Gisborne Gazette August 2024

Gisborne Gazette

Schools combine on major musical

Gisborne Secondary College has a history of presenting superb school productions, showcasing the talent of their performing arts students on and off stage.

In a first for the region, this year students from Kyneton High School have joined the team at Gisborne Secondary College, and have travelled down the Calder twice a week since February to rehearse.

This month the schools will present the wonderfully dark comedy The Addams Family. Written in 2010, the musical is based upon The Addams Family characters created by Charles Addams originally as a cartoon strip for the American magazine The New Yorker

The eccentric clan who delight in all things macabre and seem unaware that others find them bizarre have been favourites for audiences worldwide for more than 80 years.

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Uncle Fester (Christian Murray of Gisborne Secondary College) with the Ancestors (from both GSC and Kyneton High School). AUGUST 2024 FREE

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From the Editor's desk

Being big

Strap yourselves in, folks. Gisborne will continue to grow, driven largely by the state government’s growth targets for the area, so we need to start thinking about the town as a ‘regional centre’ and not a ‘village’. That’s the key message in the Gisborne Futures Structure Plan adopted by the council on 24 July. See Pip Butler’s excellent summary of the information that was available when we went to press, on pages 3 and 31.

Thinking big can create new opportunities, as the production of The Addams Family at Gisborne Secondary College this month highlights. For the first time, the two state secondary schools of the shire are collaborating on a musical and, by all accounts, it will be a fantastic production. I encourage you to support the staff and students involved by seeing the show at the college's Barcham Theatre.

Also big this month are the Olympics and I was delighted to receive the poem on the Olympics written by Holy Cross Primary School students Rose Lye and Alice Guthridge in this month’s submissions. You can find it on page 7, and I recommend reading it aloud (at least in your head) as it is ‘slam poetry’.

I imagine I wasn’t the only local surprised to hear Macedon mentioned on Channel Nine’s Olympic broadcast of the women’s road cycling individual time trials after Australia’s Grace Brown won the gold medal on 27 July. And to then see a number of local faces on the television, including that of Gazette distributor Nick Haslinghouse, when Grace Brown’s brother Hamish was interviewed. How exciting for the local relatives of Grace Brown to now have an Olympic medallist in the family.

You might be related to someone who did big things as well but not know it. August is Family History Month, and the Gisborne Genealogical Group is putting on two workshops and a seminar to help you start or progress researching your own family history. See page 5 for details.

Lastly, local businesses and the people who own and operate them are an integral part of our community and need big support to thrive. Five businesses and two young businesspeople of the South Ward are finalists in this year’s shire business awards (congratulations to all!) and are now in the running for the coveted ‘People’s Choice Award’. Your vote could make a big difference to them. See page 4 for details.

Happy reading,

Corinne Shaddock

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Hamish Brown (in black and white top) with family and friends in Macedon watched his sister Grace Brown win Australia’s first gold medal of these Olympics, in women’s cycling, on 27 July. The excited group was on Channel Nine’s broadcast and Hamish was interviewed as the proud brother of an Olympic gold medallist.

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'Gisborne Futures' plan to go ahead

Gisborne is now a regional centre, and as such has to look and act like one. That is the main take-away message from the Gisborne Futures Structure Plan that was approved by the council on 24 July.

From the report released by the council just before the Gazette went to press, it appears the Structure Plan is largely unchanged from the draft that went out for public consultation last year. The council voted eight to one to approve the plan. The only vote against was south ward councillor Rob Guthrie.

Gisborne should no longer think of itself as ‘the village in the valley’ as it has been dubbed for decades, the plan says. ‘Village’ sends the wrong message, implying small and rural. As a regional centre, Gisborne has to think big, and provide housing for the influx of predicted

new residents and urban-style amenities to suit.

New Gisborne

New Gisborne remains the focus for new residential growth. The underlying theme of the Structure Plan’s vision is to reduce car-dependence and encourage walking and cycling. Therefore new housing should be focused around public transport access and activity centres that provide shops, local amenities and services.

There is a bit of a circular argument here, because first you need the population to gain the interest of investors in the activity centres.

Community submissions against the activity centre development in New Gisborne included that the weather is not always favourable for walking/cycling; people will not walk while carrying the weekly shopping; the activity centre will not have a full range of shops and services and residents will still need to drive into the Gisborne town centre. The plan’s response did not address these points.

Map shows areas of ‘substantial change' (darkest blue), 'incremental change', and 'minimal change'.

Gisborne town centre

In the Gisborne town centre, areas marked out for infill and commercial three or four-storey development appear virtually the same as in the 2023 version of the plan. Car parks are among the land areas marked for potential redevelopment, excluding the car parks attached to Coles and Aldi. The areas earmarked for development are:

● Most of the block bordered by Hamilton, Prince, Robertson and Brantome streets.

● Most of the block between Aitken and Brantome streets, along Heritage Way.

● The south part of the block surrounded by Hamilton, Prince and Goode streets (next to Nexus Centre)

● Most of the Robertson Street block currently housing PetStock and the Gisborne Collision Centre.

● An area behind the Aldi car park, along the creek between Aitken and Calthorpe streets.

Traffic lights are planned for the inter-

section of Aitken and Robertson Street, replacing the roundabout.

One section of the plan suggests that the original four-storey limit on commercial buildings in New Gisborne has been revised to three storeys. However, a later statement notes that in the Structure Plan, “mandatory height and setback controls will only be considered in ‘exceptional circumstances’,” eg, sensitive coastal environments, sites of state heritage significance, helicopter/plane flight paths. Gisborne-New Gisborne does not meet any of those circumstances.

The plan says controls for built form and building heights “to be explored through urban design frameworks for Gisborne and New Gisborne town centres.” Glen Junor

A community push to have the Glen Junor property on the corner of Kilmore and Riddell roads included within the town boundary was rejected.

Several reasons were given, but essentially the plan says that development in the east would require too much new infrastructure, including significant works to Kilmore Road to cope with increased traffic, and the development did not meet strategic objectives.

NEW GISBORNE

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'Concept image' of the vision for Brantome Street.

New plans for Macedon hotel

After three years of shut doors following a fire, the former Macedon Railway Hotel is slated to reopen late this year with new owners, a redesigned interior and a new name – Macedon Village Hotel.

Sally and Kevin Gebert of Melbourne are the new owners and plan to offer a revitalised space at the Smith Street establishment that blends history, comfort, and contemporary charm.

We want the hotel to be a true community hub

The pair have experience revitalising regional Victorian hotels, notably the Creekside in Warracknabeal and the Botanical Hotel in Bendigo.

“Our vision is to create more than just a pub,” said Sally Gebert.

“We want the Macedon Village Hotel to be a true community hub, a place where locals feel at home and visitors feel like they’ve discovered a hidden gem.”

Kevin Gebert said their focus would be on providing exceptional, personable service and a lively bar offering that would make every visit special.

Calling for 'local hero' nominations

Nominations have opened for the 2024 Local Hero award that will be presented at the Gisborne Community Carols at Dixon Field on 8 December.

If you know of someone who has dedicated much to the Macedon Ranges community in a voluntary capacity and deserves recognition, please nominate them, and let us know their community contributions.

Last year’s local hero was the manager of Gisborne Community Care Foodbank, Lynne Margret.

We look forward to celebrating another local volunteer at this year’s carols. Please send nominations to gisbornelocalhero@gmail.com by 17 November or contact Bronwyn Tacey on 0417 028 605 for further information.

Gisborne Community Carols Committee

Local businesses finalists in awards

Seven south ward businesses or businesspeople have been named finalists in this year’s shire business awards and would welcome community votes for the coveted ‘People’s Choice Award’.

Gentle Sensory, which provides services to support neurodivergent children and adults, 3 Little Pigs cafe, Braeside Mt Macedon Country Retreat and Macedon Ranges Writers were shortlisted for business excellence awards.

Tate Kemp of All Abilities Public Speaking and James Gentles of Ginkgo Yards Gardens and Landscapes are finalists in the ‘Young Achiever’ category.

Top of the Range cafe in Macedon Regional Park is a finalist in the ‘Champion of Social, Environmental or Sustainability Principles’ category.

Gratefully received...

Morgan’s IGA Gisborne donated $6033 to the Gisborne Fire Brigade in July. The brigade said the funds would go towards the upgrade of the branch’s forward command vehicle.

All finalists also compete for the ‘People’s Choice Award’, which is open for community voting until 26 August. To vote, and support local business, visit macedon.awardsplatform.com or scan the QR code at right.

The winners of the Josh’s Rainbow Eggs Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Awards will be announced at a gala night on Friday 30 August.

For more information on the awards, including a full list of finalists, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au.

FOR THE RECORD

Play therapist Michelle Heaven of Gisborne has been awarded $15,300 in the latest Victorian Government Creative Projects Fund grants, to support the research and development of a new movement-based performance work for children and families in collaboration with Victorian artists. The project will be overseen by Auspicious Arts Projects.

Sally Gebert, one of the new owners of the former Macedon Railway Hotel.

As part of the planned renovations, the former band room will become a bistro and the venue will offer improved views of Mt Macedon.

Gisborne CFA Facebook

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Local group starts new grant program

Since the 1950s, Forest Glade gardens have attracted visitors to Mount Macedon to experience the historic private property and spend time wandering through the beautiful gardens which change with the seasons.

In more recent years, the Stokes Collection, which is at the centre of the gardens, has been attracting visitors from all over the country to view the thousands of pieces of antique porcelain, furniture and art in the building that was originally the home of the late Cyril Stokes.

Mr Stokes set up the property in 2010 as a not-forprofit organisation with one clear objective – to keep everything available for people to see and experience.

Stokes Collection director Graham Cumming said, “For years we have supported many local groups with financial assistance as they continue their valuable work throughout the Macedon Ranges.

"Being a not-for-profit organisation ourselves, we understand just how difficult it can be struggling to

achieve your goals without the funds to make things happen.”

As a result, the Stokes Collection is formally launching a grant program for local community groups.

“We would like to hear from any not-for-profit organisations in the community, small or large, that rely on donations to continue their valuable work. It might be assistance with a one-off project or an ongoing relationship for your organisation. We want [to know] who they are, what they do, how they work with the community, is there a specific project that requires support, and just what kind of help do they require.”

The board of the Stokes Collection will then work through the applications and select those eligible for a grant. For more information or to make an application for a community grant, email stokescollection@ bigpond.com or call 5426 1323.

Feedback sought from First Nations residents

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The Macedon Ranges Truth and Reconciliation Group is seeking feedback from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people on their draft strategic plan.

The Truth and Reconciliation Group was formed last year following community roundtables hosted by Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

The group is made up of residents who aim to promote deeper understanding, respect and justice for and with First Nations peoples in the Macedon Ranges Shire. We have developed a draft Strategic Plan informed by the aspirations and priorities of Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri traditional owner organisations, on whose lands we live.

If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person living in the Macedon Ranges, we would love to hear from you and invite any involvement you would like to have with the group. We will provide a gift card as a token of appreciation for your feedback.

Please contact Aran Martin, president, and Mischa Herman, secretary, at reconciliation@mrtrg.com.au, or call Mischa on 0412 146 419.

MRTRG Committee

Family history month events

August is Family History Month. Throughout Australasia activities are being held of interest to genealogists. These include many online sessions. Check the Australian Association of Family History Organisations website for details, www. affho.org.

Locally, the Gisborne Genealogical Group will be running three workshops and a seminar. The first workshop will be on Saturday 3 August when Fay Woodhouse will lead a discussion on ‘How to Write Your Family History’. (Family History Room, Gisborne Library, 10am to 12 noon, $10, free for Genealogical Group members)

Our annual seminar will be held on 24 August at the Uniting Church in Gisborne from 9.30am-4pm. The topic is the Gold Rush. In the morning sessions, Geoff Hocking will talk about the early settlement at Sandhurst (Bendigo) in ‘A Man Called Bendigo’, and Adrian Hem’s topic will be the Chinese at the goldfields in ‘Hardship, Prejudice and Pride’.

In the afternoon, Professor Keir Reeves will discuss ‘Metallic Connections – the Victorian Goldrushes’. Light refreshments are provided. Bookings are essential. Please contact Lorna on 0402 091 034 or lorna_jackson@bigpond.com. The cost is $25 ($20 for members).

The Family History Room will be open from 1pm to 4pm each afternoon in the week before the seminar (19 to 23 August) and volunteers will be on duty to help with research queries.

We will be running two workshops in conjunction with the Gisborne Library, both from 2.30pm to 4.30pm in the Family History Room. The first, ‘Using Ancestry.com’ will be held on Monday 5 August. The second, ‘Using FamilySearch’ will be on 28 August. Please book through the Library via goldfieldslibraries.com/Gisborne-events. Lyn Hall

New warhorse book to be launched

A book by retired Macedon teacher Sally E Cox is to be launched at Gisborne Library this month.

The book, Together, They Faced Hell, focuses on the powerful bond between the men and their horses in Australia’s Light Horse regiments of World War 1. These troopers were skilled horsemen, often from rural backgrounds, and many took their horses with them when they enlisted.

What they faced was a hellish set of conditions as they fought the longrunning Middle East campaign.

Their bond was reinforced through the years of shared hardships and triumphs, and is a testament to the strength and fortitude of both human and horse.

Sally E Cox is a lifelong horse lover and her book, while describing the progressing chapters of the war, focuses on the smaller interactions around the troopers and their horses and sharpens our understanding of how the men felt about their equine companions. Together, They Faced Hell contains a wealth of historic pictures which richly illustrate the wartime journey for human and horse alike.

The launch and book signing is a free event at Gisborne Library on Tuesday 20 August at 5pm. All welcome.

Local student to study in Indonesia

Gisborne student Emma Bamford departed in late July for a semester in Indonesia thanks to receiving a 2024 New Colombo Plan scholarship.

Emma will continue to complete her Deakin University Bachelor of Health Sciences/Arts course abroad as well as study International Relations units at an Indonesian university. She will also volunteer and intern in children’s health promotion settings.

Emma attended Gisborne Secondary College where she was dux in 2021. Having studied Bahasa Indonesia for over seven years, she is looking forward to strengthening her language skills while studying.

The New Colombo Plan scholarship program is an Australian Government

initiative that aims to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific by supporting Australian university students to study and undertake internships in the region.

Emma encourages all tertiary students interested in study abroad to enquire with their respective universities about the scholarship. “There are so many opportunities available to students wishing to explore global experiences, it’s just finding the right fit for you,” she said.

Emma invites those interested in her travels to ask any questions they may have and follow her on Instagram @emmainindo.

For information on the New Colombo Plan, visit www.dfat.gov. au/people-to-people/new-colomboplan.

COUNCILLOR'S COLUMN

With Cr Rob Guthrie

When I was writing my last column, for the May Gazette, we were experiencing beautiful autumn weather which has now changed to an unusually cold winter. There are many events and activities to enjoy at this time of the year with many listed in this Gazette and others on the council website, www.mrsc.vic.gov. au, at the ‘What’s on around the shire’ page.

