Gisborne Gazette December 2016

E FRE Issue No 114

December 2016-January 2017

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'Tis the season...

Summer has arrived bringing with it welcome warmer weather but also the need for households to prepare for the fire season.

Local CFAs have visited schools and held open days to help ensure our community is aware of key fire safety behaviours.

We are so lucky to live in our beautiful natural environment, and we must recognise the responsibility that comes with it. See helpful tips for the fire season on page 3.

Billie Bragnall gets some fun lessons from Captain Koala at the CFA Open Day in Gisborne.

Picture: Chris Fleming

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Kids Corner FROM the Editor’s Desk with Corinne Shaddock

December already! My life seems to be getting ever busier, as does that of many other people I know.

Thankfully, December includes some wonderful community events that are the perfect antidote to the end-of-year rush. I encourage everyone to attend a local Christmas event, to relax and catch up with friends and neighbours at this special time of year. See page 5 for our Christmas event overview.

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The Gazette Team Editor: Corinne Shaddock

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On January 26, the GREAT Association will put on its annual Australia Day celebration in John Aitken Reserve. Coming down for the service and free brunch afterwards is a great way to reconnect with the community as the new year’s activities start up again.

See details on page 33.

Production Pip Butler 5428 2201 pbutlerhistory@gmail.com Graeme Millar, Elaine Millar Photographer Ron Weste 5426 3322

I have family visiting from overseas in January, so Bryan Power has graciously agreed to return as editor for the February 2017 edition. Thanks in advance, Bryan.

I wish all of our readers, contributors, and supporters a joyful and safe festive season and a great start to 2017.

Happy reading.

Corinne

If you do not receive the Gazette in your letter box, you can collect a copy at: Mt Macedon: The Trading Post.

Macedon: Post Office, IGA store and the service station on Black Forest Drive.

Gisborne: Village Shopping Centre, Gisborne Library, Foodworks supermarket, Caltex Service Station,

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Coles supermarket and the GREAT Centre in Hamilton Street.

New Gisborne: Baringo Food and Wine Co in Station Road, and the cafe in the Industrial Estate.

Riddells Creek: Neighbourhood House.

Woodend: Information Centre and Library.

Sunbury: Information Centre and Library.

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Help others with Christmas Toy Shop

Where to pick up the Gazette

with Cr Mandi Mees

editor@gisbornegazette.org.au 0409 422 492

This is also the time of year when we need to prepare for the upcoming fire season. Thanks go to Mount Macedon Primary School for providing the engaging fire safety piece on page 3. Hopefully, the visual presentation will keep the important fire safety messages fresh in everyone’s mind.

For families facing challenging times, Christmas can be a stressful, lonely and sad season. The combined churches of the Macedon Ranges are once again organising a Christmas “Toy Shop” for families who might struggle to afford a Christmas gift for their child.

The Toy Shop relies on the generosity of our community to donate gifts to stock the shop. Families are referred to us by local support and welfare agencies and are given a personal invite to attend the shop and pick out toys for their children at no cost.

New toys valued around $20 are needed for boys and girls aged 0 to 18. Donations of books, plush toys and smaller items suitable as stocking fillers are also welcome. Money is also gratefully received and will only be used to buy toys to stock the shop. Items for older children are especially needed.

Donations can be dropped in to St Brigid's primary school in Gisborne by Wednesday December 14 or call Georgina Harvey on 0404 442 891 to arrange pick-up of your donations.

Councillor’s Column

Hamilton Street, Gisborne PO Box 9, Gisborne 3437 Tel. 0401 810 581

Distributors: Proudly distributed to all letterboxes in Gisborne, New Gisborne, Macedon and Mt Macedon by 65 volunteers, and to Bullengarook and South Gisborne with the mail run.

Community support during and after the recent election period has been tremendous. Keep engaging and working collaboratively with councillors and community leaders to have a say about what is important to you, your family and your home town.

Working collaboratively with the community is one of the main aims of the new council. As a group of like-minded community members, it’s a priority to find better ways to make this work well.

Already, under the strong leadership of our Mayor, councillors are beginning to build new ideas into the council process. Diverse skills and experiences among the group are proving to be a great asset.

Fresh approaches to governance, performance, communication and customer service are being examined.

One of the first big tasks is to develop the next fouryear council plan. The plan is a strategy which sets out how, as a community, we would like to invest in our public services and facilities. We need your help and ideas to decide what goes into the plan, so reach out to your councillors to tell them what you value most about the Macedon Ranges.

Have a safe and fun summer holiday. We look forward to working with you in 2017.

Mandi Mees

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Gisborne Marshlands, Racecourse Reserve and Magnet Hill Council is preparing an Environmental Management Plan for the Gisborne Marshlands, Racecourse Reserve and Magnet Hill. The plan will establish a vision for these three reserves and a set of management principles and actions aimed at achieving this vision.

We would like to know what the community values about each site and what they would like the reserves to be like in the future. A community survey can be accessed online through the council website, www. mrsc.vic.gov.au (click the Have Your Say tab and follow the prompts). The council will be collecting feedback until December 16.

Macedon and Mount Macedon Council is preparing two amendments to the shire planning scheme affecting Macedon and Mount Macedon following the adoption of urban design guidelines back in August. The amendments apply to the commercial centres of the towns, and ensure that the ‘village’ character of both towns is respected.

Amendment C114 proposes the implementation of a Design and Development Overlay for the Macedon township which will apply to all land (including existing dwellings) within the Commercial 1 Zone.

Amendment C115 affects five properties in the commercial area of Mt Macedon. Submissions on both amendments are invited until January 30.

A drop-in session will be held on Thursday December 15 from 4pm to 7pm at CWA Hall, Mount Macedon.

For more information, to inspect the amendments or to have your say visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay

School shares fire safety tips The CFA visited Mount Macedon Primary School in November to teach people about fire safety and how to prepare ourselves for the fire season.

They talked to us about the risks and dangers of a fire and how to be safe around it.

There are many things that you can do to help or prepare yourself for the fire season, and the students had some fun demonstrating some of the things they learned. Here are their fire safety tips.

Clean the gutters Move log piles away from your house Rake and clean away dry leaves Mow the lawn Store flammable liquids safely and in accordance with CFA regulations Keep your water tanks full Know your fire safety plan Make sure all your fly screens are fixed, if damaged Make sure you are wearing appropriate clothes if you need to stop the fire Make sure that there are no leaves or sticks near your house Keep fuel containers safe Have sprinklers and fire extinguishers ready for use Check your BBQ Keep your grass hydrated and green Get rid of dead trees and plants It was fantastic to have the CFA take time out of their preparation for the fire season to come and share this important information with us. Mt Macedon Primary School hopes you stay safe this fire season.

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Check your barbecue Get rid of dead trees and plants Move log piles away from your house Henry Lilly and Scarlett Pat

Make sure all your flyscreens are fixed, if damaged

Rake and clean away dry leaves

Keep your grass hydrated and green

Be prepared, says CFA

Don’t rely on water supply this fire season

The Gisborne Fire Brigade encourages all residents to start to prepare their properties for the fire season. This includes burning off.

You may see a slight increase in smoke in the area as residents burn off. Burnoffs are permitted until the fire danger period is declared and they adhere to shire regulations. You can check these on www.mrsc.vic.gov. au/Waste_Environment/Burning_Off. Burnoffs should also be registered on 1800 668 511.

This will help to minimise unnecessary callouts to the brigade. If you see smoke and flames and the fire is out of control, call 000.

Tom Ruff, Community Safety Coordinator Gisborne Fire Brigade

Western Water is warning local residents to have an independent water supply ready if they plan to stay and defend their home this fire season.

If electricity is cut or water infrastructure is affected by fire, pumps and other equipment may fail, cutting the mains water supply. If there is extremely high demand for water from customers and the CFA during a fire, water pressure may also drop.

Western Water is doing all it can to prepare for summer, with backup generators ready and water storage tanks at high capacity to cope in case of fire. Residents can also help the community to be prepared for fire season by ‘adopting’ a fire hydrant.

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Keep any fire hydrants near your home free of debris and vegetation, and if you think a hydrant needs maintenance, call Western Water to report it.

Fire inspections to continue Council fire officers will continue to inspect properties during the fire danger period and will issue fire prevention notices to those that pose a hazard. There are heavy penalties for owners who fail to comply with conditions outlined on the notice, and properties are expected to be maintained to the required standard throughout the fire danger period. For more information about preparing your property, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/fire-ready or call the Council on 5422 0333.

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Kids Corner Proudly sponsored by Sacred Heart College Kyneton

Students enjoy new outdoor play area at Macedon Kinder

Jokes and riddles Can you find 10 differences between the pictures?

Macedon Kindergarten committee is very excited to have completed a major landscaping project.

The natural playspace includes bike tracks, a dry river bed, rock and wooden seating, soft mulch, and native plants and grasses.

Hickery, dickery, dock, the mice ran up the clock. The clock struck one – but the other two got away with minor injuries!

Q. What did the vegetable say to the DJ? A. Turnip the music

It has been wonderful to see the children using their imagination and enjoying the new space.

They love the challenge of riding tricycles through the dry river bed and enjoy sitting on the rocks to chat with friends. The new playspace has also given the children an opportunity to explore the natural environment.

Q. What do you do with a blue whale?

A. Try to cheer him up!

This was stage two of major landscaping works completed by the committee. The whole project has taken four years and been a significant financial investment by the local community as over $20,000 was raised.

We’d like to thank all of those who have been involved in the project including past and present Macedon Kinder committees – especially those who helped with fundraising – SBJ Landscapes who completed the works, and the many families who bought fundraising items. We believe the children will enjoy this space for decades to come.

Belinda Kime Macedon Kinder committee president 2016

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Montessori Cycle 3 students who did the cut and paste for December's Gazette and provided the quiz, jokes and riddles: (L-R) Sienna, Amber, Grace, Mathilde, Asher and William, and (inset) Jackson and Joshua.

All new faces for the south ward There are seven new faces on Macedon Ranges Shire Council. Female representation has increased from two to five, the first time the municipality has had a majority of women councillors.

The new councillors are: South Ward: Mandi Mees, Helen Radnedge and Andrew Twaits. East ward: Henry Bleeck, Natasha Gayfer and Bill West. West ward: Jennifer Anderson, Roger Jukes and Janet Pearce.

The election of the mayor, Jennifer Anderson, took place on November 16 and the first meeting of the new Council was held on November 23.

New South Ward councillors (L-R) Helen Radnedge, Andrew Twaits and Mandi Mees.

Have you seen a koala around recently?

There is anecdotal evidence of a decline in the number of koalas in the Macedon Ranges as a result of loss of habitat, road kill and dog attacks.

A website has been launched and residents are encouraged to record koala sightings on it.

The Macedon Ranges Koala Accurate numbers of Project website www.mrkp.org. local koalas needed. au also has a wealth of other information about these wonderful marsupials.

New feed-in tariff good news, says MASH solar group Changes to the solar feed-in-tariff announced in October by the State Government are “good news for households” says the Hub Foundation, the notfor-profit organisers of the MASH community solar bulk-buy.

The minimum feed-in-tariff for solar will rise from 5c per kilowatt hour to about 6.5c per kilowatt hour – and at peak times to around 8c per kilowatt hour – from July 1, 2017. This will be followed in 2018 by a further increase that recognises the value of rooftop solar to the network.

For more information about the MASH solar bulkbuy, visit www.mash.org.au or call 1300 466 274.

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Police are also concerned about the rising incidence of property being stolen from cars that have been left unlocked. Most of the thefts occur overnight and thieves target vehicles parked on the street or nature strips as well as those in residential driveways.

Local Area Commander Inspector Ryan Irwin says there are simple measures vehicle owners can take: ● Always lock your vehicle no matter where it is parked or how briefly it will be unattended ● Never leave valuables on display ● Tradies – ensure tools and equipment are securely stored, preferably in a locked garage.

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Festive season events GISBORNE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

MACEDON VILLAGES CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Gisborne Christmas Festival is nearly upon us with this major event to be held on Friday December 9.

The Festival will start at 4:30pm with carnival rides and the market in Gardiner Reserve. At 6pm the parade entries assemble in Fisher Street, with the parade beginning at 6.30pm.

Throughout the night there will be live music, with a fireworks display at 9.15pm. The Festival concludes at 9.30pm. Victoria Police have requested parental control to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable evening, and that everyone disperses immediately the event finishes.

The festival would not be possible without funds raised by the Gisborne and District Lions Club, a grant from the Macedon Ranges Shire Council and sponsorships from businesses and organisations.

The committee thanks all the sponsors including major sponsors Gisborne McDonalds, Gisborne Self Storage,

The Macedon Villages Volunteers group is holding an all-town Christmas party on the evening of Wednesday December 21. It is to be a family-friendly let’s-celebrate-the-end-of-school-year festival event, to be held in Ash Wednesday Memorial Park in Smith Street, Macedon, from 5pm to 9pm.

Local bands will play on a stage generously supplied and erected by members of the Macedon CFA who will also provide generator power. Families are urged to BYO picnic tea, while barbecue facilities are also available. Macedon Scouts will put on a sausage sizzle and a coffee cart will keep the adults happy. Children will be kept entertained by the onsite play equipment and a jumping castle.

For further details contact organiser Chris on 0438 542 613.

▲ Last year's parade provided some fabulous sights.

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CHRISTMAS CAROLS There are three opportunities to enjoy Christmas carols this year. All are wonderful occasions to enjoy seasonal music, relax with other community members, and get into the spirit of the festive season.

Gisborne Community Carols 6:30pm on Sunday December 11 at Gisborne Church of Christ. A great community gathering to celebrate Christmas, sing some carols and enjoy items from the local schools and community groups.

Music by Leisa Saunders, Faithworks choir, and St Brigid’s, New

Gisborne and Gisborne Primary Schools. Sausage sizzle by 1st New Gisborne Scouts.

Macedon & Mt Macedon Carols by Candlelight From 6pm Wednesday December 14 at Tony Clarke Reserve, Macedon.

A community evening under beautiful Mount Macedon with local bands, singalong carols, performances by local schools, and a visit from Santa. MC Athol Guy. Musical items by Mosey, Growing Up is Optional, Macedon Primary School, Mt Macedon Primary School, Al-

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Live music, food, and drinks from 6pm. Carols program at 7pm.

Picnics welcome.

Christmas Carols at Duneira 4:30pm on Saturday December 17 at Duneira. A capella choir Ensemble Gombert will perform traditional carols in multi-part harmony, peppered with some exotic international settings. Picnics welcome. Cost $40 family, $20 full, $10 concession. www.duneira.com.au

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The Shared Table charity has partnered with Heads Together for this year's Christmas party at Viewfield on Mount Macedon.

Shared Table has run a Christmas party at Mount Macedon for eight years. Heads Together was founded by Kate Heine and her late mother Barb Heine, a long-time resident of Mount Macedon.

The organisation runs camps and provides a supportive community for children and young adults who have acquired brain injuries (ABI).

Shared Table welcomes everyone in the community to join us at the Christmas Party on Sunday December 11 from 3pm to 6pm.

Santa will make an appearance and guests are welcome to bring their own picnic or buy from the food and drink on offer. Tickets can be bought at www.SharedTable.com.au

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COMMUNITY SERVICE Macedon Ranges Legacy hosts Morning Melodies It was an enjoyable occasion on Tuesday November 8 when the Macedon Ranges Group of Bendigo Legacy organised a trip for 67 Macedon Ranges widows of ex-servicemen to watch entertainer Margaret Dennis singing wartime songs at the Victorian Tavern in Gisborne.

