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Raising funds can be hard work, but it’s much easier – and can yield better results – if you’re having fun. A case in point is Gisborne Church of Christ youth group’s entertaining effort in the Macedon Ranges Relay for Life in March that raised valuable funds for an important cause and strengthened the group through the shared experience. See their report on page 2.
Youth find the FUN in fundraising
The patented 'couch on wheels’ driven by members of the Gisborne Church of Christ youth group, UNTITLED.Youth, was a crowd favourite at the Relay for Life in March. From left (standing): Aimee, Steph, Vy and Josh. (Seated): Callum, Amy and Tiffany.
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HOME PAGE From the Editor's desk This month’s edition features two stories about local youth putting themselves out to help others in need – the Gisborne Church of Christ youth group on the cover participating in the Macedon Ranges-Lancefield Relay for Life, and Gisborne Secondary College students on page 7 participating in the World’s Greatest Shave. The way so many of our young people engage in causes important to them is a delight to see and, I believe, reflects the values they see and experience in our community. We are very fortunate to live in our happy, bustling community and in such a beautiful area – especially in stunning autumn – and to me fundraisers for people doing it tough are a welcome reminder that not everyone is so lucky. Indeed, even in our thriving area many are touched by the subject of the young people’s fundraising this month, cancer, and by so many other difficult situations that our generous community supports. The short break many of us will enjoy this month starting with the Easter long weekend is a great opportunity to sit back, peruse our community newspaper and truly appreciate all we have on our doorstep. Happy reading. Corinne
Spot the error Some keen readers may have noticed that two pages appeared twice last month. It's not easy to make that mistake – a lot of dominoes have to fall the wrong way for such an error to occur, but unfortunately I managed it! The people most affected were the local churches and luckily for the Gazette they are a very forgiving bunch of people. I'd like to apologise to those whose articles missed out. Pip Butler
'Like' the new police Facebook page to help keep area safe Victoria Police is asking anyone who lives, works in or visits the Macedon Ranges area to follow the new Eyewatch – Macedon Ranges Police Service Area Facebook page and share the page with friends. The new Facebook page was launched on March 1 to help the community keep up to date with local initiatives, safety and crime prevention information and general policing updates. It will also enable police to connect with the community online to assist with community engagement, crime prevention, and solving crimes. Search ‘Eyewatch – Macedon Ranges Police Service Area’ on Facebook to find the page.
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In March, Gisborne Church of Christ's Youth Group – ‘UNTITLED.Youth’ – participated in the Macedon Ranges-Lancefield Relay for Life, helping to raise muchneeded funds for cancer research. This is the eighth consecutive year the church's young people have participated in this event. It’s a lot of fun for the youth group but also has special meaning as cancer is an issue that has personal significance for some in the group. Along with 20 other local teams, they
trudged around and around (and around and... etc) Lancefield oval throughout the night, from 3pm on Saturday till 10am Sunday morning. Several members of the team completed well over 100 laps (more than 30 kilometres). In addition to sponsorships, the team raised quite a tidy sum in extra donations by selling rides around the oval on their very own ‘couch on wheels’. Although they didn’t take out the prize for highest amount raised, they did win both the karaoke competition (singing a High School Musical classic) and the Senior Tug-o’-War and, we’re pretty sure, had the most fun. Marc Huggins
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Gisborne equestrian Justine Greer has been nominated for a prestigious 2017 national Coach of the Year Award.
Two local Anzac Day services will be held, at Mount Macedon and Gisborne. For details of times and transport options,
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Library to close for a week
Top: Paul Solomon (centre) is surrounded by happy team members and supporters after his sprintcar win (above).
Local driver makes speedway history
The Gisborne library is due to be closed for one week during April, the exact dates not known at the point of writing. We’re hoping that during this time carpet can be replaced, walls can be painted, and new shelving installed. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you’d like to be kept up to date, join our email list at gisborne@ncgrl.vic.gov.au During the closure, all items on patrons’ cards are given an extended loan period so nothing is due during that week. The after-hours return chute will also be closed for the week but items can be returned to any of our other branches such as Woodend, Kyneton or Romsey. Sara Bryant
Carlton VFLW picks up Gisborne player
Gisborne's Paul Solomon and long-time car owner Ken Hutchins have proven to be a dynamic duo since teaming up for the 2017-18 season. Solomon recently clinched the overall victory in the All Stars 360 Sprintcar Series, becoming the first driver to become a multiple series winner. Almost a decade ago, 32-year old Gisborne-based Solomon won his first series crown in what was its second season running in 2008-09. “Winning this season’s All Stars Series definitely means a lot more to me than the first one, as I was quite a bit younger then and I slightly took for granted how difficult it actually was to achieve,” said Solomon, who looked likely to win last season’s series point score until an engine drama caused him to drop a couple of heat races, ultimately costing him the series. Travelling to America before the start of the 2017-18 season, Paul spent three months contesting 27 shows throughout the country. He came away with a much calmer approach to his driving, which he believes has helped him to read the car and track conditions faster this season, resulting in improved consistency.
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New Gisborne’s Eshe Lane is one step closer to achieving her dream of playing professional football after being offered a spot on the Carlton VFLW 2018 team. The 20-year-old footy lover suffered a setback while in Year 12 at Gisborne Secondary College when she ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Since then, along with starting studies at Australian Catholic University in Melbourne last year, Eshe has been doing rehabilitation with the Carlton AFLW team and also helping in the coaches’ box on Carlton AFLW game days. Ecstatic to have been signed to Carlton’s VFLW team in February, Eshe is set on getting fit and strong enough to play some games this season. Eshe Lane is in good form after recovering from an ACL injury.
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GISBORNE GOSS 130 people turned up for the Cemetery Walk in Gisborne on March 21 and enjoyed the pleasant autumn evening and perhaps Eddie Gardiner’s last time as tour guide.
Fortunately no one was injured when this accident occurred recently.
Pandemonium struck on Brantome Street on March 21 when a car inadvertently drove into the window of the video store (above). We were saddened to hear of the recent passing of Stephen Myall, Victorian magistrate, a resident of Bullengarook and husband of former Member for Macedon Joanne Duncan. A Gisborne shopkeeper recently learned the hard way that you can’t leave your keys in your car unattended, as a passing fugitive jumped into his car and drove it over the Mount. South Gisborne resident Chris Thompson had a happy chat with local federal member Rob Mitchell in Gisborne on March 11.
Meat your new butchery partners There are new partners at Country Gourmet Meats in the Gisborne Village Shopping Centre. Steve Manago, a longtime partner in the butchery, decided it was time to smell the roses. Shane Radnedge, who has lived all his 30 years in Gisborne, offered to take over Steve’s share and go into partnership with Frank Manago. Shane had started at the butchery when he took over the seven-day-a-week cleaning up job from a friend. That led to an apprenticeship at Country Gourmet Meats, during which he won the coveted Sir William Angliss Memorial Award for Excellence and Telstra Small Business Award for Excellence in Trainee Apprenticeships. Shane is bringing his youth and enthusiasm into the butchery, and is plotting a new and diverse direction with a rejuvenated Frank. While retaining the traditional service and quality produce, they have introduced new lines such as Agresta
Shane and Frank are ready for business. fresh/frozen pasta backed up with some home-cooked favourites like meatballs in tomato sauce, ready to take away and eat at home. More is to come, including a Facebook page, to further broaden their horizons. Good luck in your new venture, Shane! Maxine and Peter Barker
Popular couple depart Gisborne Graham and Mel Kays have moved from Gisborne to Drysdale near Geelong. Graham started playing football with Gisborne in 1962 and was captain-coach of the Gisborne 1967 and 1972 premiership teams. He continued as captain for several years, finishing his colourful career in 1978. He continued serving the club as president, secretary and committee man over many years. Mel taught at the Macedon, Gisborne, New Gisborne and St
Graham and Mel Kays are enjoying coastal life. Brigid’s Primary Schools for many years. Graham worked in Gardiners
Garage for some time and later Graham and Mel were in partnership with the late Bill and Aileen Deverall in the Victorian Hotel in Gisborne. In 1983 they ran New Gisborne Receptions and in 1990 established the Whistle Stop Tavern in New Gisborne. Both retired in 2002. They married in 1967 and have four daughters, Jacinta, Domonique, Bernadette and Francesca (Chek). Mel is from an old and respected Gisborne family and is a sister to Alec, Peter and Eddie Gardiner. Graeme Millar
A grateful shout-out to Gisbus Shelley and her seeing eye dog Evan dropped into the Gazette office to tell us how much they appreciate the helpful Gisbus team of Tony, Henry, Kelvyn, Gary, Chris and Andrew. “They are a great bunch who are always up for a laugh and do their best to accommodate the local community,” said
Shelley. “If it wasn’t for their service, I know for a fact that Evan and I would be stranded. I’d like to thank them very much!” Shelley also mentioned that people patting Evan in the street distracts him, so we ask you to love him with your eyes not your hands. Shelley and Evan at the
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Runner brings home the title from Bendigo Gisborne local Chiara Dickins came home winning the Under 20 120m Handicap at the Bendigo International Madison on March 10. Fifteen-year old Chiara is a passionate athlete and has competed on the athletics track since she was five years old. This is her second season pro running and she loves it. She spends most weekends with her dad, travelling the professional running circuit around Victoria. Having won in Euroa and Ringwood last year, Chiara has been keen to get a win under her belt this year. With podium finishes this season at Keilor, Maryborough, St Albans, Wangaratta, Avondale Heights and Geelong, she was on a mission for a win. Coach Gordon Muir said next to Stawell, Bendigo was the place to win. The final was a dramatic race with a photo finish, noone knowing who won between the first three runners. And then came the announcement...it was a draw for first and Chiara got her win! Proud mum Angela Dickins
Karlana Kasarik, formerly of Mount Macedon then New Gisborne, recently published the second book in her Stone Keepers trilogy, titled The Lodihr. A mother of four, Karlana was inspired to write the adventure/fantasy after she and many of her friends noticed that many pre and early teen books had dark and depressing themes. Her story is a classic fantasy/ adventure, with talking animals, mythical beasts and a little bit of magic. The main characters are thrown into an adventure which at times is harrowing, but at other times exhilarating, and must find a way to resolve things without much help from adults. The readership age is 10 to 13 years. Over the past 18 months Karlana has run sessions at several local primary schools aimed at inspiring students to take their writing to the next level. She also led a writing workshop for 10- to 13-year-olds at the Gisborne Library. Despite living ‘down the freeway’ nowadays, Karlana is still heavily involved in the local theatre group, The Mount Players, and volunteers at St Paul’s Op Shop. Books 1 and 2 are available at Book Bonding in Gisborne and The Trading Post in Mount Macedon.
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Sarah Matthee of South Gisborne looks forward to being inspired by a variety of community leaders in the 2018 Loddon Mallee Community Leadership Program (LMCLP). With a background in law and chemical engineering, the 31-year-old has largely worked in the non-profit sector, at Engineers Without Borders Australia in the city and currently at the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal in Bendigo. Sarah is interested in finding entry points for community involvement at different levels and applied for the part-time leadership program to listen and learn from others in our region. “You see so often in small regional communities a handful of people doing everything, and they can get burnt out,” said Sarah. “We need to be on the lookout for new ways to attract and motivate a wide range of
people in our community – to allow volunteers to contribute in ways that play to their strengths, that give them satisfaction, and that contribute to wonderful outcomes for the community.” Sarah lived in South Gisborne as a girl and moved back in 2016 with her husband Simon who runs the Millet Road Maker, a small sourdough bakery. She is delighted to be back in our area with its strong sense of community and the support networks it provides. Sarah is the inaugural recipient of the Gisborne & District Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank scholarship for the LMCLP. The branch introduced an annual scholarship for adults in 2018 to extend its investment in local talent and encourage life-long learning in the community. You can apply for the 2019 LMCLP program in late 2018 through their website, cllm.org.au
Auxiliary hears about life of blindness The Gisborne Auxiliary of Vision Australia held a very successful Bring & Buy Morning Tea at St Paul’s Parish Centre on March 13 and a happy time was enjoyed by all. Members and friends enjoyed an interesting talk from a local young man Paul Shorten, who spoke to the group about being blind since birth and the ups and downs in his life, together with some remarkable achievements. This fundraising effort raised $345 for Vision Australia. Members were very saddened to hear of the passing of Lesley McKibbin, a past member of the Gisborne Auxiliary, and expressed their sincere condolences to the family. Anyone interested in becoming a member of this local group are asked to contact the Secretary, Elaine Millar, on 5428 2522. Elaine Millar
Teresa Crook, Paul Shorten and Pat Lonergan enjoy the Bring & Buy, where Paul was guest speaker.
Thank you from Relay for Life A big thank you to everyone who participated in the 16th Lancefield-Macedon Ranges Relay on March 3-4 and to all those who supported the wonderful teams. It was a great weekend at
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Local youth embrace World’s Greatest Shave Five Gisborne Secondary College students participated in the Leukaemia Foundation World’s Greatest Shave in March. The World’s Greatest Shave gives participants the option to fully shave their heads, or cut shorter or colour their hair. Mitchell Jones of Year 10 wanted to raise funds for this great foundation by shaving his head at school. A few of his friends were happy to help, giving him a number two shave. Mitchell raised more than $1000. Maddie Wilson and Alysha Vogele of Year 8 did their bit with the help of a local hairdresser. The girls cut their hair and chose to donate the offcuts to help make wigs for cancer sufferers. The girls were happy to be a part of this cause and have the added bonus of easier-to-manage hair.
Takitah-Maree Macdonald of Year 7 and her mother Donna-Maree had their heads shaved by a hairdresser from Switch Hair & Beauty at school surrounded by students. Takitah’s Pop was diagnosed with cancer last year and has gone through treatment. Takitah wanted to do the World’s Greatest Shave to show her support for her Pop who is currently doing well. Staff and Year 7 student Cameron Palmer sprayed crazy hair colours in students’ hair for a gold coin donation. The money raised went to Takitah and Cameron's fundraising. Cameron shaved his head for the cause a few days later at Baringo Food & Wine (bottom).
Be visible, whatever your mode of transport Winter is coming...the days are getting shorter. Many of us now leave and return in the dark for our commute to work or school. Now is a good time to consider how visible you are on the road to other users. This applies whether you are driving a car, walking or riding a bike or horse. For cyclists in particular, it is important that we make ourselves as visible as possible. This means always carrying lights and many of our local community now use flashing front and rear lights every time they ride a bike, day or night. What you wear is important. It can be difficult to see a cyclist without lights and wearing dark clothing during the day. It’s that time of year where many of our tree lined roads are in shadow at various times of the day. Are you really as visible as you think? No matter how you use the road, you need to be responsible for making yourself visible to other road users. After all, no one wants to run over a cyclist or to be knocked off a bike so let’s be visible out there! Jem Richards Bike Safe Macedon Ranges
Daly Nature Reserve News ...Mitchell after the shave.