Many of us have a four-legged best friend and the council is reviewing our dog off-leash areas and prohibited areas (for dogs and cats). We would like everyone’s feedback, closing 11 August – whether you are a pet owner or not. It is important to hear everyone’s voice. Please let us know how the existing areas are working, what could be done to improve the existing areas, and any suggestions for new areas to be considered.

At the July council meeting we considered a number of recommendations including endorsing the 2024 Macedon Ranges Events and Festivals Grant Program which provided funding for a range of events including the Lions Gisborne Festival.

We also considered the Draft Gisborne Futures Structure plan for adoption. The Gisborne Futures project began in 2018 after the State Government identified the need for long-term protected settlement boundaries for all the key townships within the Macedon Ranges Shire with the capacity for growth. The adoption of this plan is the first step in a process to amend our planning scheme and there will be further community consultation opportunities. I did not support the adoption as I believe the dwelling densities proposed are in excess of what most of us want for Gisborne. The plan is available on the council website.

Please call me on 0419 309 953 or email rguthrie@mrsc.com.au if I can be of any assistance.

Emma Bamford at the scholarship award ceremony in December last year.

SALLY E COX

THE BOND BETWEEN LIGHT HORSEMEN & THEIR HORSES IN THE DESERT CAMPAIGN OF WW1 ,

Sally E Cox

High schools combine on major musical

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Working with the combined forces of both the local high schools has been a massive effort, with over 80 students collaborating on all aspects of the production. Alongside Gomez, Morticia and Wednesday, other students take leading roles onstage and in lighting and sound design, stage management, choreography and direction – the production team are proud to provide opportunities for the young people to demonstrate their skills.

It has been a joy seeing students from the two schools connect, learn and refine talent and form strong friendships.

Gisborne Secondary College’s year 12 drama captain Tamara Adams, who has worked hard to make this ambitious project a reality, said, “I look forward to sharing this captivating journey with our community, embracing the laughter, wit, and unexpected warmth of The Addams Family.”

Shows are Friday 9 August to Sunday 18 August at the Barcham Theatre, Gisborne Secondary College. Tickets are $15-$40, available from www.trybooking. com/CRHEI. Kitty Skeen, production coordinator

1900, 1924 and now in 2024 Paris has hosted the Olympics a lot.

With the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower it’s a very popular spot.

Everyone from all over the world is coming.

Even the people up at Big Ben will rush down to the Seine.

Some new sports are getting added like skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing and breaking. Athletes sure love partaking.

The fans are so excited they’re shaking.

The mascots from the French Revolution guess what it’s a hat. The one you’ve seen the smurfs wear it’s not very flat.

It’s a symbol of freedom. I think that’s really neat.

The athletes are starting to turn up the heat.

When the Olympics are on there’s not a spare seat.

Just north of the capital is the Olympic Village, all the athletes are living there. Receiving the very best care. There’s plenty of Aussies living over there as well like Ariarne Titmus and Ian Thorpe.

Over 460 Australians are competing. Our Aussies will win without cheating.

After all those practices and tests. All the athletes will be showing their very best.

Uncle Fester (Christian Murray, Gisborne Secondary College) with the Ancestors (from both Gisborne Secondary and Kyneton High School).

Rose Lye and Alice Guthridge

Morticia (Keyanah Butcher, GSC) and Gomez (Gussie Simpson-Purdon, KHS) step out in style.

THE PARIS OLYMPICS Poetry Slam poem by Rose Lye and Alice Guthridge, Year 6, Holy Cross Primary School

Tales of old Gisborne

Eddie and Peter remember their days at the

Eddie: St Brigid’s closed when Miss Slattery became ill and retired at the end of 1945. They didn’t replace her as enrolments had been low.

Peter: I was one of the St Brigid’s kids who went to the state school in 1946. I had been put up a grade at St Brigid’s because I was pretty smart.

Eddie: But not smart enough to milk the cows.

Peter: Yes, that’s true. I went into Grade 6 with Judith Reid, Nola Shilton and Ronnie Buntine.

Not many kids went across to the state school. Our brother Alec went to board at Assumption and Leo Duggan went to St Bede’s in Mentone. No one went to Rupertswood in Sunbury.

The kids at Gisborne State School all came from the town, except for the Berry kids who came in the side car of their father’s motor bike from Waterloo Flat Road in Bullengarook. There was a school at Bullengarook but it was closed for a while. There were also state schools at New Gisborne, Couangalt and Shandon (on the east side of the old highway, north of the Gap). Gwenda Berry later worked at the post office then she went away and joined a circus. According to a report in the Sun, she became ‘Michelle Bordeaux from Bullengarook’ and was the girl in the knife thrower’s act.

One young pupil who transferred to the state school was confused and was reported as asking his grandparents “Are we Catholics or are we prostitutes?”

Eddie: I was born in 1941 and started at the state school in 1947. I sat with my mate Bob Morton and we were in the room with Mrs Scott who taught Grades 1 and 2. Mrs Scott rode an autocycle each day from Macedon. It was a bicycle that had a two-stroke motor. There was a story that Mrs Scott put naughty boys

in the 1940s and '50s

With Peter and Eddie Gardiner

through a trapdoor into a hole under the floor but I never saw that happen.

Peter: There was a small room near the headmaster’s office so that might have been the ‘naughty’ place.

Eddie: I never had any problems with learning at school. Mum had been a teacher and taught us all to read before we started school. In Grade 3 I wrote an essay at home for an Empire Day competition but forgot to take it to school. So, I wrote it out from memory and won a book presented by the Country Women’s Association. The book, written by Ion Idriess, was about a dog that had been adopted by Australian soldiers in Egypt during WWII.

Peter: Kath Sheehan taught Grades 3 and 4. The headmaster was Clarrie Reid and he taught Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8. He used to pick on me a bit and send me outside to do the garden. Clarrie’s residence was at the back of the school on the south-east corner of Fisher and Prince Streets. In Grade 8 I sat for a scholarship and got it. The next year I went to board at Assumption College.

Gisborne

Eddie: Through the efforts of Fr Nowlan, the parish priest, St Brigid’s school reopened on 31 January 1950 with 31 children from Preps to Grade 8. I went back to St Brigid’s that year in Grade 4.

The Mother Superior of the Order of St Joseph of the Apparition (that was based in Western Australia) had come to Victoria to check several parishes but decided on Gisborne when Fr Nowlan offered her the large presbytery as a convent.

Mother Frances, Mother Theresa (the principal) and Sisters Leo and Rita arrived in mid-January and nuns from the order taught at the school for 16 years until the end of 1965. The nuns were very outgoing teachers and even played football with us at lunchtime.

When the nuns had a load of firewood delivered, they shrewdly ran a woodcutting competition for the boys. Andrew McConnell was a strong farm boy and he always won the holy picture – and the nuns always got their firewood chopped!

Fr Nowlan was a very energetic man and was a keen golfer and tennis player despite having a disabled arm. Ross Dalrymple, who also had a disabled arm because of polio, was taught by Fr Nowlan to play golf and tennis.

A teacher named Rogers at Sunbury used to organise footy matches between the two schools in Sunbury and the two schools in Gisborne. Even with combined schools, both towns had to go down to the Grade 2 boys to make a team. Sunbury was even smaller than Gisborne in those days.

The inscription in Eddie’s book prize, left, and Horrie the soldiers’ dog in a captured enemy tank.

The old St Brigid’s presbytery that was used by the nuns as a convent. The building was demolished in 1996.

Gisborne State School in the 1960s.

Watch that wave!

Gisborne families holidaying together. Krystal Russell got this photo on an iPhone.

Stay warm and learn this winter

Even in this miserable weather, Macedon Ranges Further Education Centre (MRFEC) is here to bring some cheer with our fantastic workshops. Have you been interested in developing a new skill or hobby but haven’t known where to start? Look no further. Come on down and stay warm while learning something new and meeting like-minded people. Upcoming workshops include:

Macrame – Friday 16 August, 9.30am12.30pm

Learn different knots and techniques and leave with a macrame masterpiece. All materials provided. Price $90.

Mandala – Friday 30 August, 9.30am-12.30pm

Unwind and create a dazzling mandala. All materials provided. Price $90.

MACEDON MAIL

After six years as captain of Macedon Fire Brigade, Ross Luke has stood down from his role. The new captain is Liam Miles, and we wish him a warm welcome.

Thank you to Ross for a job well done and congratulations to all the new office bearers who volunteer for this essential community service.

Welcome to baby Isaac Stephen Millard. Congratulations to Daniel and Gill and big brothers Jaxon and Brodie.

Ministers Gayle Tierney and Mary-Anne Thomas visited Macedon on 27 June and announced that the Macedon and Mount Macedon Community House had secured a Tiny Towns grant from Regional Development Victoria. This is to support the voluntary community gardening program and improve facilities for the community. The grant is a welcome addition to the landscaping and grounds improvements already in place.

There is a buzz around the town as renovations are in full swing at the Macedon Hotel. No details on an opening date but watch this space!

July saw 57mm of rainfall recorded to midmonth, with 425mm (or 17 inches in the old) recorded in the gauge so far for the year. We are reliably informed that this is about an inch lower than for the same time last year. Wet, windy and cold weather prevails throughout the Macedon Ranges; we encourage locals and visitors to drive carefully and be wary of fallen tree branches and local wildlife which may be on the move.

Pottery – Friday 2 August, 9.30am-12.30pm All materials provided. Note you will need to return to the office at a later date to pick up your fired project. Price $90.

MindSpa – Sunday 4 August or 1 September, 9.30am-12.30pm

Relax and explore different ways you can maintain a self-care practice in your day-to-day life. You will be guided through various relaxation exercises, guided meditations and self-pampering activities to help you experience deep rest and relaxation. Price: $60.

Floristry – Friday 30 August, 9.30am-11.30am

Create a floral masterpiece! All materials provided. Price: $90.

Floristry at Macedon and Mount Macedon Community House – Friday 6 September, 9.30am11.30am

Create a floral masterpiece! All materials provided. Price $100.

Silk Scarf Painting – Saturday 7 September, 10am1pm

Discover how easy and enjoyable it is to paint on silk! Price $110.

If there is anything you would like to contribute to our monthly column, please pop in and see us.

Anne and the team at the Macedon Post Office

Sam Wellington, Samuel Russell and Jake O’Grady enjoyed some exciting surf at Mooloolaba in Queensland over the winter school holidays. They were there as part of four

What's happening at Gisborne Library

Talk by best-selling crime writer packed

The Gisborne Library was fortunate to host bestselling crime writer Michael Robotham in June. His latest novel, Storm Child, is currently the top-rated book in the country. Michael was an engaging storyteller and discussed his writing process and life as an author. We were thrilled to have 60 people attend the event.

We celebrated NAIDOC Week with an unforgettable storytelling and music performance for kids. Kinja combined two musical cultures, featuring the muchloved Indigenous storyteller and didgeridoo soloist Ron Murray alongside violinist Sara James.

Coming up we have two sessions planned with the Gisborne Genealogical Group for Family History Month. To help guide you in researching your past, genealogy volunteers will run a session on ‘Ancestry.com’ on Monday 5 August, 2.30-4.30pm, and one on ‘Family search’ on Wednesday 28 August, 2.30-4.30pm.

Come join Minecraft Lab and explore our Minecraft world with other kids. Get ready for challenges, tests, and loads of fun along the way. Saturday 3 August, 10.30am. Suitable for ages 8-12.

To have a look at what else we have going on in the library and to book your spot, please head to our website – goldfieldslibraries.com/gisborne-events.

Sara Shaw

Tourism businesses encouraged to join regional campaign

The Daylesford Macedon Ranges Tourism team is planning a ‘Spontaneous Breaks’ tourism campaign to encourage immediate visits to the region.

The campaign will be delivered via major digital and social media channels and will focus on the region’s key target markets, last-minute millennials and discerning over 55s. It is planned to go live at the start of September.

“The campaign aims to give Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges a greater share of urban Victorian visitation,” said DMR CEO Steve Wroe.

Tourism operators interested in being featured in the campaign are encouraged to send an expression of interest to Annissa White at annissa@dmrtourism. com.au. A range of buy-in levels is available, starting from $250 for a season.

Works to improve pedestrian safety

Three upgrades to local roads to improve safety for pedestrians have received State Government funding. Raised wombat crossings and 40kmh speed limits will be added to the roundabout at Hamilton and Aitken Streets, at the intersection of Fisher and Aitken Streets, and on Fisher Street outside Gisborne Primary School.

Librarians Rae Good and Sara Shaw with Michael Robotham.

Ron Murray and Sara James perform in Kinja for kids.

Council election coming up in October: rolls close on 7 August

Content and dates provided by the Victorian Electoral Commission.

The Macedon Ranges Shire Council election will be held in October, and will be conducted entirely by post –a safe and completely secret method of voting.

The council strongly encourages all eligible voters to enrol and vote. Voting is compulsory for all enrolled voters, and you may be fined if you do not vote.

Make sure you have enrolled or checked your enrolment details are correct by the close of roll, which is 4pm on Wednesday 7 August.

If you are an Australian citizen you can enrol, or update your enrolment, online at vec.vic.gov.au/ enrolment. You can register for VoterAlert at the same time, a free SMS and email reminder service.

If you are not an Australian citizen but pay rates to the council, you own or occupy rateable property in Macedon Ranges Shire but do not live in the area, or you are a director or company secretary of a corporation that pays rates to the council and have no other voting entitlements for this council, you can apply to become a council-enrolled voter. To find out more and to apply, contact the council on 5422 0333 and apply by 4pm on Wednesday 7 August.

The VEC conducts elections on behalf of all Victorian councils. For more information, visit vec.vic.gov.au.

Election timeline

Wednesday 7 August: Roll closes at 4pm.

Monday 9 September: Candidate nominations open. Tuesday 17 September: Candidate nominations close at 12 noon.

Monday 7 to Thursday 10 October: Mail-out of ballot packs.

Friday 25 October: Voting closes at 6pm.

Friday 1 November: Postal vote receipt period closes at 12 noon.

Friday 15 November: Latest date all results will be declared.

Soft plastic recycling pilot

Soft plastic items that carry the Australasian Recycling Label – Return to Store symbol or REDcycle logo can now be recycled through kerbside recycling as long as they are put in a special orange collection bag and into the recycling bin.

Visit the council offices in Robertson Street to collect an information pack, which includes a letter and 20 orange collection bags. If you do not want to use the special collection bags or do not have the council’s

kerbside recycling service, you can take your soft plastic to a Resource Recovery Facility for recycling.

The soft plastics collected in the program will be sent to specialist processors (in Victoria) to make new plastic products locally.

For more information, visit mrsc. vic.gov.au/soft-plastics-trial.

Examples of labels on item that can be recycled through the soft plastic recycling stream.

Spring mulch promotions

Free self-loaded mulch is available at the council’s resource recovery facilities at Woodend, Kyneton, and Romsey. Council staff can load mulch for you for $15 per cubic metre (previously $30).