Most of the songs were well known to the group and brought back many memories. The entertainment was followed by an excellent two-course lunch provided by the Tavern as part of their regular Morning Melodies series.

Thanks to funding received from the Gisborne & District Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank, local service clubs (Lions, Rotary, RSL) and donations and badge sales during Legacy Week, we plan to organise several similar outings for our Legacy widows during 2017.

For further information contact Brian Rice on 5428 2868.

Season’s Greetings from Macedon CWA Macedon CWA enjoyed hearing from Barbara Davis, Gisborne Secondary College chaplain, at our last meeting in November. We are pleased to support the excellent work that Barb does with the students, staff and families of the college.

Our breakup lunch for the year with our husbands is at the Top of the Range restaurant on Mount Macedon on December 13. This promises to be a great celebration of another successful year.

We wish all our supporters, readers and the wider community a healthy and happy Christmas and New Year SeaLorraine son. Especially, we thank Corinne and Tweddle Bryan and all the helpers at the Gazette for their support and tremendous contributions to our community over the past year.

We have a break in January. We look forward to again sharing with everyone our activities in 2017. Our first meeting in the New Year will be on February 21.

Interested ladies are always welcome.

Lorraine Tweddle, 5426 2045

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Gisborne CWA impressed with Riding for Disabled An enjoyable morning was had by six of our ladies who visited the Riding for the Disabled Association centre at Oaklands Junction last month. We were able to see where our donation was spent and how worthwhile their classes are.

The children are looked after with great patience and even though it was a windy and dusty day the boys, girls and volunteers were enthusiastic. After a tour of the tack room and a pat of the horses, we were provided with a lovely morning tea.

Osija presented a report on the Associated Country Women of the World group which helps rural and nonrural women worldwide. A small amount called ‘Pennies for Friendship’ from the CWA members is donated to this association each month. This enables practical support, educational opportunities and community development programs.

A night CWA branch for Gisborne is still being investigated so if anyone is interested, please ring Helen on 5428 3898.

Our group has 29 members and we now have our own Facebook page. You can look it up on CWA Gisborne Day Branch.

On Monday December 5 we are having a picnic on the Mount. BYO lunch to the car park at 10.30am. On January 9 there will be an informal gathering at Helen Ryvitch’s home with mini-golf. Bring a plate to share.

Our next meeting is on December 12 at Gisborne Secondary College at 10am followed by Christmas lunch at the Vic Tavern.

A happy and safe Christmas to all.

Christine Edwards, 0437 953 253

Probus members out and about This month some of the club will travel to Mt Gambier and Warrnambool. I am sure there will be some fun stories when they arrive home.

Our speaker at the November meeting was Mary Anne Thomas, state member for Macedon, who gave an interesting talk on matters concerning our area.

Our next day trip is to Puffing Billy – always great fun for both adults and kids.

With Christmas fast approaching we will celebrate another fun and successful year with lunch at the Gisborne Golf Club. We wish everyone a very happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you bright and relaxed in 2017.

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Vision Australia tops $5000 The Gisborne Auxiliary would like to thank our local community for their ongoing support throughout the year. Our group has had a happy and satisfying year. We raise funds to help provide vital services and opportunities for adults and children who are blind or have low vision. This enables thousands of adults and children to live independent lives.

As our population ages, many people will need the help of Vision Australia in maintaining their independence. From fundraising efforts this year we have Elaine Millar raised just over $5000.

CALENDARS: Three varieties of large print 2017 calendars are available priced at $12 each.

We wish our readers a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.

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New equipment already put to use in rescue As reported last month, the Gisborne SES Unit has been able to buy a ‘mule’ litter wheel device, designed to transport casualties from remote areas, with a grant awarded by the Gisborne & District Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank.

As it turned out, the SES needed to use the new equipment almost immediately. On Sunday November 6, Gisborne SES responded to an incident involving a male patient who sustained serious injuries in a motor bike accident.

The incident was in a remote area with harsh topography and it proved challenging for emergency responders to access the area with vital rescue equipment. The patient had to be carried out to the waiting ambulance and rescue officers used the ‘mule’ litter wheel to transport him.

In the past, rescue officers have physically carried out patients, which in Gisborne SES members carry out the injured man. some instances has taken several hours due to officers requiring transfer crews to facilitate the completion of the task.

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Friends of Red Cross reward ten years of service Recently the Gisborne Friends of Red Cross held their Christmas luncheon at the Stables in Clarkefield. A group of 25 attended including Red Cross members, spouses and friends. Christine Young made all the necessary booking for the Christmas lunch menu, Frances Wearne organised all the wonderful door prizes and the chocolates for all in attendance

and Rosalie McKenzie made the pretty Christmas table decorations.

A raffle prize was donated by Lesley McKibbin.

A 10-year membership medal presentation was awarded to Marion Watson by Marie Hoban, a visiting member from Darraweit Guim.

The meal was most enjoyable as were the social activities of the day and this was a very happy time for all present.

Pat Beasley

Repairing bikes has become a community affair.

Marie Hoban congratulates Marion Watson on her medal.

Business Connect sets up new website Macedon Ranges Business Connect witnessed the connect between local business owners at our official launch and business showcase in late October. The evening helped locals understand more about our group’s purpose to motivate, educate and connect business owners of all types across the shire.

We are excited to announce our new website, www. mrbusinessconnect.org.au. Here you can find membership information and our event calendar to the end of 2017. This includes the Macedon Ranges Business

Conference in May which will be a two-day event filled with workshops presented by Small Business Victoria.

MRBC is offering business owners of all kinds, including home-based, retail, trade and beyond, an early bird offer for 2017 membership so be sure to check it out on the website.

Next up is our end-of-year business dinner on Monday December 5. If you are interested in joining us, send through an email and we’ll be in touch.

MRBC is a volunteer operated not-for-profit group.

Enquiries welcome at info@mrbusinessconnect.org.au

Large genie group enjoys exploration of Ballarat Some members of Gisborne Genealogical Group group went on a trip to Ballarat in October. We visited the Museum of Australian Democracy (MADE) and the Ballarat library and had a tour of important historical sites in Ballarat led by local historian Joan Hunt. It was a wonderful day enjoyed by all.

The last function for the year will be our annual Christmas Dinner to be held on Friday 2 December at 7pm at the Riddells Creek Hotel.

This is always a happy occasion for members and their partners to enjoy a meal and evening together, with the drawing of our Christmas hampers.

There will be no members on duty during January. Our Thursday afternoon duty roster resumes the first week in February. Members of

GGG members enjoy their visit to Ballarat.

GGG and the public are, however, welcome to use the genealogy room if access is available through the Gisborne Library.

On behalf of the committee, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Gazette for its support

during the year, to thank all our local sponsors and to wish our members and the readers of the Gazette a very Happy Christmas.

Perhaps we’ll see you in the Genie Room in 2017!

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On November 5, Macedon local Phil Wilkinson came one step closer to realising his vision of a community group focused on fixing up defunct bikes for the benefit of Macedon CFA’s flea market, which raises funds for CFA equipment.

“It wasn’t just the financial benefit for the CFA," Phil said. "Inviting others to help gave me the opportunity to get to know other blokes in the town better, improve my skills and an opportunity to be in a social environment with no pressure. Just a bunch of locals bantering and tinkering with bikes…”

The project began in Phil’s back shed, but the number of bikes donated soon outgrew the space available. Local business Macedon Nursery and Garden Supplies heard the call for a bigger space and offered a shed as a dedicated bike workshop. “We had a fantastic turnout for our first workshop," Phil said. "We were lucky enough to have a couple of bike mechanics turn up and give us all tips on what we were doing.”

If you would like to donate a bike, supplies for the shed or would be interested in getting involved in spending time tinkering with the bikes, call Phil on 5426 2281 or join the Facebook Group Wilkinson’s Wheels to get involved.

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CFA Open Day proves popular The Gisborne Brigade recommenced our annual open day on Sunday November 13. Presented with a cold, wet and windy day, our community showed strength in numbers with about 250 hardy visitors to the station over four hours.

Brigade members were delighted to see so many kids buzzing around the station, entertaining themselves with face painting, balloon creations, jumping castle, kids fire engine, barbecue, and let’s not forget Captain Koala.

On display was Pumper 1, firefighter protective equipment, thermal imaging camera, gas sensor and Tanker 2, which gave kids the chance to sit behind the wheel of a fire engine and use a fire hose to hits targets.

Gisborne Brigade is one of the few in the state to be qualified to attend emergencies involving gas cylinders so we conducted a “flare off” to demonstrate one of the techniques we use in dealing with such an incident.

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Harry Melican and Milan Tuohey made the most of the day. fire safety in the home and preparing properties for the fire season were available and discussed throughout the day. For more information, go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au and follow the prompts for warnings and restrictions.

Thank you Gisborne for turning out in large numbers and taking such in interest in our region’s concerns around fire safety.

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Input sought on Gisborne Library growth Residents are invited to have their say on the new courtyard at Gisborne Library.

Upcoming work at the library includes a new roof, improved facade and new rear courtyard.

A master plan is available online and is on display at the library.

You can provide input into the design of the courtyard via an online and print survey until December 18.

Work is expected to start early next year.

Bendigo Bank helps community again Gisborne & District Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank was delighted to award grants and sponsorships totalling $45,000 at its Spring Community Investment Evening on November 21. Twentythree groups will receive funding for projects in the areas of sport, arts, recreation, community service, public spaces, Happy recipients from local community groups at the Investment Evening. and education.

Major grants went to Macedon Ranges Netball AsDirector Paul Crothers led the evening and said the sociation ($10,000 towards pavilion at netball complex), branch was able to make these investments thanks to New Gisborne Tennis Club ($5900 for new playground local residents supporting the branch. equipment in Ross Watt Reserve), Mt Macedon Anzac "We have a simple, yet very powerful model," he said.

Day Dawn Service ($3500), Gisborne and Mount Mace- "The more our business grows, the more we do for our don Districts Historical Society ($3500 for computer wir- community. Every account helps our area.” ing), Gisborne Bulldogs Basketball Association ($3000 Chairman Graham Stewart said it was an honour to towards player uniforms), and Holy Cross Catholic Pri- lead the branch and encouraged residents to be part of mary School ($2500 for outdoor music centre). the concept by banking with the branch.

Come in to the library over December and January for a host of activities catering to children and adults. Catch up on some reading with our great holiday reads and enrol your kids into the Summer Reading Club.

Gisborne Library is also participating in the 1000 Books Before School program for our youngest readers. Please come in and join up and go on an amazing reading adventure with your child.

Each year Goldfields Library Corporation participates in Give New Worlds, a program designed to bring vulnerable children and books together. Books suitable for 0-5 year-olds are sought in particular. This year we are inviting donations of books for the Ardoch Youth Foundation. Please donate suitable books at the Gisborne Library. Also grab a copy of the Summer program and book into a variety of programs on offer.

Don’t forget we are open between Christmas and New Year (except public holidays) from 10am to 3pm.

The library would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

And in the New Year...

An exciting program for 4-year-olds and their parents, Little Bang Discovery Club, begins in February.

This is a fun-filled four-week Friday afternoon program that combines everyday objects and experiences with genuine scientific enquiry methods that children and their accompanying parents will thoroughly enjoy.

Speak to Georgina or Subha for further information on 5428 3962.

Effort earns school award

Local Year 7 student Sam Grainger (pictured) made this amazing scale model of Hamilton Street for a humanities project at Salesian College. It will be on display at Gisborne Library in December. Sam made the model out of balsa wood. Construction took about six weeks but the reward for Sam's effort was receiving the Principal’s Award.

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ARTS in the RANGES

Proudly sponsored by Macedon Ranges Art Group, Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art & Craft, The Gallery Mt Macedon, The Gisborne Singers, Duneira, The Licorice Allsorts, Macedon Music, The Mount Players and the Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society, Central Victoria

Art group looks forward to more top guests The Macedon Ranges Art Group (MRAG) wishes to thank all those who have supported us during the year.

It is only through the support of members and nonmembers that we are able to bring some of Victoria’s and Australia’s leading artists to tutor our workshops.

For example, in 2016 we had one-day workshops run by Helen Cottle, acrylics and watercolour; Linda Weil, drawing; and Regina Hona, pastels.

Next year, we have booked award-winning artist Daniel Butterworth, an Archibald Finalist, to run a one-day workshop for us in March.

Daniel is one of Australia’s leading portrait artists. We also have Liz Mazurek, mixed media, booked for August.

Portrait by Daniel Previously we have had Butterworth workshops run by well-known artists such as Ross Paterson and David Taylor.

In addition we run a regular life-drawing class.

If you want more information on the activities of Macedon Ranges Art Group including our social/ painting days and annual art show held during the Woodend Winter Arts Festival, please go to our website at www.macedonrangesartgroup.com where you will find a selection of paintings by our members, future workshops and events and a membership application form. We wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy and creative New Year.

Pollyphonics launches new CD Local Macedon Ranges choir Pollyphonics will launch its newly recorded CD Sanctuary at a performance in St Ambrose Church, Woodend, at 2.30pm on Sunday December 4.

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Mount Players wind up another busy year Our production Whose Wives Are They Anyway is in its final two weeks, so there is still time to book your ticket to a very funny play hosting an experienced, talented cast. The show runs until Saturday December 10.

This will be followed by our Youth Theatre’s production of Lords & Ladies – a fantasy comedy. This is a great opportunity to introduce the younger members of your family to our theatre and see just what our budding young actors can do. There are only four shows, from Friday December 16 to Sunday December 18. Tickets are $15 full and $10 conc.

Tickets are available through our website.

As the year comes to a close, we send out a warm thankyou to our patrons who have supported our productions through the year and our two major sponsors, Bendigo Bank and Baringo Food & Wine Co. We look forward to sharing our 2017 season with you all at our wonderful Mountview Theatre.

Of course, should you wish to become a member of our theatrical family we welcome you with open arms.

Hey, a membership would make a great Christmas present to the thespian in the family, or indeed, for just $10 extra per family member, the whole family could join! If that doesn’t rock your boat, how about a season pass? With four productions a year and a day ticket to our One Act Play Festival in July it is fantastic value and ensures you won’t miss anything! There you go...

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The 2017 Macedon Ranges Music Festival is promising to be bigger and better than ever! Coming around again on March 4 at the Gisborne Steam Park, the event’s line-up is beginning to take shape with Melbourne-based blues artist Lloyd Spiegel the first act to be announced. Having recently been named in Australian Guitar Magazine’s list of the 50 top Australian guitarists of all time, Spiegel will be donating his performance for the festival, which raises funds for the Cambodian Kids Foundation (CKF).

Grab your friends and family the perfect Christmas present – a ticket to a feelgood community event.

When you buy a ticket, it also acts as a donation that contributes to the education of underprivileged Cambodian children with 100% of ticket sales donated directly to CKF. Keep up with announcements of Lloyd Spiegel will donate performers and other his fee to the Cambodian news on the Macedon Kids Foundation.

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Tickets are available through our website, www. macedonrangesmusicfestival.org Applications for performers, stall holders and volunteers are open until late December; applications can be submitted through the website.

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When the Gisborne Singers began practising for their November 2015 performances of Sir Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man they had little idea that they would wind up performing on one of the world’s greatest stages. The community choir, under the direction of Stephen Brockman, was recognised for its dedication to musical excellence by Distinguished Concerts International New York City and was invited to participate in the United States premiere of a new work by Sir Karl Jenkins.

Twenty singers will join other choristers from around the world to perform ‘Cantata Memoria: For the children of Aberfan’, in dedication of the 50th anniversary of the Welsh mining disaster.