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Cameron Palmer, who is 12 years old, has been growing his hair for the past 12 months to raise money and awareness for leukaemia. Shortly after his official Shave Event on March 24, Cameron had raised more than $3000.
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Friends of Daly Nature Reserve enjoyed a cool morning for the March working bee when we continued to remove weedy gorse. There is plenty more to deal with, if you can give us a hand next month. Clean-up Australia Day was an easier task than in earlier years, as we collect litter monthly. Our highlight of that day was thanks to Geoff who demonstrated his water-divining abilities. The Reserve has proven ground water, yet another of its amazing assets. Daly Nature Reserve has the important zoning of Public Conservation and Resource. The original signs state Foot Traffic Only and we ask everyone to respect this and to stay on the tracks. If we all do this, naturally oc- Please respect the fragility of Daly Nature Reserve. curring native plants will be protected and continue to thrive. It is a lovely place to walk, observe and relax as Ulick Lord Daly intended. Our invitation goes out to anyone who would like to join our next working bee on Tuesday April 10 at 9.30am. Come and learn more and enjoy a cuppa at 11am. Enquiries to: dalyreserve@hotmail.com Irene Perkin
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Meet new reporter for Macedon CWA Hello readers, I would like to introduce myself, Jenny Strang. I am taking on the role of writing this column, following on from Lorraine Tweddle who has been your columnist for the past nine years. Macedon branch would like to thank Lorraine for her cheerful and informative work that has encour- Jenny Strang aged new members to contact us and kept everyone informed of our community activities and events. We would also like to thank Wendy and Peter Crowhurst for tending our garden over the summer, and Michelle and Adam Andrews for mowing our lawns. Without the kindness and support of our community we would be less able to carry on helping others. Anyone wishing to come to our meetings may still ring Lorraine on 5426 2045, or me on 5426 2298. We look forward to the coming year filled with involvement in local activities, and meeting our community at every opportunity. Jenny Strang Probus committee 2018, Back from left: Ann Ciesielski, Diane Barbie, Pam Walsh, Ron Hebbard, Anne O'Brien, Keith Hallett, Trish Clarke. Front: Mike O'Brien, George Peart, Rod Willard, Susan Denheld and Pam Snape.
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Windarring is a people-centred, community based organisation for people with disabilities in the local community. Windarring visit the Gisborne Library every Tuesday afternoon between 1:30 and 2:30pm to borrow books and listen to a story or two read by their carer. There are two staff members who come along with the group and it’s hard for them to get around to help everyone. It’s a small group of about five adults and we’re looking for people to volunteer their time to help out with some one-on-one reading time. If you’re interested in getting involved or after more information please get in touch with either Windarring on 5428 8854 or the library on 5428 3962. Sara Bryant
Our annual general meeting held in March welcomed the new committee for 2018. Our thanks go to the retiring committee members who have served us so well during the previous year. Wray Taylor has been inducted as a Life Member for contributions to the club over 24 years in many Retiring President Diane different capacities. Barbie (left) and Life Member Wray was one of the Wray Taylor. foundation members
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en’s survival kit. It contained an eraser to make all Gisborne CWA The CWA group conference your little mistakes go away, a coin so you will never held in Gisborne recently talked be completely broke, a marble for the day you’re about attracting new members sure you’ve lost yours, a rubber band to help you and the state membership comstretch beyond your limits, a paper clip to hold it all together when everything seems to be falling mittee is also asking “Do you want to help improve the lives apart, and a sweet treat to remind you that someof women and children? Do you want to learn ‘retro’ one loves you. We might all need at least one of skills?� (cooking, crocheting, needlework, those things one day. etc.) Now is the time to join CWA of Victoria Our next meeting at Gisborne Secondary College is on April 9 at 10am. and help celebrate 90 years of diversity. Osija Anolak represented our branch at Make sure you wear something green. a Multicultural International Women’s Day Coffee, craft and chat is on April 16 at the in Ardeer. There were speakers, dancers same venue, where I’m sure there will be Christine a lot of chat about the recent Creative Arts and singing and at the end of the day they Edwards were all given a paper packet with a womExhibition. Christine Edwards, 0437 953 253
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Gisborne Lion awarded OAM Russell Walker, viceguide dog breeders and a retired president of the Gisguide dog. borne and District He has contributed to the water Lions Club, was sector and related communities in awarded a Medal of regional Victoria. From 2010 to 2015 the Order of Australia in the AusRussell was a director of Coliban tralia Day 2018 Honours List. His Water and the deputy chairman for OAM was "For service to the two years, and since 2015 he has community of Victoria through a been a director of Western Water. range of roles." Russell, who has been a longRussell made a significant term member and player sponsor of contribution to the public sector, the Western Bulldogs, was chair of the Victorian Parliament and the the club’s major fundraising group community as Assistant Auditorfrom 1990 for five years. General of Victoria, a position he A resident of Gisborne for the held for 20 years. He was also a past 30 years, Russell has also Commissioner on the Victorian contributed to the local community. Russell and his pup Finn. Commission of Audit. In addition to his role as vice-president Russell has provided an ongoing commitment to of the Lions Club and a director of Western Water, those who are blind or vision-impaired. He was a he has been a board member of Macedon Ranges board member of Guide Dogs Victoria for 18 years, Health and is currently a board member of the Gisthe chairman for five. For six years he was a board borne and District Bowling Club. member of Guide Dogs Australia. The members of the Lions Club are proud of the Further, Russell, together with his wife Marlene, recognition Russell received for the significant conon a voluntary basis cared for and undertook tribution he has made to the Victorian community. preliminary training of 16 puppies, cared for two Helena Cyrulo
Chippies go pink for a cause Cameron Jackson is a local custom new home builder and owner of ‘Jackson Dwellings’. As part of his business plan, Cameron wanted to find a way to give back to his local community. As a pregnancy loss had recently affected their lives, Cameron and his wife Emma decided to make their mark by raising awareness for pregnancy and infant loss. Every Friday, Cameron and his team of carpenters wear pink polos in support of this cause and donate to relevant charities such as the Bears of Hope Foundation and Sands Australia. Cameron and Emma have a vision: to see all local trades and businesses of Gisborne wearing pink every Friday in support of chosen charities. Whether it’s to raise funds or awareness, what a beautiful sight it would be. Coming together as a community and showing strength in numbers. For more information, contact Emma Jackson on 0439 307 767.
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Friends of Red Cross Last month’s meeting was a very enjoyable and interesting afternoon with members browsing through the memorabilia of Red Cross activities over many years with some members having on display their awards achieved from their years of service to Red Cross. Unfortunately there is sad news as recently Lesley McKibbin passed away after a long struggle with cancer. Lesley joined the group in 1998 and was a very active member, participating in various activities on the fundraising committee including Red Cross Calling, the Blood Bank and the Emergency Service Team. Lesley will be sadly missed by all members and friends. A reminder that the April gathering will be the display of Blumes Winter Fashions. This is a good opportunity to buy something warm and cuddly as I am sure that the cold wintry weather is not far away. We look forward to seeing members and friends at 1.30pm on April 6 in the Gisborne Community room. Entry $10. Pat Beasley, 5427 3242
Military memorabilia on agenda for genealogists Congratulations to our new executive elected at our AGM on March 22. The next meeting will be held on Thursday April 26 at 7.30pm in the Family History Room next to the Gisborne Library. As this is the day after Anzac Day, the meeting will be a Members Night with members asked to share family military memorabilia (and a story or two). So dig out any war-time memorabilia you’ve got and bring it to share with other members. Our Members Nights are always fun, and a good way to learn more about the lives of fellow members’ ancestors. This will be followed by supper and time to chat. At present the Gisborne Library is undergoing major renovations. As a result we have had to close our rooms on a couple of Thursday afternoons. We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused. However the end result Lyn Hall will be good, and this disruption has not affected our monthly meetings which are still being held in our rooms. Visitors are always welcome at our meetings. Lyn Hall
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Take a peep at the fascinating Mr Pepys The Diary of Samuel Pepys and Restoration London: Why was it so compelling to read, and what dramatic turn of events brought them to an end? April 12, Kyneton Town Hall Presented by Susannah Fullerton OAM The diary of Samuel Pepys (spanning 1659-1669) has long been considered the greatest diary in the English language. Historians have found it invaluable due to his detailed observations of events in 17th century England, specifically the Plague and the Great Fire of London. It is also a superb work of literature and the record of an extraordinary man. Susannah’s talk on Pepys also shares an insight into his personal life, his career as a naval administrator and Member of Parliament. Susannah loves to share her enthusiasm for this most human and delightful of diarists. Passionate about literature for as long as she can remember, Susannah has a BA from the University of Auckland and a post-graduate degree in Victorian literature from the University of Edinburgh. In 2017 she was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for Services to Literature. Entry is $30 cash or cheque payable on the evening and this includes refreshments (served from 6.307.30pm), in addition to the lecture (7.30-8.30pm). We look forward to welcoming you. For more information and registration of interest, please call Nicky on 0400 958 449. Nicky Peters
The fourth solo exhibition of Gisborne artist Helen Fraser, Tassels and Fragments, is on display at Falkner Gallery in Castlemaine until May 19. Both an artist and psychologist, Helen creates artwork that connects the past to the present using symbols that can lead to healing and change. This exhibition includes 64 gouache and ink drawings of silk tassels and fabric fragments. More information can be found at www.falknergallery.com.au Helen’s exhibition is running concurrently with the exhibition Still by Melbourne artist Judy Schrever at Falkner Gallery. The artists will be present Saturday April 7, from 2pm to 4pm.
Mount Players Happenings It’s hard to believe it’s April already. The Mount Players' first production, The Offshore Island, enjoyed a successful season. Congratulations to director Cherry Servis and her cast for putting on such a thought-provoking drama. Our second production, Love Letters, is now well into rehearsals. This lovely play will open on May 11. It tells the story of a couple who have been friends since childhood. Their lives follow completely different paths but through it all they exchange letters and after many years realise that while physically apart, they have been spiritually as close as only true lovers can be. Director Frank Harvey is passionate about this play and promises that his talented cast of two, Darren Gregor and Jackie Harvey, will take you on an emotional journey not to be missed. Our musical for 2018, Les Miserables, saw 110 actors auditioned over four weekends. The company has gathered an incredibly talented cast, orchestra and crew to bring this wonderful show to the stage in August. Tickets are already selling so don’t miss out. To book your tickets for these two shows go to www.themountplayers.com or call 5426 1892. See you at the theatre. Karen Hunt
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All things autumn on offer at Gallery The spectacular autumn colours are attracting many visitors to the Mt Macedon village. But there is more to see than just appreciating its natural beauty. Our local artists are inspired by the autumn colours and bring you paintings, origami, silk painted garments, glass, photography, and even more media. Our show is titled Blazing Colours and will be on during April and May. Wax and Clay, our current successful exhibition celebrating the elements of fire, is on until April 9, much of it sold out. Marian Alexopoulos is exhibiting her encaustic work along with five potters. During April and May we are offering a special discount of 10% off purchases of $30 or more when you bring along the 2018 calendar. The Gallery is at 684 Mount Macedon Road, next to The Trading Post, just down the lane. Open Friday to Tuesday 10am to 4pm. Colleen Weste
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Children to join Gisborne Singers' next concert This May, 20 children aged 8-17 will have the incredible opportunity to perform an Australian premiere work with one of Victoria’s best amateur choral ensembles, The Gisborne Singers. The Children’s Chorus, coached by Emily Shanahan and Kitty Skeen, is formed largely from children and grandchildren of Gisborne Singers’ choristers, including the granddaughter of Musical Director Stephen Brockman. The Children’s Chorus will feature in Sir Karl Jenkins’ Cantata Memoria (for the Children). Written in 2016, the work commemorates the 50th anniversary of the mining tragedy in Aberfan, Wales. The work is a deeply moving piece; sensitively and beautifully written. In January 2017, 22 members of The Gisborne Singers performed in its US Premiere at Carnegie Hall, New York. The Australian premiere performances will feature a professional orchestra and soloists, including Gisborne’s own Rosemary Cocklin in her debut soloist performance with the choir. Concert
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Phoenix art and crafters hold successful show The Macedon Ranges were extremely busy over the Labour Day weekend so people were spoilt for choice as to where they would go. Fortunately many found their way to our exhibition in the Old Gisborne Courthouse where they were able to see and buy a wide variety of art and craft. The Marion Gebbie Memorial Award for Creativity was announced at the opening on Friday evening with Sue Dilley named the winner for a stitched basket called “Travelling North”, made from materials she collected while travelling to Queensland. This year’s judges were Colleen Weste and Nic Germano. The Special Effort Basket filled with work by all the members was won by Jan G. from Sunbury. Some of the visitors took up the opportunity to participate in the hands-on activities of making flax flowers, tension trays and twine. We look forward to our next exhibition on the first weekend in December. The Phoenix Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art & Craft group, which consists of independent artists and crafters, is always looking for new members.
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Model railway project steams ahead This month, the Gisborne Vintage Machinery Society will proudly hold the official opening of the club’s indoor model railway. The HO scale model railway was gifted to our club by expert craftsman Charles Cord who had taken more than 25 years to build it. Mr Cord sought out the club to provide custodianship and continued operation of his work. Through his generous bequest and the generous support of the Gisborne & District Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank, the club was able to not only secure it, but provide restoration efforts where they were required and finish off areas that were still under development at the time of his passing. The entire acquisition and implementation project has been headed by club Treasurer and committee
member Len Redway, who has provided outstanding oversight, expertise and many hours of toil with bounding enthusiasm to get the project where it is today. He has been ably and expertly assisted by the services of another local model train enthusiast and expert, Brian Grieve, who joined the club and has contributed and continues to provide countless hours of voluntary work in getting all manner of things done to enable completion. The club will proudly display the model railway at the forthcoming 40th Anniversary Annual Vintage Machinery Rally and Family Fun Day to be held in May. New members are always welcome to join this fun group. For membership enquiries, contact Len Redway on 0439 840 265.