Keep an eye out for green waste trailer vouchers to be included in the next edition of the council's publication ShireLife

Planned Gisborne road works

Gisborne road and infrastructure upgrades in the council’s 2024-25 budget include 1300 metres of road rehabilitation on Mt Gisborne Road and road reconstruction and footpath connection on Fersfield Road from Sheedy Road to Lauren Court.

Village Connect coffee catch-ups

Free one-hour gatherings at local cafes organised by the council for residents aged 55+ this month include:

6 August ─ Little Vics, Riddells Creek; 15 August ─ Canteena, Gisborne.

Bookings are essential. Visit: mrsc.vic.gov.au/village-connect or call 5422 0333.

Environment events

● Large tree and hollow identification at Bushland Reserves

The last of a series of large tree surveys this winter will be at Ashbourne Reserve, Woodend, on 8 August from 10am to 12 noon. Join us for a fun and educational walk that will help us gather information to create a database of large habitat trees throughout the shire. To register, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/environment-events. While you’re there, sign up to he council’s monthly environment eNews for regular environmental news across the shire.

● Healthy Landscapes program

The council’s Holistic Grazing Management short course will start again in August. It is designed to assist land managers in improving their skills and knowledge about grazing livestock, with the aim of increasing soil carbon and perennial pasture species, including native species. For more information and to register, visit mrsc. vic.gov.au/healthy-landscapes.

July council meeting wrapup

Matters related to the South Ward that were considered and endorsed at the July council meeting included:

● The council resolved not to acquire land at 18 Kilmore Road in Gisborne on the grounds that doing so would not align with Council’s existing strategies and plans regarding conservation, biodiversity, or public open space. A community petition had been submitted to the council calling for the purchase.

● The Gisborne Futures Structure Plan was approved.

● Council grant programs

Twenty of 29 applicants will receive funding in the 202425 Community Funding Scheme, with total support totalling $159,000. Seven applications will be supported through the 2024-26 Neighbourhood House Funding Program which will provide support worth $210,000 ($35,000 cash contribution, $178,000 in-kind).

Twelve of 15 applications for the Events and Festivals Grants were successful and will receive a total of $50,000. In-kind support including services and venue hire to the value of just under $16,500 was also recommended.

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Load up on mulch for your spring garden.

Mt Macedon CFA holds open day

CFA awards include two with 50 years

CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan presented long service certificates and medals to members of Mount Macedon Fire Brigade at the opening of the brigade’s new fire station in June. The recipients were: five years of service: Sandra Bonanni, Harrison Hughes, Rebecca Thorpe; 10 years: Danny Nihill, Warwick Potter, Bryan Smith; 20 years: Robin Ford, Sam Honey; 25 years: Paul Slattery; 40 years: John Good; 50 years: Chris Fleming, Kerry Murphy. Kerry Murphy also received life membership.

Robin Ford was also presented with a National Emergency Medal for attending the 2009 Kinglake fires.

New captain for Mount Macedon CFA

Jim Ingemann (left) became the new captain of Mount Macedon Fire Brigade on 1 July. He is pictured with former captain Tim Slattery.

St Paul’s Op Shop Jottings

Did you know we now have a lending service for crutches? We have two pairs available. It is easy to borrow them, just ask our friendly volunteers at the shop counter.

This month we talked to Mary who has been with us for a long time and ask her about her experience volunteering.

“Being asked to write a piece about being involved in volunteering during Volunteer Week made me think what and why, especially why? I have always been involved, whether it’s kinder duty, school and church fetes, school council, junior sporting clubs, driving, preparing rosters – sharing the load.

Mary

We have all been there. Now, being older, I volunteer weekly. Apart from the banter and fun, I feel being part of the circular economy is a way of helping the environment, each other, respecting the item, the donor and recipient. It’s a win win. It also provides a structure to my week.”

If you would like to follow us on Facebook, just search St Paul’s Op Shop, like and follow our page and you will get all the information you need to visit us and get the scoop on what is happening in the shop.

Janine Sanders, coordinator

Fifty-years’-service award recipients Kerry Murphy and Chris Fleming, with their awards on their chests, with Dean Simmons, CFA area commander for district 2.

Is volunteering another 'lost trade'?

Gazette readers would have read the encouraging articles about volunteering last month. As we emerge from the disruption of COVID, I feel that it is important that we rekindle the spirit of volunteering that is a long-standing trademark of Gisborne and our surrounds.

But what is involved in volunteering for an organisation such as the GREAT Association Inc?

Dating back 24 years, GREAT needs volunteers to work on our committee and to help on market day once a month. Joining us offers opportunities for you to give back to the community, meet new local people and to develop your skills in various areas.

The GREAT Committee meets once a month and oversees good work in the community. This includes projects in local parks, our grants program (see the July Gazette), events such as the January Celebration Day and developing other opportunities with the council and other community groups.

No experience is necessary, and help is provided in a friendly, supportive environment.

The market is run by volunteers on the first Sunday of each month. We mainly need help from 7am for a couple of hours on market day, which leaves the remainder of the day free for our volunteers. Volunteers have the opportunity to interact and assist stallholders in getting to their sites. Again, full assistance is provided to newcomers, working in a fun environment. If you would like to get involved, please get in touch with us at greatgisborne@gmail.com (GREAT) or info@gisborneoldetimemarket.org.au (market). Together let us rekindle volunteering in the community.

Rick Arden, vice-president Gisborne Region Events Activities & Tourism (GREAT)

Year of delivering by Lions Club

During the 2023-24 financial year the Gisborne and District Lions Club, in addition to running the Gisborne Festival, provided $18,630 from its various fundraising activities to assist those in need.

The funds were distributed as follows:

(1) $5500 to assist students from families in need at Gisborne Secondary College ($2000), Gisborne Primary ($1000), New Gisborne Primary ($1000), Macedon Primary ($1000), and Willowbank Primary ($500).

(2) $5000 to assist farmers encountering drought conditions via the Lions Need for Feed program who acquire stock feed and transport it to affected farmers.

(3) $5000 to assist communities throughout Australia experiencing natural disasters such as drought, floods and fire, via the Australian Lions Foundation who administer the program.

(4) $1130 towards the cost of operating the Lions Cancer Skin Check Bus which recently undertook skin checks in the local area.

(5) $1000 to assist communities overseas experiencing natural disasters via the Lions Clubs International Foundation who administer the program.

(6) $1000 to assist in the upgrade of the facilities at the Lions Licola Village in Victoria who provide camps for disadvantaged children.

In addition, during the year the Lions Club provided 60 Lions Christmas Cakes (funded by members of the community) to the Foodbank for inclusion in Christmas hampers, collected a carton of stamps for the Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation with the proceeds from their sale to be used to obtain walking devices which enable children to get out of their wheelchairs and onto their feet, collected and provided around 500 pairs of glasses to Lions Recycle for Sight Australia who provide them to humanitarian organisations for distribution in developing countries.

Russell Walker

Compassionate Nursing that makes a difference

Liz

Kirrilie

Raji Matt Nurse Manager

Leanne

Josie Janet

The sun came out for the July market.

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Free session on meditation

Mindful Moves is a free program of Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group designed to enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of the community.

Events are held on the first Saturday of each month in rotating locations in the Macedon Ranges.

The next session, ‘Effortless Meditation’, will feature meditation and mindfulness techniques which you can easily apply in your home.

The session will run from 10am to 12 noon on 3 August at Kyneton Sports and Aquatic Centre and is open to all.

The program will feature low-impact circuit training led by volunteer fitness instructors from the Macedon Ranges who are passionate about improving mental health through physical fitness.

MRSPAG will kick off the event with discussions about mental health and suicide prevention efforts in the local community.

Healthy food and information about local support services will be available at the end of the session.

To book your free ticket, visit www.events.humanitix. com/mindful-moves-august.

We are also continuing to seek expressions of interest from qualified personal trainers to help facilitate the Mindful Moves campaign over the next 12 months.

If you are a local business and interested in donating some healthy food options, your generosity and community spirit will be greatly appreciated.

For more information or to be involved, please email info@mrspag.com.au.

It's rockin' robin at the Oaks

Residents at Gisborne Oaks channelled their inner Doris Day and Buddy Holly on 28 June, twisting and shouting to some classic 1950s and '60s tunes. The rock and roll afternoon

featured music, milkshakes and pizza with residents Pat, Eileen and Pat (above) turning the clock back to the days when the Beatles and Brylcreem were in fashion.

Support in grief and loss

Macedon Ranges Health has developed a free six-week grief and loss support program for those 18 and older who have experienced the loss of a loved one, pet, job or career.

Those attending will learn about the effects of loss and how to meet the challenges these feelings can bring as part of a strong support system.

The group meets every Thursday between 10.30am and midday until Thursday, 29 August.

Macedon Ranges Health also runs a free counselling service, providing support for a range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties and self-esteem.

For more information go to www.mrh.org.au.

Dental Talk Dental Talk

with Dr Jacob Chan*

Surprising facts about your gums

Hello to our lovely Gazette readers!

This month, in conjunction with the theme of Dental Health Week (5-11 August), I would like to introduce you to some lesser-known facts about your dental gingivae, more commonly referred to as your ‘gums’.

1. Gum disease is common

Did you know that more than 1 in 3 adults suffer from gum disease? It’s a highly prevalent condition that ranges from mild gingivitis to more severe periodontitis if left untreated.

2. Your gums reflect overall health

Your gums can be a window into your overall health. Research suggests that gum disease is linked to other health conditions like heart disease and diabetes.

3. Gum recession is irreversible

Once your gums recede, they won’t grow back on their own. Factors like genetics, poor oral hygiene, and overly aggressive brushing can contribute to gum recession, which exposes tooth roots and increases sensitivity.

4. Smoking and gum health

Smoking significantly increases the risk of gum disease. It weakens your immune system, making it harder to fight off infections, including those affecting your gums.

5. Pregnancy and gum health

Pregnant women may be more prone to gum inflammation and gingivitis due to hormonal changes. It is crucial to maintain good oral hygiene during pregnancy to avoid complications.

6. Gum bleeding isn’t normal

Frequent gum bleeding during brushing or flossing is not normal. It is often a sign of gum disease, and whilst it may not present with pain symptoms, early intervention will prevent more complications and deterioration.

7. Gum health and nutrition

A balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C, can help support healthy gums. Nutrients like calcium and phosphorus also play a role in maintaining strong teeth and gums.

 What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear.

*some AI content included

Free immunisations available for children

Free childhood immunisations as set out by the National Immunisation Program are available on the first Thursday of the month at Manna Gum Family and Children’s Centre, 71 Robertson Street, Gisborne.

The service is provided by the council and the next sessions are 9.15am-10.15am on Thursday 1 August

and Thursday 5 September. For details and immunisation session times for other towns in the shire, go to mrsc.vic.gov.au/immunisations. Evening sessions are scheduled a few times a year. Free flu vaccines to children under five are also available.

Safety first … and second and…

No matter how much attention is paid to the safe design of equipment and layout of a workshop, some of us still find ways to hurt ourselves. Even after we have done the training and successfully completed the tests, it sometimes does not take long for poor habits to develop. Much like driving a car.

Our safety management strategy has always included having fit-for-purpose equipment and buildings, formal training and assessment on powered equipment, regular auditing and adequate supervision (of each other, we call it the ‘buddy system’). We have recently amended our policy on formal accreditation on powered equipment. That approval now only lasts three years, after which we need to be reassessed. Given our demographic, we reckon this is especially important.

Retesting will improve our risk management but still will not eliminate it. The only way we could eliminate risk in the workshop would be to lock it … with all the Shedmen on the outside!

Have you recently thought seriously about your current competence with a power saw, angle grinder, chainsaw, hedge-trimmer, mower or stepladder? What about driving? Maybe some retraining would reduce your risk too.

James knows banking

Shedmen: Fred checks Gary’s competence.

Fundraising for Timor friendship

Join Macedon Ranges Friends of Turiscai to celebrate the first weekend of spring at the Kyneton Antique Fair on Saturday, 31 August, 9am-4pm, and Sunday, 1 September, 10am-4pm.

The annual Kyneton Antique Fair is the premier fundraising event for Macedon Ranges Friends of Turiscai. The funds raised will support various projects established through our partnership with the community of Turiscai, located in the remote mountains of Timor-Leste.

Quambi Stadium at Sacred Heart College in Kyneton will be transformed into an antiques and collectables emporium, featuring a diverse array of items including silver, fine china, jewellery, linen, glassware, lithographs, and furniture. A selection of tasty refreshments will also be on offer, including options with a Timorese flavor.

Macedon Ranges Friends of Turiscai, formerly

known as Macedon Ranges Friends of East Timor, focuses on working with and supporting the youth in the community of Turiscai, East Timor. Since 2017, we have delivered Days for Girls menstrual health kits and education programs to year 10 girls, enabling them to attend school consistently during the critical final three years of high school. The group also funds after-school English classes for a group of students at the recently established public senior secondary school.

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To learn more about supporting our friendship, assisting with our projects, or booking one of the few remaining sites at the Kyneton Antique Fair, please contact Fran Wigley, president of MRFoT, on 0411 208 448.

Fran Wigley, president

Busy July for local member

MEMBER’S MESSAGE

Hello Gisborne community,

As we approach the end of winter, I have fantastic news to share with you.

Our smallest learners at Rothschild Road Kindergarten, Global Village Learning Gisborne and Goodstart Early Learning New Gisborne will soon benefit from new IT equipment thanks to grants from the Victorian Government.

We want to make sure kids get the best start to their education.

cinct in New Gisborne alongside Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence. The new state-of-the-art facilities will ensure our community can play the sports they love close to home.

I acknowledge and honour the work of dedicated local volunteers Tamara Collins, Megan Condron and Allan Spencer Stewart for their tireless advocacy since the inception of this project.

In July, together with Women’s Health Loddon Mallee, I hosted a Women’s Pain Forum in Gisborne that was attended by 60 girls and women from across the Macedon district.

Thank you to everyone who attended – it was incredibly moving to learn about your lived experiences with pain.

Events like this have occurred statewide to ensure women’s voices are heard in the Victorian Government Women’s Pain Inquiry.

In late June, I was proud to officially open the first stage of the brand-new Macedon Ranges Sports Pre-

Here’s to the warmth of spring joining us soon.

Macedon

Friends of Turiscai

Attendees at the pain forum in Gisborne in July.

With Mary-Anne Thomas, MP

AROUND TOWN Seen

A farewell and a welcome

On 10 July we farewelled our much-loved exchange student, Ronja Ollig, who returned to her home in Germany after an amazing year in Australia.

She travelled to all six states but needs to come back in the future to visit the Northern Territory and ACT. Ronja attended Braemar College for the year which gave her fabulous opportunities to make friends and have some great experiences, including learning to surf on a school camp.

Ronja was sad to leave but looking forward to seeing her family and friends again.

On the same day in the evening, we welcomed our new exchange student, Giovanna Siard, who arrived from Trieste in Italy to begin her year with us. She is excited about the opportunities that are coming her way including a Rotary safari to Uluru. Giovanna will also attend Braemar College, for which we are very grateful.