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BOOK WORMS with Natasha Boyd The festive season is upon us and one of the best gifts that shows thoughtful choice, lasts forever, and doesn’t need batteries is a book. Here are some favourites from your local booksellers for adult gifts.

Natasha absolutely loved Hannah Kent’s novel The Good People, depicting grief and superstition in 1820s Ireland. Liane Moriarty writes brilliant characters in Truly Madly Guilty. Two great Aussie literary mysteries are Jane Harper’s The Dry and Holly Throsby’s Goodwood. Garden lovers will adore Paul Bangay’s reflection on 20 years in his new collection Country Gardens. Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts will appeal to those history buffs eager to see the impact these works had on the culture and society of the time – plus it’s gorgeous!

Mark really loves his crime thrillers so suggests Aussie writer Garry Disher’s Signal Loss which deals with the murder of two Sydney hitmen, or the new fast-moving Harry Bosch tale by Michael Connelly called The Wrong Side of Goodbye. He was also really pleased that the Barry Maitland Sydneybased Belltree crime trilogy is now complete with Slaughter Park. For pure action adrenaline you can’t go past Matthew Reilly’s Four Legendary Kingdoms where both Jack West Jnr and Scarecrow feature in the same book. He is currently reading Argentine writer Federico Axat’s mind twist Kill The Next One. Stephanie loved comedian Anna Kendrick’s memoir Scrappy Little Nobody and Clementine Ford’s feminist manifesto Fight Like a Girl. Her fave Aussie read this year is Liam Pieper’s historical novel The Toymaker – such a twist. Adam Spencer’s new popular exploration of time travel, Time Machine, will delight science lovers. Smith and Daughters' Eat Vegan is right on trend for foodies and perfect for those who love their Fitzroy restaurant.

Braiden’s big push is for the US epic The Nix by Nathan Hill. His Aussie picks are Melina Marchetta’s compelling foray into adult fiction Tell the Truth Shame the Devil and Katherine Johnson’s The Better Son which is a family drama set in Tasmania.

He also recommends reading Last Days of Night by Graham Moore before the film gets released (with Eddie Remayne) about the bitter and very public battle over electricity between inventors Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse.

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Film Society members ‘chorus’ to celebrate the year's finale. From left: Colin, Norma, Lorraine and Peter.

A rousing chorus to end the year of films Macedon Ranges Film Society’s November screening featured Quartet, a 2012 British comedy-drama and love story set in a retirement home for singers and musicians and based on the play Quartet by Ronald Harwood.

The film features a stellar cast including Maggie Smith, Billy Connolly, Tom Courtenay, Pauline Collins and Michael Gambon along with numerous singers, musicians and non-actors in supporting roles. The film was actor Dustin Hoffman’s directing debut.

At age 74, he developed a great rapport with the cast of actors, musicians, singers and non-actors, most in their 60s to 90s.

Pauline Collins said, "I’ve learnt more from him than I have in the rest of my working life." Comedian Billy Connolly, who plays Wilf in the film, said "Every day is a masterclass with Hoffman".

A genuinely feel-good film to end the year.

The society’s 2017 program of films will be released shortly. If you like good films, consider joining.

The Macedon Ranges Film Society meets on the second Wednesday each month at Woodend Community Centre. Film notes and an informal supper are part of the evening. MRFS is a membership-based club; initial enquiries by email to mrfilmsociety@gmail. com or call Lorraine 5427 0921 or Christine 5429 5452.

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The annual Central Victorian Interclub Photographic Competition was held on October 22. The competition is between the camera clubs from Bendigo, Castlemaine, Maryborough and Macedon Ranges.

Unfortunately, we did not retain the trophy this year.

But with only four points between first, won by the Bendigo Camera Club, and our third place, it was a very close race overall! Our club will be hosting the event in 2017 so we are looking to reclaim the trophy next year.

Club member John Spring did win first place in the print division with his image of ‘Molly’ and Deborah Mullins won first and third in the digital section, so we performed well in the end.

Our last club night of the year will be the annual barbecue preceding the End of Year Competition and club night on December 3.

The club year starts again with a general meeting on February 7. This is followed by our technical night session on February 13 with a guest, Malmsbury-based photographer Adam Brentnall, who will be showing us tips and tricks for capturing impressive photos in inclement weather.

Check out the 2017 calendar on our website for all the details of what will be a fantastic year of events.

Macedon Ranges Photographic Society meets twice a month at the Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House, 59 Main Road. www.macedon-ranges-photography.org.au Deborah Mullins

John Spring and Deborah Mullins, who both did well at the Central Victorian Interclub meeting.

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This month’s book prize, thanks to Book Bonding and Penguin Random House, is a signed copy of debut novel Music and Freedom by Zoy Morrison, which caused great discussion in local bookclubs

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Events to mark in your diary

The Gallery Mt Macedon has a new Christmas flavour. In the focus room, Les Marshall presents a collection of exhibits that are really suitable as ‘festive season’ gifts – every item expresses a unique style, from paintings One of Les Marshall's inspired to a selection of handcrafted homeworks on display at The Gallery. wares. Working in acrylics, Les has once again turned his attention to the colours and textures of creation and this year he has been inspired to expand his art to a more free and casual style.

The Mt Macedon collective gallery gives its 25 members the opportunity to develop and enjoy their art and learn from each other.

We also offer you, our friends and customers, some beautiful gift ideas in all mediums and price ranges to choose and enjoy.

The exhibition opens on Saturday December 10 at 2pm where you are invited to come by for a Christmas drink. We thank all our clients and friends for their support in 2016 and wish you all Season’s Greetings.

The gallery is open Friday-Tuesday, closed Boxing Day, open every day Christmas week for visitors. www.thegallerymtmacedon.com.au

Season's Greetings to all!

Here are some ADFAS prospective events to note: St Agnes on the Lawns, Thursday December 8 from 5pm to 6.30pm.

This is a perfect opportunity to bring a prospective member along as your guest as we acknowledge our founding members and celebrate 10 years of ADFAS in Central Victoria, whose members come from all around the wider area including Gisborne.

We will be having drinks and nibbles on the lawn at St Agnes Homestead, Kyneton. RSVP by December 3 to adfascenvic@gmail.com or 5427 4918.

Events start on January 18 next year with a members-only bus tour to Heide to view the new Making Modernism exhibition. This significant exhibition brings together the art of Georgia O’Keeffe, Margaret Preston and Grace Cossington Smith. Be quick to secure a place on the bus.

On February 16, Chris Bradley, a Middle East photographer and TV filmmaker, will present Arabia Felix – Secret treasure chest of Yemen and Oman at Cope-Williams Winery in Romsey. Chris’s talks are beautifully illustrated with his own stunning images. A light luncheon will be provided in the new gallery.

Our 2017 lecture program begins on March 2 when Sarah Deere-Jones from UK will present The history of the harp: from Mediterranean antiquity to 20th-century Europe. Sarah will show the harp’s evolving sound and repertoire by performing on her own antique instruments.

Greg Heath will take inquiries on 0418 561 051.

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A day of Seekers, theatre, and music old and new at Duneira Duneira’s final event day for this year will get you into the magic and beauty of Christmas with events for all the family. On Saturday December 17, join circus performers and theatrical actors for a wonderful Fairy Show in the gardens. This event is aimed at children from one to six, who will have the opportunity to dress up in their own fairy or elfin costumes and join a magical journey to find the missing fairy dust.

The annual Christmas Carols at Duneira always delight audiences. A capella choir Ensemble Gombert will perform traditional carols in multi-part harmony, peppered with some exotic international settings. The family tickets means unlimited children can attend. Picnics welcome! The carols are also on December 17.

And finally fans of the Seekers should not miss Athol Guy who will be ‘On the Couch’ in conversation with Duneira director Jacky Ogeil.

This promises to be a wonderfully Athol Guy will be in conversation insightful discussion about Athol’s on December 17. life and music.

Duneira of course has Garden and House Tours on a number of dates, and private tours can be arranged.

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For the green thumbs . . .

DECEMBER AND JANUARY

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DOWN TO EARTH with Rosemary Davies

In the vegie and fruit garden Keeping the moisture up to our soft sappy plants this summer is going to be a challenge, so don’t forget the mulch to conserve water. Keep those plant roots cool and moist.

Strawberries are having a great year so keep up with the feeding too.

The secret to great summer vegetables is regular watering, fortnightly liquid feeding, and protection from hot sun or wind as well as shelter from hungry birds. In the next week or two I will set up my netting and covers for my vegie patch.

All sorts of summer vegetable and salad crops can go into the garden or large planter pots now.

In the flower and ornamental garden Exposed large flower pots, hanging baskets and raised beds dry out quickly when it is windy, even if it is cool.

Make these easy care with a set of individual drippers connected to a tap timer, use a heavier soil mix for planting and repotting, and use a soil-wetter material watered onto the soil. Be sure to mulch the top surface.

For garden flowers you are picking for indoor decoration, here are a few tips: Water the plants thoroughly the night before, pick your flowers early in the morning before the heat of the day, cut them with long stems, and place them straight away into a deep bucket of cool water. Keep this flower bucket in a cool room for an hour or so before you arrange the bunch.

This gives the flowers time to take up plenty of fresh, clean water. Recut the stems underwater and use a scrupulously clean vase for the arrangement.

Happy volunteers at our last working bee.

News from Friends of Daly Nature Reserve A happy group of members met council environment officer William Terry at our last working bee in Daly Nature Reserve. We discussed revegetation planting, inspected the orchids which are in bloom and watched the resident magpies. We would like to thank the walkers enjoying the sunny morning in the Nature Reserve who kindly took this photograph.

There was easy weeding to be done and light litter collection, before catching up over a welcome cuppa.

None of our work is too strenuous. If you would like to join us, we meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 9.30am, signing in at the Scout Hall. We are always happy to welcome newcomers.

We would like to congratulate our past president, Helen Radnedge, on her new role with Council and wish her well.

We would like to wish everyone a happy and safe festive season. All enquiries about working bees and membership – dalyreserve@hotmail.com Irene Perkin

In the native garden There are plenty of native plants to choose from to add colour to the garden over the Christmas season; particularly beautiful at this time is the White Christmas mint bush, Prostanthera lasianthos.

In the family garden

Make yours a nature-themed Christmas. Decorate terracotta flower pots with patterns and designs in acrylic paints in special Christmas colours. Glue seed pods fallen from native plants, or even seeds and

lentils from the kitchen, to the pots to add texture as well as interest. Sprinkle large gum nuts, pine and fir cones, with red, gold, silver or green glitter, add some tinsel for table or mantelpiece decorations.

Use pressed flowers and leaves glued to coloured card cut into tree or dove shapes, and tie these up for decoration.

The ideas are endless! Happy Christmas gardening!

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More than 50 Garden Club members and visitors were treated to a very special garden in Bullengarook for the November meeting and AGM. Set well back from the road, the home, built about 15 years ago, is approached via an attractive tree-lined gravel drive displaying a well-established front garden featuring deciduous trees, shrubs, rose gardens and a variety of cottage plantings.

The more recently established back garden, sloping away from the house and offering magnificent views towards the Lerderderg National Park, has a slightly more formal approach. Central to this garden is a terraced brick water rill which provides both structure and sensory pleasure and divides several rose beds lush with wellbudded plants ready to burst into full colour. A large bubbling urn sits adjacent to a heart-shaped bed edged with box hedging. Contained within the overall garden space were various statuary and artefacts complementary to the theme of individual spaces. This Kerry Langmaid beautiful garden could be viewed to full advantage from a back decking offering an irresistible invitation to linger, look and lounge!

The final meeting for this year will be the Christmas lunch and our garden meetings will resume on February 8. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at various venues, generally between 1pm and 3pm. For further information contact Kerry on 0408 115 759.

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1001 Plants You Must Grow Before You Die, by Liz Dobbs, Pier 9 Books, rrp. $49.99. This is a weighty tome that I am sure every nursery owner wishes every plant enthusiast had on their shelves, to guide their plant buying. A chunky 5cm thick book of full colour all the way through, the content covers not only ornamental annuals, shrubs, trees, climbers, but also tasty edible plants for home vegie gardens and herb beds.

A pot of left-over runners or new plants in flower would make a wonderful Christmas gift.

Pot some containers of instant colour to give as Christmas presents.

Local fairs and markets as well as nurseries may have just what you need.

Some green family activities for the holidays Visit one or more of our local Macedon Ranges botanic gardens over the Christmas break. These include the still developing Gisborne Botanic Gardens, with plenty of playground equipment and amenities close by along Jackson Creek. In Woodend (not a botanic garden as such), there is a lovely walking trail (pram friendly) all along the creek that winds through the middle of town behind the tourism office. The huge children’s playground in the back street behind the hardware store is always extremely popular.

The historic Kyneton Botanic Gardens are bordered by the relaxing Campaspe Walking trail with its art sculptures which winds along the banks of the river in Kyneton.

Ten minutes further up the highway, plan a visit to the Malmsbury Botanic Gardens, with its meandering walks, lake full of ducks, pine forest, historic plants and views to the huge bluestone Malmsbury Viaduct. All these are great places for picnics, have amenities, room to move and play ball games and are free. Rosemary Davies

Friends of Wyralla Reserve want to hear from you We hope you have accessed the first draft plans for the Wyralla Reserve at the Friends of Wyralla Reserve Facebook page. A lot of work needs to be done to take this plan to a staged Wyralla Reserve, Gisborne development.

Please email Friends of Wyralla Reserve Inc with your thoughts: ● Which elements do you like? ● Which elements do you want as a first, second, third, etc, priority? ● Are there elements you don’t want at all? ● Is there anything that you would like to add?

The south ward councillors who were very supportive of the Friends of Wyralla Reserve either did not stand for re-election or were not re-elected at the October poll. As such, the new councillors will be canvassed for their support. The Friends are very hopeful.

Friends of Wyralla Reserve Inc have regular meetings. Please email if you would like to join us.

Membership is literally the price of a cup of coffee.

New members are very welcome. wyrallareserve@gmail.com

Learn about invasive weeds, or try a spot of night sighting Macedon Ranges Shire Council has two free environment events in December to get you out in nature.

On Saturday December 3, rural land owners of all areas are invited to Bald Hill Reserve, 281 Pipers Creek Road, Kyneton, to find out more about how to manage invasive weeds. The free workshop, from 10.30am to 1pm, will share tips on how to identify and treat problem weeds, and provide demonstrations on the best techniques to eradicate weeds from your property. Includes a free lunch.

On Saturday December 10 there will be a free spotlight event at Bald Hill Reserve. Join Council environment officers and the Friends of Bald Hill Reserve from 9pm to 10.30pm to spotlight for night birds and native animals such as sugar gliders and ringtail possums. Families welcome.

Participants should bring warm clothing, a torch and sturdy footwear.

For more information on the events, or to book, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/environment-events or call 5421 9660.

Business Headway Quick Business Tips with Jessica Bonanno

Business in December We hear it often: Christmas comes around quickly and there’s plenty to do before then.

Some people hit the panic button, some mentally switch off a little early or wind down gradually.

Regardless, it's another opportunity to review your ways with the aim of managing yourself and your business with little stress and continued professionalism.

While you are finalising projects/business for the year, there are a few things to consider as a leader in your field. These will assist in your customer communications and operations for now and the new year. Here are my final tips for 2016.

1. Be productive. Rather than writing and rewriting lists and keeping busy, focus on achieving and clearing your tasks. Set realistic time frames for new tasks and focus on what must be achieved by end of December.

Reduce unnecessary noise and distractions.

2. Hours of operation. Don’t forget to look at your calendar now and mark the days you and staff are not available. Take into consideration Christmas catchups, school holidays, staff and supplier availability, closing times, etc. Use your website, directory listings, emails, signage, etc to inform your customers/clients of your hours and closed dates.