Local music lovers can look forward to the performance of the celebrated Mozart Requiem with an orchestra of period instruments by the highly acclaimed Australian Chamber Choir directed by Douglas Lawrence. This will take place at the Church of the Resurrection Macedon on Sunday April 8 at 3pm. One of the greatest choral works, the Requiem (K626) was Mozart’s last composition; indeed it was far from complete on his death in December 1791. Details pertaining to the commission of this work and of its eventual completion by contemporary composers, including Franz Xaver Süssmayr, abound with uncertainties. The use of period instruments in this performance will give the work a distinctive sound. In addition to strings and organ, the instrumentation includes horns, bassoons, trumpets and trombones, as well as basset horns. The basset horn resembles the clarinet, but it is larger with a bend near the mouthpiece, and its range extends considerably lower than that of the clarinet. Mozart liked this newly-invented instrument, including it in several operas and composing numerous pieces for basset horn ensembles. Also on the program is Palestrina’s Stabat Mater. Bookings may be made at auschoir.org Dianne Gome
Daylesford-Macedon Ranges Open Studios Five artists from the Gisborne area are among 25 taking part in this year’s free Open Studios program on the last two weekends of April and the first weekend of May. The public is invited to see artists – many with international and national reputations – at work and to chat to them about what they do and why. Local artists whose doors will be open are Helen Cottle of Gisborne, Marian Alexopoulos of Macedon, Sam Varian of Mt Macedon, Anthony Vanderzweep of Gisborne and William Ritchie of Gisborne (studio
at Woodend). There are also participating artists at Newham, Trentham and Kyneton as well as Daylesford. Details and studio addresses for all the artists are at www.dmropenstudios.com.au Open Studios was created to help demystify art for art lovers who normally have a gallery or online sales
process between them and the creator. There is a group show of all the artists' work at the Convent Gallery in Daylesford. Drop in there and work out which studios to visit by seeing which works most take your fancy. Studios are open 10am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday April 21 and 22; Saturday and Sunday April 28 and 29; Saturday and Sunday May 5 and 6. Entry is free. Group Exhibition, The Convent Gallery, Saturday April 21 to Sunday May 6 inclusive. $5 entry.
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Music festival success on all counts The 2018 Macedon Ranges Music Festival was met with blue skies and a wonderful turnout from musiclovers from the Ranges and beyond. March 3 saw the Gisborne Steam Park filled with two music stages, food and drink stalls, kids’ activities and people of all ages eager to witness some of the music industry’s best. The line-up featured something for everyone from the story-telling prowess of Mick Thomas to the toe-tappin’ jazz and blues of the Naturally Cool Big Band. Fan favourites of the day included recently reformed local outfit Paper Jane and Geelong rockers MDRN Love. But it was not all about the music! The festival proudly donates 100% of ticket sales and bar takings to the Woodend-based Cambodian Kids Foundation.
$16,000 was raised for the foundation in the happiest way possible with families and friends coming together to enjoy a great day of music, dancing and local food and drinks for a wonderful cause. Other highlights of the day included the Youth Stage Competition with singer-songwriter Aaron Mahoney taking out the Grand Prize. Aaron wins a slot on the 2019 Main Stage, a recording session and $150. Thanks to our major sponsors Gisborne & District Community Bank Branch and Macedon Ranges Shire Council for their continued support in making this event possible. See you in 2019! Jimmy O’Hare Macedon Ranges Music Festival Director
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Artists in full voice on the main stage as the sun's rays lengthened. The festival entertained music lovers through until 10pm.
Homeward bound for a group from Windarring who greatly enjoyed the festival.
Spinners exhibition and sale – first weekend in May The Macedon Ranges Spinners and Fibre Group meets weekly at the Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House to share ideas and knowledge, and enjoy companionship with like-minded people. Activities include spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet and cross-stitch. Some members have sheep and alpacas which provide quality fibre to prepare and produce yarn for
the items crafted. To showcase some of the finished items – from beanies to socks, shawls, garments and novelties – the group will hold an Exhibition and Sale at Patch n Quilt in Prince Street, Gisborne, on Saturday May 5 from 9:30am to 3pm and Sunday May 6 from 9am to 2pm. This is timely for a special gift for Mother’s Day. The group welcomes you to come and see their work and learn about their activities.
The Newham Craft de-stash event is on Saturday April 7 at the Newham Mechanics Institute hall. You can de-stash, recycle, and revamp your art and craft supplies that have been gathering in drawers or garages. Book a table to sell your wares or just turn up to buy. Craft demonstrations, children’s activities and cafe. Free entry. Tables, at a nominal charge, are limited. No large retail concerns. All profits will go to the maintenance of Newham Mechanics Institute hall. For more information, contact Fran Spain on 5427 0661.
Tylden Primary School invites you to its school fair on April 28: there will be live music, local produce, rides, craft stall, plant stall, silent auction and more.
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WINE & DINE
JOHN'S EASY RECIPES no. 1 POACHER'S PREPARATIONS John Chambers
During my early days of travel I met numerous interesting characters. One of these was a chap called Roscoe. I don’t recall I ever knew his surname. To most people he was known as “Poacher” as he was always ‘poaching’ other’s ideas, especially recipes. He passed these on but never claimed them as his own. So I’ll pass them on in Poacher’s memory. R.I.P. This is Poacher’s favourite recipe for OYSTERS (other than au naturel) 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp butter 1tbsp plain flour 1 cup milk Grated cheddar cheese, about 3 tbsp Salt & pepper to taste 12 oysters in the shell 1 sheet puff pastry thawed Beaten egg for glaze. Saute garlic in butter over low heat for about 1 minute – be careful not to colour or burn garlic. Add flour. Cook for 2-3 minutes stirring. Slowly add milk a little at a time. Stir constantly until it thickens to a thick sauce, then add 2 tbsp cheese and seasoning. Allow to cool.
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Top oysters with cold sauce and remaining cheese. Cut puff pastry into 12 pieces and place a piece on each oyster. Press pastry around the top of the oyster shell and remove excess. Place on baking tray. Brush with beaten egg. Put in oven preheated to 190˚C (170˚C fan forced). Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden and heated through. Serves 2.
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BOOKWORMS With Natasha Boyd
Adult debut fiction I love discovering new writing from talented authors. I just finished PZ Reizin’s witty novel Happiness for Humans about how a computer named Aiden tries to find his owner Jen a new partner. Think Rosie Project meets Sleepless in Seattle with an AI twist; it made me laugh out loud many times! Another favourite was the captivating crime novel The Ruin by Irish-born, now Western Australia-based debut author Dervla McTiernan. It follows Dublin detective Cormac McReilly linking a Galway suicide to a cold case from 20 years prior. Great reviews are coming in for Katherena Vermette’s The Break which uses points of view of different women who have experienced love and loss, hardship and happiness in Canada. Same for Tracy Sorenson’s quirky Lucky Galah. Set in 1969 WA, it happens to be narrated by a galah! Historical fiction lovers, and fans of Burial Rites, should try Sally Magnusson’s Sealwoman’s Gift which is based on the true story of pirate kidnapping in 1627 Iceland. I predict lots of hype for Aussie Holly Ringland’s beautiful and very affecting Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. We follow a neglected nine-year old who finds solace in books, flowers, her estranged grandma and in the Australian desert. Holly will be speaking about her book at the Library this month; see accompanying article. Also in April, check out Lauren Chater’s Lace Weaver, set in 1941 Estonia as Stalin’s Red Army crushes all in its path. Told from two female points of view, we learn of love, war and the battle to save a precious legacy – a lace shawl. The irresistibly funny and charming Dear Mrs Bird is for fans of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Stuart Turton’s unique debut murder mystery The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle mixes Agatha Christie with Groundhog Day, Downton Abbey and a dash of Quantum Leap (my favourite television show ever). In May, Sarah J Harris’s novel The Colour of Bee Larkham’s Murder blends Jasper Jones and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime as 13-year old Jasper’s synaesthesia and prosopagnosia (unable to recognise faces) sees him retelling events leading up to the mysterious murder of his music teacher Bee in a highly original way. This month’s prize is a smaller format of Kirsty Manning’s dual perspective debut from last year, The Midsummer Garden, thanks to Allen and Unwin and BookBonding. Plus I am quoted on the back blurb! First one to drop in and claim the prize wins!
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BookBonding Bookstore and Goldfields Libraries in conjunction with HarperCollins invite you to an 'Evening with Holly Ringland' at the Gisborne Library. Join us for a Q&A with debut Aussie author Holly discussing her novel, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart on Tuesday April 24 at 7pm at the Gisborne Library. The book description is "Spanning two decades this is a powerful, heartbreaking, yet life-affirming story that begins with abused nine-year-old Alice who moves to her grandmother’s flower farm to heal, and later to the central Australian desert to find her courage and heart after betrayal and loss." Bookings are essential. Please call the library on 5428 3962. This is a free event with nibbles and beverages. The novel will be available for sale at $32.99 and Holly will be happy to sign copies after the event.
Second term is about everything The second U3A term of the first semester is a short one, with only three Mondays involved. On Monday April 16, Janet Wood, one of our favourite people, will, as usual, make us think. She will speak about "The Theory of Everything”, and tell us about a certain Titus Lucretius Carus who lived in the 1st century BCE. He came up with the idea long before Stephen Hawking did! On Monday April 23 there will be discussion about the ideas raised by Janet’s talk, which should lead to some interesting debates. On Monday April 30 Steph Van de Wildekamp will enlighten us about his time as an engineer on the big passenger liners travelling between the UK, South Africa and Australia. U3A meets every Monday in school term time, at the former Senior Citizens’ Rooms in Hamilton Street, in the building next to the Gisborne Library, starting at 10.30am. Bring your own lunch (tea and coffee is provided) and stay on for the informal chat in the afternoon. We usually finish by 2pm. For more details, contact Jo Clancy, president, on 5427 1909. Jo Clancy
Supporting those bereaved by suicide On April 9, an open community meeting from 7pm to 8.30pm will be held in which some generous community members will share their experience of suicide bereavement, how they felt supported during their acute and ongoing grief, and how they self care. All community members who wish to be better informed around the impact of suicide are welcome to attend, including support people, those who have lost a loved one to suicide, and anyone impacted by suicide grief. You are welcome to attend if supporting those currently grieving even if not personally impacted by suicide as this will be part of the discussion.
This event will be organised by Support After Suicide Macedon Ranges (SAS MR), a support group providing opportunity for people who are suicide bereaved to come together and access helpful information, build a sense of community and gain support with their grief journey. The community meeting will be held at Newham Mechanics Institute (1292 Rochford Road, Newham) and nibbles, hot drinks and tissues will be provided. Please contact macedonrangesspag@gmail.com with any queries or to RSVP. (The Support After Suicide group meets at the Newham Mechanics Institute on the second Monday of each month from 7pm to 8.30pm.)
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Anniversary attracts modern Mirandas Joan Lindsay's iconic book Picnic at Hanging Rock was released in 1978 and its 50th anniversary is being marked in myriad ways in Macedon Ranges shire. Shortly after the March Gazette was finalised, more than 700 people attended the "Too Many Mirandas" flash-mob event at Hanging Rock organised by Council’s Arts and Culture team in celebration of the anniversary. The majority of the crowd was clad in flowing white garments, pink sashes and straw hats in honour of the fleeting heroine of Picnic at Hanging Rock, Miranda. The event attracted ‘Master Mirandas’ (trained at dance workshops held around the shire in the lead up to the day), fans of the book (or the movie), families of children who had learnt the dance at school, and many
Jennifer and daughter Jackie Van Groningen of Gisborne. Jennifer’s other daughter is named Miranda and lives in London.
Hanging Rock Reserve team members Anne Walsh and Mark Brindley expect an increase in visitors to the reserve as a result of 50th anniversary events. who were simply charmed by the concept of the quirky community arts event that celebrated unique Hanging
Rock. Gisborne’s Jennifer Van Groningen embraced the event with her daughter Jackie and wished that her daughter named Miranda, who lives in London, could have joined in. The film of the flash mob premiered at the launch of Council’s 2018 Arts and Culture season on March 16 at the Kyneton Town Hall, and is now on Council’s website. Also in honour of the book’s anniversary, Foxtel has produced a new take on the famous story in a Picnic at Hanging Rock miniseries that was filmed partly at the Rock and on Mount Macedon last year. The six-part miniseries starts on Foxtel Showcase at 8:30pm on May 6. It will also be available to Foxtel customers On Demand and streamed on Foxtel Now.
The ‘Miranda’s mirror’ move in action at Hanging Rock and (inset) at a dance workshop in Gisborne.
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Calling all budding young musicians of Macedon. The Macedon Ranges Music Collective (MRMC) is a not-for-profit organisation with a focus on supporting up and coming young musicians. They also promote live music and events. The MRMC was started about five years ago and comprises both amateur and professional musicians. Past events have included theme nights (Elvis, The Beatles and the Blues Brothers). Currently members hold a monthly “trad jazz jam” at the Woodend RSL. You can see them there, performing as The Wild Bunch. At all these events, young local musicians have been able to play a part and gain some valuable experience. As one of its objectives, the MRMC has raised money to provide grants to young musicians. If you live or study within the Macedon Ranges, this opportunity could be used to assist with the costs associated with your musical development. This may include the purchase or hiring of instruments (maybe repairs), tuition fees or examination costs. There are a limited number of grants and the MRMC is now accepting expressions of interest from secondary school-aged music students. Details can be obtained from www.macedonrangesmusiccollective.org Also locally, the Macedon Villages Volunteers have approached council with the goal of upgrading Ash Wednesday Park. The hope is to have a permanent stage erected which could be used throughout the year by various groups. Those who attended the end of year Macedon Christmas Party can imagine how great this would be for the bands. The group is hopeful of a positive response. Who knows... at the next Christmas party, we may see the MRMC and our talented young musos performing on a brand new stage! Enjoy the beautiful colours of autumn everyone. Have a wonderful Easter and watch out for “the Bunny”.
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View from the stalls
Peter's Sheepskin Footwear By Rosemary Davies Peter of Peter's Sheepskin Footwear is one of the Gisborne Olde Time Market's newer stallholders. He has been making the journey every month from his home on the Mornington Peninsula to the market for just over two years. This is a family business with Peter’s wife and sometimes his son helping out. Peter has been designing and making moccasins of every size for more than 40 years. He chooses to use quality Australian-grown lambswool hide for his footwear. The top sellers in his wide range of shapes and sizes are the natural colours of cream and light beige. When it comes to other tones, men choose the darker brown and black colours while ladies like the pastel tones. With Mother’s Day just around the corner in early May, this is the perfect time to buy a new pair for Mum. While you are at the stall, you could even ensure everyone in the family, even the children, have warm, snug feet and toes for the coming cooler months!