We are also thankful for the wonderful host families of the students who go out of their way to make them most welcome and share excursions, trips away and family time. Each student has three or four hosts during their year in Australia.

The President Changeover evening was held on July 6 and was a great celebration of the achievements of the club in the past 12 months. Our president, Barry Wills, is continuing in the role and now planning is underway for the next projects which we are hoping will include Christmas decorations and events in Gisborne this year.

Lyn Robinson

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Gisborne Rotary Club members, Giovanna Siard and her host family on Giovanna’s arrival in Melbourne.

Club of Gisborne Rotary

Gisborne Medical Centre, which operates at 9a Hamilton Street, will be opening a second site in the old Westpac Bank building (renovations are underway). The plan is for the same doctors and phone number to ultimately service both sites.

Victorian Ambulance Union members protested outside the Gisborne office of local MP and Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas in Goode Street on 5 July to show support for the union’s wage negotiations with the state government.

The Arcare aged care home under construction on Willowbank road is getting close to completion. It is scheduled to open in early October.

Mount Players present thoughtprovoking Australian comedy

Family Values is written by David Williamson, a celebrated, Australian playwright with a plethora of iconic plays to his name including Dons Party, The Removalists, After the Ball, Money and Friends to name a few. He also collaborated on the screenplays for the films Gallipoli and The Year of Living Dangerously.

This contemporary Australian play is filled with razor sharp humour that both entertains and challenges its audiences.

Directed by Woodend local, David Runnalls, Family Values introduces us to the Collins family as they gather to celebrate their father Roger’s 70th birthday.

The retired Supreme Court Justice and his wife Sue have their plans for a quiet family gathering blown apart after unwittingly bringing together a detention centre escapee, a border force commander and three siblings all on the verge of unleashing a lifetime of simmering resentments.

Humorous, thought provoking and at times deeply moving, Family Values will have audiences laughing while prompting them to consider their own beliefs and values.

The season runs from 16 August to 1 September. To book tickets go to www.themountplayers.com or call 5426 1892 for assistance.

See you at the theatre!

Karen Hunt and Mel Forge

Art inspired by music

The Gallery Mt Macedon will feature an exhibition titled ‘Inspired by Music’ during August. Jess Buzbee, a painter, and Colleen Weste, a textile artist, have combined to illustrate how music is central in defining their richly creative lives.

Jess’s story

“My life as a visual artist began when I could no longer play my beloved instrument, turning my profound grief into a new form of expression. My art is deeply intuitive, shaped by the echoes of music that still resonate within me. I incorporate my old sheet music into my art, remembering each piece, performance or practice session. I lose myself in the process listening to music and find solace in blending and colour. I share this emotional journey, inviting viewers to experience the interplay of music and nature that continues to inspire me.”

Colleen’s story

“Classical music is part of my whole life – both playing and listening. As I play music in my rural studio, painting or stitching, I am inspired by the Australian bush and by nature’s colours and its textures.

My passion is silk art quilts, where I paint on silk and combine shibori resist, ecodyeing and freehand machine embroidery. These convey memories and movement, where sounds of birds intrude as dye and stitch connect the layers of cloth. Like music, nature awakens our senses to the world around us. I am inspired to imagine the composer’s story as my theme is interpreted.”

You and your friends are invited to the opening on Sunday 4 August at 2pm. ‘Inspired by Music’ will be on display at The Gallery Mt Macedon, 684 Mount Macedon Road, from 5 August to 2 September.

Colleen Weste and Sue Anson

Family Values cast in rehearsal.

The Farewell by Colleen Weste.

Jess Buzbee

Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony

The Gisborne Singers are starting practice for their next performance – the second running of Symphonia Choralis.

TENORS AND BASSES ARE URGENTLY REQUIRED

In collaboration with the Bendigo Symphony Orchestra, Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 ‘The Resurrection’ will be performed at 2.30pm on 24 November at the Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo.

Winery wandering

The Macedon Ranges Photographic Society had an outing to the Mount Monument Winery in Romsey. We were interested in capturing the many sculptures spread out over the south paddock.

Each photographer viewed the structures from their own perspective, below, above and some shooting through the object, resulting in several different images of the same sculpture.

Renowned sculptors Nonda Katsalidis (owner of the winery), Neil Taylor, Richard Stringer, Heather B Swann, to name just a few, have their works installed there.

THE NEXT CHORAL PRODUCTION

“ELIJAH”

by FELIX MENDELSSOHN

Rehearsals at Holy Cross School Hamilton Road, New Gisborne on TUESDAYS AT 7.30 PM

Beginning with a steely funeral march, Mahler spins German folk song and klezmer-inspired flourishes through four stunning movements, culminating in a sublime hymn of resurrection. It took six years to compose the final movement – a conclusion grand enough to balance the massive opening movement.

Contact President Grainne Black 0423 769 643 or D’arcy Wood 5428 3040

Mahler declared it “the most significant thing I have done up until now”. The sympthony was welcomed with storms of applause and gave Mahler his first fame.

“The whole thing sounds as though it came to us from some other world,” Mahler wrote to a friend. “I think there is no one who can resist it. One is battered to the ground and then raised on angel’s wings to the highest heights.” Be swept away by an eternal masterpiece.

Tickets: gotix.com.au. Adults $52, concession $47, under 16 $20.

New singers are always welcome and now is a great time to join. We rehearse from 7.30pm to 10pm on Wednesdays at the Uniting Church in Brantome Street, Gisborne.

Enquiries: www.gisborne.harmonysite.com or phone 0408 156 263. Alison Kinghorn

TOWN HALL

A Day at a Time in Rhyme

Friday 30 August, 7.30pm

An immersive new piece of hybrid theatre written and performed by industry veteran Jane Clifton, comprising spoken word, soundscape, image and music, with source material drawn from her 2019 published poetry diary of the same name.

We warmed up over coffee while sharing photography tips and tricks.

For more information about the club, please visit www.macedon-ranges-photography.org.au.

We meet on the first Tuesday of the month, followed by the next Monday at Dromkeen in Riddells Creek.

Our meeting room is warm and inviting, with a cuppa and biscuit during the break to allow for social chit-chat. The meetings start at 7.30pm; doors open at 7pm.

DID YOU KNOW?

Pierre-Auguste Renoir painted despite suffering from crippling rtheumatoid arthritis.

Jane Clifton in A Day at a Time in Rhyme.

Hello Red Planet

Saturday 14 September, 7.30pm

A satirical information session laying out their daring escape plan from earth by storytellers Bunk Puppets. Family fun for ages 7-plus.

Daryl Braithwaite with Taylor Sheridan

Saturday 22 September, 5pm

To buy tickets for any event, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/buytickets or call 1300 888 802 (10am-4pm, weekdays).

Sue Steward

Gustav Mahler photographed in 1907.

Picture by Rod Nicholas

Gisborne & Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society

LOCAL HISTORY

Gisborne Court House  4 Hamilton Street Open Wednesdays 10am to 4pm  Phone 5428 1450 e: history@gisbornemountmacedon.org.au www.gisbornemountmacedon.org.au

Pub crawl around Gisborne

Continuing our local pub crawl – Part 2

By Phyllis Boyd OAM

The earliest commercial building in the Gisborne district, built in 1840, was the Travellers Rest Inn so the little village that grew up around it was for a time known as Travellers Rest. The inn and the growing village were soon renamed Bush Inn and continued under that name until 1851 when the village was officially named Gisborne in memory of the late Henry Fyshe Gisborne, the former Commissioner for Crown Lands.

When Robert Hoddle laid out the town in 1851, the Old Bush Inn found itself outside the property boundaries. This odd situation compelled James McGilchrist Robertson to advertise for sale, ‘The Bush Inn but not the land on which it stands’. The Old Bush Inn had been delicensed and was offering only accommodation.

New Bush Inn

A new hotel was built in 1856 on land owned by James McGilchrist Robertson, son of William and Marion Robertson of Wooling, New Gisborne. Built by the Nicholson brothers, who were successful farmers, it stood on a prominent position on the southeast corner of Aitken and Hamilton Streets and was originally named the New Bush Inn. This name was soon changed to the Telegraph Hotel when the new telegraph system came to Gisborne and terminated in the Telegraph Office on the northeast corner of Aitken and Hamilton Streets. Licensees of the Telegraph Hotel have included John Thomas, Henry Gardner, George Lock, John Cardell, Harold McNamara, Lillian Hall, Teresa Bird, Mrs Power, Fred Rymer, Vernon and Lock families, Stan Rainsbury and Ray and Dawn McLure.

In May 1955, drinkers abandoned their glasses and formed a human chain to rescue furniture when a fire swept through the ceiling during a storm, causing damage estimated at £2000 before it was brought under control within 30 minutes by the Gisborne Fire Brigade. Customers in the crowded bar had continued drinking, unaware that flames were sweeping through the roof above them. The licensee, Harold McNamara, said later, “The bar was almost packed when Tom Stevens from the local bank rushed in, shouting ‘Your hotel is on fire!’” “We laughed at him at first, but soon realised he was serious and the bar emptied in record time.”

Fondly known locally as the ‘Tele’, this hotel has seen many changes to its appearance in its life of almost 170 years.

Forest Hotel/Gaythorn Hotel

Let us continue north along the west side of Aitken Street…

Built in 1876 as the Forest Hotel, later renamed the Gaythorn Hotel, this pub was owned for many years by Daniel Morand and its early licensees included Daniel Morand, George Lock, Ernest Rieper and Abigail McNamara. After Abigail McNamara's death in 1880, the license returned to Daniel Morand. This hotel was delicensed in 1914 because “it was considered by the Licensing Board that there were too many hotels in Gisborne”. It was eventually demolished and the site became a garage for many years and is now occupied by modern shops.

Commercial Hotel/Victorian Hotel

This hotel began its life as the Commercial Hotel in 1860 with John White the proprietor, and was constructed on the allotment south of where the current hotel stands today. In 1864, John White changed its name from the Commercial to the Victorian Hotel.

From 1872, Patrick Barry was listed as the landlord of the Victorian Hotel, which was greatly extended when the Hann family took over with Sarah Hann listed as proprietor from 1902 until 1909, and Ferdinand "Dad" Hann from 1910 to 1914.

In 1927, the old double-storied Victorian Hotel was still standing, when the new Victorian Hotel was constructed

on the present site with R Doherty as the manager. Not long after, the original Victorian Hotel was demolished to make way for Gisborne Manufacturing which occupied that site for many years.

Renovated and modernised in recent years, the ‘Vic Tavern’ as it is fondly known, has become a popular family venue on the corner of Aitken Street and Robertson Street in Gisborne.

Bridge Inn

Our final visit is to the Bridge Inn.

Having built Mount Macedon Hotel, later renamed Macedon House, in 1847 and established a thriving business there, Thomas and Elizabeth Gordon chose Luke Chambers, their brother-in-law, as manager. In 1854 they built the Bridge Inn adjacent to Jackson Creek in Aitken Street, Gisborne.

The Bridge Inn, which once stood on the site now occupied by the Gisborne Aquatic Centre, was a grand

two-storied brick building of 24 good-sized rooms, complete with kitchen, granary, outhouses, stables, coach house and an extensive vegetable garden.

The licensee was initially Thomas Gordon, but following his untimely death in 1855, Elizabeth Gordon became the licensee from 1856 and together with her young family, continued to live at the Bridge Inn and operate the hotel.

In May 1858, Elizabeth Gordon married Colin Campbell and the following year, Campbell became the licensee of the Bridge Inn. However, this marriage was an unhappy affair and ended in an acrimonious divorce, after which Elizabeth returned to live at Macedon House.

It is interesting to note that the inaugural meeting of the Gisborne Borough Council was held at the Bridge Inn on 14 September 1860 until permission was given later that year for the council to use the Gisborne Court House as their meeting place. This continued until 1929 when the new Shire Office opened in Hamilton Street, now incorporated within the Gisborne Library.

The Bridge Inn became the private residence for a Captain John Hughes and later George Cherry and his family, later renamed 'Gordon House’.

As it was being renovated and extended in 1934 to become a guest house and entertainment venue under the name of ‘Havana Park’, this building was mysteriously severely burned. It was deemed unsafe by the Gisborne Shire and the remains of this grand building were completely demolished in 1936.

Gardner's Telegraph Hotel, 1880s.

Gaythorne Hotel, Aitken Street, c1890s.

Barry’s Victorian Hotel c1890.

Hann's Victorian Hotel c1906.

Bridge Inn, Aitken Street, depicted prior to 1930.

Gisborne Probus celebrates

Christmas in July this year was celebrated by 41 members of our club at Canteena restaurant in Gisborne.

It was lovely to have a catch up with our fellow members and friends in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere provided by Chirag and his staff. The tasty two-course meal of roast turkey and vegetables followed by plum pudding or fruit salad was enjoyed by all.

The Probus motto of ‘friendship, fellowship and fun’ certainly held true on the day.

Our members have opportunities to connect outside club meetings at least once a month when we have an outing, shared lunch or take a trip to an event, as when we visited the Paris Impressions exhibition in Bendigo in May.

We meet on the first Thursday of the month in the Gisborne Community Centre hall (old Senior Citizens Room) at 10am.

If you want to experience being a member of our club you are welcome to join us at our next meeting on 1 August. Contact our president, Susan Denheld, on 0419 530 041 for further information.

Where is your firewood from?

It

is illegal to cut and take timber from public land in Victoria

Cheap firewood can be sign that it has been illegally sourced.

According to Parks Victoria, in 2023 alone, firewood thieves damaged or destroyed more than 9200 native trees or cleared roughly 462 hectares – about 178 MCGs worth – of public land in Victoria, with much of the stolen wood sold on to unsuspecting Victorians by illegal firewood operators.

Firewood theft from public forests can also destroy habitat for native animals and Aboriginal cultural heritage.

To help tell if wood has been illegally sourced, ask the seller:

Where does your wood come from? They should be able to detail where their wood was sourced.

Can I get a receipt? They should provide a tax receipt with a business name and ABN listed.

Why is the wood so cheap? If the firewood seems cheaper than similar nearby, ask the seller why.

Authorised officers are conducting targeted patrols across public land.

Suspicious sellers or firewood theft from public land can be reported by the community to 136 186.

For more information on responsible sourcing of firewood, visit www.vic.gov.au/sourcing-firewood.

It is illegal to cut and take timber from public land in Victoria without authorisation and offenders face maximum penalties of more than $9800 and/or 12 months in prison for each charge.

Chainsaws, trailers, and vehicles used in the offending can also be seized.

Invitation to St Brigid’s mum alums

Over recent months I have had several conversations about the possibility of, and interest in, organising occasional get-togethers for mums involved in St Brigid’s School from the 1970s, '80s and '90s.

Initially I am proposing an afternoon tea at my place on Thursday 3 October.

As this is not a parish initiative, please contact me on 0408 115 759 for further information.

Kerry Langmaid

Two council plans open for feedback

Community input on the council’s Draft Reconciliation Action Plan 2024 and Draft Macedon Ranges Community Equestrian Facilities Plan are invited until 22 August.