3. Thank your clients and suppliers. Include the people you have dealt with throughout the entire year.

Recognise that they are an important part of your past and potential business with a meaningful note of thanks and well wishes.

4. Review and recognise your achievements. You may not have the capacity to review your year in detail but highlight what worked and what could be improved.

What bothered you most? What did you succeed in?

What did you enjoy? Think about what you’d like to achieve in the new year but most of all, acknowledge your achievements and progress regardless of how minor they may seem.

5. Switch off. If you’re not working, then try to stop your mind thinking about work. If you are fortunate enough to have quality time with family, friends and/ or pets, then let that be your focus and it will result in quality time.

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Another low water use beautiful looking comets and option more your style may be shebunkins I’ve ever seen!

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st e t t Ga ze HOLY CROSS Ava Marshall Ava is a conscientious student who leads by example and helps anyone who requires it. Ava has represented Holy Cross in netball, athletics, crosscountry, swimming and cricket and gives everything a go with a beaming smile and positive attitude. Ava has been a proactive member of the Social Justice Group and has contributed to the successful planning and implementation of the Breakfast Club and Kids Market.

Max Richards Max is a Grade 6 student at Holy Cross who has been an active member of the school community. Max is a humble and down-to-earth young man who always considers others before himself. Max has been involved in many sports including cricket and football where he shows fantastic sportsmanship and fair play.

ST BRIGID’S Nick Lamplugh Nick receives this award for his persistence and resilience in order to achieve the best outcomes in regard to his learning.

Nick has a positive outlook, is honest and strives to do his best in all he does. He builds strong relationships with peers, younger students and staff members. He willingly accepts extra tasks and can be relied upon to follow them through to completion.

Neivh Almond Neivh is a dedicated student who strives for excellence in academic achievements.

She is a voracious reader and willingly discusses what she has read with her peers.

Quiet in personality, Neivh has a positive impact through her gentle manner. She is caring and considerate and can be relied upon to show compassion, understanding and friendship.

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Each year the Gazette awards $50 to two students from the schools that have provided regular contributions to the paper during 2016. Congratulations to these students chosen by their schools this year.

NEW GISBORNE Bella Broomhall Bella is a quiet achiever in the classroom who is always polite towards her peers and teachers. She shows compassion for others and puts other students’ interests before hers. Bella is resilient and demonstrates a special ability to resolve social issues among her peers. Bella has shown leadership skills as a Junior School Council representative this year.

Connor Kecskes-Judd Connor is a mature student who excels academically and has approached all school activities with enthusiasm and a determination to do his very best. He relishes a challenge and often completes tasks beyond expectation. He has been an excellent role model as a school leader, participating in a variety of extra-curricular activities and sporting teams.

MOUNT MACEDON Axel Agin

GISBORNE PRIMARY Spencer Jones Spencer has been a very mature, supportive and encouraging school vicecaptain this year. He has excelled in his academic and sporting pursuits; representing Gisborne Primary School in many sporting teams over the past few years. He is regarded as a positive and caring role model by his teachers and peers, consistently demonstrating compassion for others both in the playground and the classroom.

Sienna Andrews Sienna has proudly represented Gisborne Primary School at a regional level in soccer, cricket and netball displaying outstanding sportsmanship and determination to perform at the highest level. She is committed to achieving her best in all academic areas, excelling in Literacy and Numeracy. Sienna is confident, caring and should be extremely proud of her achievements.

GISBORNE SECONDARY COLLEGE Eshe Lane Eshe has been a highachieving and conscientious student who has maintained consistently high standards. Her contributions to the College have been remarkable. While she has enthusiastically participated in the sports programs, the School Band and our successful Rock Eisteddfod, it is as College Captain she has become an exemplary role model for younger students. Eshe’s sporting achievements are indicative of her abilities and her work ethic. In AFL football she represented Victoria this year. At school she coached the junior girls’ AFL teams. Eshe is a resilient and dynamic young woman.

Sean Doherty Sean has been an active member of the school community and has made a valuable contribution to the academic and social life of the school. He has performed the duties associated with the role of College Captain with confidence and maturity. He has represented the school at community events, spoken regularly at school assemblies and should be proud of the manner in which he has conducted himself this year. He is a conscientious and determined learner; erudite, witty and gracious. His fellow students have appreciated his care, his sense of humour, and support throughout their school journey.

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Isabel Obermoser Isabel has continually demonstrated compassionate and caring leadership skills within her role as School Captain. She has been a strong role model for students and has made 2016 a great year for many of her peers and she should be extremely proud of her effort and success.

BULLENGAROOK SPECIALIST SCHOOL Dylan Fox Dylan is the perfect candidate for this award. He is an outstanding student who consistently applies himself to all set tasks and completes every learning intention with pride, determination and gusto. He is always resolute to finish his tasks and they are of extremely high standards. Dylan is well mannered, polite, courteous and friendly.

He is highly respected by his peers and all staff members.

Jessica Espie Jessica has made a great contribution to the school in the five years that she has been at the Bullengarook Campus. Jessica is a great role model and this has been exemplified by the superb job she has done as school captain. Highlights from her year include the Debutante Ball, interstate trip and attending the Anzac Day ceremony in Gisborne.

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New Gisborne Cares for Community Each term at New Gisborne Primary School, our Junior School Council supports a cause, from sponsoring endangered species to supporting Fiji in their recovery from Hurricane Winston.

This November and December the JSC decided to support a cause in the community called Kyneton Caring Community. Kyneton Caring Community is a voluntary organisation that provides a food bank for people in need. To support this group our school has decided to donate non-perishable food items and toiletries.

It is important for us to realise that there are people in our community struggling although we may not realise this sometimes.

With Christmas fast approaching it is great to get in the spirit of giving by donating something to this worthy cause.

This small act of kindness can help make a difference to people across the Macedon Ranges. To find out more

Gisborne Primary School’s Alannah HydonWoods with her bronze medal at the School Sports Victoria state discus finals.

Year 5 Junior School Council representatives Xavier, Milly, Joram, Amelia, Fintan and Brittany. about this great organisation go to www.kynetoncc.org.au

By Milly Shaw, Year 5 New Gisborne Primary School would like to wish our friends and families a happy and safe holiday season! Thank you to our many

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volunteers who have supported our programs such as Junior School Council, Kitchen Garden, reading, sporting events and more. Thank you also to our supporters who have contributed to fundraisers throughout the year.

Happy holidays!

Grade Six Gisborne Primary School student Alannah Hydon-Woods finished third at the state athletics discus finals in late October. She progressed for Team Vic to the National Track and Field Championships at Olympic Park in Sydney, after the Gazette went to press. A fundraiser was held in the lead-up to support her with expenses, for which students dressed up as their favourite athlete.

On November 4, the two boys’ and two girls’ cricket teams competed in the T20 Blast School Cup at Dixon Field. Both ‘A’ teams won their respective grand finals and progressed to Ballarat. The girls’ narrow victory came against their classmates!

On Remembrance Day, the school captains were driven down to the Gisborne War Memorial. On behalf of their fellow students, they laid a wreath to show respect to the people who fought in war. Many other parts of the community were also represented at this occasion.

The single portable classroom near the junior playground has been removed and is being replaced with a double portable along the Brantome Street boundary to cater for our growing student numbers.

Thank you for sharing in the news and events at Gisborne Primary School this year.

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and a joyful summer holiday break!

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New life chirps at Montessori

Charlotte gently cradles a new chick.

Lunch time play has been a time of additional fun as staff have launched our bike riding program. It is a delight to see the children riding around on their bikes, speeding across the rough terrain that is our bike track.

The skills in riding are impressive and those less confident are improving their skills and bicycle control daily.

This is a unique opportunity that our school offers.

Cycle 3 (Grades 4 to 6) students have had an amazing experience of hatching a variety of eggs – duck, chicken, turkey and gosling. There

have been some disappointments, with some eggs not being fertile and other issues that are a natural part of the process.

However, to see their faces as they handle their new babies is an absolute delight. The baby turkey is a hit as it is already quite different to the other birds in the hatchlings.

Our school animals are increasing by the day – fish tanks in shared areas, silkworms munching mulberry leaves, chickens that are laying eggs daily, the sheep that are very busy lawn mowers in the paddocks and orchard, and now, new fowl to add to our livestock!

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St Brigid’s students turn spotlight on history St Brigid’s senior students have been working very hard on historical narratives. They were writing about a time when something significant changed in Melbourne that had a huge impact. The students were given a specific time period for their writing piece. Topics ranged from the Gold Rush, Ned Kelly, the founding of Melbourne and the 2000 Olympics.

After the students had written their historical narrative, they had to draw their opinion of what Melbourne would look like in the future. Some people did a model, some actually drew it and some people made a poster explaining what they thought it would look like. The students then came up with a costume or outfit to go with their characters. They could also add

any other work to make their oral presentation more interesting.

The oral presentation had to be completed at the end of the project.

To showcase their wonderful work, the grade 5/6 students finished it with their own “St Brigid’s Living Wax Museum”.

The students did a fantastic job at presenting their characters to parents, teachers and other students.

St Brigid’s has had its 2017 Prep orientations. The Preps are fortunate to have their own Year 2 and Year 5 buddies who shared their first Discovery sessions with them. The sessions were a great success and we look forward to sharing their primary school journey with them.

By media leader Molly-Leigh Murphy

Fun and reflection were both on the agenda during the history project.

Lots to fit in during busy time at Mount Macedon Primary There was ordinary school...

November and December are such a busy time for all primary schools and MMPS is no different! Across the year levels we have many events and celebrations that keep us extremely busy.

The grade 4s have been busy with Bike Ed and preparing for our end of year Williamstown bike ride.

The students have been riding around Mt Macedon learning about the rules and strategies that will make cycling safe and enjoyable.

The school has had the CFA visit and run through

The singing group entertained at the fete.

fire safety programs for all students. Students were able to see the fire trucks up close and spray the hose as well as learn about being safe around fire.

Our last term finishes with a bang! We have our grade 6 PYP Exhibition in week 10, our picnic at Hanging Rock, carols and transition for grade 6 students all happening in the final weeks of term.

It has been a very busy and successful year for everyone here at MMPS and we wish everyone a safe and exciting holiday season.

...and there was the fete On November 19 we held our Fete. It was a beautiful day of super exciting stalls and activities, food and music and wonderful weather. Thank you to all those who helped to make it such a great day. Here are some reflections from students at Mount Macedon Primary on their favourite parts of the Fete.

“I liked the Devonshire tea because the parents got to interact and the pizza was a good addition, because we made a lot of money. I loved the performances because they got many people smiling.” – Molly P. Year 4.

“I loved making the lollies for the lolly stall, it was great fun. The barbecue was really good. The hampers were amazing and were so full! My favourite was the lolly stall because there was a competition

for the lollies in the jar.” – Geordie W. Year 4.

“We loved the shark slide, army combat, the footy competition and the basketball competition.

They were all really fun and I had some yummy doughnuts. Our favourite stalls were the hot jam doughnuts and the lolly Penny loves how stall.” – Cadel H and Fox T, soft rabbits are.

Year 2.

“My favourite stall was the toy stall because I love toys. My favourite ride was the shark ride. The animal farm was pretty cool because you could feed the animals. I loved the lolly shop.” Blake D, Year 1.

“My favourite stall was the handmade stall because there were many pretty things. I had some lollies. The performances were awesome. I am really looking forward to the next fete.” – Mia W, Year 1.

“I liked going on the army combat challenge with my friends and being an ambassador. My favourite stall was the pizza stall, because even though is looked terrible it tasted amazing. I saw some people I hadn’t seen in a really long time and overall it was a really good fete.” Pat B, Year 6.

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Students work wheelie well together Special grants have assisted VCAL students to mentor juniors in bike education and road safety.

Year 11 VCAL students at Gisborne Secondary have improved their skills this semester in bike education and riding more safely on roads. They have recently mentored younger students from Gisborne and New Gisborne Primary Schools on safety and furthering their development of basic bike skills and coached students through various challenges.

The program was started with funding to subsidise VCAL students with an Assistant Bike Ed Instuctor Course from the Department of Human Services.

The project was then able to proceed further with a TAC Community Grant to buy new bikes and a variety of equipment and to train students.

The project is a partnership between Gisborne Secondary College and Roadsafe Central

GSC and New Gisborne Primary students during a recent mentoring session.

Vic-toria whose representative Gerry Tyndall has been of great support.

Many VCAL students have risen to the occasion to deliver the program to younger students; it has improved their communication skills as well as confidence.

It is hoped this can be a continuing mentoring activity, building community engagement with students and closer partnerships between groups as well as encouraging more people to cycle.

David Butler, VCAL Coordinator GSC

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Farewell from 2016 captains

with Eshe Lane and Sean Doherty

The school year is ending; Santa is coming and the Year 12s have graduated! We’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Gisborne Gazette and anyone who has been reading our column; it’s been a privilege to deliver our school news to the community.

Exams were physically and mentally taxing, but we are now free to rejuvenate in the warming weather.

This will be our last column before we say goodbye to secondary school forever. On December 12 Year 12s will receive their ATAR scores.

University offers will come through in January.

Eshe is looking at International Development Studies at university, but is also hoping to travel and play footy next year. Sean is planning on participating in

the Camp America program next year, having a break before attending university with hopes of becoming a teacher.

We are extremely thankful to have been the College Captains for 2016. It has been an honour and a privilege to represent Gisborne Secondary College and this experience will be one that we cherish. We wish Dean and Candice the best of luck for next year; no doubt you will step up to the challenge and embrace the opportunities.

We hope everyone enjoys the (hopefully) good weather and their summer holidays and make the most of their break. Once again, thank you for showing interest in the activities of the College.

Goodbye! – 2016 College Captains Eshe and Sean

Some tips for working out course selection options Congratulations to all our Year 12 students who have completed their VCE and VCAL studies. Now that the academic year is drawing to a close and students and families are waiting for results to be released on December 12, this is a great time to sit down and look at all the possibilities and options for 2017.

For those of you who are planning to attend university, remember that you are still able to change your VTAC preferences until December 20 at 12 noon sharp. In short, my words of advice are ‘don’t panic and make rash decisions’. Please seek advice from your careers team, remember that many of our schools maintain university partnership, there are subject bonuses and SEAS to

Careers Chatter with Kerry Huke

consider on top of ATAR. I have included some information from the VTAC site: Tips for changing your course preferences: Always list courses in order of preference! Don’t make the mistake of listing your course preferences in the order you think you will get into them.

Selection authorities may make multiple offers to the same applicant, but you

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will only receive an offer for the highest offered course on your preferences. If you don’t list courses in the order you most want to study them you may end up missing out on the course you most want to do.

Check course selection criteria carefully: Keep in mind that the closing dates for any additional requirements in the selection criteria for courses may be soon or may have already passed. Read the selection criteria carefully before adding any courses to your preference list, and contact the institution if you’re not sure of the requirements.

Some courses can’t be added after certain dates: Some courses do not accept new course applications after

a certain date.

Don’t delete and re-add courses – use the re-ordering arrows.

Changing your preferences during the offer rounds: Once you have received an offer you cannot delete that course from your preferences, however you can move it up or down your list, change the order of your other preferences or add new courses.

Don’t forget to list courses in the order you would most like to study them, with the course you most want to get into at the top.

First-round offers will be released on January 18.

Kerry Huke Phone: 5428 3691 huke.kerry.k@edumail.vic.gov.au

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GSC skates into opportunity Gisborne Secondary College Year 8s have been letting their creativity run loose.

