Taggerty 5774 7263 Breakaway Twin Rivers Caravan Park Acheron 5772 1735 Buxton Hotel Buxton 5774 7381 Churches of Yarck Yarck 0414 969 008 Dalrymples Marysville 5963 3416 Eildon Lake Motel Eildon 5774 2800 Eildon Parkview Motor Inn Eildon 5774 2165 Elite Stays Marysville / Taggerty 0413 795 283 Flowerdale Hotel Flowerdale 5780 1230 Flowerdale Estate Strath Creek 5784 9280 Giddy Goat Cafe Yarck 5773 4223 Glenfield Cottage B/B Yarck 5773 4304 Golden Trout Hotel Motel Eildon 5774 2508 Hungry Horse Hotel Molesworth 5797 6266 Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park Lake Eildon 5774 2585 Kevington Hotel Kevington 5777 0543 Royal Mail Hotel, Yea 5797 2515 Rubicon Hotel Motel Thornton 5773 2251 Saladin Lodge, Narbethong 0429 699 969 Schoolhouse Gallery, Tea Garden, B&B Trawool 5797 3118 Taylor Bay Country Club Taylor Bay 0497 889 353 Thornton Caravan Park Thornton 5773 2305 Vibe Hotel Marysville 5957 7700 Waverley Guest House Alexandra 5772 1146 White Lotus B&B Narbethong 5963 7126 Yea Motel Yea 5797 2660 Yea Peppercorn Hotel Yea 5797 2000 APPLIANCE STORE Chookies Alexandra 5772 2152 Country Tech Leading Appliances Alexandra 5772 3165 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Alexandra Automotive Alexandra 5772 3232 Alexandra Tyrepower Alexandra 5772 3456 Eildon Auto Spares Eildon 5774 2712 High Country 4x4 Mansfield 5779 1955 Yea Automotive Service Centre 5797 2562 Yea Mechanical Repairs 5797 2200

BANKS Bendigo Bank Kinglake 5786 1656 BOAT HIRE Lakeview Boat Hire Eildon 0488 051 721 BOOK SHOPS Books at Yarck Yarck 5773 4337 Friends of the Library Alexandra 5772 2935 BUILDERS Ready Built Mansfield 5775 1199 Swenrick Buxton 5774 7066 BUTCHERS Alexandra Quality Meats Alexandra 5772 1151 Thornton Butchers & Deli Thornton 5773 2224 CABINET MAKERS AW Cabinets Alexandra 5772 1000 CAR DETAILING Alexandra Car Detailers Alexandra 0419 518 472 CAR SALES Martins Garage Mansfield 5733 1000 CARAVAN PARKS Big4 Taggerty Holiday Park Taggerty 5774 7263 Boulevard Caravan Park Eildon 5774 2128 Breakaway Twin Rivers Caravan Park Acheron 5772 1735 Eildon Waters Holiday Park Eildon 5773 2386 Eildon Pondage Holiday Park Eildon 1800 651 691 Thornton Caravan Park Thornton 5773 2305 Yea Riverside Caravan Park Yea 5797 2972 CATERING Harvesting the Feast 5772 3053 / 0402 125 370 CLOTHING / SHOE SHOPS Alexandra Sportspower & Toys Alexandra 5772 1719 Country Touch Marysville 5963 3753 Footsteps Family Footwear Alexandra 5772 1503 Inspire on Grant 5772 2311 Alexandra Miller’s Mensland 5772 1254 Alexandra Your Wardrobe Yea 5797 2309 COMMUNICATIONS Country Tech 5772 3165 Alexandra Weeks Radio Alexandra 5772 1292 COMPUTERS Country Tech Alexandra 5772 3165 Upper Goulburn Computer Services 0417 342 914 CONCRETING Rock ‘n’ Conc 0409 250 234 DENTAL CLINIC Alexandra Dental Clinic 5772 1073 DOG GROOMING In The Pink Taggerty 5774 7242 EATERIES / BAKERIES /RESTAURANTS 501 Cafe Bar & Grill Jerusalem Creek 5774 2585