The GREAT committee meets in February: left to right: Darryl Young, Rosemary Davies, visitor Trent McCamley, Moc Hoyne (President), Andrew Armstrong-Taylor, Ian Boyd, Phyllis Boyd, Dorothy Murray (Treasurer), Patsy Smith, Graeme Millar and Graham Dickinson (Secretary).
Market is on Easter Sunday A few reminders from The GREAT Association Inc. The monthly Olde Time Market will be conducted on Easter Sunday, April 1, from 9am to 2pm (And no, this is not an April Fool’s Day joke!) Daylight Savings ends overnight Saturday March 31-Sunday April 1 (officially at 2am on Sunday April 1) so remember to set your clocks accordingly. Time is running out for you to call at the GREAT Centre to express your views on the proposed sound shell for Gisborne. Post cards of the Gisborne district
are available from the GREAT Centre and Gisborne Newsagency. Volunteers are welcome to assist at the GREAT Centre and at the monthly markets. The GREAT Macedon Grand Tour is on Saturday and Sunday April 7 and 8; you can see details of displays, flag-off and the route on Page 25. In recent months GREAT has donated funds to the GREAT Macedon Grand Tour, Gisborne College Chaplaincy, Gisborne Singers, Bullengarook Fire Brigade and the Mount Macedon Dawn Anzac Service to the value of more than $20,000.
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Guest speaker Dr John Morrongiello (left) with club secretary Simon Hall.
Trout and climate change
Bushwalkers explore the old Daylesford-Woodend railway line.
Walking in glorious autumn Now that the club has completed the summer program, members are looking forward to a program of walks in autumn. The first of these walks has been completed and included a walk around Riddells Creek taking in the cemetery and the bushland around Conglomerate Gully. A walk in the Lauriston area taking in both the Malmsbury and Lauriston reservoirs has also been completed. Members and friends also enjoyed dinner and a night out at the Macedon theatre. April walks have been planned for the Daylesford and Hepburn Springs area. In the middle of April the club is also walking in the Bendigo/Eaglehawk area with
a special emphasis on the historical significance of the Eaglehawk township. Towards the end of April, the club is looking forward to a five-day camp in the Ovens Valley with walks on the Buffalo Range. The wineries of the Ovens valley will certainly not be left out. This will be followed immediately with a further five-day stay on Mount Buller for the more athletic of our members. If these activities sound interesting to you or you would like further information, contact President Pierre Muehlhiem on 5428 3490 or Vice-President Peter Bishop on 5427 0888, or see our website at www.gisbornebwc.org.au
Local equestrian nominated for top award
Justine Greer at the state Coach of the Year presentation last year.
Local dressage rider and coaching talent Justine Greer has been nominated for Equestrian Australia’s (EA) prestigious 2017 Coach of the Year Award. Justine was Equestrian Victoria’s 2017 Coach of the Year and is now one of six coaches from around Australia nominated for the national award. The annual EA Awards recognise the highest level of performance and commitment to equestrian sport across all disciplines including show jumping, eventing, driving and dressage.
Justine also excels as a rider with an extraordinary competition success rate on her own and clients’ horses. From Gisborne South, Justine is well known in the Gisborne community, regularly coaching children and adults in the area. She is a talented coach and trainer of riders competing from Pony Club, preliminary to International level. Congratulations to Justine on wonderful this recognition of her ability and commitment. Joan O’Reilly
Dr John Morrongiello addressed the club on “Trout and Climate Change” in February. John, who lives locally, is a lecturer in marine and freshwater biology in the School of BioSciences at the University of Melbourne. He is passionate about fish ecology and evolution and a fly fisher. Many local fly fishers recall happy days past when a short trip to a nearby creek, such as the headwaters of the Maribyrnong River, would provide easy access to local stream trout fishing. Dr Morrongiello’s presentation demonstrated that while trout have historically thrived in Australian waters, their future is threatened by ongoing climate change. Trout require cool, well oxygenated waters to survive. The climate of south-east Australia is rapidly changing and conditions now often exceed trout tolerances. Some streams that previously supported strong trout populations have now become marginal habitat. Researchers at the University of Melbourne are reviewing a range of climate management actions available including the following measures. Direct: revegetation to increase stream shade; formation of special fish sanctuaries to protect critical habitat; removal of barriers to aid fish movement; angler education programs to advocate for more sensitive fishing; flow management to manipulate water temperatures; stocking for fishery enhancement; selectively breeding warm-adapted trout. Indirect: improving water quality; restoring in-stream habitat; controlling invasive species. If you’d like to know more about the Calder Fly Fishing Association please visit www.calderflyfishing.com.au Louis Bokor
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NEWS FROM THE COUNCIL Tip shop opens in Kyneton People looking for free or cheap second hand furniture, bikes, books and other pre-loved items can now find a bargain at Council’s new tip shop in Kyneton. Located at 140 Redesdale Road within the Kyneton Transfer Station, the new shop is being trialled as a way of reducing waste going to landfill. Open Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm. For more information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/transfer-stations or call (03) 5422 0333.
Free tech-savvy information sessions for over 55s Tech Savvy Seniors sessions are designed to give people over 55 years the opportunity to develop technology skills for socialising, accessing important services and doing personal business. These sessions will be at the Gisborne Library from 10am–12pm on the following days: Tuesday May 15 – Introduction to the Internet Tuesday May 22 – Introduction to Email, Part 1 Tuesday May 29 – Introduction to Email, Part 2
Women’s celebration Council is hosting an evening of story, song and scrumptious food at Kyneton Town Hall on Thursday April 26 from 6pm to 9pm that celebrates courageous and adventurous women. The free Intrepid Women’s event will feature Robyn Davidson, acclaimed author of the book Tracks that chronicles her 2,835km camel trek across the Australian desert in the 1970s. ARIA award-winner Kavisha Mazzella and an expo highlighting leadership opportunities for women in the Macedon Ranges also included. Free child minding, and transport help may be available. To book or for more information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/intrepid or call 5422 0333.
Community Funding Scheme open for new round Council’s annual grants program for not-for-profit community groups and organisations of all sizes offers financial assistance towards a variety of projects and activities such as equipment purchase and/or community building improvements. Groups can apply for up to $6,000. Community groups are invited to submit an application which aims to do one (or more) of the following: Applications must relate to projects/activities that meet Council program objectives and will be delivered between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019. Applications close on Monday April 30. For more information on the scheme call Emilie on 5422 0206 or email placesforpeople@mrsc.vic.gov.au Community Funding Scheme guidelines and application forms are available at mrsc.vic.gov.au/ Community-Funding-Scheme or at the Council service centre in Gisborne.
Tuesday June 5 – Introduction to Social Media (including Facebook). Sign up for one or all. Bookings are essential. To find out more, call Gisborne Library on 5428 3962 or visit www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au
More learning opportunities Council’s annual Business Seminars, Networking and Training Program has a range of events and workshops on offer. Coming up: April 17: Diversifying your farming business May 3: Zero waste forum May 15: Your business in the digital space May 29: Business networking night For more information or to book your place for any event, visit www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/business-events or call 5421 9616.
Camp out under the stars at Hanging Rock The annual camp out at Hanging Rock will be on Saturday April 7. For one night only a limited number of campers can pitch their tents, enjoy a night under the stars and experience the mystery and magic of Hanging Rock by moonlight. Free guided night walk and camp fire (subject to weather and CFA permit). Bookings essential, online at mrsc.vic.gov.au/ CampOut or by calling Council’s Recreation team on 5421 1468. Cost $22.50 per adult, $13 per child and $58 per family. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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School holiday activities SPORTS Gisborne Aquatic Centre Inflatable fun: Tuesday April 3 to Friday April 13 (excluding weekends) from1pm– 3pm. Cost $5 per child (pool entry). Intensive swimming courses: 30-minute classes on five consecutive days, 9am to 12pm Monday April 9 to Friday April 13. Children aged 3+. Cost $77.50. Bookings and further information on 5421 1452. Day programs in Kyneton School holiday activity days will be held on Thursday April 5 and Tuesday April 10 at Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatic Centre from 10am to 3pm. For primary school aged children. Cost: $33.50$38.50. More information and bookings (essential) on 5421 1477. Free Come & Try Sports Day in Romsey Romsey Recreation Centre is offering a children aged 5 to 15 a chance to try jazz dance, indoor cricket, karate, tennis and basketball on Thursday April 5 from 10am to 4.30pm. Women’s National Basketball League players Nadeen Payne and Indiana Faithful will visit. More information and bookings on 5429 5637 or at rrc@mrsc.vic.gov.au Lancefield Mega-Scoot Fest Music in the Sticks (MITS) is hosting a free scooter event on Saturday April 7 from 10am to 2pm at Lancefield Skate Park. $5 workshops with internationally renowned riders Dylan Morrison and Angus Varney. Free bus option from Gisborne (bookings essential). To find out more or to register, email mits@mrsc.vic. gov.au or call 5422 0242.
CULTURE Live show Kids’ favourites The Listies will bring their bestselling book, Ickypedia: A Dictionary of Disgusting New Words, to the Kyneton Town Hall on Wednesday April 4 at 11am and 1pm. With a mix of clowning, slapstick and improvised chaos, this seriously silly show is fun for the whole family. More information and bookings on 1300 888 802 or mrsc.vic.gov.au/buytickets Explore Chinese culture at Kyneton Museum Three workshops are available on ancient Chinese practices to tie in with the museum’s current exhibition, Chinese Fortunes. Workshop cost includes museum entry. Tai Chi: Saturday April 14 from 3pm to 4pm and Sunday April 15 from 2pm to 3pm, suitable for all ages and abilities. Cost $15. Paper cutting: Saturday April 14 from 10am to 11am. Cost $12. Calligraphy: Saturday April 14 from 1pm to 2pm. Suitable for teenagers and adults. Cost $15.
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It's never too early (or too late) for Pooh sticks Gisborne Girl Guide members met Woodend and Lancefield Guides to celebrate Thinking Day, the birthday of both Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, in March. The theme this year is ‘impact’ and the girls investigated their impact on the world environment. For their Water badge the girls discussed water quality and visited Jackson’s Creek in Gisborne between the two ovals to investigate the flow and clarity of the creek. A highlight of this activity was making boats from leaves to see if they floated and playing ‘Pooh’ sticks from the bridge. The current was fast in this area so we had some successful results. Gisborne Girl Guides meet on Thursdays between 5pm and 6.30pm. New members Deb Fleming are always welcome. The program is based around girls aged 8-12. Phone Deb on 0409 542 619 for further details. Deb Fleming
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'Akela' (Alan West) presents the White Scarf to 'New Chum' Sam.
New Gisborne Joey Scouts have been busy checking packs, stretchers and sleeping bags for their “Kangaree” camp held midMarch. To relax they visited the Gisborne CFA, learning the finer – and wetter – points of fire fighting. Cub Scouts are looking forward to their “Bushranger” camp to be held near Ballarat in late March. Under their new “Akela”, Cub Scouts are well into 2018’s activities with six Cub Scouts getting ready to “Go up” to Scouts by mid-year. The latest “New Chum” to join the Pack has just received his White Scarf. Scouts, especially those planning towards the 2019 Australian Jamboree, have been preparing for their five-day “GisJam” camp near Anglesea in mid-April. Many exciting activities including high ropes course, rock pool exploring, canoeing and games are planned. Joeys (ages 5-7) and Cub Scouts (ages 7-10) meet on Wednesdays at 6.30pm at the Gisborne Church of Christ, Saunders Road, New Gisborne. Joeys just meet for one hour, Cubs finish at 8pm. Scouts is Tuesdays from 6-8pm. A sausage sizzle or similar snack is available from 6 to 6.30pm both nights. We have a few vacancies in the Joey and Cub Scout sections. Contact Group Leader John Frearson (“Skipper”) on 0450 922 787, or email johnfrearson@mac.com John Frearson
Julia’s Grey Wolf hike "On Saturday March 3, I did my Grey Wolf hike. It was from Camel’s Hump to the Mt Macedon Cross. We walked 4.5 kilometres. Eight Cubs came along. At the end we played splat and limbo. We had a sausage sizzle for lunch. We saw some birds and animals on the way. The best bit was having fun." Julia Stockdale, age 9. Level Two First Aid is being run on April 22 at the Scout hall in Gisborne from 9am to 5pm. If anyone is interested in the full course or updating their qualifications (CPR update is available), please email group.leader@1stgisborne.com.au to register and to discuss costings for community members. The course
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LOCAL HISTORY Researched by Robin Godfrey On March 4, 1837, Major-General Sir Richard Bourke, Governor of New South Wales, arrived at the incipient settlement of Port Phillip on the Yarra River – he had sailed from Sydney in HM ship Rattlesnake which was commanded by Captain William Hobson of the Royal Navy. The settlement had been founded in 1835 by John Batman of the Port Phillip Association and John Pascoe Fawkner. Port Phillip was being settled by Vandemonians (settlers from Van Diemen’s Land) who, during 1836 and 1837, sailed in a steady stream across Bass Strait in all manner of ships which were loaded with stock. In October of 1836, Captain William Lonsdale, the first appointed local authority, had arrived from Sydney as Police Magistrate. Governor Bourke on his arrival was received by Captain Lonsdale, and the party pitched their tents on Batman’s Hill, at the west end of what was to become Bourke Street. That night, they discovered that drinks were obtainable at a wattle and daub hut within the vicinity of the tents. John Pascoe Fawkner ushered the Governor’s party of six into the parlour which could hardly accommodate the group. “Brandies all round” were ordered and a £1 Sydney note was tendered. Fawkner counted the people assembled, pocketed the note, and said “Six threes is 18 shillings, and 2 shillings surcharge for a Sydney note; that is right gentlemen.” Another member of the party bought a bottle of brandy from Fawkner for 15 shillings, and, tendering a gold sovereign (worth a guinea or 21 shillings), got five shillings back as change. Early on the fifth morning after the Governor’s arrival, an earthquake shook the settlement. Most of the party had never had such an experience before and ran out of their tents. The Governor peeped out from his canvas shelter and declared the event to be an earthquake. Later in the day a party came up from the Rattlesnake, which was moored in Hobson’s Bay, and reported that there had been a great commotion in the waters
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Local beginnings
Above: Governor Richard Bourke Left: Early Melbourne, showing Fawkner's extended hotel prominently on the hill. Below left: John Pascoe Fawkner
at the time of the earthquake, and the vessel had drifted more than 100 yards. In 1836, the northern and western interior had been explored by Major Mitchell and named by him as “Australia Felix”. On March 26, 1837, Governor Bourke’s party set out on their trip into the interior. Their guide for part of the excursion was the “wild white man”, William Buckley, who had lived
the previous 32 years with aboriginal people after escaping from the convict settlement that was attempted at Port Phillip Heads in 1803 and abandoned in 1804. After his escape, Buckley had made his way westward around Port Philip Bay to the location now known as Queenscliff and there he was taken in by a group of Wathaurung people. The group thought that he was the reincarnated spirit of a lately deceased kinsman – they adopted him and he remained with them until Batman’s party arrived in Port Phillip in 1835. The first place to be visited by Governor Bourke’s group was Mount Macedon, to which they were led by squatter John Aitken of Mount Aitken and which they climbed to view the surrounding country. The year previous, the mountain had been ascended and named by Major Mitchell. A flagpost erected by Mitchell was found on the summit together with a stone upon which were engraved the names of several of Mitchell’s fellow explorers. The Governor’s party then
set off across country towards Geelong, passing through the area that was to become Bacchus Marsh. On arriving at Geelong, they pitched their tents on the banks of the Barwon at a place now known as South Geelong. The Governor was impressed by the pleasant surrounds and contemplated making the location capital of the Port Phillip District. He argued that it would cost less to cut through the bar in Corio Bay than it would to make the Yarra in Melbourne navigable. He also considered that Geelong was pleasingly situated and that the lie of the land was admirably adapted for a large settlement. The settlement was officially named Geelong after the aboriginal name of the hill on which the settlement then stood. Previously the area was known to the local people as Corio, which translates from their language as “big water”. On return of the party to Melbourne, the relative advantages of the sites of Geelong and Melbourne were discussed. Fawkner and Batman, of course, were in favour of Melbourne. Governor Bourke gave way to the majority and declared the Yarra settlement to be the capital of the Port Phillip District and officially named it Melbourne, in honour of the then British Prime Minister. Robert Hoddle had recently laid out his plan of the town and after the meeting, the party walked through the markedout thoroughfares, naming them as they went. Each of the leading members of the party named a street – the Governor turning over a sod with a spade at several of the places where he had named a street. Governor Bourke sailed back to Sydney on the Rattlesnake and towards the end of 1837 he returned to England.