Three hundred year 8 kids put their artistic flair to work in November and designed and painted skateboards, producing cartoons, beach scenes and food images in addition to traditional graffiti-style artwork. One student brought in his father’s old surfboard to paint.

The program is run

by Kidz Flip, a nonprofit Macedon Ranges organisation started this year by Victoria Police youth officer Jason Azzopardi with VCAL Kyneton campus manager Barry Van Weeghel and Jason Azzopardi supported by Macedon Ranges Health, private businesses and social workers. Kidz Flip aims to encourage kids to engage with the community and to build understanding between young people and police. Jason is dedicated to supporting our young people as they find their way in life.

The skateboard program educates kids on what is acceptable to the community in terms of street art and offers options for legitimate outlets for them. The boards were provided by equipment company Globe through funding from Lions, Kidz Flip and the college.

Kidz Flip also has a group of GSC students attending the Men’s Shed, where they are mentored by the wise Shedders and are currently making luxury dog beds to sell at the Gisborne Market.

Next year, Barry will be taking a group on an educational trip to Sandakan in Malaysia, the starting point for the infamous Sandakan death marches that took place in the Second World War.

Gisborne Secondary College Chaplaincy The Committee would like to thank all the churches and the community for their tremendous support during the year, especially at our movie nights.

Merry Christmas and happy new year to you all. We look forward to your support in 2017.

Thank you Bronwyn Tacey

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It was beanies and doggie jackets for many at the Paws in the Park fundraiser.

(L-R) Darcy, Molly and Indianna.

It was a dog of a day but locals still came

Jacob (left) and Michael.

Despite challenging weather, 60 people and 55 dogs turned up for Paws in the Park in Gisborne on November 13.

A raffle, sausage sizzle and coffee stall after the walk raised $1200 to be donated across Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network, Seeing Eye Dogs Australia and Gisborne Adult Riders and Pony Club.

Gisborne Veterinary Clinic, who organised the event, would like to thank their staff for donating This pooch was dressed their time and the following local for Christmas at a very businesses for their support for cold Paws in the Park. the day: Gisborne Hardware, 4 Paws pet shop, Book Bonding, Gisborne Cottage Flowers, Cordial Factory and Jumbuck Sheepskin. The day could not be possible without all the time generously given by the staff at the Gisborne Veterinary clinic.

Hunter (left) and Kye (above).

They patterned, they focused, they painted and they had fun: some of the Gisborne Secondary College Year 8 students at work on Kidz Flip day.

Two schools to be upgraded Students at Gisborne Secondary College and Gisborne Primary School will soon have better facilities, thanks to a boost in school maintenance funding. In early November, Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas announced both schools as two of the 436 schools across Victoria that will share $41.6 million to upgrade old buildings.

Gisborne Secondary College will receive $504,000 and Gisborne Primary School $238,000.

Both are great schools in Gisborne and this will mean their facilities can be upgraded to match the high quality teaching and learning environments the schools provide, Mary-Anne said.

The Field Trip launches in Riddells Creek with ‘YouFood’ The Field Trip youth group is looking for young filmmakers and foodies aged 10 to 17 to create their own YouTube channel – YouFood!

From February to April next year, each week Field Trip members will make something delicious and film kids cooking and coaching other kids to be and eat healthy.

The Field Trip is joining Dianella community health group and the Kyneton Community and Learning Centre in the project, and working with a qualified nutritionist and chef. Registrations are open at www.thefieldtrip.com The Field Trip was founded last year by Lancefield man Paul Kooperman around the concepts of adventure, invention, initiative and unity.

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LAW AND ORDER in the new settlement A look at William (Tulip) Wright 1792-1856

By Phyllis and Ian Boyd

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hen William Lonsdale was appointed Chief Magistrate in 1836 in the Port Phillip District of New South Wales, one of his major tasks was the establishment of law and order in Melbourne. There was great difficulty in finding suitable men to act as constables. Whilst Lonsdale was in charge, 40 constables were appointed, some of whom were former convicts and others too easily gave way to temptation. Of those original appointees, two were dismissed for repeated drunkenness and one for accepting a bribe.

Henry Batman, who had been appointed District Constable, was later appointed Chief Constable in 1837, but was subsequently dismissed for corruption in August 1838. In March 1837 it was suggested by Governor Sir John Franklin of Van Dieman’s Land, that “two constables from Van Dieman’s Land, well acquainted with the persons of convicts in that colony, should be received into the constabulary of Port Phillip for the purpose, among other duties, of detecting runaways from the former place”. This suggestion led to the appointment of two constables in May 1837, however both resigned in fairly quick order.

Before Henry Batman was dismissed, there must have been some knowledge in Van Dieman’s Land that the Port Phillip District was looking for a Chief Constable, because a letter written to the Chief Magistrate, William Lonsdale, stated, “I have given the bearer, Mr William Wright, leave of absence for six weeks to visit Port Phillip ... and I beg to commend him to your notice and good offices. Mr Wright has some idea that a Chief Constable is required for your police and if such be the case, of offering himself for the situation. If it be so, I know of no one more eligible, as he is very active, intelligent and trustworthy, with a thorough knowledge of men, and in this respect also I would recommend him to your notice.”

William Wright, who had been District Constable in Hobart Town, had also been overseer of water works there, but the latter work had ended. He was appointed Chief Constable in Melbourne in August 1838. He had “strong testimonial of character and ability” and could read and write – two important and necessary accomplishments for his position.

He undoubtedly fulfilled his tasks well enough as we hear little about him except

that he escorted Lady Franklin in an overland journey to Sydney in 1839. Wright left the Police Force in 1841 but returned briefly in 1842, as his successor proved unsatisfactory.

Before he left the Police Force, Wright must have been contemplating other career opportunities, for the Sydney Gazette of November 1838 states, “We learn with much satisfaction that Mr Wright, a Melbournian, has brought over from Van Dieman’s Land a new carriage that he intends to run between Melbourne and Geelong, thus affording immense accommodation to the whole people of that district. This coach is to be called The Tulip and it being the very flower of coaches, we trust that the generous public of Melbourne and Geelong will generously support it.”

It was not until June 1841 that the coach service was reported in the Geelong Advertiser, “Simultaneously with the starting of the steamer Aphrasia, we are likely to have the advantage of an overland conveyance worthy of comparison. A regular four-horse stage coach will be started as soon as the wet season is over by Mr Wright of the British Hotel, Melbourne”.

Wright also had the government contract for mail transport. The coach set off from Melbourne every Thursday at

6am and arrived in Geelong at 6pm on the same evening. The return journey started from the Woolpack Inn every Saturday.

Initially the fare was 30/- but was reduced to 20/- in August. The Aphrasia was obviously a serious rival, as it could do the trip from Corio to Williamstown in three hours and in bad weather four and a half hours. In September 1841, “Mr Wright was induced to relinquish his overland contract” as mail could be sent by steamer twice each week.

Soon we hear of Tulip Wright having the Settler Inn Hotel at Deep Creek, Bulla. It was situated on the Sunbury side of the creek, just upstream from the present bridge. The hotel name changed, sometimes called in licensing records Deep Creek Hotel and the Bridge Inn. The reason for Wright to be known as ‘Tulip’ is unclear, however the Port Phillip Gazette of 1844 notes, “We hope the settlers on the line of road to Deep Creek and gentlemen on Sunday who drove out to see Mr Wright’s tulips…”

Wright was however known as Tulip before he arrived in Australia. t Bulla, Wright built a causeway across the creek that did duty as a bridge, so that if damaged by flooding, it could easily be repaired.

In 1852 there were three days of heavy rain that caused severe flooding in Jackson Creek and other local creeks and rivers.

The bridge at Keilor was destroyed and traffic to the diggings had to be diverted by way of Bulla. But the

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A sketch of Tulip’s first inn on the Sunbury side of the creek at Bulla.

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causeway at Bulla had also been destroyed so Wright provided a boat that carried six passengers at a time. A rope had been stretched across the creek which enabled the boat to be moved to and fro with ease. There was a charge of 1/- per person and those who arrived on the Sunbury side tended to seek refreshments at Tulip’s Inn. For a brief period in 1851, Wright had the Lincolnshire Hotel in Essendon, letting the Bridge Inn to Phillip O’Donoghue, who also became the first postmaster at Bulla. Wright returned to Deep Creek in 1852 and opened his private house as an Inn, thus competing for trade with his tenant at the Bridge Inn. Wright kept an excellent table and enjoyed good living. He had a wellstocked garden with an abundance of fruit and vegetables in season. The house was well furnished with two parlours, one of which was carpeted.

He had a curious contrivance to cut off unruly customers from the bar. This was a wooden shutter that ran the length of the counter. This could be let down if there was trouble.

The route for the Gold Escort had been diverted through Bulla and the mounted escort established a camp above Tulip’s Inn, at a spot known as Troopers’ Bend.

Traffic remained heavy on the Bulla Road until a new bridge was built at Keilor in 1853.

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hen Tulip went to town he cut a flamboyant figure. He was encountered wearing the garb of a prosperous English yeoman: an olive green velveteen coat, slightly sloped in front with a tail reaching below his knees, a vest of plush red and round his neck was a white neckerchief with bird’s eye dottings of blue.

He wore a wide brimmed white belltopper hat, snuff-coloured tight knee breeches met with mahogany topped hunting boots. From the fob pocket of his breeches dangled a ribbon of blackwatered silk to which was attached a watch key. In his hand he bore a stout oak walking stick. Despite his corpulence, in these embellishments he cut a very striking figure.

In 1854, William built the Sir John Franklin Hotel in Sunbury, though he never held the licence for it. On November 23, 1856, William Tulip Wright died at Bulla aged 64 years and he was buried in Melbourne General cemetery.

He was survived by his wife, three sons and three daughters.

How the Bullengarook Bellows came about

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Congratulations to local member Mary-Anne Thomas (left) who has been chosen to be the Cabinet Secretary in the State Labor Government.

If you have an item to share, phone the Editor on 5428 2795 or email editor@gisbornegazette.org.au

off three-month memberships. Memberships must begin by January 1, 2017, and are valid for new members only.

Been to the Gisborne Medical Centre lately?

As a patient, you can borrow a book from the Gisborne Medical Lending Library. What a good idea! They also welcome donations of books.

Be one of the first 50 new members to join either the Gisborne Aquatic Centre or Gisborne Fitness Centre and get 50 per cent

Congratulations to Gisborne Sergeant Len van Andel, who was awarded his 40-year service medal in November. Len joined Victoria Police in 1975, starting his career at Russell Street police station.

Historical Society AGM The Society’s AGM was held at Gisborne Court House on November 13. The guest speaker was Associate Professor Don Garden, president of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, who talked about the value of volunteering to the community, particularly in the heritage area.

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On March 23, 1979, the first edition of the Bullengarook Bellows was printed and distributed to families of the children attending Bullengarook Primary School. This newsletter was the idea of our then Principal Eric Duggins and it can now be seen as one of the best things that happened to Bullengarook.

The initial idea was to keep all the families in the loop as far as what was going on at the school with regard to Education Department changes and plans that the principal and teachers had for the children.

The headmaster’s report was renamed ‘Dictator’s Diary’ and was avidly read by all. Even the Mothers’ Club, as it was still known then, put in a report to keep everyone up to date.

The Bellows soon spread to all families living in Bullengarook and through the children at the school we managed to deliver a copy to most homes. Margaret Waddington and Maxine Gladman edited the Bellows for many years followed by other people living in the area taking turns at being editor.

There were many light-hearted moments included in the Bellows such as the following entitled ‘Faith’

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which appeared in the first edition.

“Two nuns who ran out of petrol on a major highway stopped a passing truck to ask for help. The driver told them he could siphon petrol from his tank, but that he did not have a container to put it in. The resourceful nuns told him they were just returning from a nursing assignment and happened to have two bedpans in the car. The transfer of petrol was made and the truck driver went on his way. As the nuns were carefully pouring the petrol into the car’s tank, a passing motorist slowed down, stared at the scene and said to his companion, ‘Now that’s what I call faith’.”

The Bellows is now a very professional item and distribution has increased enormously. Many of us receive it online and it is always something to look forward to every month.

Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING Proudly sponsored by Macedon Ranges Health Sandy and Jack chat at Gisborne Oaks on Remembrance Day. Jack still has his army hat with a bullet hole in it from a close encounter on Bougainville.

Cup Day pizzazz and a half-price

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November 11 brings memories of bullet too close for comfort Residents, their families and staff held a Remembrance Day Service on November 11 in the LEP room at the Gisborne Oaks. Poetry was read and some residents shared their stories of life in London during the war – including one of our residents who was a marshall and another who was a nurse living in Oxford.

One resident, Jack, has much history he was able to share regarding his time with the Australian Army.

Jack enlisted in 1942, joining what was initially a militia unit, the 24th Battalion. Stationed in New Guinea before being moved to Bougainville, Jack rose to the rank of corporal. He was shot in Bougainville while on patrol. He recalls others shouting “Smithy's covered in blood!”

Fortunately the bullet had just grazed the top of his head and he returned to Australia to recover – he still has the hat with a bullet hole through the centre.

Jack says 1942 was a time of little choice. “You realised whichever way you turned your path was in the army.”

The Op Shop ladies were not going to miss the opportunity of dressing up for Cup Day. The outfits they wore were all bought at the shop.

Aside from a having a fun day the ladies looked incredible.

Our Retail Coordinator Faye just cannot slow down – after the success of the recent pop-up sale, Faye has made the period from November 28 until the shop closes for the Christmas break on December 21 a half-price, store-wide clearance. Get in for some Christmas shopping bargains. The shop will close on Wednesday December 21 and reopen on Monday January 23. We appreciate, however, that during this time of the year many of us like to make some donations, which of course we welcome – Faye has ensured that staff will be dropping by to collect items left for the shop.

Lastly, Faye and her team of volunteers would like to say a huge thankyou to the community for their support in buying items and making donations. It has been a busy year for the shop with lots of hard work but also a bit of fun meeting all the wonderful people that visit the shop. Have a very safe and merry Christmas.

The Friday team dressed for Cup Day in outfits sourced from the Op Shop.

Plan for new recognition of volunteers: can you help?

We value our volunteers at Macedon Ranges Health and are planning after the Christmas break to install a Volunteers Honour Board at the Gisborne Oaks residential care centre. This board will honour community members who have committed five years or more service to Macedon Ranges Health.

MRH has been serving the community for nearly 60 years and we would like to ensure the wonderful people who have volunteered over this time are appropriately

recognised. If you know of anyone (including yourself) who has volunteered for the organisation since its inception for at least five years, we would love to hear from you. Please email Alexandra.clare@mrh.org.au or phone and leave a message for Allie or Kelly on 5428 0300 with the name of the volunteer and approximate year they started and concluded volunteering Once the board is up on the wall, we will be able to add names at any time.

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Christmas / New Year tradiNg hours • The Macedon Ranges Health Centre will close at 1pm on Friday 23rd December and reopen on Tuesday 3rd January • Neal Street Medical Clinic and Gisborne Pharmacy will be closed on the 25th, 26th, 27th December and the 1st and 2nd January.

A Message from our CEO:

On behalf of our partners, clients, residents, staff, volunteers, members and Board, we warmly thank the community for their generous support in 2016 and we look forward to continuing to provide high quality health and aged care services to the Macedon Ranges community.

Wishing you a happy, safe and relaxing festive break.

Best wishes, Don Tidbury, Chief Executive Officer

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Men's Shed to open as usual in new year Well, that’s 2016 just about done and dusted. We’ve signed up a few new members (but still room for more) and we’ve all had another birthday (but don’t look a day older).