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4-Ways Takeaway & Dina Thornton 5773 2293 Alexandra Bakery & Cafe Alexandra 5772 2272 Alexandra Noodle Bar Alexandra 5772 2888 Aqua Bar & Cafe Eildon 0425 816 959 Buck’s Country Bakehouse Yarck 5773 4233 Burnsies Takeaway Alexandra 5772 2693 By the Falls Marysville 0448 983 009 / 0419 959 054 Check Out 7, Eildon 5774 2184 Eildon Bakery & Cafe Eildon 5774 2362 Eildon Woodfire Pizza Eildon 5774 2001 Essence Coffee Lounge Alexandra 5772 2122 Flowerdale Estate Strath Creek 5784 9280 Giddy Goat Cafe, Yarck 5773 4223 Jamieson Cafe, Deb’s Jamieson 5777 0600 Killingworth Hill Cafe & Whisky Bar Yea 0455 266 888 Lake Mountain Cafe Lake Mountain 5957 7253 Rendezvous Cafe Restaurant Yea 5797 2528 Saladin Lodge, Narbethong 0429 699 969 Schoolhouse Gallery, Tea Garden, B&B Trawool 5797 3118 Terracotta Restaurant & Bar Yea 5963 3241 The Provender Country Bakehouse Yea 5797 3155 Alexandra 5772 3167 Toolangi Forest Discovery Centre Cafe Toolangi 0402 686 964 / 0447 330 863 Yea Chinese Restaurant Yea 5797 2865 5797 2664 Yea Take Away Yea ELECTRICIANS Blackwood Electrics Taggerty 0418 997 780 / 0434 100 518 E-Tec Electrical Contractor Alexandra 0418 543 310 Grimshaw Electrics Thornton 0429 808 596 J Williams Electrical Alexandra 0439 842 030 FISHING SUPPLIES Eildon Bait & Tackle Eildon 5774 2712 Totally Trout Alexandra 5772 2662 FLOOR SANDING & FINISHING Tim Skerritt Alexandra 0439 358 880 FORESTRY SERVICES Farm Forestry Services Taggerty 0427 747 393 FURNITURE STORES Chookies Furniture Warehouse Alexandra 5772 2152 GALLERIES Little Fishes Art Studio Marysville 0408 146 165 Rustic Simplicity Alexandra 0419 517 045 Schoolhouse Gallery, Tea Garden, B&B Trawool 5797 3118 Studio 2427, Buxton 0417 323 868 GENERAL STORES / GROCERIES / FRUIT & VEG Alexandra Fruit & Veg Alexandra 5772 1750

Yarck General Store Yarck 5773 4204 GIFT SHOP / CLOTHING / SHOES Alexandra Discounts & Giftware 5772 2850 Alexandra By the Falls Marysville 0448 983 009 / 0419 959 054 Dindi Naturals 5773 4349 Yarck Footsteps Family Footwear 5772 1503 Alexandra Inspire on Grant 5772 2311 Alexandra Lit & Beyond 0422 239 754 Marysville Marysville Crystal Gardens & Shop Marysville 5963 4373 Alexandra 0478 661 655 Nice, Yea 0413 489 196 Redgate Bazaar, Alexandra 0407 683 712 Rustic Simplicity 0419 517 045 Alexandra GLASS PRODUCTS Ridgeline Glass & Glazing Healesville 5962 2888 GRAPHIC DESIGN Ann Friedel Publishing Alexandra 0418 556 107 HALL FOR HIRE Fawcett Hall Fawcett via Alexandra 5772 2997 HARDWARE / TIMBER STORES Eildon Hardware 5774 2081 Mitre 10 Alexandra 5772 2188 Mansfield 5775 2511 Yea 5797 2290 HEALTH / BEAUTY / WELLBEING Alexandra Physiotherapy Alexandra 5772 2649 Jessica’s Sheer Beauty Alexandra 5772 3322 Sound Imaging Alexandra 57720947 White Lotus Natural Health & Wellbeing Narbethong 5963 7126 HEATING Bowd Heating Alexandra 5772 1045 HOME MAINTENANCE SERVICES Steve’s Maintenance Service Alexandra 5772 2451 HORSE RIDING Rubicon Valley Horse Riding Thornton 5773 2292 HOTELS / MOTELS / RESORTS Alexandra Motor Inn 5772 2077 Beaufort Manor, Yea 0400 848 575 Buxton Hotel, Buxton 5774 7381 Courthouse Hotel Jamieson 5777 0503 Country Club Hotel, Yea 5797 2440 Flowerdale Hotel Flowerdale 5780 1230 Flowerdale Estate Strath Creek 5784 9280 Golden Trout Hotel Motel Eildon 5774 2508 Holmesglen at Eildon Eildon 5774 2631 Hungry Horse Hotel Molesworth 5797 6266 Kevington Hotel Kevington 5777 0543 Royal Mail Hotel Yea 5797 2515 Rubicon Hotel Motel Thornton 5773 2251 Taylor Bay Country Club Taylor Bay 0497 889 353