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commemorations Mt Macedon Dawn Service The region’s largest Anzac Day Dawn Service will be held on Wednesday April 25 at Mt Macedon’s iconic Memorial Cross. The chair of the Mt Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service Committee, Bruce Mildenhall, said the focus of this year’s service would be on the centenary of the famous Battle of Villers Bretonneux, fought on April 25, 1918, "and the enduring links forged between that French community and the Australians". "This year, we will also commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battles of Coral and Balmoral, two Australian fire support bases that endured and repelled repeated and sustained enemy attacks during the 1968 Tet Offensive in the Vietnam War," he said. "Then we will recall Australia’s peacekeeping/ peacemaking deployment to Somalia 25 years ago." The Dawn Service will also hear ‘Voices from the Front’ – extracts from writings penned by Australian service personnel from the earliest to recent conflicts, and reflections on the aftermath of conflict.
As access roads to Mount Macedon will be closed, anyone wanting to attend the service is invited to catch a free bus from Gisborne, Woodend, Macedon, Romsey, Lancefield, Riddells Creek or Sunbury, or the shuttle bus from the Tony Clarke Reserve in Macedon. Details of all the township bus services are listed below. Bookings are essential for these services and can be made by visiting www.organscoaches.com.au. A continuous shuttle bus service will operate from Tony Clarke Reserve, Waterfalls Road, Macedon – see details below. Bookings are not required for the shuttle service. Mount Macedon Road will be closed to Dawn Service traffic from the corner of Mount Macedon Road and Honour Avenue, and Mount Macedon Road and Straws Lane from 3am on Anzac Day. All private cars will be directed to Tony Clarke Reserve. For further information, visit the Mt Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service Facebook page, or www. mtmacedondawnservice.org
GISBORNE ANZAC SERVICE Service Opening at 10.30am by RSL President John De Lai at the Gisborne Cenotaph, Hamilton Street. 10:35am Wreath Laying. 10:45 Catalogue Party takes positions. 10:50am Guest Speaker – WO2 Colin Walker – Subject “Those who were left behind”. 11am President John De Lai – Close. Morning tea will be supplied at the end of the service.
MT MACEDON ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE WEDNESDAY 25TH APRIL 2018 AT 6AM
BUSES OPERATING FROM: Gisborne to Dawn Service
Riddells Creek to Dawn Service
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Gisborne Train Station
4:40 AM
4:15 AM
Riddells Creek Primary
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Gisborne Train Station
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Woodend to Dawn Service DEPART:
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Woodend Train Station
4:50 AM
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Woodend Train Station
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Sunbury to Dawn Service DEPART:
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Sunbury Train Station
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Kyneton to Dawn Service DEPART:
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Post Office
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BOOKINGS FOR ALL BUS SERVICES ESSENTIAL To book visit: WWW.ORGANSCOACHES.COM.AU or phone: 5422 1788 Gold coin donation appreciated
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Romsey–Community Hub
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Tony Clarke Recreation Reserve–Waterfalls Rd, Macedon Buses from Tony Clarke Recreation Reserve in Macedon will operate as a continual shuttle service with the first bus departing at 4:15AM and the last bus departing at 5:20AM. No booking required for this service.
ACCESS TO DAWN SERVICE VIA BUS ONLY CAMERON DRIVE CLOSED
For further information, visit the: Mt Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service Facebook page.
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HEALTH & WELLBEING BETTY'S BOOP
With Betty Doolan We have at the hostel regular activities such as cards, discussion groups, painting, cooking, crosswords, exercise groups, music with the Shedmen, Red Cross Singers, Joan's piano melodies, bingo and special outings. It was bad luck for me that I had appointments and I was unable to go recently when the residents went to the Altona RSL for lunch (very enjoyable) and then for a walk along the pier at Altona Beach. The residents said the sea looked like a sheet of glass and they had a wonderful day. The Arthrill family put on an autumn theme High Tea. While I waited out the front of the Elms for my taxi I looked through the window of the LEP room and it looked like a dining room in a five-star hotel. All the tables were set with lovely tablecloths and the fine china, finger sandwiches and small cakes. I did get to sample the little cakes the next day. Thank you to this lovely family for giving residents a special day. I must tell you about my wonderful Labour Day weekend. On the Saturday my three nieces from Sale and my nephew from Heyfield (as this big man stood beside me I couldn’t imagine holding him as a baby – I am his godmother) walked and laughed our way to the Vic Hotel. My niece Gayle has just come back from Poland where she was researching her husband's family. I was amazed at what Gayle and Ronnie (husband) uncovered. On Sunday my granddaughter Fiona took me out for coffee. Fiona arrived very early which I thought was a bit strange then to my surprise my daughter Judith walked in with another granddaughter, Jessica. They had come down from Queensland for the weekend. We all went to church (there was a worry that the roof might fall in) then it was a lovely lunch at the Telegraph Hotel. I loved every moment of the weekend and I will remember it always. Stay safe Betty
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Shedmen can set you on new path Thanks to Doug and Rainer, one of our activities has been to supply Bendigo Bank with the pictured foam letters for their various promotional events. This is quite an appropriate project because we’re all about “community”. Have you spent most of your Gisborne years commuting to and from work, somewhere out of town, and never had time to participate in community activities? Has that regular travelling recently stopped and now you’ve got a bit of time on your hands to get the many benefits of connecting with your community but don’t know where to start? Through the wide variety of interests of our Shedmen we
The Shed is about community in more ways than one. connect with just about every local community organisation which offers something for men. Our Men’s Shed might not be your cup of tea but come and see
us any Monday, Wednesday or Thursday morning and maybe we can help you find your preferred community connection. Perhaps you could think of us as your community dating agency!
Walking each day helps keep weight gain away Along with TOWN (Take Off Weight Naturally) clubs across Victoria, Gisborne TOWN Club participated in a Pedometer Challenge in March. Ten of our 25 members participated and in the first four days of the Challenge they managed 362,168 steps, equating to approximately 275 kilometres. As they say, walking every day helps keep the weight gain away. This is especially important over Easter when we all tend to indulge. Do you know that to burn off a small 50g bunny you’ll need to walk for 85 minutes? Walking is great because most can do it, and
walking 30 minutes a day will help you lose weight, help your jeans get a little looser, de-stress you and improve your mood. We all know that sometimes it takes a glass of wine or some chocolate to blunt the edge of a rough day. Well, going for a walk is Dianne Egan a zero-calorie strategy with the same benefits. At Gisborne TOWN we offer a supportive and encouraging environment to help you find the healthier you. We are a volunteer-run organisation where we are all on a weight-loss journey. We meet every Monday at 6pm at the Gisborne Bowling Club. If you want to know more, contact Kathy on 5428 1334 or Dianne on 5428 3088. Dianne Egan
MRH 60TH BIRTHDAY APPEAL Supporting Mental Health and Youth Support Services
In Australia, it’s estimated that 45 per cent of people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime1 and an average of eight Australians take their own lives every day2. Macedon Ranges Health provides pyschology, counselling and youth support services to adults, adolescents and children in areas including anxiety, depression, grief, loss, social and relationship difficulties. As a not-for-profit organisation, we rely on the generosity of our community to support these important services. Please consider donating to our 60th Birthday Appeal to help us continue this vital work in our community. 1958 - 2018 SERVING THE COMMUNITY
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Flu shots – when is the best time to get vaccinated? The 2017 flu season was the worst in the past decade with 250,000 laboratoryconfirmed cases which was three times the number of cases in 2016. Although it may be tempting to get the flu shot as early as possible to beat the rush, the Department of Health has issued guidelines that people should
wait until May. The reason for this is that the effectiveness of the vaccine starts to wane three to four months after the injection. The peak flu season is generally from June to September with a high in August. This means those who have it earlier than May have an increased risk of the vaccine
wearing off before peak flu season has ended. Pleasingly, the Victorian Government announced in February that children aged between six months and five years would be offered free flu shots starting from May after last flu season saw 4000 children diagnosed with the virus with
many being hospitalised. Children under 10 who have not previously been immunised will require two doses, one month apart from each other. Having two flu shots is a requirement for the first year only. Gisborne Medical Centre
Many mark major MRH milestone Macedon Ranges Health (MRH) celebrated its 60th birthday on March 19 with two major events. More than 150 community representatives attended a celebratory birthday luncheon at the MRH Centre. Later that day, nearly 90 staff and volunteers attended a cocktail party to mark the occasion. People from the health service's past and present got together to reflect on 60 years of achievements, memories and service to the community. A Gala Dinner will be held on Friday April 27 at Highfield Estate in New Gisborne. The cost is $80 a ticket and will include entertaining recollections and anecdotes on the history of MRH from staff, volunteers and community members. The anniversary will be memorialised in artwork and in the production of a commemorative pictorial book. Since starting as the Gisborne Bush Nursing Hospital in 1958, MRH has grown to become one of regional Victoria’s most comprehensive health and aged care services. On July 1, MRH will amalgamate with Benetas to create a $60m investment in the local community and help ensure the long-term delivery of quality not-forprofit services.
Professor Saunders. A close-up of the hearing aid.
Woodend scientist in technology development If you would like to attend the Gala Dinner or buy a copy of the commemorative book, please contact Kelly Milne on 5428 0300 or Kelly.milne@ mrh.org.au
Current MRH board member Helen Relph (left), foundation Board member Alan Hobbs, long-time community nurse Louise Beer, Dr David Conron and Jenny Conron enjoy the cocktail party. Dr Conron practised in Gisborne for 41 years.
A new hearing aid developed in part by Professor Elaine Saunders of Woodend was revealed in March. Two Melbourne scientists, Professors Peter Blamey and Elaine Saunders, partnered with Melbourne universities and were assisted by the Federal and Victorian governments, to produce a breakthrough in hearing technology. The new "Facett" hearing aid consists of two components. The “core” is the brains and contains the user’s settings, and the “module” contains a rechargeable battery. Users can disconnect and connect the module with a simple click.
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APRIL IN THE GARDEN In the flower and ornamental garden All the garden plants have been dry and stressed in most gardens since early January. Welcome rain sometime soon will give us a burst of growth for mid-autumn. Make sure the plants have some nutritious compost and manure close by. I am hoping to plant out eight large box plants soon before the colder weather sets in. Box are remarkably tough and are easy to trim. A wide range of native or exotic plants trimmed regularly will add architectural interest and structure and sillouettes to a garden design, particularly over winter. After autumn rain is generally a good time for planting, as the soil is still warm to encourage good root growth. Later winter and spring-flowering bulbs can be planted now into a well-drained sunny position. Plant a few into pots and containers for the patio. Mass planting is the way to go for a big colour impact.
In the native garden Collect ripe seed from your native plants over autumn and try taking some stem cuttings of callistemon, correas and grevilleas.
Ron Weste snapped this Eastern Spinebill in autumn foliage in his Mount Macedon garden on March 12.
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At Mt Macedon Horticultural Society speaker night on April 3, Malcolm Butler will speak on bonsai. Visitors are very welcome, entry is $5. Meeting starts 8pm at the Mt Macedon Golf Club/Horticultural Hall on Mt Macedon Road.
In the vegetable and fruit garden Consider this Anzac Day planting a hedge of rosemary ‘for remembrance’ somewhere in your garden. It could be around the vegetable patch, along the drive, under a sunny window, or on an embankment. There are varieties of creeping rosemary as well as bushy forms. Rosemary, native to the Mediterranean, is a tough, hardy plant for well-drained sunny spots. It can be used fresh or dried and its oil is excellent to stimulate those olfactory receptors and enliven brain cells! Plant later autumn and winter crops, including kale, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots and leeks.
Gardening with the family Have an "I spy" competition to see how many tones of yellow, orange and red you can find in neighbourhood parks and gardens. Work out which trees have the best or strongest colours. Can you add some of these tree varieties to your own garden this winter?