One of our final projects for this year is our entry in the Gisborne Festival Parade, so look out for us there. It already looks like a busy year ahead with some interesting projects in their early stages and we look forward to telling you all about them soon.

Thanks to everyone at Macedon Ranges Health for being such friendly and helpful landlords and thanks also to the GREAT Gisborne Gazette for funding our constant need for nuts, bolts, screws, glue and saw blades.

Other than the week between Christmas and New Year, we’ll be open for business as usual each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday morning. We’re looking forward to a GREAT New Year and wish all our column readers the same.

PS thanks to the kind person who handed in a satchel which had strayed from one of our Shedmen.

with Betty Doolan

The Men’s Shed Festival parade float under construction.

MRH thanks Gisborne Artists A morning tea was held at Gisborne Oaks recently to showcase the artwork of local artist Keri Adcock which has been installed at the Oaks and also to say thankyou to the Gisborne Artists Society for their support of Gisborne Oaks for many years. The group wound up this year after more than 30 years of artistic activities.

Money raised at the annual Gisborne Artists art show were generously donated each year to Gisborne Oaks and Macedon Ranges

‘Betty’s Boop’

Health, which runs the nursing home, is very grateful.

Tricia Kaye, president of Gisborne Artists, presented MRH CEO Don Tidbury with a cheque for $4500. These funds were from the show earlier this year and the proceeds of equipment sold since the society closed its doors.

The morning was a lovely celebration with residents, staff, MRH board members and members of the Artists Society. The community will miss them.

The MRH morning tea held in gratitude to Gisborne Artists was enjoyed by all.

One of our lovely Life Enhancement Program girls left us this month to move to the top of Australia. Eryl was known for dressing up – I can remember her walking down the passage dressed as Charlie Chaplin swinging the cane and doing the Chaplin walk. We wish Eryl the very best of luck in her new venture.

Each year we have a beautiful Memorial Service for all the dear residents who have passed in the past 12 months.

It’s not morbid; in some cases tears are shed but there are plenty of hugs around then a smile as they remember what a loved one said or did.

We celebrated Remembrance Day with a lovely service and we were proud when the National Anthem was played.

The beautiful poem In Flanders Fields was read by John McCrae.

In some of our other activities, Andy Dee performed again – he certainly gets the toes tapping. Melbourne Cup was a pleasant day, sweeps were eagerly sorted and there were lots of refreshments. (My horse ran the wrong way: it’s probably still running).

Wacky Wednesday was different with a lovely scenic drive around Heathcote and Lancefield area and lunch at Tooborac Brewery. The residents all agreed it was a beaut day.

Residents also had a day at Williamstown beach (this brought many lovely memories for me as Brian and I went many times to Williamstown). We stood outside Sam's Boatshed then ventured in and the staff were wonderful, moving tables so we could sit in the shade and putting large jugs of ice water on the tables. The meal was good as was the price and we ended this wonderful day at the Planetarium.

Thanks to our lovely carers Lindy and Lisa.

I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year.

God Bless, Betty

THE 2016 CHRISTMAS APPEAL Christmas is a wonderful time when family and friends celebrate together, share meals and exchange gifts while reflecting on the year that has been. For those who are elderly, unwell or vulnerable in our community Christmas can be incredibly difficult. Macedon Ranges Health supports individuals and families through the challenges they face at this time of year.

This Christmas please consider making a donation to Macedon Ranges Health to assist those in our community who are most in need.

DONATION REQUEST FORM All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible Please detach this form and mail to: Christmas Appeal 2016, Macedon Ranges Health, PO Box 588, Gisborne, 3437 Email: Address: Name: This Christmas I would like to support:

Aged Care Services

1. I enclose a cheque/money order for $ (made payable to Macedon Ranges Health)

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Living well with asthma The combination of weather events that caused the highly unusual and tragic outbreak of "storm asthma" in Melbourne in November may have worried many people. So it is important the community is assured that asthma is a manageable health condition and while at the moment there is no cure, with good management and education people with asthma can lead normal, active lives.

Some key points to be considered by those with asthma or helping someone manage their asthma are: Smoking and asthma are a dangerous combination.

People with asthma and those around them shouldn’t smoke.

Healthy eating may help with your asthma. Aim for plenty of fruit, vegetables and fish; choose lean meats and reduced-fat dairy foods, and limit foods high in saturated fat.

Don’t let asthma stop you being physically active.

Consider getting involved in structured exercise training, as people with asthma who participate in this sort of training feel better. If being physically active causes asthma symptoms, tell your doctor so you can get effective treatment.

Being overweight may make asthma harder to manage. Losing just five or 10 kilograms could really improve your asthma.

People with asthma should keep their flu shots up to date.

Your mental health can affect your asthma, and asthma may affect your mental health. Talk to your doctor if you have been feeling down, anxious, or aren’t enjoying those things you normally do enjoy.

It is important to manage asthma carefully during pregnancy, because you are breathing for two. Keep taking your asthma medicines as usual, and talk to your doctor about asthma care during pregnancy.

Source: www.nationalasthma.org.au

OUTDOOR POOL HOURS The outdoor pools at Woodend and Lancefield will be open from December 3 until March 5, with opening hours determined according to Weather Bureau temperature forecasts for Melbourne, as follows: School term (December 3-20 and January 30-March 5): Under 26 degrees: closed 26–29 degrees: 3.30pm–6pm 30 degrees and above: 1.30pm–6pm (possible extension past 6pm depending on patronage and weather).

School holidays (December 21–January 29) Under 24 degrees: closed 24–29 degrees: 1.30pm–6pm 30 degrees and above: 11am–6pm (possible extension depending upon patronage and weather conditions).

What's worse than 'doing a hammie'? An ACL! social network can expeA new study of MediIt is not only AFL footballers who are hit by the care data has confirmed rience depression, and dreaded ACL – anterior cruciate ligament injury. the number of anterior Young people are increasingly prone. But there is time away from school for cruciate ligament (ACL) treatments can affect acasomething they can do to help prevent it: demic performance. Chilinjuries among young people, particularly high 'S T R E T C H....' dren with an ACL injury are school students, has risen up to 10 times more likely to significantly during the past 20 years. Local physiothera- develop early-onset degenerative knee osteoarthritis, pists have seen children as young as 10 with hurt ACLs. which limits their ability to participate in sports and often “The ACL is one of the four major ligaments that sta- leads to chronic pain and disability.

Many ACL injuries occur while playing sport and bilise the knee joint and it helps protect the knee when landing from a jump, pivoting, or slowing down from a more children are starting sports activities younger and run," explained Wendy Taverna, physiotherapist with experiencing more intense training than ever before.

“The good news is that with targeted exercises we Cobaw Children’s Services. "As pre-teens enter into puberty and grow taller and heavier, their risk of ACL injury can reduce children’s risk of ACL injuries. Children increases. Girls are at higher risk of ACL injury because need to be taught how to warm up and stretch correctly, after puberty, as their body size increases, girls usually strengthen key muscles and have their technique cordo not develop more muscle power." rected, if necessary, to prevent these sorts of injuries,” The effects of an ACL tear can be long-lasting. Injured says Ms Taverna.

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Exciting range of walks ahead for Bushwalking Club October offered Gisborne Bushwalking Club members a big range of activities: ● A 5-day trek at Queen Charlotte Sound in New Zealand arranged by member Nigel; ● An “urban” Gardiners Creek walk arranged by Alan; ● Two local walks around Bullarto (Laraine) and Blackwood (Mark & Elizabeth ) in damp conditions; ● An overnight camping trip to Mt Cole, in bracing conditions, arranged by Brian and Shirley.

Activities in November included a ca- Gisborne Bushwalkers take a break on the Queen Charlotte Track in noeing weekend on the Goulburn, a walk New Zealand in November. near Taradale, a theatre night at Macedon, a pleasant walk around the Barringo foothills and a Ballarat Gallery visit combined with a walk and George Peart was given a big vote of thanks for his three-year term as an active and inclusive President. around Lake Wendouree.

If all this sounds interesting to you and you would like The end-of-year activity on December 11 combines a short walk on Mt Macedon followed by a Christmas- to know more about the club’s activities, please contact our President, Pierre Muehlheim, on 5428 3490, Vicestyle lunch at Pitruzzello Estate.

A packed calendar for 2017 was mapped out at the President Peter Bishop on 5427 0888 or look up our AGM on October 20 and a new president was elected. website at www.gisbornebwc.au Peter Bishop Pierre Muehlheim was welcomed as the new President

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Local youth starting university studies in 2017 are encouraged to apply for Gisborne & District Community Bank Branch’s 2017 scholarship.

Worth $5000 a year for up to three years, the scholarship is intended to help a local young person facing economic or social disadvantage study at university to realise their full potential.

Students must reside and/or have attended secondary school in the Gisborne-Riddells Creek-Macedon area and have completed year 12 in 2015 or 2016.

Previously the branch scholarship was limited to study at La Trobe University but this year applicants studying for the first time at any university in Victoria will be eligible.

The branch’s first scholarship student, Moyra O’Donoghue, The 2014 scholarship student Moyra O’Donoghue with volunteer direc- has just completed her tors Adam Mckie and Karen Clifford. third year of education studies at La Trobe Bendigo and says the scholarship was life-changing for her because it allowed her to live on-campus. This provided academic, social and leadership opportunities she would not have had as a commuting student.

Moyra remembers appreciating the branch scholarship application as it was about who she was and what she wanted to be, not just about how she fit specific criteria or whether she had superior academic results.

Scholarship applications are now open online and close on January 27. For more information, visit the branch at 11 Nexus Way, Gisborne, or search bendigobank/scholarships. In addition to this branch scholarship, Bendigo Bank also offers corporate scholarships for students living in rural and regional Australia.

With the festive season upon us, we all struggle to not overindulge on rich food and lovely glasses of wine.

At Gisborne TOWN Club we agree with what our outgoing chairperson, Marianne Wilson, said in her AGM address about what makes T.O.W.N. Clubs different from other ‘weight loss’ businesses. First, we are run by volunteers which means we offer an affordable option, a lifestyle plan (not an easy fix that cannot be maintained), friendship and a soft place to fall.

We know that most of us in our weight loss journey have enjoyed both fantastic success accompanied by phases of utter despair and failure. Our members who have stayed the course have had the empathy, support and guidance to reach their goal.

We wish everyone a lovely Christmas and a happy new year. We are taking a three-week break over the festive season. We finish on December 12 and begin again on Monday January 9.

After Christmas, if you want to lose a few kilos in our friendly, supportive club, Di Egan why don’t you come along and check us out? We meet Monday night at 6pm at the Gisborne Bowling Club. If you want to find out more, contact Dianne on 5428 3088 or Kathy on 5428 1334. Di Egan

Spend summer evenings at the Rock Hanging Rock Reserve is staying open until 8pm on Thursdays and Fridays throughout December, January and February to give people the chance to spend time in one of our region’s most spectacular spots.

A number of events are also planned at the reserve this summer. The Hanging Rock races will be on January 1 and January 26. The annual Classic Car Display will be in February, and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will return on Saturday February 11.

Hanging Rock Reserve is open every day (except Christmas Day) between 9am and 5pm. Entry fees are $4 per pedestrian and $10 per car.

Regular visitors can buy an annual pass for $67 that can be used during normal operating hours, excluding major event days.

RSL seeks WW2 names The Gisborne-Macedon Ranges Sub-Branch of the RSL thanks all those from Gisborne and Riddells Creek who contributed to the recent Remembrance Day Poppy Appeal.

The amount of $4,940 was raised and the subbranch is very grateful for your generosity.

We are also seeking the names of local men John De Lai (left) and and women who were Rob Funston at this year's involved in the Second Remembrance Day ceremony.

World War. A First World War plaque has already been attached to the Cenotaph and we would like to honour the memory of those who were engaged in WW2.

A number of names have already been obtained but we do not want to overlook any eligible person so if you have a relation or know of someone and think they may be overlooked, please contact John De Lai on 5428 2134 or Bill Derham on 5428 3154.

Macedon Musings with Belinda Carlton-Doney Hello everyone. I am excited (and just a little nervous) to begin my first contribution to the Gazette.

What a great opportunity to become involved in this community publication. Big congratulations to Melanie on her outstanding contribution over the past 10 years.

On December 14 our lovely Tony Clarke Reserve will play host to the Macedon and Mt Macedon Carols by Candlelight. This is a community event open to all. Why not bring down your picnic blanket, BYO food and beverages and join in the festivities? Musical entertainment starts at 6pm, with carols beginning at 7pm. With the Mount as a backdrop, this is a wonderful evening to be a part of.

As Christmas is fast approaching, it is time to get those Santa letters into the mail. Macedon Post Office has a Santa Mail Box ready to receive those very important letters. Letters need to be addressed to Santa Claus, North Pole, 9999. The envelope must have a 65 cent stamp on the front and a return address on the back so Santa can reply. To receive a reply, letters should be posted by December 16... after all, this is a busy time of year for the big guy.

Many of you may have already noticed Raven & The Rose, the new florist and events business in Victoria Street. It is owned and operated by Ame who also offers professional makeup services. The studio is open Wednesday to Saturday, or at other times by appointment.

If you have someone or something from the Macedon area that could do with a call out, I would love to hear from you.

I wish you all a very safe and joyous Christmas Belinda season.

Birds of the Macedon Ranges

Ron Weste found this red-browed treecreeper at the Gisborne Golf course in mid-November.

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SCOUTING PAGE Proudly sponsored by Bruce Ellis, Chiropractor

1ST TOP AWARD FOR GISBORNE SCOUTS In Scouting, each section has a unique award system that is relevant to the corresponding age group. From Cubs to Scouts to Rover Scouts, these schemes require dedication, individual drive and determination to achieve the top award. In the Scout Section, the top award is the Australian Scout Medallion.

In November, Savannah Roberts and Ethan McEwan, two members of the 1st Gisborne Scout Group, Mitchell Troop, were awarded both their Green Cords and Australian Scout Medallion. These are the highest Scout award possible for their age. Gaining these awards takes dedication and hard work over almost four years and compares with the Queen’s Scout Award for a more senior Venturer Scout. The actual medallion and certificate is awarded at a state ceremony.

Both scouts have completed compulsory badge work in Citizenship, Campcraft, and Emergency & Water Safety in all three levels of Scouting. They have also completed a Leadership course, Level 2 first aid, organised a three-day hike over 30km including covering all safety aspects. Between them they have completed 19 proficiency badges. They have hiked over 500km and camped out for 100 nights combined.

The purpose of these badges is to reinforce the Scouting ideals of duty to country, God, community and self, and helps to prepare Scouts to grow into self-reliant and decisive future leaders.

To be awarded the Australian Scout Medallion, a Scout needs to demonstrate an active role in Scouting.

Over the past 12 months, Savannah has been one of two youth members from Scouts Victoria sitting on the State Youth Council, meeting with State Commissioners and discussing the future needs of Scouting.

Ethan and Savannah with Commissioners from the State Youth Council.

Macedon Cub Scouts get a taste of the cells

Time to relax at Johanna Beach.

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Did you get out in the sun? In the rain? Go to the beach? Go camping? Walk in one of the most beautiful parts of Australia? Jump down sand dunes or cook all your meals outdoors? The Scouts from 1st Gisborne Mitchell Troop did all of these things while hiking along the Great Ocean Walk on Melbourne Cup weekend and it was fantastic.

They started at Blanket Bay and walked 10km to Cape Otway lighthouse. The weather was beautiful and the walking not too difficult. The scouts had great fun as they were off walking as a group with their patrol leaders, using their scouting skills to guide and teach the younger scouts.