● The draft Reconciliation Action Plan has been developed in consultation with the three traditional owner groups in the Macedon Ranges. It provides further actions to help build stronger community connections and a deeper understanding and respect of First Nations People and cultures.

● The draft equestrian facilities plan will provide a clearer direction for the management and development of equestrian facilities across the shire. The Macedon Ranges has one of the highest participation rates in recreational equestrian activities in the state.

To provide feedback on the draft council plans, visit yoursay.mrsc.vic.gov.au.

Dianne Egan

Probus Christmas in July lunch at Canteena.

A large old tree that was illegally felled. It will take generations to regrow and any Aboriginal history the tree may have had can never be recovered.

Macedon CWA news

Our branch had a great time at our ‘Christmas in July’. Members and friends enjoyed lovely food, musical entertainment, games and good company. All of which made for a happy afternoon.

At our Group Craft Day, ‘Knitting’ was the feature. Some experienced knitters helped those who are new to this skill, to get their needles clicking and to discover the satisfaction of seeing their projects grow.

Location and Opening Hours

5 Neal Street, Gisborne

Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Practitioners

Louise Beer: Community Health Nurse

Rebecca Boyack: Occupational Therapist

Jessica Fuller: Dietitian

Zuha Gilani: Psychologist

Teagan Hawken: Podiatrist

Aleksandar Milivojevic: Physiotherapist

Ann Moore: Exercise Physiologist

Ruth Mulkearns: Podiatrist

Sarah Mullins: Podiatrist

Claudelle Shaw: Counsellor

Veronica Sinclair: Counsellor

Geoff Sutherland: Physiotherapist

Our Services

We have a broad range of low or no cost community health services available at MRH, from Heart Smart Cardiac Rehabilitation, to Well Women’s Clinic, Strength For Life and many other wellbeing programs. Discover more at our website or by calling to talk to our team.

or call (03) 5428 0300

This month the state CWA is having a statewide creative arts exhibition at Moe. Our Macedon Ranges Group president has organised a bus so some of our group members can easily get to Moe and enjoy the wonderful display of cookery, handcrafts and the like. We also get a chance to wander around and check out the town.

We are having our Association Day this month and look forward to catching up with friends from other branches, as well as raising funds for our association. Our focus for fundraising is to help women, children and families.

Keep an eye out for signs of spring – it is always good to see the daffodils and blossoms appear. Call me, Anne Fyfield, on 5426 2210 if you want to know more about the Macedon branch.

Gisborne CWA

A couple of our ladies are busy making their craft items for the state Creative Arts Exhibition. This will be held in Moe on August 9 and 10. It is always an amazing display of crafts and cooking to inspire you.

Association Days enable branches to mingle and have a chat. Recently we went to Craigieburn, getting just a little lost along the way, but arriving in time to hear some lovely stories about old objects that had special memories. We also went to the movies for a Sunbury Stars event on a very wintry night. A group of our members enjoyed some bingo at Sunbury Bowling Club recently and stayed for lunch.

We have a Father’s Day stall at Bunnings coming up on Saturday, August 31. There will be special gifts for dad and yummy things to eat, so come along and shop for dad’s special day.

Preparations are underway for our stall at the Daffodil Festival in Kyneton Masonic Hall on September 14 and 15. There will be craft, cakes, plants and a 'de stash' stall. The kitchen will be offering soup, sandwiches, scones and slices for lunch.

Our next meeting is on Monday, 12 August, and ‘Coffee, Craft and Chat’ the following Monday, 19th, at 10am at Gisborne Secondary College Stadium. Christine Edwards

Crochet inspiration and connection at all sorts of levels

Crochet Guild Australia held its annual conference in Melbourne over three days in June. This conference is an amalgam of crocheters and crochet vendors who wish to expand the world of crochet to all and sundry; in a nutshell, to celebrate all things crochet.

The Crochet Guild of Australia is a not-forprofit organisation that runs on the contributions of volunteers. This year an international speaker was invited, and workshops offered to enrich the participants’ crochet knowledge and practice.

The one thing I can say with certainty is when you gather with the crochet community, there is

no lack of warmth, camaraderie and generosity, not to mention the wealth of tips and hints.

For information on the Crochet Guild of Australia, visit crochetguildaustralia.org.au.

The annual Alice Springs Beanie Festival is run by a core group of beanie-ologists who raise money for women in remote communities.

The winning results from this year’s festival, held in June, can be accessed via beaniefest. org/winning-beanie-results.

Crochet and Conversation

On a local level, the Crochet and Conversation group at the Gisborne library, which meets at 2.30pm on the first Monday of the month, provides an inviting opportunity for crocheters to gather and invest their wisdom.

Last month we attracted a great group, all with differing skills and knowledge and hoping to further their crochet adventure.

The Gisborne Olde Time Market on the first Sunday of the month and the newer Sunbury Indoor Market can both provide opportunities for those seeking crocheters and crocheted items.

craft corner

with Mary-Beth O’Brien

Christine Edwards

A pretty table decoration at the Macedon CWA's Christmas in July.

Crochet beanies, perfect for a cold day in the Ranges.

Healthy habits, healthy cats

Vet Talk Vet Talk

with Dr Caitlin (Horwood) Retchford Veterinarian

Have you noticed how cats are fastidiously clean? They can spend up to half their waking hours in meditative completion of their own personal grooming.

Cats are naturally flexible, and endowed with a rough tongue surface designed to work through every inch of their hair coat, keeping it healthy and clean.

Cats rub their paws across the tiny oil glands on their forehead, then work to distribute these oils around the rest of the body. They also use teeth and tongue to remove parasites such as fleas.

Licking the hair coat also stimulates a cat’s circulation and helps regulate body temperature. Finally, grooming is commonly used as a ‘displacement’ behaviour in cats: it is a self-calming tool which provides the cat with emotional comfort in times of stress.

Like most things in life, a balance in grooming habits is essential. Overgrooming (as a stress response, or a

Are you happy with the local dog areas?

Please let us know

Did you know there are 52 designated dog off-leash areas and a number of prohibited areas (for dogs and cats) across the shire?

The council is seeking feedback on how these areas are working and suggestions for new areas to be considered. They would like to hear from pet owners and people who do not have pets alike.

Find out more and share your thoughts until 11 August by visiting yoursay.mrsc.vic.gov.au/dog-areas.

compulsive disorder) can cause a cat to tear out small tufts of fur, and leave the skin red and inflamed. Undergrooming, perhaps due to a lack of agility with arthritis, results in an unkempt hair coat with a dandruffy, matted appearance.

If you can identify any of these problems in your cat, you can take measures to improve all nine of her lives. A healthy hair coat equals a happy cat.

Homemade winter treats for pampered dogs

In winter we like to eat warm hearty meals and have winter warming treats. Our doggies are no different. But what treats can we give them? Many tasty, dog-safe treats can be made in winter using pantry staples like pumpkin, sweet potato, banana, honey and peanut butter. Try the recipes below for doggy treats that are human friendly this winter.

No bake peanut butter and banana balls

1 ripe banana

3 teaspoons peanut butter

1.5 cups oats

Mix banana, oats and peanut butter in

bowl by hand or mixer. Make balls (approx. 1 teaspoon of mixture each). Can be coated in extra oats.

Pumpkin and banana tasty treats

Preheat oven to 180C

1 ripe banana

Half cup pumpkin or sweet potato puree

1 teaspoon honey

1.5 cups whole wheat flour or oat flour, can be made using rolled oats and blending

Half teaspoon baking powder. Mix banana, puree and honey in a bowl. Add flour and baking powder and mix to make a dough.

Roll into floured surface, as thick or thin as you would like. Cut out cookies. Place cookies on a lined baking tray and bake in oven for 8 – 12 minutes, depending on thickness. Cool to room temperature before feeding.

July saw 10 new fur babies join our club on a chilly Sunday morning – yes, training in winter.

For information please visit our website www.macedonrangesdogclub. org.au or Facebook page, or email info@ macedonrangesdogclub.org.au; we will contact you.

Carol, instructor/treasurer MRODC

Feedback gathered will assist the council in preparing the next Domestic Animal Management Plan for (2025-29).

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‘Moet’ overgrooming, with a bit of separation anxiety, his owners being away.

Winter light

Daly Nature Reserve news

Friends of Daly Nature Reserve's 'plant of the month' is the Epacris impressa, or common heath, a locally indigenous plant which is also the state floral emblem of Victoria.

This bird-attracting plant flowers from March to November and can reach the height of 1.5 metres.

Landcare award

We were proud to have been nominated for a Victorian Landcare Award for our collaboration with Junior Landcare, Gisborne Primary School and Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

AGM

The date for our Annual General Meeting is Saturday 7 September, please keep it in mind. The official meeting is short and sweet, always followed by an interesting speaker, a generous raffle and light refreshments. It also provides a chance to meet up with local neighbours.

If you would be interested in becoming a member of our committee or as an occasional helper with a certain

aspect of our group, eg, helping with our twice a year school nature walks, please let us know via our email address dalynaturereserve@gmail.com.

Working bees are every second

Tuesday in the month; we meet at the scout hall at 9.30am. Enquiries to dalynaturereserve@ gmail.com

Friends of Daly Nature Reserve

The Epacris impressa can grow to 1.5 metres high.

This atmospheric shot of early morning sunlight filtering through the trees was taken by Warwick McFadyen near the children's playground in Gisborne in July.

Jokes & riddles

What do you get when two purple cars collide?

A violet crumble.

What do you get when you cross the Atlantic Ocean with the Titanic?

About halfway.

Doctor, Doctor, I’ve got wind. Can you give me something for it?

Yes, here’s a kite.

What’s the difference between a wolf and a flea?

One howls on the prairie and the other prowls on the hairy.

Crazy book titles

Security Fences by Barb Dwyer

Looking into the Future by Claire Voyant Plumbing Problems by Lee King

We have running water in our house –but only when it rains.

Where does Friday come before Thursday? In the dictionary.

Creative Kids Junk Journals

24-25 September, Kyneton Town Hall, various workshops

Get in early for this immersive school holiday workshop for kids involving printmaking, personal image making and a discovery of the role of journals.

Young artists will be guided through the art of Gelli Plate printmaking to build a collection of richly personal and vibrant papers, then transform them into a personal journal for future use. Facilitated by artist and art educator Edwina Mintern, each workshop goes for 2.5 hours.

To buy tickets, visit mrsc. vic.gov.au/buytickets or call 1300 888 802 (10am-4pm, weekdays).

spot the difference

1 What do we normally call a reflective glass surface?

2 What word means both to be correct, and to turn in a direction the opposite of left?

3 Which is the largest country in South America?

4 Who are the two main characters from the film Toy Story?

5 On a compass, East is how many degrees to the right of North?

6 What colour do you get when you mix black and white paint?

7 A famous landmark in the Macedon Ranges, Mount Diogenes is better known to us as what?

8 Puffing Billy is a famous Melbourne what?

9 What is the capital of the Northern Territory?

10 Which physicist first discovered the relationship between matter and energy in the equation, E=mc2? quiz

Answers page 39

join the dots

Is this sport in the Olympics? After you join the dots, why not colour the player in your favourite team colours!

Artwork by Eliza Ransome

SCHOOL'S IN

DRUMMING UP A STORM

An amazing musician visited New Gisborne Primary School in June. His name was Kofi and he taught us about African drumming. From the basics to a whole routine, he really knew his stuff.

When each class met Kofi, he introduced himself, told us about the different drums, talked to us about rhythm and then unleashed us upon the instruments.

A cacophony filled the Performing Arts room each

day. Students were playing the drums with smiles from ear to ear having a really good time.

During each African drumming workshop, we also had the opportunity to learn about Ghanaian culture. Kofi shared his instruments and spoke about how they were made.

Kofi’s expertise shone through as he taught us the

technique and art of African drumming. His bright and outgoing personality kept us intrigued and wanting to play the drums more.

Our awesome week with Kofi ended in a spectacular performance at the assembly.

Thank you to Ms Anikeev and Ms Preaudet for organising this wonderful experience.

News from St Brigid’s Primary

This year at St Brigid’s, our positive behaviours for learning (PBL) reward system has changed. We now have a shop where you can buy fun items in exchange for tickets. You earn tickets by being safe, responsible and respectful at all times around the school, outdoors, in the community, and on digital platforms.

At the end of the term, each classroom teacher and specialist hand out an award to a student from their class who has displayed the PBL expectations consistently throughout the term; each award comes with 50 tickets. This development has been fascinating, and exciting for both staff and students.

In other news, we had our school disco featuring our very own DJ Elsum and his crew. Each classroom chose five songs to be played at the disco.

To celebrate the end of the

term, the senior students went down to Dixon Field where the teachers provided hot chips and we brought along sports equipment.

There were many fun activities such as soccer, colouring, tennis, and much more.

Another exciting thing that has happened is our interschool netball at the end of Term 2. We entered three teams and they all did very well.

The girls’ A team made it to the grand final against Holy Cross. It was a very close and entertaining game but in the end, sadly we lost by two goals.

It was a fun and enjoyable day going up against other schools.

Our senior students are going to be very busy in the next few weeks with completing the Sacrament of Confirmation, Anglesea camp, and interschool basketball.

We are so fortunate to be able to experience these adventures and we definitely have a big winter term ahead of us.

Summer Connors and Tahlia Thompson

Zara, Year 6 reporter

Fun at Dixon Field.

S Brigid's Catholic Learning Community

The drumming extravaganza at New Gisborne's assembly.

‘Little Long Walk’ at Gisborne Primary

Gisborne Primary School’s Year 6 leaders and Indigenous students got to go to Gisborne Secondary College on July 17, to take part in a NAIDOC Week assembly, which had hip hop dances and rapping.

After that we participated in a sacred smoking ceremony where we got to take a leaf and place it in the smoke.

We then made our way back to school to complete the Little Long Walk with our whole school.

The Little Long Walk was inspired by Michael Long’s Walk to Canberra in 2004 to speak with the prime minister.

Each class designed a banner to hold for the walk that had handprints and Indigenous symbols on a large piece of calico material.

We walked around the perimeter of our school with our banners, with the Indigenous students from Gisborne Secondary College leading the way.

During NAIDOC Week (NAIDOC

means National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee), every student in the school coloured in a piece of a mystery

mural that will be put together to reveal a picture to recognise this special week. By Billie B and Isabelle G Year 6 Writers’ Club

A 'koala-ity' cause at Macedon

Special solstice at Global Village

The last day last term before the holidays was an absolute wonder of a day. In a massive build-up of creative flair, we celebrated this year’s winter solstice with an 'enchanted winter forest'.

For weeks prior, young people and guides worked alongside one another to create some magical decorations, plan menus and come up with fun activities for the evening.

Our community was set, and the time arrived for all of our guests to join the festivities. Guests were wowed with face painting, 'smores', GVL’s Got Talent, a bonfire (boy did we need that!), fairy lights, mushrooms, candles, fairies, disco and dancing, ‘guess the jellybeans’, roast meat and vegetables and great company. There were costumes and conversations everywhere.