Wonderful variety on offer on Garden Club bus trip The club had a wonderful bus trip on March 14 to Berwick/Narre Warren South where we visited three gardens. The first, Wilsons Botanic Garden, is a private garden in an old quarry. Morning tea was had in the car park when we first arrived after which we had a one-hour tour of the grounds. As the garden is quite hilly, there was a Little Red Train for those members who preferred not to walk that went around part of the garden. Lunch was at the Old Cheese Factory. The second garden was an ornamental garden owned by Lima and Bub, friends of one of our members. This was a beautiful garden made into many rooms of seasonal plantings and included a large lily pond stocked with fish. The third garden was a native garden owned by Bob and Dot who have everything labelled for you to know what the plants are. They also do a lot of propagating of plants. Lots of the trees were starting to change colour for autumn. The Gisborne Garden Club meets every second Wednesday of the month. For further information contact Denise Hall on 0409 691 525 Denise Hall
Open Gardens has three gardens on show in Kyneton Garden lovers are in for a treat on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 April when Open Gardens Victoria opens three lovely Kyneton gardens – Brocklebank, Scotsman’s Hill and The Wedgewoods – all in easy strolling distance of each other yet distinctively different. The Wedgewoods is a two-hectare garden with several intimate garden ‘rooms’, a wisteria tunnel and chestnut grove. Scotsman’s Hill is a sloping garden on the site of an old bluestone quarry where swathes of plantings spill down the hill and there are views across the Kyneton township and to Mt Macedon. The Brocklebank garden has been established
within the framework of trees dating back more than a century and features American-inspired prairie plantings of ornamental grasses. All three gardens feature intriguing sculptures and stunning autumn colour. Adult entry $8 per garden or $20 for a joint ticket to all three. Students $5 per garden, children under 18 free. More information at www.opengardensvictoria.org.au Brocklebank Open Garden 12 Brocklebank Drive, Kyneton Scotsman’s Hill Open Garden Lot 4, 79 Wedge Street, Kyneton The Wedgewoods Open Garden 88 Wedge Street, Kyneton. Gardens will be open from 10am to 4:30pm.
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The keen team at Gisborne Primary who helped put this edition together before taking a well-earned break: Brooke, Maria, Ali, Emily, Xavier and Ryan.
1 What day is Anzac Day? 2 What is the currency of much of Europe? 3 What were the Camel’s Hump and Hanging Rock a long time ago? 4 How many pages are in the Gisborne Gazette? 5 How many supermarkets are there in Gisborne? 6 What does MRNA stand for? 7 How many primary schools are in Gisborne and New Gisborne?
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How many differences can you find in the Easter bunny?
What object can cut the sea in half? A seesaw. What do you call a man who makes faces all day? A clockmaker. Can February march? No but April may. Where do you find baby soldiers? In the infantry. Where is the English Channel? Not sure – it’s not on my TV. Why was Thomas Edison able to invent the light bulb? Because he was very bright. What do bees do if they want to catch public transport? They wait at a buzz stop. What did the penny say to the other penny? You make perfect cents. Why does lightning shock people? It doesn’t know how to conduct itself.
Playgroupers gather for working bee New Gisborne Playgroup would like to thank all of the wonderful volunteers who gave up their Saturday morning recently to help out at our annual working bee. The day was a success with all jobs ticked off the list, and we now have a beautifully rejuvenated central garden bed to complement our fabulous outdoor space. With the weather once again due to turn cold, our indoor facilities are a wonderful way for young children to burn up all that energy, and for mums and dads to relax with a hot drink and catch up. New members are always welcome. Please email newgisborneplaygroup@gmail.com for more information, or find us on Facebook. Helen Richards, President
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The Gisborne Primary School community enjoys Family Picnic Night.
Writing with creativity and flair at Gisborne Primary The children are enjoying the greater flexibility in the new Writing Model that has been introduced for 2018, as it allows them to grow their vocabulary, develop their own voice and improve sentence structure across different text types. They have been learning to incorporate techniques including ‘onomatopoeia’ (words formed from associated sounds, such as “boom” and “buzz”), ‘alliteration’ (using the same starting letter), ‘power of three’ (listing or repeating three words, phrases or sentences for rhythm, pace and mood) and ‘show … don’t just tell’ (using sensory imagery and word choice to help readers visualise the content). New Physical Education teacher Michael Goodyear changed the structure of this year’s house swimming carnival and it proved very popular. Alongside the serious business of racing 50m across the outdoor Melton pool was a range of novelty activities, incorpoDavid McCall rating 20m, splash and grass events.
On Monday March 5, five players from the Essendon football team came to St Brigid’s and taught the Sean McKernan, Trent Mynott, Patrick Ambrose, Zach Merrett and James Stewart speak to year 5s and 6s some students about their lives as well as football skills. footy drills. The five famous players were: enjoyed it. Just before the footy players had to leave Patrick Ambrose, Sean McKernan, James Stewart, they had some time to answer some questions. The Zach Merrett and Trent Mynott. students asked questions about the footy players’ diAt the start the students were split into five groups ets, their routines before and after games, how old and each player took a group and started teaching they were, how long they’ve been playing and some them some drills. They made us do some warm-ups students even asked questions that related to their that they always do before a game which was really Learning Investigations unit which was about equality cool. between cultures. Once the footy players had finished teaching and The Senior students enjoyed the experience and showing us the drills, all the footy players and all the definitely learnt new skills and tips to help them sucstudents played a big game of octopus and everyone ceed. Lizzie Taylor and Charlotte Taylor
Twenty-nine students represented our school at district level, with 16 of them progressing to the divisional finals. Parents, teachers and students enjoyed interacting for an information expo at each year level, followed by a welcome picnic across the school oval on a pleasant evening in late February. Thanks to Bakers Delight for donating 500 free hot cross bun cards to our school community. This writer enjoyed sampling the apple and cinnamon variety! David McCall This student-created feather mural, featuring
sisters Melia and Eden, brightened the oval on Gisborne Primary School's Family Picnic Night.
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Picnic popular at Bullengarook Thursday March 1 marked the first time the Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School Family Picnic was held at our Bullengarook campus. More than 200 family and friends were in attendance and for many of them it was their first opportunity to see the results of our new works over the past few months. Our new oval proved to be very popular on the evening, as were the jumping castles. Entertainment was kindly provided by our amazing ex-student Emma Blyth on guitar with assistance from Darcy Nolan as well as the mesmerising Bishop the Extraordinary with his amazing card tricks. The face-painting team produced some amazing creations – even some of our graduate teachers demonstrated some excellent skills with the brushes. The evening was a huge success and a great time was had by all. On April 7 we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our first group of senior students moving up here to these beautiful surroundings. Garry Heald
Emma Blyth and Darcy Nolan provided music.
It's been a dream time for Montessori students It’s been a very productive term here at Gisborne Montessori School. We have been deeply absorbed in all things space related and all primary students have been participating in a variety of experiments, projects and whole school presentations, including producing some amazing artwork. We were thrilled to finally finish the fibro cement application of our unique sandpit which has been led by renowned Yarra Valley artist, Sioux Dollman. Sioux has produced many pieces of art at Melbourne and Werribee Zoo including the display at the entrance to the butterfly enclosure. All students were involved in the application of render and painting of the sandpit which is based on the
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Dreamtime story “Tiddalick the Frog”. The most popular lunchtime activity for students on Wednesdays and Fridays is riding your bike on the bike track with your friends. Lots of fun, fresh air and exercise after eating lunch in our onsite dining hall lead by Chef Bec and all the student helpers. This month we welcomed a new addition to our many animals on site: Chip, a rescued deaf alpaca. Animal husbandry is a much loved activity at our school. Leanne Humphreys
Brooke Spiller-Goldsworthy, Shelby Kukola and friends enjoy the day.
Holy Cross leadership group
Angelique, Will, Jacob and Chloe with principal Tony Falls.
Congratulations to Chloe Ali and Jacob Floreani who have been elected the School captains for 2018, along with vice-captains Angelique Doherty and Will Mackay. Chloe and Jacob will also be involved in the student representative council and Angelique and Will, will be involved in the Social justice group run by Mrs Dwyer.
Artist Sioux Dollman and students inside the new sandpit.
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Left: Lenny takes the lead in the sack race while above, the boys' 9/10 age group lines up ready to run.
Mt Macedon has sport in the bag We have had a sporty month here at Mount Macedon Primary School! First up we had interschool tennis. Maddie, Bella, Edward and Nils made up our team. Congratulations to Maddie for coming third in her league, winning five games out of eight. We also had our interschool swimming in Sunbury. We won’t name who went because that would take up half the article, but awesome work to Samantha for coming first in her backstroke race. Hopefully she does well in the next stage. We had our athletics carnival on Wednesday March 14.
Congratulations to McCubbin for winning the day and to both houses for their amazing efforts. We competed in both field and track events including 800m, 100m and 200m, 1500m, shot put, discus and long jump. Preps to Grade 2 did fun novelty events such as skipping, running and sack races. This year we have two peer support leaders: Olivia and Ellie. They have bright pink parkas and when a kid is feeling down they go to them for help instead of a teacher if they would rather speak to a fellow student. Good luck to them and thanks for reading. Caitie and Maddie
New Gisborne Year 6s at the GRIP Conference in Melbourne.
Year 6s lead by example
Twenty-three aspiring leaders from Year 6 at New Gisborne Primary School attended the GRIP Leadership Conference along with another 2000 students from 189 primary schools across Victoria. The day was broken into three main ideas: leaders are transformers, lead like a strawberry not a watermelon and making positive change. Each student took away an idea to share with their peers about being a leader. “I liked it because it was really helpful to learn how to transform into a strawberry leader (someone who is the same inside and out) and not be a watermelon leader (someone who
appears different to who they are on the inside). One of the most important things I learnt was to make changes for myself and work as a team to make our school better and also that the best ideas can just be simple ones. It was really fun and we all had a great day.” – Millie Mooney “I learnt that being a leader isn’t a position, it’s an action. This means that it doesn’t matter if you get a badge or a reward. It’s more about whether you have great and outstanding effort and that you never give up.” – Josh Palonek
Students dress the part for chaplaincy fundraiser Gisborne Secondary College students took part in a recent deb dress fundraiser for the GSC chaplaincy fund. They sold 14 dresses on the night and raised $1400.
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WHAT'S ON @ GSC
CAREERS CHATTER
With Emily Keane & Owen Hughes This past month has been filled with excitement here at GSC. Gisborne Secondary welcomed the visit of Deputy Premier and Education Minister James Merlino on March 14, as he saw for himself the impact the State Government's ‘Planned Maintenance Program’ has had on our college’s landscape. He was accompanied by local MP MaryAnne Thomas and Senior Education Improvement Leader Leonie Roberts who were all impressed with the developments around the school, most notably the resurfacing of the oval. Tuesday March 13 was a special day for the Year 7s. A cohort of aspiring students were awarded scholarships in acknowledgement of their outstanding efforts and capability in either the arts, academic or sport areas. The scholarship recipients for 2018 are: Academic – Abigail, Milly, Summer and Alonzo. Sports – Ellie and Aidan. Arts – Jett. We congratulate these exceptional scholarship recipients and look forward to seeing where their aspirations will lead them in the future. It’s incredible to think that our first term is already coming to a close. Weeks have been passing by seamlessly, and for year 12s at Gisborne Secondary, final exams are continually moving closer. We should all be proud of the immense work we have completed so far, and look forward to the challenges we will encounter for the rest of this year. It is safe to say that all students have upheld a positive working culture since the beginning of the year, and we all thoroughly deserve a refreshing term break. We look forward to working hard with everyone when we start term two.
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James Merlino (centre) and local member Mary-Anne Thomas tour the school with the GSC leadership team – Owen Hughes, Emily Keane, Louis Saunders and Elise Muscat – and Acting Principal Jon Morley.
Front: Milly, Ellie, Alonzo, Abigail, Aidan, Summer and Jett. Back: School Captains Owen and Emily and Acting Principal Jon Morley.
The year is in full swing and if you are thinking ‘where has the time gone’, you’re not alone. There never seem to be enough hours in a day to do all the things you need, or want, to do – or so it seems. In many of my previous articles I have talked about the importance of planning ahead, setting goals and looking to tomorrow. But today we are going to reflect back. This is not only important for career planning but in many other aspects of our lives, to identify and congratulate yourself, even in the smallest of ways, on the things you have been able to achieve so far. In such a fast-paced world, it is easy only to look towards the future and forget our successes of the past and the present. You need to give yourself permission to sit in the present and think about and/or talk about your achievements. When writing a CV, a resume or a job application, these past successes are invaluable, and don’t be afraid to elaborate on the skills you have developed and or demonstrated in the past. During an interview it is common practice for the interviewer to ask you to talk about how you have overcome challenges in the past, or how you would deal with a difficult situation. Being able to talk about your past successes and how you were able to overcome challenges could be the difference between a good interview and a great one. Kerry Huke GSC Careers Development Co-ordinator Phone: 5428 3691 Email: huke.kerry.k@edumail.vic.gov.au
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Debbie Sullivan (left) and Debbie Davey enoy the Veterans’ Tournament in Shepparton.
Veterans battle hard at Shepparton Macedon Ranges Badminton Club was represented by two teams at the Shepparton Veterans’ Tournament on February 24 and 25. The Macedon Ranges Muppets competed in A2 and comprised Rayoni Nelson, Rebecca Lees, Debbie Davey, Debbie Sullivan, Craig Peet, Adrian Rose, Brett Gerdsen and Ian Strachan. The Panthers were in C1 and consisted of Colleen Moffat, Brenda Thurogood, Kerry Mertikas, Mark Atkinson, Paul Sands, Andrew Murray. Thank you to Beth and Ken for filling in. More than 350 players competed in over 44 teams in 11 Divisions at the event. As always, it was a competitive, action-filled event. The Panthers fought gallantly over the weekend but missed out on a podium finish. The Muppets started slowly but clawed their way back into contention. In the end, they missed out on being runners-up by 1.7%. Congratulations to all our players. The next Vets’ tournament is in Ballarat on April 7 and 8. David Aitken
Mark Tully, a former under 18 Australian high jump champion, ran a high jump clinic on March 2 at Dixon Field. Mark took a number of age groups through their paces, coaching the young athletes for more than 2½ hours on their jumping technique and run up. He also Maisy Crowther clears the bar. spoke about the mental aspects of the Gisborne Little Athletics club had five athletes comevent and how to improve in that area. The feedback from the kids was fantastic. They said peting at the Little Aths State Championships on March it was entertaining and they all walked away feeling mo- 10 and 11, a wonderful effort for such a small club. There were two PBs and some fine runs from the others: Contivated to jump higher than ever before. The event was organised by Mark Carey, a local gratulations to Jonathan Neethling (400m), Mitchell running coach who has known Mark Tully for many Fitzpatrick (1500m), Brodie Andrews (1500m), Charyears. The club thanks Mr Tully for running the clinic lotte Jackson (1500m) and Sienna Andrews (1500m). Mark Carey on behalf of Gisborne Little Athletics at no charge.