The Grand Caledonian Hotel Yea 5797 2513 Vibe Hotel Marysville 5957 7700 Yarck Hotel 5773 4226 5797 2660 Yea Motel Yea Peppercorn Hotel Yea 5797 2000 HOUSEBOAT HIRE/SALES Waters Edge House Boat Hire Eildon 0437 944 162 Houseboat Sales Lake Eildon Eildon 0499 990 024 HYDRAULICS / INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES Healesville Hydraulics & Industrial Supplies Healesville 5962 6444 LANDSCAPING Itec Earthworks 0421 921 110 LOCAL PRODUCE Koala Cherries Yarck 5773 4250 Marysville Lolly Shop Marysville 5963 3644 Murrindindi Olive Grove Yea 0418 333 586 LOCKSMITH Mitch-a-Fix Services Alexandra 0409 285 589 MARINE SERVICES Eildon Outboard Service Eildon 5774 2132 MOTORCYCLES / MOWERS Alexandra Motorcycles Alexandra 5772 1045 MUSICAL ENTERTAINER Josie Parsons 0402 428 086 NEWSAGENCIES Alexandra Newsagency Alexandra 5772 1025 NURSERIES / GARDEN CENTRES / SUPPLIES Bedrock Garden Supplies Alexandra 5772 1911 Buxton Nursery Buxton 5774 7345 5786 5031 Fern Acres Kinglake West Goulburn Valley Nursery Yea 5797 2222 The Sculpted Garden 0427 000 344 NURSING HOME Darlingford Nursing Home Eildon 5774 2711 OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT Maroondah Outdoor Equipment Buxton 5774 7292 Mansfield Hunting & Fishing Mansfield 5779 1685 PANEL BEATING / SPRAY PAINTING Manczal Panel Worx 5772 2617 / 0405 581 093 Alexandra PHARMACIES Alexandra Pharmacy 5772 2153 Alexandra Eildon Pharmacy Eildon 5774 2626 Marysville Pharmacy 5963 4224 PHYSIOTHERAPIST Alexandra Physiotherapy Alexandra 5772 2649 PLUMBERS Travis Capp Plumbing Alexandra 0419 553 803 POLITICIANS Bridget McKenzie Senator National Party Victoria 5441 4251 Cathy McGowan AO MP Independant Member for Indi 5721 7077 Cindy McLeish MP State Member for Eildon 9730 1066 Jane Hume Liberal Senator for Victoria 9232 8820

REAL ESTATE AGENTS DA Robinson Yea 5797 2500 Elders Alexandra 0419 558 032 Eildon Real Estate 5774 2771 LJ Hooker Alexandra 5772 1774 Noble Knight Lilydale 9735 5677 Yarra Glen 9730 1788 Ruralco Property Alexandra 5772 1110 Yea 5797 2086 RURAL PRODUCE / EQUIPMENT Landmark Embling Alexandra 5772 3110 Rodwells Alexandra 5772 2444 Yea 5797 2086 SERVICE STATIONS BP Yea 5797 2008 Eildon One Stop Fuel Eildon 5774 2220 Endeavour Alexandra Alexandra 5772 1227 Shell Buxton Buxton 5774 7171 Simpson & Sons P/L Alexandra 5772 1205 SOLICITORS Williams Hunt Alexandra 5772 1493 STOCK AND STATION AGENTS Elders Alexandra 5772 1052 Yea5797 2037 Landmark Embling Alexandra 5772 3110 Rodwells Alexandra 5772 2444 Yea 5797 2086 TREE SERVICES High Country Tree Services 5775 1935 0413 671 066 JT’s Trees TOWING & SALVAGE Eildon Auto Repairs & Towing 5774 2727 Eildon TROUT FARMS Buxton Trout Farm 5774 7370 Eildon Trout Farm Thornton 5773 2377 TYRES Alexandra Tyrepower 5772 3456 ULTRASOUND IMAGING Sound Imaging Alexandra 5772 0947 UPHOLSTERY Maxwell’s Upholstery Eildon 5774 2201 Topstitch Upholstery & Antiques Yea 5797 2992 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES Alexandra 5772 1100 / 1800 652 298 Eildon 5774 2909 Marysville 5963 4567 Yea 5797 2663 VETERINARIAN Mountain Ranges Vet Clinic Kinglake 5786 1777 WATER BORING Matthew & Sons 0418 362 968 WEED CONTROL Alexandra Weed Control 0407 565 207 WELDING SERVICES Buffalo Built 0429 199 472 WINES/BREWS Sedona Estate Murrindindi 9730 2883 WINDOWS Sunergy Windows Pty Ltd Healsville 5962 5777

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 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 & District Lapidary Club..... 5774 2908 Alexandra & District Motorcycle Club ......................................................www.admcc.com.au Alexandra Quilters.................................... 5772 1897 Buxton Craft Activities............................. 5774 7291 Eildon & District Woodworking Guild.5774 7513 Eildon Art Group........................................ 5773 2306 Redgate Classic Motorcycle Club.. 0433 291 495 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 – SPRING 2017 – 79

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Mt Hickey 805m

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The Big Tree

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The Big Culvert

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Bush Camping

To Warburton

YARRA RANGES NATIONAL PARK

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Major Rd Sealed Rd Unsealed Rd Cycling Rail Trail National Park (N.P.)

Other Parks

10% Lake level To Warburton via Upper Yarra Dam

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Lookout

State Forest

C511

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BIG RIVER STATE FOREST

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To Sydney 736km & Benalla 50km

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To Euroa

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Lake or large river To Woods Point

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