This term the whisper around the community is of an upcoming spectacular. Our young people are thrilled to be able to give it a go and see what they have got up on the stage – you read it correctly: in a GVL first, we are preparing our stage production! We cannot wait to share more of their journey and the efforts they have made.

Bec Ramage, Cycle 3 guide

visit from Chris Humfrey from Wild Action Zoo with a koala named

Here are some quotes from the students in 1/2TT

The students told us that they wanted to raise money

for the koalas because they are endangered. We asked them why they think they are endangered, and they said, “I think they are going endangered because of bushfires.”

Maybe the storms and deforestation are why.

The kids have given many reasons why they want to help the koalas and hopefully they can learn more about koalas and help them in every way they can. Here are some fun facts that the Year 1 and 2s gave us:

“Did you know that koalas have two thumbs”

“Koalas are the size of a jellybean when they are born.”

“Koalas can only eat eucalyptus leaves.”

“Koalas are not bears!”

A little boy in 1/2CD has a very interesting fact about koalas: “they eat eucalyptus leaves, but they are poisonous to humans!”

All the kids have had so much fun learning about koalas and their habitat.

We would like to give a massive thank you to Chris Humfrey for donating his time to show our 1/2 children the koalas from the zoo.

Thanks for all the donations and help setting up this day! We raised $508.40 for the Wildlings Woodend Wildlife Shelter.

Martha Bobetic, Grade 6

Our koala fundraiser at Macedon Primary School on 20 June was a huge success. We even had a

Grade 2 student Daisy with Chris Humfrey and Chuck.

Darcy F and Elkie B of Year 2 ready to lead the class in the Little Long Walk at Gisborne Primary.

Shae enjoys a sweet delight by the fire.

'Enchanted' candle holder.

CAPTAIN'S RAP

with Tyler Jarris

Our first week back was NAIDOC Week, an event celebrating the history, culture and contributions of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

On 17 July, we got to see a special presentation of an Indigenous hip hop dance group and hear from Aunty Leanne Brooks, CEO of the Long Walk, at our whole school assembly. (The Long Walk is a charity inspired by former footballer Michael Long's walk to Canberra in 2004 to get the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people back on the national agenda).

Secondary.

The Year 12s had the opportunity to participate in the smoking ceremony and Welcome to Country performed by Craig Murphy alongside staff and Grade 6 students from Gisborne Primary School.

NAIDOC Week gave us a chance to recognise where our beautiful country originated from and a rare insight into the First Nations community. (NAIDOC: National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee).

Japan study tour offers many wonders for GSC travellers

Fourteen students of Japanese and three staff from Gisborne Secondary College embarked in June on the school’s first Japanese study tour since the COVID-19 pandemic.

After a postponement last year, the group was keen to snap up this opportunity for a trip, and what an experience it was.

The group had the chance to see and experience many of the physical wonders of Japan, from the many temples and shrines of the old capitals of Kyoto and Nara, to the confronting, yet peaceful, city of Hiroshima and its beautiful surroundings, to the culinary scene in Osaka, and the duality of tradition and modernity in the vast capital city of Tokyo.

The group enjoyed the technological marvels such as shinkansen (bullet trains), convenience stores and,

of course, the novelty that is the Japanese vending machine.

The students did a fantastic job in the face of many language challenges, such as asking for directions or train information and ordering meals, and when some members got lost in Tokyo Disneyland at night.

Some of the favourite memories of students who were on the trip include the many interactions with deer in Nara, visiting Miyajima and its floating torii gate, learning how to make okonomiyaki (a type of pancake dish) and visiting the atomic bomb museum in Hiroshima, visiting Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, feeding the colourful koi fish and turtles at Heian Shrine and walking through Gion district to get to Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto.

Patrick

L2P program continues to help young drivers

The Macedon Ranges L2P Program continues to help young people gain mobility and independence by providing free supervised driving hours to young learner drivers without access to a supervising driver or vehicle.

The program matches eligible learner drivers with volunteer driver mentors who take them for drives in an L2P program vehicle.

Learner drivers can be eligible for the program for a variety of reasons, including having a single parent or carer with limited availability, or having disability or mental illness in the household.

In the past year, Macedon Ranges L2P has supported 19 learner drivers, provided 617 supervised driving hours and enabled seven young people to get their probationary licences.

For more information or to register, contact the Salvation Army Bendigo, which runs the Macedon Ranges L2P program, on 5440 8410.

The team welcomes enquiries from young learner drivers as well as from adults interested in supporting youth by becoming a volunteer mentor driver for the program.

For general information on the L2P program, which runs across the state, search ‘TAC L2P’.

Tyler Jarris

Indigenous hip hop dancers perform at Gisborne

Gisborne Secondary students on their Japan trip.

A recent ‘graduate’ from the Macedon Ranges L2P Program after achieving her licence.

Proudly sponsored by

Bruce Ellis, Chiropractor

SCOUTING

1st New Gisborne busy in their Scout Hut

1st New Gisborne Cubs and Scouts finished up Term 2 with a Shrek-themed pancake and games night. Much fun and noise. Joeys simply continue to have fun! Now holidays are over, the group is back in winter action. Having our Scout Hut for indoor activity is great. Rovers (18 years and above) are enjoying the snowfall at Mt Baw Baw while our Scouts are busy fundraising and preparing for the 2025 Australian Scout Jamboree in Queensland. Three leaders and six Scouts are very excited to be going.

Scouting offers great programs, challenges and op-

The action does not stop at 1st Gisborne

The last week of Term 2 saw the Joeys, Cubs and Scouts join together for a night at the Melton wave pool.

Everyone had a great time and some of the Cubs and Scouts ticked off some badge work in the swimming lanes including how to put a life jacket on in deep water and swimming a length of the pool fully clothed. A great way to finish off the term.

During the school holidays the Venturers from 1st Gisborne went on a Venturer-level Adventurous Journey with some Venturers from Darebin District Scouts. And it was an epic expedition.

They hiked on the Grampians Peaks Trail between Halls Gap and Mt Williams.

They had three nights in below-zero temperatures, frosty mornings and sunshine-filled days with spectacular views along the way. The hikers were exhausted

but elated on completion of the hike.

With the Olympics drawing near, the Joey section is devoting the whole of Term 3 to learning about the Olympics. The first night back after the school holidays saw the Joeys practising their volleyball passes and the evening finished with a game of volleyball. The next week’s topic was learning about what the first Olympics looked like and what type of sports they played.

During the term we will be joined by Joeys from New Gisborne as well as from 3rd Melton – the more the merrier.

If you think you would like to join in the fun and give Scouting a go, either as a leader or a Scout, please email us at info@1stgisborne.com.au for more information.

Carolyn Goode (Joey Leader)

portunities for young people from age five to 18. Our trained and enthusiastic adult leaders offer a proven program.

Parents and children are welcome to come along to have a look.

We meet Wednesdays, 6.30-8pm, Venturers on Fridays.

Children are always welcome. Contact our group leader, Russell Barker, on 0400 297 025 or russell@ jeem.com.au to learn more. For Venturers, call Tracey on 0407 098 032. John Frearson

What’s going on at Gisborne Guides

Gisborne Lightning Guides were delighted to be able to finish Term 2 by presenting Catherine and Scarlett with their Promise badge and sash.

The girls recited their Promise in front of the unit and their families. Congratulations on committing to your Guiding journey.

This term the girls have chosen Australia as their focus badge, and we look forward to finding out new things about our country.

We currently have vacancies in the unit so check out the Girl Guide Victoria website to see if Guides would interest you.

Deb Fleming

Nearly all the gold on earth came from meteorites that bombarded the planet more than 200 million years after it formed.

Scarlett and Catherine are happy at Guides.

1st Gisborne Venturers caught this spectacular view from the Grampians Peaks Trail.

Cubs and Scouts test drive their billy carts.

GISBORNE GOSS

 The production trucks were back at Tony Clarke Reserve on 10 July to support the filming of the second season of the show

The Rising in the local area. The Rising is a British supernatural crime drama TV series seen on streaming services.

  Coles supermarket has begun renovations which are expected to take about six months. The bakery section is first cab off the rank.

How traditions are started

Over history we have seen some great sporting traditions: Boxing Day cricket, the Anzac day AFL clash between the Pies and the Bombers, and we would like to introduce a new one – Calder vs Aire River.

While this tradition may not be steeped in rich history, it is proving to be entertaining. In its second year, a brave contingent of Calder members ventured down to the Aire River not far from Cape Otway.

It is a rugged coastline that offers a pristine inlet at the opening and joins the freshwater mountain stream with surges of saltwater.

The target species for the trip is bream which frequents the brackish water and loves to feed where the salt and fresh water meet.

Finding the hot spot requires knowledge and mobility, or you can just shadow the trip captain and club

vice-president Will Healy who seems to be dialled in when it comes to bream on fly.

Like other great sporting traditions, we had our Bradman of the trip, we had our rising stars and then we had the rest of the field who managed to only catch salmon, break expensive fly rods and get stuck in knee-deep mud.

Ensure you add this to your 2025 sporting calendar as Calder will be back next year, better than ever ready to tackle the Aire River once more.

If you are interested in fly fishing, please contact info@calderflyfishing.com.au or look us up at www.calderflyfishing.com.au or social media.

Simon Hall

A variety of rambles from the Ramblers walking group

Some wit once said, ‘You know you are getting old, when your back goes out more than you do!’

Another is how fast the time goes by the older you get. This is brought home to me by a reminder email that the deadline for the next Gazette is due when I think I have only just submitted the last one!

It has been another steady month for the Ramblers. Our walks were kept mainly local, due to the winter weather. The exception was a walk in the Long Forest reserve at Coimadai.

This is a great walking area. The Ramblers walk the north and south sections at different times of the year, but both sections can be combined for a 15km day walk.

Fancy trying the walk? See the details listed.

Details of our weekly walks are emailed out if you

care to join the mailing list. There is no cost or obligation, you can walk with the group on Fridays or solo at your preference.

Charles (gisramblers@gmail.com)

Getting there (from Gisborne): Drive towards Melton; at Toolern Vale turn right (this is the Diggers Rest/Coimadai Road) towards Bachus Marsh. Long Forest Road is on the left just before Lake Merrimu.

The north section starts midway along Canopus Circuit, the south just before Sundew Avenue.

There are information boards with maps and the tracks are well sign posted. As it is a bushland reserve, no dogs are allowed.

Pyrite Creek, north section of Long Forest reserve.

Will Healy and bream mise en scene.

Tony Clarke Reserve

A warm moment during Global Village Learning school's winter solstice event.

Long Forest Coimadai

Me and my Monaro

Phillip Blake of South Gisborne is a keen member of the Monaro Club of Victoria, and his green Monaro has a special history.

“After research from VicRoads I discovered my Monaro was purchased by the Ford Motor Company of Australia on the 3rd of October 1969," Phil said. "Bathurst that year was the 5th."

Why Ford would have bought the Monaro, made by their competitor Holden, is a mystery.

Phil was unable to find out if anyone else owned the car.

"It was my daily driver for work and otherwise," he said. "With the 350 engine it was hard to go past." And in a detail just for aficionados, Phil said, "I traded in a Belmont panel van with a 161cui. I noticed the difference immediately.”

Phil is counting down the days to the Monaro Nationals which are being hosted by the Monaro Club of Victoria in Wangaratta from 24 to 28 October, and encourages any other local fans of the model to go along to the Monaro-fest too.

For information on the event, go to monaroclubvic.com.au.

Gisborne Futures plan to go ahead

from page 3

The plan says “If developed at proposed densities, the other growth areas should provide 30 years of land/ housing supply therefore it is not required to bring this area [Glen Junor] online.”

If anyone would like to see the vision for Gisborne’s town centre in action already, drop across to Caroline Springs and drive around the town centre there; it seems to be based on this type of model.

The Structure Plan report deals with much more than is referred to in the limited space allowed here: landscape, environment, cultural heritage, for example.

The report is available on the council’s website, www.mrsc.vic.gov.au.

Housing type envisaged in growth areas marked for "substantial change".

Remember to check your chimney

Have you cleaned your chimney or flue recently?

CFA

If you are lighting up your fireplace, make sure you check your chimney. Use a torch to check for ash and tar buildup or obstructions such as bird nests. Have your chimney professionally cleaned annually. Find out more about keeping safe during winter at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/homefire.

Gourmet truffle night

The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Trentham is having a Truffle & Cheese Dinner on Saturday 17 August featuring four locally sourced courses and a collaboration with local producers. The cost is $120 per person, including an onsite truffle hunt and talk on truffles. For details, visit www.thecosmopolitanhotel.com.au.

Veterans targeted in grant funds

Applications have opened for the State Government’s Anzac Day Proceeds Fund and Victoria Remembers grants, for projects that honour the legacy, service and sacrifice of veterans and activities that improve their welfare and wellbeing.

Grants of up to $50,000 for activities that will benefit veterans in a specific area or region are available. Previous recipients include the Torquay Surf Lifesaving Club which received $7500 to give veterans lifesaver training and club memberships.

The Victoria Remembers Grants provide up to $30,000 for projects that recognise veterans’ service or educate Victorians about the sacrifices and contributions veterans make.

Examples of projects that might be funded include new war memorials highlighting achievements of local veterans and public education through digital storytelling methods – such as podcasts or websites.

A grant of more than $28,000 last year funded a documentary that focused on veterans from the Williamstown Football Club. Applications for the grant programs are open until 9 September: vic.gov.au/anzac-day-proceedsfund; vic.gov.au/victoria-remembers-grant-program.

Phil Blake with his Monaro.

Streetscape depicted in the Structure Plan for growth areas marked for "substantial change" to cope with the targeted increase in population.

AROUND THE GROUNDS

Bulldogs have strong season and invite supporters

At the point of writing on 22 July, Gisborne Football Netball Club’s Senior and Development teams are sitting second on the ladder, behind Sandhurst, and the U18s third, behind Sandhurst and Golden Square.

The U18s are going for a third premiership in as many years. We should see them all in finals starting in Bendigo on 31 August.

The ground

The cold, rainy weather has hit over the past couple of rounds and the grounds are getting heavier, which leads to the teams having to look for alternative training venue so that we do not dig up the grounds too much.

With the amount of traffic Gardiner Reserve handles throughout the season, it is no wonder it always gets boggy in the last part of our footy seasons.

Representative football

The Bendigo Football Netball League participated in representative football for the first time in about five years in July, taking on the Victorian Amatuer Football Association. Our club had three selected: Pat McKenna, Zac Vescovi and Jack Reaper, who was also named captain.

The club

We have had 32 players play senior footy so far this season with five debutants, a couple new to the club and a few of our U18s who have a taste of the speed of senior footy.

The club is guided by president John Wood and his fabulous committee, but is lucky enough to have an army of volunteers who do a power of work to have everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

We have two remaining home games left for this season, Saturday 3 August against Eaglehawk and Saturday 17 August against Castlemaine. It would be awesome to see as many of the Gisborne community at these last two games, to get our teams feeling the support of this great town as we head off to Bendigo for what looks like being a fantastic end to the 2024 season.