The second day they walked to Aire River, another 10km. Unfortunately the great weather had gone but they managed to avoid much of the rain. They were not so lucky during the night – the rain and some sleet came down hard. Scouts make the best of all situations and were all safe and dry in the tents and under the cooking shelter.

On the third day, with the sun shining and wind at their backs, everyone enjoyed the final day’s walk of 14km which included a stroll along the beach and a paddle across the Johanna River. There was a barbecue for dinner after many of the scouts had jumped into the exciting surf.

Interested in joining 1st Gisborne Scout Group?

Please email admin@1stgisborne.com.au or phone 0487 706 804. We cater for Joey Scouts (6 years) to Rovers (26 years) and are always interested in anyone who would like to volunteer their time as a leader or on our group committee.

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Excited Cub Scouts from the 1st Macedon group visited the Gisborne police station in November.

Leading Senior Constable Jason Azzopardi took the cubs on a tour of the station where they saw the control room – which is the nerve centre of the station with radios, closed-circuit televisions and computers – the interview room, and the police cells, where the cubs were temporarily locked up so they could experience what it feels like!

They then had their fingerprints taken with the results given back to them so they can display them at the Scout Hall.

Thank you to Leading Senior Constable Azzopardi.

Macedon Cubs meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8pm at the Green Street Scout Hall. Contact Simon Walliss on 0414 941 320 for further information

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Plotting a breakout...? 1st Macedon Cubs enjoy learning about the police station in Gisborne.

From the horse’s mouth

Guides take on knights and dragons Gisborne Girl guide members Erin, Tahlia and Dale, along with leaders Deb, Michelle and Ginger attended the Grampians Region Camp at Creswick with 100 other Girl Guide members.

Due to the inclement weather all campers were accommodated indoors sleeping on recreation room floors, but were still able to participate in all the planned activities.

The theme for the Camp was ‘Knights and Dragons’ and the girls undertook challenges and activities related to mediaeval times in order to save ‘the lady in the lake.’ This included code cracking and calligraphy, using square lashing to create tripod stilts to cross the swamp and first aid treatment for wounded knights.

The highlight for the girls was making large catapults to attack the neighbouring

Almandin’s vet, Luke Campbell, writes about what was involved in getting him ready for the Melbourne Cup.

Erin is ready to fire the catapult. army with wet sponges.

Girl Guides will finish the year with a ‘Party in the Park’ and resume on Thursday February 9. We welcome any interested girls to come to a Unit meeting to try Girl Guides. We meet on Thursdays at 5pm. Suit girls aged 8 to13.

Please phone Deb on 5426 1931 for further details.

Aiming for Mongolia 1st Macedon Scout Angus Collins, pictured, has his sights set on the 31st Asia Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree that will be held in Mongolia in 2017.

You will see him out fundraising over the next six months, so please support him with either a donation or an encouraging word if you happen upon him.

Almandin was originally trained just outside Cologne in Germany and was bought by Lloyd Williams and partners.

Unfortunately on commencement of training in Australia early in 2015, Almandin strained a tendon – his left fore superficial digital flexor tendon.

This type of injury is usually career ending for a racing thoroughbred.

Lloyd Williams has created an environment at Macedon Lodge to give racehorses their best opportunity to perform athletically, but to also rehabilitate injured horses. Almandin spent most of 2015 resting, then late in the year began his pre-conditioning under trainer Robert Hickmott.

Pre-conditioning involves walking under saddle on the firm tracks at Macedon Lodge for 1 hour, 30 minutes on a water exerciser, 15 minutes treadmilling and swimming, all completed twice daily. The idea is to bring back muscle tone from such a long time off from injury before ridden work is recommenced.

Luke Campbell has been a private vet for Lloyd Williams for 16 years and lives at Mount Macedon. Almandin is the third Cup winner he has looked after in the past 10 years.

Medically, a product called Supaquine was used on the injured tendon. Supaquine is a cream with cytokines (the body’s own antiinflammatory chemicals) from the horse’s own blood, compounded in a base that would slowly absorb through the skin.

Almandin was able to return to full training in early 2016.

He was race fit in the winter and with a whole team of people behind him, won the Cup in the spring.

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Start running program another runaway success The Macedon Ranges Running Club 13-week start running program wrapped up with a festive feel at Woodend on 27 November. The event brought together club runners for its 10km milestone run to celebrate their achievement of completing the club’s spring start running program.

The celebration continued after the run as the event was combined with the club’s Christmas party, with a barbecue, games for the kids and an early appearance

by Santa. Congratulations to everyone who completed the program, a great effort! Also, thank you to all our volunteers in delivering a successful program and event.

Preparations have begun for the club’s community Australia Day celebrations on January 26 at Sankey Reserve, Aitken Street, Gisborne. The event is a free community 5km run/walk for families, who are also invited to dress up in Australian colours. Registration is at 7am.

The Macedon Ranges Running Club wishes the Gisborne community a happy festive season. Also, thank you to Macedon Ranges Shire council and Cobaw Community Health for their continuing support.

Want to get into running to start a healthy New Year?

It’s easy, just visit www.macedonrangesrunningclub. com for further information. Our Autumn program begins in February.

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Social day a triumph for Croquet Club I briefly mentioned our club social day last month, but I felt I needed to retrace a little and make a few more comments. What a great success. We have never hosted players from 10 clubs before and they came from three different Victorian zones.

There are 32 spaces for players on the day and our own players were only needed for cancellations.

A huge thank you to Jean Bedwell, our long-time tournament organiser, and to Gill Punshon, our club captain, who worked brilliantly together to make this such a great day. It says something for our club that visitors keep returning and also that they spread the word that this is a special place to play. Ballarat player Frank Marston was the winner after winning all four games. The runner up was Susan Butcher from our own club with three wins and most hoops. We were squashed in and oh how we would like better facilities, especially toilets.

One portable toilet is not enough.

We had an in-house social day on November 16 with Beverley Winnell the winner and Trish Chinn runner up.

We are looking forward to celebrating Christmas lunch at Vic Croquet Cairnlea.

Merry Christmas to our own and to all other sporting clubs.

Margaret Wardell

Melbourne Cup social bowls Gisborne Bowling Club held its annual Melbourne Cup Day bowls event on November 1, with 21 players enjoying one game of 10 ends two bowl triples.

The bell was rung at 3pm for the running of the Cup and all enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea while watching the race. The winning team on the day was Rob Paterson (S), Vicki Noble, John Cowlishaw and Don Crompton, and they were presented with a Gisborne Bowling Club mug each. The best ladies’ hat prize went to Judy Butterley and best men’s hat went to Beau Warraner.

Thank you to all bowlers for supporting the day and congratulations to all the members who were successful in the sweeps.

John Evans, 0427 947 325

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It's time again for the SGTC annual international day of people with disability tennis challenge.

The event on December 1 is a fun morning for the All Abilities program participants to show off their skills and challenge others in a range of tennis-related activities.

A sausage sizzle and awards are included.

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The cricket season is well under way and all is progressing well at GISBORNE DRAGONS Gisborne Cricket Club.

Our 1st X1 has had some mixed www.gisbornecc.com results so far. The team started the season well but then had a narrow loss to Rupertswood in a one-day game and was beaten convincingly by Woodend in the first of the two-day games. The main positive out of the season so far is the opportunity to blood young players, with Riley Vernon, Aiden Beard, Matt McDonald and Roby Lane getting some valuable experience.

Our other senior men’s teams are looking solid, with some excellent results. The women’s team have a lot of new players and the new coach Tim Bannan is working hard to develop the new girls.

We had our major function for the year on November 26, a 1980s trivia night held at Gardiner Reserve.

Andrew Headberry

Petanquers take on state This is a busy time for the players of Mt Macedon Petanque Club.

Six members attended the Camberwell Open Triples in early November, with Vincent Ruiz, Bernard Bommarito and Danny Green winning the tournament. Peter Curtis, our Club President, was the official umpire for the day.

This was followed by 14 players from the club travelling for the weekend of November 19-20 to Avoca for the Pyrenees Triples Competition. The next weekend the Woodend Hanging Rock Petanque Club hosted their Triples Competition, which again attracted a good turnout from our club members.

Our postponed tournament from October has been rescheduled for January 15 when a large turnout of players from around Victoria will be present. The support of the Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Gisborne and District Community Bank and Western Water is greatly appreciated.

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Golfers catch up on missed events Gisborne golf ladies have taken the good weather and fine course conditions to catch up on some postponed events. After excellent results in the Metropolitan final, our pairs Joanne McPhee and Melissa Evans and Louise Ball and Pat Gilchrist made their way to the State final of the Royal Women’s Hospital 4BBB final at Eastern. Jo-anne and Melissa played some very good golf to finish runners-up.

The annual McGregor Foursomes club event saw Kathy Richards and Jenny O’Connor edge out Marianne Stoettrup and Jo-anne McPhee at the 36th hole to win by one shot.

Angela Alcock, a longtime member of the club, took out the 2016 Medal of Medallists in a play-

off of the monthly winners.

The Melbourne Cup Day event was won by Anne and Gordon Glassey with a fine score of 52 points; two more veterans Fran Crimmins and Pat Campbell were second on 47 points.

Our Annual Ladies was well supported by surrounding clubs and our ladies. The winner of the Open Scratch prize was Jess Pickwick (Kilmore). Our ladies’ winners were A Grade Scratch: Jo-anne McPhee; A Grade Nett: Fran Crimmins; C Stableford: Carmel Cribbes.

Congratulations to our quiet achiever Marg Ivory, who out of 96,000+ registered golfers made the final of the Genesis Golflink Cup in NSW on November 19. Marg scored 32 points to top B Grade but missed the trophy by one point.

To see all the GGC news and events visit our website at www. gisbornegolf.com.au – Judy Trimble

Jo-anne McPhee and Melissa Evans with Susie Rouffignac from the Royal Women’s Hospital after the final of the 4BBB.

As part of the Gisborne Giants Football Netball Club 2017 registration campaign, the club is conducting sausage sizzles outside Gisborne Foodworks, one of their major sponsors, from 10am to 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays until December 11.

They hope to encourage both new and current player families to come and meet members of their newly formed committee and to support the Giants into the future.

Registrations for football and netball open on December 1 online at gisbornegiants. sportingpulse.net

(L-R) Shayne McCarthy, Marcus Aquilina, Fiona Weir, Julie Gentles and Brad Young sell snags outside Foodworks on November 26.

Jingle balls, tennis balls, hitting all the way...

The Macedon Tennis Club will be hosting our Annual Christmas Party and AGM on December 11 from 1 to 4pm.

It will be a terrific afternoon of social tennis, barbecue, Club Championship presentations, junior awards and general festive fun.

All members are welcome and of course anyone interested in joining the club would be warmly greeted with a sausage in bread in one hand and a tennis racquet in the other.

If you want more, there is a great

opportunity to join our friendly committee and participate in the future development and growth of the club. Volunteers are the glue that holds a community and club together. It facilitates Lisa Fowler a direct contribution to making your community a better place while showing your children, friends and peers the benefits of paying it forward.

So come on down to Tony Clarke Reserve and join in on the fun. Happy Hitting.

Lisa Fowler

Christmas High Tea at Bundaleer Homestead Celebrate the season by enjoying the finest savouries and sweets in our unique tearooms surrounded by gardens, birds and trees. Then linger over hot tea and pass the afternoon listening to popular harpist Georgia Caggiati-Shortell.

Celebrate Australia Day with the GREAT Association John Aitken Reserve Gisborne from 9am January 26th Free Entertainment; Flag Raising; Family Fun; Prizes

Sunday December 11 2pm - 5pm $60 per person (50% deposit required when booking). Limited seats available.

For bookings, please call 0435 833 443 201 Gisborne-Melton Rd, Gisborne

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Sport in pictures

Photos by Chris Fleming

►Gisborne cricketer Michael gives the ball a good whack in the U11 match against Romsey.

Macedon bowlers enjoy a laugh in their Division 3 game against Trentham on November 27.

Gisborne hosts TPI tournament

▲Tash hits out in the Gisborne v Romsey Under 11 competition.

The Gisborne Bowling Club hosted the TPI Association of Victoria Legacy fundraising tournament on November 5.

Sixty bowlers from across the district turned out to ensure Legacy was well supported, with the local side skippered by Vic Foxford and supported by Shane Newton and Vicki Noble winning with a side from Sunbury coming in close runners up. The funds raised will be given to Legacy Macedon Ranges.

Bronte Daniel TPI bowls director

Sports mentoring program for teens Is there a young person aged between 15 and 18 at your place who loves sport? Why not encourage them to apply for Council’s free sports mentoring program? The program kicks off in February and includes: • referee course and training • coaching course and training • sports administration training • paid coaching/or refereeing opportunities.

To apply, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/mentor Applications close on January 31, 2017, and places are limited.

For more information, call Christina on 5428 1619 or email ckennedy@mrsc.vic.gov.au

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▲Maddison lines up her shot put.

▲Monty heads down the pitch in Gisborne’s Under 11 match against Romsey.

▲Tayla Morley shows Thomas how to master the hurdles at Little Athletics on November 25.

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Fly fishing open day hooks hundreds

Open age women’s football comes to Gisborne

The Calder Fly Fishing Association Open Day held at the Buffalo Sports Stadium, Woodend on October 16 was a huge success for the club.

The day attracted over 300 visitors from towns across Victoria and interstate. The attendance went way beyond the organising committee’s expectations and the enthusiasm provided by guest speakers and exhibitors helped ensure our day was a success.

The aim of the open day was to give new and experienced fly fishers insight to what our club can offer, such as providing advice to those that want to have a go for the first time, get started again after a long break or just provide support and swap experiences with other fly fishers. There was a great deal of interest from young people wanting have a go at casting, tying their own flies and listening to our guest speakers wonderful fly fishing experiences and advice.

The Calder Fly Fishing Club would like to thank all those that supported us and we are looking forward to meeting the many new members that joined the club on the day. Visit www.calderflyfishing.com.au for details and for more information on club activities.

Andrew Martin

UK cricket opportunity The Cricket Willow organisation is offering a young cricketer from the Central Highlands Region a partscholarship to play a season of club cricket in Yorkshire from April to September next year. The scholarship includes return air fare to the UK up to $2500, accommodation and employment support in the UK, club membership and cricket gear valued at $1000. www.centralhighlands.cricketvictoria.com.au

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It is a time of great excitement as Gisborne welcomes openage women’s AFL football. The Gisborne Football Netball Club will enter a women’s AFL side in the Ballarat Football League in 2017.

For the past four seasons the Gisborne Rookies Junior Football Netball Club has fielded a Youth Girls AFL Team, with the girls competing in the preliminary final over the past two seasons. With the Youth competition dedicated to girls between the ages of 13 and 18, the senior club has recognised the opportunity to continue AFL football for girls.

“With so many girls now interested in playing AFL football, the fact that we can now offer the girls a pathway to continue playing after the age of 18 is fantastic,” said Gisborne women’s Senior Coach Anthony Carrigg. “It is an exciting time and the girls are so enthusiastic; we have started training already.”

The Vice-President of the Gisborne Football Netball Club, David Williamson, was also enthusaistic about the prospect of having a senior women’s football team joining the football and netball club.

“Women’s football is certainly on the rise and the GFNC welcomes the opportunity to give women the chance to participate in this great game. A women’s team adds a whole new dynamic to our already strong club and the interest it has generated among supporters and sponsors alike has been fantastic.”