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The new year for the Gisborne and District Adult Riding Club is off to a great start, with many projects starting to come together. Our last rally was at our club grounds, and we were lucky enough to have Justine Greer for dressage and Sally Hudson for jumping. It was a lovely sunny day and lessons ran from early morning to late afternoon. We are looking forward to our new clubrooms being started later in the year, and we will also be working on our arenas. The MAD dressage series was a success this season, and we have already booked dates for this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event. This event involves three local clubs, Macedon Ranges, Kyneton and Gisborne. Jenny
Class comes to the fore Well, Macedon Ranges Croquet Club had some ups and downs with our club championship playoffs, but class will always come to the fore. Injuries, weather and ill health really interrupted a great competition. I personally watched a great game between Albert McGill and Helen Shirley. They had each won one game and as it is the best of three they battled on to six all with one hoop to go. It could not be closer than that. Helen was victorious and went into the last four. As just an aside I would like to congratulate our new members who had a go. Special mention to Beryl who ran past champion Morris right to the wire. Congratulations to Ken Anders, Wendy Black, Barbara Snibson and Helen Shirley; sadly Ken has had to with-
draw due to an accident, so down to three fine ladies. The final outcome saw a win to Wendy Black. Helen Shirley was the runner up. Thank you everyone for your wonderful support of our Easter raffle. Results will be posted next month. Another very successful social day and in house fun day have completed a very busy March. Breaking news is that Macedon Ranges Croquet Club now owns Margaret Wardell two portable toilets. Our wish is that better facilities will come soon but meanwhile we have added another portable loo. Margaret Wardell
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Lady golfers in control – most of the time
Kaye Atlas and her ball through the window.
The first three weeks of February saw the ladies compete in our annual stroke Championship and after some keen competition the victors were Jo McPhee (A grade gross and net), Betty Glover (B Grade gross and net), Pat Gilchrist (C Grade gross) and Anne Glassey (C Grade net). Well done ladies. But the recent highlight – or low light – would have to be when Kaye Atlas was finishing her game on February 18. She struck the ball magnificently wanting to avoid the bunker and ensure the ball made its way to the green. Well it missed
the bunker…it missed the green...but it did not miss the pro shop window! A round of applause greeted Kaye as she entered the club for lunch – A hole in 'wun-dow'! Jenny O’Connor, Mel Evans, Linda Frew and Jo-anne McPhee won their first round of the Holden Scramble up at Axedale and are now off to the regional qualifying day later on in the year. The Holden Scramble is a pro amateur club teams’ event which is held each year with some fantastic prizes on offer and the chance to play with a pro in the finals. Emma Brown
Gisborne barefoot bowls champs Sunshine, beer in hand and barbecues heating can mean only one thing: time to kick off your shoes and take to the green for a round of barefoot bowls. The finals of the Gisborne & District Bowls Club Barefoot Bowls competition were hotly contested on Tuesday March 13 and Wednesday 14. The Tuesday competition was won by the Golf Girls with Jim’s Battlers in hot pursuit as runners up. In the Wednesday competi- L-R: The OCs, Bendigo Bank director Brian Collins and the Chalkies. tion, Division 1 was won by the Chalkies who were four-shot victors over the Juganauts. to the Wednesday winners. Whether you’re out to imDivision 2 winners were the OCs (the Old Chaps), with press with your bowling skills or looking for a place to get the Wednesday Saviours runners up. together with your mates, spending an evening on the The club is grateful to the Gisborne & District Commu- green is a great way to end a summer’s working day. If nity Bank Branch of the Bendigo Bank who have spon- you would like to join the fun next season, contact Aileen sored the event for 10 years. They also provided prizes Paterson on 0417 397 609 for Tuesday night play or Dathroughout the competition and director Brian Collins at- vid Wesney on 0413 838 548 or email wesneydandr2@ tended to present the Night Summer Competition Shield gmail.com for Wednesday night play. Helena Cyrulo
Captain Jerome Langmaid congratulates Tony Carter on his medal of medallists victory.
Fun and frivolity in pursuit of trivia A massive thank you to Nicole and Gemma for the success of the recent trivia night. Questions covered a wide range of topics and gave all an opportunity to contribute. Eight talented tables took part in an evening of fun and frivolity that saw Matt W’s table victorious. This year’s major event winners are Alex Fraser (Club Champion), Jim Hynes (A Grade Nett), Trevor Atkins (B Grade Scratch), Aaron Edmunds (B Grade Nett), Wayne Christie (C Grade Scratch), Marty Campbell (C Grade Nett), Peter Sinclair (Seniors’ Champion), David Hudson (Seniors’ Nett), Darcy Doyle (Junior Champion), Matt Willis (Singles Match Play), and Matt Willis and Aaron Edmunds (Pairs Match Play). Looking forward, the GREAT Gisborne Gazette Golf Gala 4BBB Stableford event is on April 7. The final of the singles Match Play will pit Ian Gill against either reigning champ Matt Willis or his opponent Mick Doyle. Green fee players are welcome and pro rata membership options are available. Call the club on 5426 1650 or contact the secretary via the website. Look forward to seeing you on the greens, Walrus
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CREATING THE EDUCATION STATE Calling intrepid women of the Macedon Ranges! Join adventurer and author Robyn Davidson and award-winning musician Kavisha Mazzella for a free event with stories, songs and scrumptious food. Thursday 26 April, 6pm-9pm Kyneton Town Hall 129 Mollison Street
More than $43M invested across local schools. And the best part? We’re not done yet. Mary-Anne Thomas MP STATE MEMBER FOR MACEDON
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For more information or to book, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/intrepid or call 5422 0333.
Shop 14, Nexus Centre, 9 Goode Street, Gisborne, VIC 3437 P: 5428 2138 E: mary-anne.thomas@parliament.vic.gov.au MaryAnneMacedon @MaryAnneThomas www.mary-annethomas.com.au Authorised by MA Thomas, Shop 14, Nexus Centre, 9 Goode Street, Gisborne. This material has been funded from Parliament’s Electorate Office & Communications budget.
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Thunder swimmers impress at district titles Twenty-one of our competitive Gisborne Thunder swimmers qualified and competed at the annual Central Victorian District Championships in Bendigo on March 4. It was a very successful meet with Thunder placing second overall in the District. Thunder swimmers came home with five first, 12 second and 13 third placings. Congratulations to all involved and thank you to coach Stephanie B for sup- Swimmers return with five first, 12 second and 13 third placings. porting the swimmers on the day. The club's junior swimmers are looking forward to Henry Wilcox for qualifying to compete at this event. Go competing at the Country All Juniors event at Melbourne Thunder! Sports and Aquatic Centre on March 17-18. CongratuIf you are interested in attending our first club night lations to Rose Avenell-Thompson, Nikyah Baker, Kiera for the season be sure to arrive at the Gisborne Aquatic Cooper, Izabella Crawford, Billie Douglas, Aoife and Centre at 5pm on May 12. New members are welcome Trea Harkin, Tess and Dylan Kelly, Zack, Charlotte and and can trial a club night for free. Jasmine Matthews, Darcy and Dempsey Smith, and Faye Matthews
Ramblers program for April Friday 6: Trentham – Domino Rail Trail to Lyonsville and return Friday 13: Sunbury - Valley walk Friday 20: Macedon/Woodend – Christies Rd loop Friday 27: Riddells Creek: Kent Rd loop If you would like to join us for a social walk and lift your fitness, we meet at Dixon Field near the tennis club at 9.15am for a 9.30am start. Please bring your own cup and $1 towards the cost of tea, coffee and biscuits. Wear sturdy shoes and comfortable clothing as required for the day. Walks last for about 90 minutes but travel time varies. We are a casual group not a club, there are no membership fees and no insurance is offered – you walk at your own risk and responsibility. For more information, contact Charles on 5428 3021, email tilbaka7@gmail.com
Under 15 girls dramatically improve cricket Ten local girls played their first season of cricket for Gisborne Dragons in the new GDCA competition. Jake McIntyre, Anthony Paton, Darren Ward, Georgia Paton and Greg Hicks provided great coaching and encouragement to all the girls. The confidence and improvement of the team from game one in November to game eight in February was remarkable. The girls won five games to finish third. Thank you to all parents who attended and made Friday evenings very enjoyable. Special thanks to Loren Ward who successfully organised everything. Next season the Dragons will offer teams for girls in U12 and U15 competitions. Contact Gary Sanders on 0438 260 792 to register. Specific competition details will be available in August-September.
Petanque Club members at the Apollo Bay competition: Rhonda Smears, Terry Hunter, Danny Green, June Hunter, Rodger Smith, Helen McRae and Peter Chaldjian.
Petanque players on the road Back: Georgia Paton, Ebony Spiteri, Georgia Fitt, Olivia Murray, Lily Reid, Zoe Phillips and coach Jake McIntyre. Front: Caitlan Wagstaff, Imogen Withington, Natasha Ward, Monty Paton and Zoe Smyth.
Funding open for girls' cricket The "Growing Cricket for Girls Fund" is open to community cricket associations and schools to expand current competitions or
establish new ones. Applications can be made through www.cricketvictoria.com.au/grants before July 31. For questions or fund-
ing guidelines, contact Campbell Waring, Central Highlands, at cwaring@cricketvictoria.com.au or on 0427 839 548.
Macedon Football Club Meet our football coaches
Senior coach Ben Tankard.
With the local football season getting under way this month, it is timely to feature some coaches: Ben Tankard, Lex Beatson and Mick Doyle. The Cats' first match is against Riddells Creek on April 7. On April 21, the team will unfurl the 2017 premiership flag at home against Lancefield.
Reserves coach Lex Beatson
U19.5 coach Mick Doyle
The Mt Macedon Petanque Club will celebrate its tenth birthday in 2018. In that time petanque has been introduced to scouting, primary school and social groups, among others. If your group would like to experience the fun and challenge of petanque, contact the club. Many of our members attend competitions around the state, with a few travelling interstate to compete. Vincent, Margarita, Danielle and Bernie recently attended a doubles competition in Wollongong, in which 60 teams competed. Bernie and Vincent came second in the Consolante. January and February were busy with members attending competitions at various Melbourne venues and at Apollo Bay. One weekend saw seven club members play over two days. June, Rhonda, Terry and Helen, Peter and Roger made the top 16 out of 25 teams. June’s team finished fifth in the Principal, and Helen’s team came fifth in the Consolante. Early March brought the state Triples Championship in which Vincent and Bernie played with club member Lindsay. After a day of hard competition, they came out on top taking out the Division Two Championship. Regular practice at our club playing days – Wednesday from 4pm, and every second and fourth Saturday morning from 10am – is improving skills in preparation for coming tournaments. Contact Doreen on 0417 552 063 for further information. Doreen Green
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The club's Juniors attend presentation day on March 3.
Gisborne Tennis Club thanks all contributors to junior success Gisborne Tennis Club held its presentation day for the 2017-18 Summer Junior Season on March 3. The season saw 12 teams compete across all sections with seven teams making it through to the finals. The presenta-
tion day is held to recognise the contribution that parents and volunteers make to the running of the junior competition. An award ceremony is held for the players with a Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the best player in each team along
with a Best Sports Person award for the two best sports people as voted for by the parents. The MVPs were Will Somers, Zac Vescovi, Josh Walker, Sean Crisp, Cameron Crawford, Daniel Boulton, Quinn Oliver,
Jade Gledhill, Rachel Mannix, Liam McSwiggan, Georgia Fit and Luke Bamford. The Best Sports Person awards went to Jade Gledhill and Darcy Macaulay. Congratulations to all this season's winners!
Summer comp wraps up at Macedon
Coaching in full swing at South Gisborne.
Hard work reaps rewards Members and visitors are enjoying two upgraded South Gisborne Tennis Club court surfaces. These upgrades were earmarked as a priorCNR LOCK & MILLETT RDS, ity in the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last five-year SOUTH GISBORNE plan, to ensure continued maintenance and safe playing environments. Thank you to our committees, members and sponsors who have worked together to fundraise and ensure that our community facility remains a fun family environment for all. Come along, join our growing tennis community, and enjoy these new court surfaces with us! Contact us on southgisborne.tc@gmail.com Gail Scott
As Term 1 draws to a close, the Easter bunny is getting ready to impose a 2kg per person penalty on 65% of the western world. Back at the Macedon Tennis Club we are busily preparing for the junior winter competition season with six teams submitted and ready to rock out a new season. Summer A1 Saturday, B2 Friday, and D Friday juniors all made their Grand Finals, with B2 and D being runners-up. As the time of the Gazette going to press the A1 result was still up in the air. All other comps including Saturday Open, Monday Social, Tuesday Ladies, and Thursday night Open are all tracking well. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to sign up for Term 2 coaching with Scott Vaughan. Scott now has record numbers of junior and adult students all enjoying excellent results. Contact the club for more information. Happy hitting. Lisa
Runners-up, Friday Junior B2 grade: Nick Young, Jude Wills, Tom Sinclair, Aaron Still, Thomas Shaddock.
Runners-up, Friday D grade: Dom Fattore, Henry Matthews, Ivy Wills, Sienna Hoctor and Sarah Mazzarella. Gisborne Gazette April 2018 35
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SPORT IN PICTURES GRAND FINALS Macedon Ranges Netball Association Twilight Competition grand finals were held on Tuesday March 20. Congratulations to all four teams who played. Premiers – Rookies U18s defeated the Saints 17/14.
Premiers – Rebels U15 Blue defeated United 19/10.
Runners up – Macedon U15 Red.
Almost...! The Bacchus Marsh batsman just makes it in the Under 17 Gisborne v Bacchus Marsh match on March 3.
Runners up – United U15 Blue.
Gisborne's Samuel MacKay with the bat against Rupertswood in the U17 semi final on March 10.
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SPORT IN PICTURES COACHES' CORNER Gisborne Football Netball Club A grade netball coach Kim Bailey. As one season ends, another begins: football is back this month. Gisborne Footall Netball Club coaches Wayne Meachan, (Reserves) left, and Clinton Young (Seniors) below.
There was no 'premiership hangover' for these guys – they did it again! Gisborne Bowling Club are back to back winners of the Division 1 bowls competition with their victory over Kyneton Golf on March 17. Last year's grand final was the first time Gisborne had won the competition since the club's inception more than 50 years ago.
Excitement on the green during the grand final on March 17 – Gisborne v Kyneton Golf.
U13B Grand Final action on March 17 – Macedon wicketkeeper Nick Young hits the stumps!
Gisborne's Jackson Knight with the ball during the McIntyre Cup match against Woodend on March 18.
Henry Bobetic bowls for Macedon in the U13B Grand Final.