GO BULLDOGS!

Looking to the future

Architects chosen to start new design

It is all happening at the Gisborne Golf Club as mother nature starts throwing some wintry curve balls, or what we like to call a slice among the Gisborne die hard golfers.

The best news though is the hospitality area is back up and running with a couple of large portables joined together in the car park.

Coffee, sandwiches, sausage rolls, muffins, focaccias (and humble pies for the golfers who miss easy putts), are all being served and enjoyed by members and visitors after a round of golf or whack at the popular driving range.

However, we still require some noise reduction tiles installed as it is hard to hear anyone else talk as New Zealander

Sheep Herder Glenn Ford recounts his recent Captains Trophy victory.

It is also time to pop the champagne as POP Architecture has been selected to begin the new clubhouse design. This has been an extensive, detailed process with eight companies submitting expressions of interest.

The Gisborne Golf Club is committed to becoming more than just a golf club; we are passionate about designing a facility which caters for both our passionate members and the broader regional community.

It really is an exciting time for our club, which not only brings hope and a smile to our faces, but like the phoenix rising from the ashes, so do our emotions as we finally start the move forward.

Dom Hogan

What’s up at the Cats

As we head into the last few rounds of the season, football and netball teams look to be in the running for an appearance in the finals. At time of writing in mid-July, from a footy perspective our senior women sit on top of the ladder undefeated, senior men sit inside the top 5, under 19s second to local rivals Gisborne Giants sharing points and separated by percentage.

From our four netball teams, A, B and C grade are in the finals race, C grade enjoying top spot on the ladder.

Winter is playing its part in presenting some challenges, Ontime Oval at Tony Clarke Reserve being closed for training and the weather playing havoc with the netballers.

What continues to please coaches and leaders across both sports is the development of the younger players on the court and on the football ground. Our senior men’s team had eight players in the team against top-of-the-table Riddell who are still eligible to play under 19 football, similar to our senior women. The future is bright at Ontime Oval.

On the social front we enjoyed a terrific day when our Christmas-in-Julythemed raffle draw was well attended by families. Santa made a special visit on board a Macedon CFA tanker.

The Macedon Tennis Club is over 100 years old and is belatedly celebrating its centenary next year. Club researchers have just discovered that the first match and official opening of the club were held in 1920 at

Brett Thomas

We now need memorabilia, stories, photos and trophies to help celebrate this amazing history! Can you help?

Please send your information to info@macedontennisclub.com.au.

Fundraising plays a vital part in all community clubs and our 2024 major raffle tickets are on sale at macedoncats.com.au/major-raffle-2024 until 15 August. Tickets are $50 each and prizes are travel vouchers provided by Michelle Edwards from MTA Travel – $15,000 first prize, $10,000 second and $5000 third. The raffle will be drawn on 17 August after our home game against Romsey. Our club relies on our local community to keep the doors open; if you are able, please support the MFNC Cats and try to win yourself a magnificent trip.

Bevan Uren, football operations

Proudly sponsored by Rob Mitchell

Abu Dhabi Golf Club – the future starts with a dream.

Santa visits the Cats’ Christmas in July event.

Jubilee Hall in Macedon.

Macedon prepares for 150th season

As the days become longer and we (hopefully) begin to see more sunshine than cloud, preparations continue for the upcoming 2024-25 cricket season.

This will be the club’s 150th season, a monumental occasion in the club’s rich history. Stay tuned for events throughout the cricket season to celebrate this milestone.

Throughout the season, Macedon Cricket Club will continue to provide programs for Blasters, junior boys and

Gisborne Soccer Club beats top team

In a memorable match on 20 July, the Gisborne Senior Men’s soccer team delivered an impressive performance, defeating the top-ranked Lara United with a final score of 3-1.

The victory marks a significant achievement for Gisborne, as the first team to get the better of Lara this season.

After conceding a goal just after halftime, Gisborne rallied with a remarkable effort, scoring three in the second half. With goals from John-Anthony Bennici, Vasko Vasilevski and Quinn Borg, the team’s offensive strength was on display.

The match saw its fair share of intensity, with several players – including a certain ex-Socceroo – receiving yellow cards. This was a testament to the high stakes and passionate play from both

‘Come and try’ reminder

The Gisborne Districts Table Tennis Association has scheduled a ‘come and try’ practice evening for 21 August from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Competition pennants commence on 28 August from 7.30pm onwards.

Group and one-on-one coaching sessions are also available. For more information, please call or email Stan Thomas on 0437 508 338 or sthomas@gisbornects. com.au or call Kay Thomas on 0407 508 333.

Stan Thomas

girls, and senior men’s and women’s cricket. We welcome all players young or old to come down and don the whites.

Our AGM was held in early June where office bearers were selected including a new inclusion and diversity position.

Gareth De Rosayro has been elected club captain for the coming season.

We look forward to the experience, professionalism and inspiration that he will bring to all members of the club.

A pre-season calendar has already been posted on the club website. Our first session will take place on 29 August.

We are still on the lookout for a coach for the upcoming season. If you feel that coaching a fantastic regional club in the GDCA is for you, please send your expression of interest to the club.

Nathan Aikman

Celebrating after the win. L-R: Vasko Vasilevski, Luca Malignaggi, Franco Mangano, Quinn Borg, Sam Allen, Hayden Formosa, Carl Valeri, John-Anthony Bennici, Lochlan Skene, Rizwan Reddy.

teams, with their competitive instincts in full force.

Under the guidance of new coach Carlos Grande and leadership of captain Sam Allen and vice-captain Hayden Formosa, Gisborne has emerged as a contender for promotion to State League 4.

The team has demonstrated exceptional growth and morale this season, positioning itself strongly with only five games remaining.

Gisborne remains dedicated to maintaining its momentum and finishing the season on a high note. Lucy Dowell

Practice makes perfect

Petanque news

The Mt Macedon Petanque Club would like to acknowledge the Community Bank Gisborne and District for their continued support. A recent grant enabled the club to buy demonstration boules for members, to establish the correct size and weight required for ultimate game performance.

The Golden Boule winter inter-club competition is rolling along. On 15 June, the club travelled to Maldon and won the day. On July 5, we headed to Avoca to play Pyrenees Petanque Club.

Competition was even for the first two rounds, but Pyrenees won more games in the final one and came out the winner. All matches were played in good spirit and lunch at the Avoca Hotel followed the competition.

The fourth round will have been held at home against Woodend Hanging Rock on 20 July before we go to print.

Mt Macedon Petanque Club continues to turn out players of a high standard with June Hunter and Rhonda Shears being selected in the Victorian team to play in the Interstate Challenge at Nerang on the Gold Coast in August. Club member Lindsay Kinghorn has agreed to coach the squad of 14 players at the competition. Two teams of six players will compete in the two-day event.

If you are interested in trying petanque, call in to our club grounds behind the Ampol Service Station in Gisborne. Playdays are held every Wednesday at the new winter time of 1pm to 4pm and Saturdays 10am-1pm on the second and fourth Saturday.

For enquiries, please go to our website mtmacedonpetanque.org and for updates visit our Facebook page.

Alison Kinghorn

GISBORNE DISTRICTS TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION

The winter has so far been a very cold and unforgiving one, but nobody wants to wimp out on practice here. Junior team Gisborne C3 – Ellie, Billie, Roxy, Jack and Chloe –working on net volleys opposite coach Glen Chapman at Gisborne Tennis Club, knows the only way to achieve your best is persistence and hard work.

New demonstration boules on display.

SPORT IN PICTURES

Pictures by Chris Fleming Copies may be obtained from Maddison’s of Gisborne, Hamilton Street. Reserves, Riddell v Macedon, 13 July.

Senior football, Riddell v Macedon, 13 July.

U18 Gisborne v Sandhurst, 29 June.

Senior women Macedon v Romsey, 6 July.

Indigenous Round, Riddell v Macedon, 13 July. The netball players are wearing special Indigenous round uniforms.

Indigenous Round, B Grade, Riddell v Macedon, 13 July. The ball used in the round featured Indigenous artwork.

U11 Rookies v Lancefield, 20 July.

U13 Rookies v Melton, 14 July.

Macedon Ranges Basketball Association’s 14.2 Boys rep team won the first VJBL game to be played at the Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct, defeating Coburg 61-36.

For the love of mud: Reserves, Gisborne v South Bendigo, 19 July.

Reserves, Riddell v Macedon, 13 July.

Excuse me while I kick: U15 Giants v Sunbury Kangaroos, 30 June.

Senior football, Gisborne v South Bendigo, 19 July.

U11 Rookies v Diggers Rest, 30 June.

Gisborne v Coburg, the first junior Victorian Junior Basketball League game at the new Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct stadium, 19 July.

Gisborne netballers in the Pride Round, 29 June.

A Grade, Macedon v Kyneton, 6 July.

For the love of mud: Reserves, Gisborne v South Bendigo, 19 July.

WHAT’S ON AT MACEDON & MT MACEDON COMMUNITY HOUSE

Landscape Project

The landscaping is well underway with great work being undertaken by Luke and his crew. See www.mmmcommunityhouse.org/ for the latest news.

Canasta Club – Wednesdays 2-5pm

New players are welcome to drop in. Gold coin for tea and coffee

Happy House Singers – Thursday 8 and 22 August, 7.30pm

All welcome. Contact Gráinne at bgblack@ aussiebroadband.com.au with any questions, or just come along.

Permaculture Group – Permies at the House –Drop in Fridays 10-12 noon

Check out our Facebook page Permies@the House for those interested in permaculture and for past course participants to find out about permaculture activities such as produce swaps, book clubs and more.

Playgroup – Mondays 10.30am-12.30pm

New families are welcome to join our free playgroup on Mondays thanks to the support of Shared Table. If you are hoping to start a new group there may be other times in the week available. Email playgroup@ mmmcommunityhouse.org.

MACEDON & MOUNT MACEDON COMMUNITY HOUSE

Pregnancy Yoga – Wednesdays 12.30-1.30pm

For more information and to discuss pre-requisite requirements, please contact Loris at loriscassar@ gmail.com.

Over 55s Yoga – Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm

For more information and to discuss prerequisites, please contact Loris at loriscassar@gmail.com.

Craft Circle – Thursdays 10am-12pm

Bring your own sewing, knitting or craft project to the community house and meet creative, like-minded locals.

Library Drop in and Co-working space –Fridays 10am-1pm

Our Community Street Library is open every Friday. No membership required, just drop by and browse our shelves for a book to borrow. You can also bring work from home as we are now connected to the NBN. Gold coin donation for tea and coffee.

Grants available for art celebrating women

Applications are now open for the second round of the Victorian Women’s Public Art Program.

Land-owning organisations can apply for grants of up to $200,000 to design and develop public art that honours Victorian women.

The program funds the creation of permanent public art honouring individual women, groups of women, trans women and gender diverse people.

For details visit vic.gov.au/victorian-womens-public-art-program.

Applications close 5pm, Friday 30 August.

New Gisborne Tennis Club to light up

New Gisborne Tennis club will be having 350 Lux LED lights installed on courts one and two.

The club was awarded $170,000 for the lights in the latest round of the State Govern ment’s Regional Community Sports Infrastruc ture Fund.

The fund encourages councils, clubs and communities to work together to design the fa cilities their town wants, with a focus on getting more people involved regardless of their age, gender or ability.

‘Headers’ era ends at the Dragons

...testament to Headers is the growth in number and quality of volunteers and supporters

At the Gisborne Dragons Cricket Club’s Annual General Meeting on 10 July, its 166th club president and life member Andrew Headberry advised (not for the first time!) that he was, in fact, stepping down from his position.

Thus, for the first time in over a decade, the Gisborne Cricket Club nominated and duly elected a new president in Jodie Bannan. (Jodie is the club’s first female president. Congratulations Jodie!)

As fantastic as the appointment of Jodie is (and there will be time to celebrate her in days to come), the focus for now should be on Andrew Headberry and his tenure as the club’s figurehead.

“Headers” took over as president from me for the 2013-14 season, and has held the position and represented the club in his trademark calm, dignified manner for 11 seasons, overseeing five Gisborne & District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup (1st Division) premierships and many others across the multiple senior men’s, women’s and junior boys’ and girls’ teams that represent the Dragons on the field.

People judge the ‘success’ or ‘failure’ of sporting clubs by many different measures, and while it is true that the five McIntyre Cups under his governance is one of the most successful on-field periods in the club’s storied history, I feel a better measure of success, and a truer testament to Headers, is the growth in number and quality of volunteers and supporters who have gravitated to the club under his leadership.

The Gisborne Cricket Club has a long history of representing our community and under Headers and his committees it has continued to be a source of in-

spiration for us all in the summer months. None more relevant than the challenging COVID years, when cricket was a godsend to everyone who had missed out on a whole winter of being outdoors.

Prior to 2009-10, the club had six presidents (Gary Robertson, David Williamson, Jon Anglin, Gary Sanders, Gary Dickson and Josh Di Camillo) over 12 years. Often with a changing of president comes a significant change to the broader committee as well.

One of the things the club was looking for at that time was some continuity of governance. What a great achievement it has been for the club as a whole to have only two presidents across the next 15 years; the majority of that time being contributed by Headers and his various committees. (Special mentions to Jim Hynes, secretary for six seasons, and Stuart Neill, treasurer now for a second term and currently in his 14th season.)

Without people like Headers, and the many other volunteers dedicating their valuable time and effort, sporting clubs can have on-field success but not grow or evolve culturally.

It is his lasting legacy that the Gisborne Dragons (on account of the many hard-working committees and volunteers) remains – as it has been for over 160 years – a pillar of the Gisborne community.

Best of luck to new president Jodie Bannan and her committee, and thank you to Andrew, Jim and the other outgoing committee members for their service.

Callum Jackman, Gisborne Cricket Club life member

Jim Hynes and Andrew Headberry.

One-time Gisborne identity turns 100

Mrs Thelma Sneazwell (nee McGregor) turned 100 on 4 June.

Thelma has been living far from Gisborne for many years but has always retained her affection for the town where she grew up. McGregor Road on the eastern side of the freeway is named in honour of the McGregor family.

Thelma’s grandparents were farmers on that road and they had five sons, two of whom, William and Harold, were killed in the first world war. The drinking fountain opposite the library is dedicated to their memory by the family, and was presented to Gisborne Shire Council in 1935 by John McGregor.

Thelma was the youngest of four girls of Lewis and Mabel McGregor and each were born five years apart: Flo 1909, Joyce 1914, Freida 1919 and Thelma 1924.

Their father was the town’s baker and Thelma can remember as a little girl going with him in the horse and cart delivering the bread.

The girls attended Gisborne State School; then the family moved to Thornbury and the girls completed their education at Coburg High School. Flo and Joyce became teachers while Freida and Thelma worked for Kodak.

This was the time of only black and white photography and Thelma had the role of hand painting special photos such

as those taken at weddings.

Thelma married Jack Sneazwell in September 1944 while Jack was serving in the army. After the war he became a linesman with the PMG and later he was the supervisor for the Preston area.

After their retirement, Jack and Thelma regularly visited their niece Lynn who was living at Pomonal near Stawell and decided to buy a block there. They built a home on the block and were joined by Flo who built a house adjoining theirs.

CROSSWORD Elementary

ACROSS

1. The element with the atomic number 1.

4. Precious metal used in catalytic converters for cars, with an atomic symbol Pt.

6. Precious and gives its Latin name to a country in South America.

8. Combined with oxygen, this white cream protects you from UV radiation.

10. With the atomic number 3 this is the lightest metal and used in modern batteries.

13. The gas we breathe.

16. Lights up when you pass an electric current through it in a vacuum tube.

17. This has the atomic symbol S and used to be known as ‘brimstone’.

18. One of two elements in common salt with the atomic symbol Na.

They lived happily there from 1985 until about 2018 when illness and age saw them move to the Eventide Homes in Stawell.

Sadly, their former homes at Pomonal were destroyed in the bushfire that ravaged the area earlier this year.

At her great age, Thelma remains a bright and happy person. She receives a copy of the Gisborne Gazette each month and reads it with great interest.

1. In what year was the Sydney Opera House opened?

2. How many faces does a dodecahedron have?

3. What is the Roman numeral for 428?

4. What word means both a conifer and to refresh?

5. Who was the first US president to visit Australia?

6. Which car company makes the Tuareg model?

7. Which horse won the 2023 Melbourne Cup?

8. Who directed the film Rear Window?

9. In which Australian capital city would you find the suburb of Unley Park?

10. The crown used for the coronation of King Charles III was the crown of which Saint?

19. A poisonous metal and a movie, _____ and Old Lace. DOWN

Questions compiled by Chris Antoniou.

2. The third most abundant gas in our atmosphere, Argon is a _____ gas.

3. Discovered and named by Marie Curie after her native Poland.

4. The elements are set out in the _____ table.

5. All ferrous metals contain this common and useful element.

7. We used to paint watches and clocks with it to make them luminous.

9. With an atomic number of six, the one atom all living things have.

11. A hard, heavy, and strong metal with the atomic symbol W.

12. Having the atomic symbol Pb, plumbing used to be made with this heavy metal.

14. A precious metal with the atomic symbol Au and the atomic number 79.

15. With the atomic symbol Hg the only metal molten at room temperature. Answers page 39

William and Harold are Thelma’s uncles.

Thelma Sneazwell relaxes with the July Gazette.

THE CHURCHES

Life is better with music

Gisborne Uniting Church

As ABC FM radio frequently intones, ‘life is better with music’. And that proved to be the case when recently a crowd was entertained for two toe-tapping hours by the Sunset Singers.

The four divas gave their time and their energetic talents which enabled funds to be raised for local people in need and others much further away in outback Australia.

It was one of those events which you didn’t want to end – until you glimpsed the sumptuous afternoon tea which awaited.

Music is very much a part of church life. It is often used for fundraisers or simply for gathering people together. It plays a major part in most regular services.

It is usual for four hymns to be chosen to be sung by all present, a practice which is healthy for body and soul! The Together in Song hymn book, first published in 1999, offers a choice from 783 entries.

Historic Mount Macedon church

150

years old

The Mount Macedon Uniting Church is 150 years old this year. The Gothic Revival-style stone church was originally built in 1874 and restored following the Ash Wednesday fires in 1983.

Since then, there have been many more contemporary hymns and music on offer.

Hymns are not just for ‘a good sing’ – they tell the history and content of Christianity from its earliest days to the present. Each century, each generation brings its own emphases and concerns.

Of course there are changes in church music. Organs now are often idle, and pianists are in short supply. Choirs are increasingly rare. Small groups with microphones take their place.

There are more guitars and drums, much easier to transport! And, of course, there is the new technologies of screens and videos.

Most welcome is the increasing insertion of music from other places, communities and times. Especially, Indigenous musicians are being sought and heard. They bring together the sounds of this old continent with the hopes for its future.

So, yes, life is better with music.

Janet

Wood

Formerly the Mount Macedon Presbyterian Church, the building is of historical significance as a church originally constructed in the 1870s which has strong associations with the Mount Macedon community.

lts early and continuing use as a church, and its restoration after significant fire damage in the Ash Wednesday fires, illustrate its enduring value to worship in the district.

The church is a fine and representative example of a small 1870s church within a rural township. The building displays typical characteristics of a nineteenth century church in Macedon, and across Victoria more broadly, including the adoption of the Gothic Revival style with pointed arch-headed windows and a steeply pitched roof.

The first Presbyterian church on the site was constructed in 1863, on land donated by William Kidd. The stone church was built in 1874, in front of the earlier church which became the Sunday school. In 1885 the Presbyterian Church served three denominations on Sundays – the Wesleyans (Methodists) in the morning, Church of England in the afternoon and Presbyterians in the evening.

The Ash Wednesday fires of 16 February 1983 reduced the church to the stone walls. It was reconstructed from photos and memory, with modern brick additions to the rear of the church, and reopened on 8 April 1984.

A Heritage Overlay was placed on the site in 2022 under the Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme as a locally significant heritage place.

Neil Tweddle, 5426 2045

Daily acts of kindness

The newly appointed Governor-General, Sam Moyston AC, has invited all Australians to show kindness. In her acceptance address, she noted that “care has a deep and resonant place in our Australian identity… Care is the quieter, better part of ourselves”. (www.pmc.gov.au/news/new-governor-general-sam-mostyn-sworn)

In times of personal trouble, we often call upon God’s help. When we see or hear of human suffering that arises from natural disasters or from military conflict and wars, we can find ourselves questioning, ‘Where is God? And when will God intervene and save the innocent from the disasters, the atrocities and the genocide?’

Today, as global citizens we are witnessing human suffering in Gaza, in Ukraine, Myanmar and in parts of Africa; suffering that is intensifying and disturbing to the collective conscience. What can we do to effect peace?

We can make contributions to international aid organisations and implore our political leaders to advocate for peace.

At a local level, we can have direct impact by focusing on our own spheres of influence, in our families, with our neighbours, friends and in the local community.

We can engage in helping others. As the Governor-General has noted, “Care is the gentle thought and the outstretched hand that Australians have always been ready to share when challenges present themselves.”

We can actively contribute to finding solutions to local problems as they arise, to supporting projects and programs that strengthen our community.

We can look to God’s teachings for inspiration and guidance, and we can each work towards having the ‘faith of God’, as today we need a depth of faith on a herculean scale.

Peace is a value to hold precious, and each day, each one of us, can contribute to strengthening peace.

Rev’d Dr Alan Smith, acting vicar

Saturday 6pm St Brigid’s Gisborne

Sunday 8am St Ambrose Riddells Creek

Sunday 9:30am St Patrick’s Macedon

Sunday 11am St Brigid’s Gisborne

Everyone is welcome.

Enquiries to: gisborne@cam.org.au or call 5428 2591 from 9am to 5pm Tuesday or Thursday. Website: www.@cam.org.au/gisborne.

Mount Macedon Uniting Church.

YEARS AGO

AUGUST 1924

Local Notes – Messrs. W. & E. Gardiner are to be congratulated on their enterprise in having secured such an expert as Mr. Kendall of Tarrants Motors Ltd. to give a free lecture and exposition of the construction and workings of the well-known Ford cars which will take place at their Gisborne garage next Thursday at 7.30p.m.

Further good work is being done by the Council and the Gisborne Progress Association by way of tree planting. A joint inspection has been made by representatives of these bodies, and, as a result, it is expected that a fine willow grove will appear along the Gisborne Creek in place of the present unsightly quarry holes. It has also been agreed to consider fencing in the quarry sites on the hill approaching the town and plant ornamental trees.

Gisborne Gazette, 1 August 1924

Mr. George Chambers – The members of the Gisborne Old Boys’ Association will regret to learn that another of the very oldest members of the Melbourne branch of the Association, Mr. G. Chambers, passed away on July 25th. The oldest house extant in Gisborne is the building in which Mr. Duncan McPherson and his family now reside and which is still in as good a state of preservation as when it was erected, away back in the fifties of the last century. That house [Macedon House] was erected by Mr. Gordon, an uncle of the deceased Mr. Chambers. When Mr. Gordon died, his remains were interred in the orchard which was in the rear of the hotel, and there they remained till exhumed and removed to the present Gisborne cemetery. Mr. Gordon obtained a license for the house under the name of the Mount Macedon Hotel.

Sunbury News, 9 August 1924

National Hotel – Old Landmark Disappears

– One of the greatest landmarks between Gisborne and Melbourne in the roaring fifties of the last century, was the National Hotel, about five miles [8km] from Gisborne on the Melbourne side. The National Hotel was a one-story wooden building built by a Mr. Arthur ... in 1851 or thereabouts. After the first license has been issued, the trade was so great it was found necessary to keep seven barmen to serve out the necessary stimulants, refreshments, or the good and needful, as the weary wayfarers in those days expressed it, to the hundreds of people who poured in as they passed to and fro with their teams or trudging it on foot.

Now after having weathered the storms of time and chance for seventy-one years and after having seen Victoria grow from an unimportant colony to a mighty State, the old house, which has witnessed so much of the stirring history of the past, has gone the way of all things old, except the pyramids of Egypt – to the ground – to the dust.

Sunbury News, 23 August 1924

WHAT'S ON

REGULAR MEETINGS

We are updating our list of regular meetings. If your group has been left off, please email gisbornegazetteeditor@gmail.com with details.

ADULT RIDING CLUB (Gis) 2nd Saturday Robertson Res, Sth Gis.

ADULT RIDING CLUB (Bullengarook) 2nd Saturday Rec Reserve

AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 3rd Saturday 10am Woodend RSL. www.mrarc.org.au

BOTANIC GARDENS working bee every Thurs 9.30am-10.30am 0439 887 178 infogisbotgard@gmail.com

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 1st & 3rd Tues 10.30am, Canteena, Gisborne. Enquiries, call Lesley 0484 691 226 BUSHWALKING CLUB Various locations 0402 088 491 or secretary@gisbornebwc.org.au

CAR CLUB (Mac Ranges & District Motor Club 1st Wednesday, 8pm, Steam Park, New Gisb. secretary@mradmc.com.au

CARERS GROUP (Mac Ranges) 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1pm Woodend RSL Cherry 5420 7132 (Note: 4th Thurs carers only)

COMMUNITY GARDEN Wed 9.30am Church of Christ (Facebook for updates)

CROCHET & CONVERSATIONS 1st Mon 2.30pm Gisborne Library

CROQUET CLUB Wed & Sat 10am Dixon Field Noeline 0426 500 516

CWA GISBORNE 2nd Monday 10am Gis Secondary College CWA MACEDON 3rd Tues 1pm & 7pm 5426 2210 662 Mt Macedon Rd

DALY RESERVE WORKING BEE 2nd Tues 9.30am Scout Hall, Daly Res dalynaturereserve@gmail.com

FILM SOCIETY 2nd Wed Norma Richardson Hall, Woodend 0402 299 153 or 0407 012 140 FLY FISHING CLUB 4th Wed 7.30pm MRFEC Gisborne info@calderflyfishing.com.au

FRIENDS of JACKSONS CREEK working bees 3rd Sun 10-noon

GARDEN CLUB 2nd Wed various venues Jeanette 5420 7303 GENEALOGY GROUP 4th Thurs 7.30 Family Hist Rm, Library GIRL GUIDES Thursdays 5pm Gis Scout Hall GISBORNE SINGERS Wed 7.30pm Gisborne Uniting Church

HISTORICAL SOCIETY open Wed 10am-4pm Court House HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY (Mount Macedon & District) 1st Tuesday 8pm, Mount Macedon Horticultural Hall, 583 Mt Macedon Road mountmacedonhorticulture.org.au

LANDCARE: Gisborne Landcare working bee every 4th Sat, place to be confirmed each month, gisbornelandcare@gmail.com

LIBRARY: TODDLERS’ STORY TIME 10.30am Mon, Wed & Thurs; BABIES GROUP Fri 10.30am 5428 3962 LIONS CLUB (Gisb) 1st Thurs of month, 7.30pm 247 Station Rd

MARTIAL ARTS Thurs from 6pm St Brigid’s Hall; gisborne@junseikan.com.au

MASONIC LODGE 2nd Thurs 7pm Masonic Hall Aitken St

Baringo Film Club

MASTERS AFL Wed 6.30pm all year round Sankey Reserve

OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB Sun 9am Riddell Rec Res macedonrangesdogclub.org.au

PETANQUE 2nd & 4th Sat 10am behind Ampol service station, Station Rd, Gisborne 0439 887 178 PHOENIX ART & CRAFTS 1st Thursday phoenixmrac.com

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC 1st Tues & 2nd Mon 7pm Dromkeen, Riddells Ck macedon-ranges-photography.org.au

PONY CLUB Bullengarook 1st Sunday Rec Reserve

PONY CLUB Gisborne 1st Sunday Robertson Reserve

PROBUS 1st Thurs 10am Susan 0419 530 041 Gisborne Community Centre hall

QUILTERS (Gisb) Wed 7pm Room attached to Gisb Library

RAMBLERS Fridays 9.15am Tennis Club Dixon Field

ROTARY (Gisborne) 1st & 3rd Tues 7pm Telegraph Hotel (email gisbornerotary@gmail.com for confirmation of venue)

ROTARY (Macedon Ranges) 1stTuesday, 6.30 dinner, 7.45 meeting Baringo Food & Wine rotarymacedonranges@gmail.com

RUNNING GROUP Tues & Thurs 9am, 6pm, Sun 8am Gisborne Aquatic Centre Craig 0417 775 785

RSL 1st Mon 1.30pm Gis Golf Club 5428 2233

SENIOR CITS (Macedon) Tues 11am Tony Clarke Res macedonseniors@gmail.com

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS Thurs 1-3 Buffalo Stadium Woodend, 5427 1100

SPINNERS & FIBRE GROUP Wed 12.30 Rec Reserve Bullengarook Kerrie 0406 719 557

SUPPORT AFTER SUICIDE 2nd Mon each month, even if public holiday, 7-8.30pm Newham Mechanics (1292 Rochford Rd)

TABLE TENNIS Wed 7.30pm Tony Clarke Res, Macedon Stan 0437 508 338

THUNDER SWIMMING CLUB 2nd Sat 5pm Gisborne Aquatic Centre Peter 0402 088 491

TOY LIBRARY gisbornetoylibrary@yahoo.com.au Sat 9.30-11am 71 Robertson St

ULYSSES GROUP 3rd Tues 6pm Sunbur y FC secretary@mrub.org.au

VINTAGE MACHINERY Working bees 1st Sun of month, 8.30am Steam Park; meetings last Friday of month 7pm Steam Park 0419 393 023

WRITERS (Scribes & Scribblers) 2nd Tues 10am-12 Riddell Neighbourhood House 5428 7836

YOUNG VOICES Thursdays 4.15-5.45pm House of the Rock, New Gisborne; yvmacedon.org.au or sdggome@patash.com.au

From the pages of the old Gisborne Gazette