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THE CHURCHES ANGLICAN PARISH OF GISBORNE There is a great hymn sung every Easter morn dating back to the fourth century, the time of Constantine and conversion of the Roman Empire to Christianity: Aurora lucis rutilat – literally, Dawn’s light glows. Many of us know the first line from the great hymn, “Light’s glittering dawn bedecks the sky”. There is something moving about singing a hymn that has its origins so long ago. There is a great sense of tradition knowing that even 17 centuries ago, Christian folk gathered in the first light of Easter Day to sing of their belief in the victory of Jesus over the grave. Across the shire, this was the case for many communities, including some hearty souls up by the Macedon Memorial Cross, and at a slightly lower altitude at the Church of the Resurrection. The Easter message that “Christ is Risen, he is risen indeed” joyously rang out as the new day dawned. The traditions, music and festivities of Easter culminate after a period of fasting that began on Ash Wednesday, 46 days prior. The celebration continues for another 50 days until the day of Pentecost. May this time be one of great celebration and joy for all. Dennis Webster
Sponsored by Anglican Parish of Gisborne ■ Uniting Church in Australia ■ St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gisborne ■ House of the Rock Church, Gisborne ■ Gisborne Church of Christ ■ Faithworks-Manaaki ■ St Brigid’s Parish
St Paul's Op Shop Jottings Since we reopened in late January, St Paul’s Anglican Op Shop has been exceptionally busy with customers taking advantage of the many bargains. People speak freely to each other about our shop being a place where most people can buy the things they need at a price they can afford: books, clothes, bric-a-brac, toys and magazines. Some people come into the shop for what they call retail therapy and say they always go away feeling better! Trading hours for the Op Shop remain the same: Tuesday and Saturday 10am-1pm and Wednesday to Friday 10am-4pm. Our sister Op Shop in Riddells Creek “Charity’s Secret” is open for business on Thursday to Saturday and is certainly worth a visit. Graeme Millar, 0413 781 501
I love Easter. I love chocolate. But as Easter approaches, I think of what Easter is really about. I love the lyrics to this song... “Scarlet hands that bled for me Servant, King, my everything I kneel before you once again Surrender now to scarlet hands. Where brokenness and mercy meet How gently shall redemption speak For love like ocean waves did break Upon the shore of sin and shame. When sorrow tries my hope to kill To worship I have reason still For light will pierce darkest night And peace shall be my lullaby. The time will fade to after thorns Into forever shall I walk In glory’s shadow ever free Redeemer and redeemed to me.” 'Have a Chat' cafe is back in business every Wednesday morning at the Op Shop and every week there’s a surprise pop-up table of goodies for sale such as toys, dvds, books and jewellery. Vicki is admiring the items for sale.
GISBORNE UNITING CHURCH An interested crowd gathered at the Uniting Church on February 19 for the Peter Barcham Lecture. Barney Zwartz, former religious editor at The Age, spoke on “The challenge of secularism”. His thesis was that churches should get involved in the political and social issues of the day and not be restricted to providing welfare and aged care. Copies of the lecture are available from D’Arcy Wood, phone 5428 6700. We have been informed that targets for the two poppy projects, Victorian RSL and Australian War memorial in Canberra, have been reached. We are asking, therefore, that any poppies be left at the Church without delay so we can send them off. We sincerely thank all our knitters and crocheters who have done such a magnificent job. 2018 ALPHA -- 2018
Everyone has questions. Is there more to life? - Why did Jesus have to die for us? Is the Holy Spirit truly our helper? Come and have morning tea with us to have a chat and be inspired.
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We were fortunate to have a fine day for our Car Boot Sale on March 17. Thank you to all the site holders and to everyone who came and bought bargains. It was a success and a pleasant community event. We were concerned to hear about the terrible destruction caused by cyclone Gita in Tonga, so we had a table at the Car Boot Sale collecting cash which will go directly to Tonga. We have already sent $1700 which was collected in a retirement collection and after the Peter Barcham Lecture. Thank you to all the generous donors. We would love to welcome you to our weekly service which is at 9 30am every Sunday. You will receive a warm welcome if you decide to join us. Glennis Speed
ANZAC DAY STALL 9 am – 2 pm THE LADIES GUILD CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION, MACEDON (ANGLICAN PARISH OF GISBORNE)
OUTSIDE LINDSAY HILL’S REAL ESTATE OFFICE MAIN ROAD, MT. MACEDON (NEXT TO THE TRADING POST)
CHOOSE FROM DELICIOUS HOME-MADE CAKES AND BISCUITS, PRESERVES, HOME PRODUCE, CRAFTWORK, PLANTS AND BOOKS Proceeds for the work of our church and for local and overseas aid projects.
On Resurrection Sunday we invite anyone to join us at the Mt Macedon Cross for a special combined service beginning at 7am. Yes, 7AM! We love coming together and celebrating together what Jesus did for us 2018 years ago! Then 10am-1pm, Encounter Cafe would love to have your company for a complimentary hot bev and a sweet. All donations go towards our Indian orphanage. Shelley Farrugia www.faithworkscc.com.au or find us on Facebook
ANGLICAN PARISH EASTER SERVICES
Maundy Thursday March 29 7.30pm: St John’s, Riddells Creek Good Friday March 30 9am: St Paul’s, Gisborne 12 noon: Church of the Resurrection, Macedon Easter Day April 1 6am: First Eucharist of Easter followed by Breakfast at Church of the Resurrection. 9.30am: Eucharist – St Paul’s.
ST BRIGID'S PARISH EASTER SERVICES Holy Thursday March 29 1st Rite of Reconciliation, St Brigid’s, 9am. Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7pm Good Friday March 30 Stations of the Cross, St Brigid’s – 10am. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, St Brigid’s – 3pm Holy Saturday March 31 1st Rite of Reconciliation, St Brigid’s – 9am. Easter Vigil, St Brigid’s – 7pm Easter Sunday April 1 Mass at St Patrick’s Macedon – 9.30am Mass at St Brigid’s – 11am.
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From the pages of the old Gisborne Gazette
APRIL 1918 In an editorial headed “Wouldn’t Photographs Serve the Purpose”, the Gazette commented that the ways of our Win-TheWar Government are inscrutable. In the midst of the tremendous crisis through which the Empire is passing, with our soldiers performing deeds of untold bravery in meeting the furious onslaughts of the great Prussian war machine on the Western Front, we are acquainted with the worldstirring news that our political tin gods have decided to get their portraits painted in oils. Even the schoolboy of tender years knows how 'Nero fiddled when Rome was burning.' Future generations of Australians will be able to place our Prime Minister in a similar niche in their memories by learning how he patronised the sister art of painting when the Empire was plunged in the fiery furnace of war. Our Macedon correspondent writes that a large number of admirers of Dr. Mannix assembled at the railway station on Saturday afternoon last and showed their appreciation of that gentleman by greeting him with cheers as the afternoon train drew into the platform. As the greeting was totally unexpected, Dr. Mannix only had time to come to the door of the carriage and bow his acknowledgements, and express his thanks for a splendid bouquet, tied with green streamers, which was handed to him by Miss Egliston. Dr. Mannix continued his journey to Castlemaine, followed by the good wishes and cheers of the crowd. In correspondence received by the Gisborne Shire Council, Const. McKay of Macedon declined to accept the post of prosecuting officer, as the salary (£2/2/- per annum) was too low. He had, besides, a large amount of other work, which took up a good deal of his time. Cr. Bawden said the constable would be prepared to accept £5 per annum. Seconded by Cr. Tampling and carried. The Chief Secretary had to be informed of the appointment, which would then be gazetted.
ADULT RIDING CLUB (Gis) 2nd Saturday Robertson Res ADULT RIDING CLUB (Bullengarook) 2nd Saturday Rec Reserve ANGLING CLUB 2nd Wed 8pm Railway Hotel Macedon BRIDGE CLUB Mon 12.30, Tues 7.15, Thurs 12.30 St Mary’s Church Hall, Woodend 5420 7595 BUSHWALKING CLUB Various locations Tel 5428 2450 CANASTA
CLUB 1.30pm every Mon except first Mon of month Parish centre (behind St Pauls Church, Gisborne) CANCER SUPPORT GROUP last Wed of month MRH CAR CLUB 1st Wednesday 8pm Steam Park, New Gisb CARERS GROUP (Mac Ranges) 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1pm Woodend RSL 5420 7132 (Note: 4th Thurs carers only) COMMUNITY GARDEN Wed 9am Church of Christ CROQUET CLUB Wed & Sat 10am Dixon Field CWA GISBORNE 2nd Monday 10am Gis Secondary College CWA MACEDON 3rd Tues 1pm & 7pm 662 Mt Macedon Rd
DALY RESERVE WORKING BEE 2nd Tues 9.30am Daly Res Aitken St EUCHRE Tues 7.30pm Doug White Meeting Room, 5428 2695 FILM SOCIETY 2nd Wed Woodend Neigh’hood House 5427 2323
Date Page APRIL 6 Blumes winter fashion parade 7 Newham craft supplies de-stash event 7-8 Open Gardens 8 Mozart's Requiem at Church of the Resurrection 9 Suicide bereavement meeting 10 Last day Wax & Clay exhibition, Gallery Mt Macedon 12 Samuel Pepys lecture, Kyneton 17 Seminar: Diversifying your farming business 22 First Aid course 21 Rotary dinner dance 21-22 Open Studios 24 Author evening at Gisborne Library 25 Anzac Day services 27 Macedon Ranges Health gala dinner 28-29 Open Studios 30 Final date for community funding applications
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FLY FISHING CLUB 4th Wed 7.30pm MRFEC Gisborne FOCUS CLUB 2nd Fri 12 noon Gisborne Golf Club FRIENDS of JACKSON CREEK Working bees 3rd Sun 10-noon 5428 1178 or 0417 558 221 GARDEN CLUB 2nd Wed various venues 0408 115 759 GENEALOGY GROUP 4th Thurs 7.30 Family Hist Rm, Library GIRL GUIDES Thursdays 5pm Gis Comm Hall GISBORNE SINGERS Tues 7.30pm Holy Cross PS
HISTORICAL SOCIETY open Wed 10am-4pm Court House LIBRARY: TODDLERS’ STORY TIME Mon 10.30am, Wed 10.30am
LIONS CLUB
first Thurs of month 7.30pm
247 Station Rd
MARTIAL
ARTS Thurs from 5.15pm St Brigid’s Hall MASONIC LODGE 2nd Thurs 7pm Masonic Hall Aitken St MASTERS AFL Wed 6.30pm Sankey Reserve MEN’S SHED BARBECUE Last Mon 12.30pm Lyell Street MT MAC & DIST HORT SOC 1st Tues Horticultural Hall MUFFINS ’N’ MORE 2nd Tues 10am-noon Uniting Church MUMS’ GROUP 2nd Mon, 9.30-11.30am 49 Fisher St
OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB OLDE TIME MARKET
Sun 9am 1st Sunday
Riddells Rec Res 9am-2pm
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Second Wed of month except Jan
0448 445 694 PETANQUE 2nd & 4th Sat, 10am behind Caltex service station, Station Rd, Gisborne PHOENIX ART & CRAFTS 1st Thursday 5428 2835 PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC 1st Tues & 2nd Mon 7pm Riddell’s Creek Neighbourhood House PONY CLUB Bullengarook 1st Sunday Rec Reserve PONY CLUB Gisborne 1st Sunday Robertson Reserve PROBUS 1st Thurs 10am Masonic Hall
QUILTERS (Gisb) RAMBLERS
Wed 7pm
Room attached to Gisb Library
Fridays 9.15am Tennis Club Dixon Field RED CROSS 1st Fri 1.30pm Sen Cits Rooms ROTARY Tues 6.45 for 7pm Gisborne Golf Club, book 0490 381 812 by 1pm Mon RUNNING GROUP Tues & Thurs 6pm, Sun 8am Gis Aquatic Centre RSL 1st Mon 2pm Hall at 247 Station Rd 5428 2233
SENIOR CITS (Macedon) Cr. Bawden raised the question of marine dealers and the fact that the constable at Macedon was powerless to deal with any visiting marine dealers, as the Act had not been applied to the shire. Some of these visiting dealers made themselves obnoxious by breaking into untenanted dwellings and taking away the furniture and selling it in Melbourne. He would move that the provisions of the Act be applied to the shire. Cr. Turner seconded and the motion was carried.
WHAT ELSE IS ON
New members welcome
Tues 11am Tony Clarke Res SPINNERS & FIBRE GROUP Tues 12 noon Riddells Ck N’hood House
TABLE TENNIS
Wed 7.30pm Tony Clarke Res, Macedon THUNDER SWIMMING CLUB 2nd Sat 5pm Gisborne Aquatic Centre TABLE 8 discussion group Thursday 2pm 3 Little Pigs cafe Ph Carol 0431 186 575 T.O.W.N. Mondays 6pm Gisborne Bowls Club TOY LIBRARY Wed 10-11am & every 2nd Sat 9-11am Robertson St U3A Mondays 10.30am MRFEC ULYSSES GROUP 3rd Tues 6pm Sunbury FC
VINTAGE MACHINERY
Working bees 1st Sun of month, 8.30am at Steam Park; Meetings last Friday 7pm at Steam Park
WRITERS GROUP Last Sat of month 2-5pm Woodend N’hood House WRITERS (Scribes & Scribblers) 2nd Tues 10am-12 Riddell N’hood House WRITERS (Dotty Jotters) Gisborne Library YOUNG VOICES
Thursdays 4.15-5.45pm Norma Richardson Hall, Buckland St, Woodend, 5426 4801 or sdggome@patash.com.au
VSL Italian instructor Carlo D’Amico is from Alberobello near Bari in Italy.
Parliamo Italiano The Victorian School of Languages centre at Gisborne Secondary College offers Italian and French classes for school-aged children. Classes run from 4pm to 7pm (with a mid-session break) on Mondays during school terms. The cost is $75/year per child. Call Paul Calleja, centre supervisor, on 0457 531 694 for more information or to enrol your child. Other languages may be taught at the centre in future if there is sufficient demand.
FOR THE RECORD ■ Gisborne Library now offers a home library service for community members who cannot visit the library or carry their books home. This includes those with illnesses or disabilities, people living in nursing homes or supported accommodation, and full time carers. ■ Curfews for trucks over 16 tonnes on Mount Macedon Road went into effect on March 21, for the hours of 8.30am to 10am and 2.30pm to 4pm on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends. Trucks must also use low gear on specified roads. ■ Temporary traffic measures are in effect from March 30 for Honour Avenue, Macedon to ensure safety during the ever-popular leaf fall. The speed limit will be reduced to 40km/h and parking not allowed until Council advises otherwise. Gisborne Gazette April 2018 39
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