For girls and women interested in playing or finding out more about the women’s team, please contact Darren Mitchell on 0412 335 554 or at d.mitchell7@bigpond.com Darren Mitchell

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Swimmers perform well at Sprints

Golfers show seasonal best

Twenty-one of our swimmers faced wet and freezing conditions to represent the club at the Bendigo East Sprint Meet on November 13. Our swimmers were awarded many medals and made numerous personal best Gisborne Thunder swimmers line up at Bendigo. times.

The conditions were challenging and we are competing at MSAC in the Victorian Age extremely proud of our determined swimmers. A Championships in December and swimmers at special mention goes to Tyler Theodore who won the Victorian Country Championships in Sale a place in each of his events. Thank you to coach in January. Congratulations to these swimmers Laura O’Meara and Stephanie Bertalmio who for their hard work and commitment in working towards qualifying for these events. supported our swimmers.

Well done to Charlotte Matthews, our Three of our younger swimmers recently qualified and competed at the 7-10 Victorian November swimmer of the month, and all of our Country Inter-District meet at Melbourne Sports encouragement award recipients at our most and Aquatic Centre (MSAC). Kiera Cooper won recent club night. Our next club night will be on two bronze placings in her relay events and Trea Saturday January 14 at 6pm at the Gisborne Harkin and Charlotte Matthews were awarded Aquatic Centre. New swimmers are welcome to come along and swim for free. two silver in their relays.

Faye Matthews Over the coming months we have swimmers

Mount Macedon Golf Club’s fixture in November featured some significant events. Since last reporting our course has undergone a remarkable transformation thanks to good rains, longer days and warmer temperatures. Fairways are lush and have run, in marked contrast to one month ago.

It is no coincidence we like to show off our course at this time with the holding of the MMGC Open competitions. On a fine Saturday a field of 40 players gathered for a two person aggregate stableford.

Congratulations to Rob Beatson and Keith Miles who defeated Mick and Carolyn Doyle on a count back.

The main event, the 27 hole stroke event was played in wet conditions and also turned out to be a tight affair. In an exciting finish scores were tied after 27 holes with Alex Fraser eventually emerging as MMGC 2016 Open Champion defeating teenage golfer R McDonald from Strathbogie Golf Club in the first playoff hole.

In other notable performance Jonno Langmaid and Greg Bubeck are to be congratulated on winning the Simon Head Memorial twoperson ambrose event for their fourth time.

Our course is in absolutely superb condition at this time of the year.

A recent working bee saw a record turnout and players are reaping the benefits. There is no better time to take up membership with modest fees. Mount Macedon Golf Club welcomes new members and green fee players. Phone 5426 1650 or drop into the clubhouse on the weekend. Visit mtmacedongolfclub.com.au.

–Tony Littman

SUMMER ORIENTEERS ON THE GO The Macedon Ranges Summer Orienteering Series has started. This is a popular introduction to navigation sports for the family and for fitter people looking to add interest to their regular walk or training run.

The events take up to an hour (all in daylight) and use a map of each local town. One can participate individually or in

a group in short, medium or long courses.

Power walkers have the added interest of a score course, in which control points are of different values. December events: Wednesday 7: Botanical Gardens, Mollison Street, Kyneton. Wed 14: Tony Clarke Reserve, Macedon. Note that the Macedon Carols by Candlelight are on at Tony Clarke that evening.

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Kids Corner

The CHURCHES PAGE Sponsored by Anglican Parish of Gisborne ■ Uniting Church in Australia ■ St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gisborne ■ House of the Rock Church, Gisborne ■ Gisborne Church of Christ ■ Faithworks-Manaaki ■ St Brigid’s Parish.

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CHRISTMAS SERVICES

I am saddened when I hear people say that they will be glad when Christmas is all over. This feeling is understandable when we succumb to all the expectations and pressures that come with this celebration.

The Christian tradition of observing Advent – a time of preparation for our celebration and all that goes with this – may help us focus on what is truly important about this season and help us enter into this time of celebration and joy with family and friends.

Part of that preparation is perhaps simply a determination to enjoy this festival as well as being realistic in what we can manage.

Remember that Christmas is a season, not just a day. We believe it is a celebration of God’s gift of love in the The three ministers cut the cake: the Reverends Murray John (L), D’Arcy Wood and birth of the Christ child and so this is a Bruce Barber. time of all times to really enjoy!

A joyful Christmas to you all.

Fr Greg Davies during a bushfire with the CFA Contacts Anglican Parish of Gisborne osely with the CFA Emergency On the last Sunday000 of October the rain gap widens between rich and poor in e so that: and wind abated the240 sun came out Australia, we urge each other and fellow Victorian Bushfire Information Lineand 1800 667 in time for a happy celebration by the Gisbornites to make donations directly y locate fire hydrants Wildlife rescue Uniting Church congregations 1300 094 535 across the to the church or leave items at our local best access to Foodworks.

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Christmas Weekend Masses Christmas Eve, 6pm: St Brigid’s, Gisborne Christmas Day, 8am: St Ambrose’s, Riddells Creek Christmas Day, 9.30am: St Patrick’s, Macedon Christmas Day, 11am: St Brigid’s.

First Rite of Reconciliation December 17: 9am St Brigid’s December 24: 9am St Brigid’s Communal Service of Reconciliation December 21: 7pm St Brigid’s.

ANGLICAN CHURCH Sunday December 18, 7.30pm: Carols and Readings at The Church of the Resurrection, Macedon Christmas Eve, 6pm: Children’s Christmas Service and Eucharist at St John’s, Riddells Creek Christmas Eve,11.30pm: Midnight Eucharist (preceded by carols from 11pm) at The Church of the Resurrection, Macedon.

Christmas Day, 9am: Sung Eucharist at St Paul’s, Gisborne.

UNITING CHURCH Gisborne Christmas Eve, 7.30pm: Hear the Story; sing the Carols Christmas Day, 9.30am: join in the celebration.

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House of the Rock What did Adam say to his wife on the day before Christmas?

It’s Christmas, Eve! “There is no connection between the worship of idols and the use of Christmas trees. We should not be anxious about baseless arguments against Christmas decorations. Rather, we should be focused on the Christ of Christmas and giving all diligence to remembering the real reason for the season.” – John MacArthur You are invited to our Sunday services, held Sundays at 10am at Manaaki. Everyone, no matter what denomination, age, beliefs or background, is welcome. The first Sunday of every month we have our Encounter Café. Come in for a complimentary tea or coffee and sweet between 10am and 1pm.

Donations are welcome to support our Indian orphanage. This will be running in December and from February onwards.

“Christmas can be celebrated in the school room with pine trees, tinsel and reindeer, but there must be no mention of the man whose birthday is being celebrated. One wonders how a teacher would answer if a student asked why it was called Christmas.” ― Ronald Reagan Remember…if you mistakenly wrap a Christmas present in paper that says “Happy Birthday”...

You can always write “to Jesus” on it!

Darren Farrugia www.faithworkscc.com.au

See ‘world premiere’ of Christmas musical House of the Rockers are constantly busy and working happily at this busy end of 2016. November sees us saying farewell to our mission group, who departed Australia for three weeks in India, again working in our children’s orphanage, school and home. We pray they travel safely and achieve uninterrupted goals as they continue the incredible work in this country.

We can hear the joyful voices of the children and youth combining to bring together another original Christmas musical Talitha …. the ‘world premiere’ to be performed on Sunday December 18 at 10am and again in the evening at 6pm.

We warmly welcome everyone at both shows, and being the season of giving and gifting, there is no charge for what is looking to be yet another entertaining and delightful Christmas story.

It is heartening to hear of so many groups arranging Christmas meals and gifts for families struggling, and to see the commitment of churches and community groups rallying together to bring joy and the spirit of Christmas to everyone.

As this is our final column for 2016, we wish one and all a very merry Christmas, a God-filled celebration of all that we believe in, and safe travels home and afar.

Blessings, Liz Stevenson

St Paul’s Op Shop Jottings A big thankyou to those who have donated goods to our Op Shop throughout the year and to the many customers who have supported us as well.

Our Op Shop assisted many worthy causes this year, including clothes, bedding and kitchen needs for the Women’s Refugee Centre in Broadmeadows.

We also supported the Fiji Flood Relief Program, donated hundreds of knitted baby clothes to the Guardian Chemist Children’s Program, blankets to Animal Welfare and clothes and porta-cots to the local wildlife group.

We continue to support the Gisborne Secondary College Chaplain by selling shortbread at the shop counter.

For the holiday season, we close at 1pm on Saturday December 17 and reopen at 10am on Tuesday January 31.

Our volunteers wish their many valued customers a happy and Beth Crawford OAM holy Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. We look forward to your continued support in 2017.

This month we feature Beth Crawford OAM, longtime volunteer at our Op Shop.

Graeme Millar

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100 Years Ago From the pages of the old Gisborne Gazette DECEMBER 1916

Gisborne Men’s Red Cross – Mr. F. Oakley, Secretary, has received the following letter:“Dear Sir, Your greatly appreciated donation has been duly received, and its usefulness will be availed of at the earliest opportunity. The committee desire to tender to you their hearty thanks for your generous co-operation – Helen Munro Ferguson, President. Goods received:50 folding tables.” These were manufactured at the factory of Cherry and Son, who supplied the timber and machinery, the employees doing the work after their ordinary working hours.

A Talk on Languages – Madame Melba had a “nonsense party” at the Conservatorium lately in which she mixed a good deal of sense with the nonsense. After joining in the frolic of the afternoon – for she asked all to forget for the time “the sadness and darkness surrounding us” – she said to the girls: “Study English diction. I must say I do not like the way Australians speak, and there is nothing finer in the world than the English language, properly spoken.” Perhaps these words from a great star will carry some weight. It is to be hoped so. As things are shaping at present, the Australians in a generation will have developed an accent quite as pronounced and quite as unpleasant as the Americans.

Gisborne Shire Council – Correspondence received from the Minister of Forests, re cutting of timber on the slopes of Mt Macedon Forest Reserve, stating the closing of the reserve to splitters and sawmillers was carried out some years ago, solely at the instance of the residents of Upper Macedon. Instructions have now been given that permits may be given for the removal of trees specially marked for the repair of fences on or near the boundaries of the reserve.

Bush Fire Brigade – Public Meetings will be held on the following dates to discuss the formation of a bush fire brigade: On Dec. 20 Couangalt State School and Macedon Upper Workingmen’s Club; Dec. 21 Gisborne Mechanics’ Hall, and Dec. 22 Bullengarook State School.

Piscatorial – The blackfish season opened on Friday last. A party from Gisborne fished the stream towards Bullengarook and caught 200, some of which were nearly a pound in weight.

The Gisborne Racecourse – Though Gisborne possesses one of the best racecourses outside of Flemington, there is one drawback – the centre of the course is a swamp in winter time.

But the racing track is on higher ground and drains quickly, even in wet seasons. Even after the late rains there were only a few low-lying patches that rendered the course dangerous.

The club should certainly take steps to have these patches drained. Had pipes been inserted under these depressions, there would have been no need to abandon the last meeting.

What’s On

Regular meetings New members welcome

ADULT RIDING CLUB (Gis.) 2nd Saturday Robertson Res ADULT RIDING CLUB (Bullengarook) 2nd Saturday Rec Reserve ANGLING CLUB 2nd Wed 8pm Railway Hotel Macedon ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP 1st Mon 1-3pm Woodend N’hood House BRIDGE CLUB Mon 12.30, Tues 7.15, Thurs 12.30 St Mary’s

Church Hall, Woodend 5420 7595 BUSHWALKING CLUB Tel 5428 2450 CANASTA CLUB 1.30pm every Mon except first Mon of

month, Parish centre (behind St Pauls Church, Gisborne) CANCER SUPPORT GROUP last Wed of month MRH CAR CLUB 1st Wednesday 8pm Steam Park, New Gisb CARERS GROUP (MacRanges) 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1pm Woodend RSL

5420 7132 (Note: 4th Thurs carers only)

COFFEE FOR CARERS 3rd Tuesday 10am La Cibo Cafe COMMUNITY GARDEN Wed 9am Church of Christ CROQUET CLUB Wed & Sat 10am Dixon Field Gis Secondary College CWA GISBORNE 2nd Monday 10am 662 Mt Macedon Rd CWA MACEDON 3rd Tues 1pm & 7pm DALY RESERVE WORKING BEE 2nd Tues 9.30am EUCHRE Tues 7.30 Doug White Meeting Room 5428 2695 FILM SOCIETY 2nd Wed Woodend Neigh’hood House 5427 2323 FLY FISHING CLUB 4th Wed 7.30pm MRFEC Gisborne FOCUS CLUB 2nd Fri 12 noon Gisborne Golf Club 3rd Sun 10-noon, FRIENDS of JACKSONS CREEK Working bees 5428 1178 or 0417 558 221 FROCKS & JOCKS CHOIR Tuesdays 7.30pm 5428 3002 GARDEN CLUB 2nd Wed various venues 0408 115 759 Family Hist Rm, Library GENEALOGY GROUP 4th Thurs 7.30 Gis Comm Hall GIRL GUIDES Thursdays 5pm GISBORNE SINGERS Tues 7.30pm Holy Cross PS HISTORICAL SOCIETY open Wed 10am-4pm Court House LIBRARY: TODDLERS’ STORY TIME Mon 10.30am, Wed 10.30am LIONS CLUB DINNER NIGHT Last Friday of month La Cibo Cafe 6pm St Brigid’s Hall MARTIAL ARTS Thurs from 5.15pm Masonic Hall Aitken St MASONIC LODGE 2nd Thurs 7pm MASTERS AFL Sankey Reserve Wed 6.30pm Lyell Street MEN’S SHED BARBECUE Last Mon 12.30pm Horticultural Hall MT MAC & DIST HORT SOC 1st Tues MUFFINS ’N’ MORE 2nd Tues 10am-noon Uniting Church 49 Fisher St MUMS’ GROUP 2nd Mon, 9.30-11.30am

Riddells Rec Res OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB Sun 9am 9am-2pm OLDE TIME MARKET 1st Sun each month PETANQUE 2nd & 4th Sat, 10am behind Caltex service

station, Station Rd, Gisborne PHOENIX ART & CRAFTS 1st Thursday monthly 5428 2835 PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC 1st Tues & 2nd Mon 7pm Riddell’s Creek

Neighbourhood House PONY CLUB Bullengarook 1st Sunday Rec Reserve PONY CLUB Gisborne 1st Sunday Robertson Reserve PROBUS 1st Thurs 10am Masonic Hall QUILTERS (Gisb) Wed 7pm Room attached to Gisb Library RAMBLERS Fridays 9.15am Tennis Club Dixon Field RED CROSS 1st Fri 1.30pm Sen Cits Rooms ROTARY Tues 6.45 for 7pm Gisborne Golf Club,

book 5428 4483 by 1pm Mon RUNNING GROUP Tues & Thurs 6pm, Sun 8am Gisborne Aquatic Centre RSL 1st Mon 2pm Hall at 247 Station Rd 5428 2233 SAFARI CLUB

2nd Sat 5428 1878 SCOTTISH DANCING Thurs 1pm Buffalo Stadium Woodend SEED SAVERS 2nd Monday 7.30pm Riddell Neighbourhood Hse SENIOR CITS (Macedon) Tues 11am Tony Clarke Res SPINNERS & FIBRE GROUP Tues 12 noon Riddells Ck N’hood House TABLE TENNIS Wed 7.30pm Tony Clarke Res, Macedon THUNDER SWIMMING CLUB 2nd Sat 5pm

Aquatic Centre TOASTMASTERS 1st & 3rd Tues 7.20pm Senior Citizens Centre, 8 O’Shanassy St, Sunbury T.O.W.N. Mondays 6pm Gisborne Bowls Club TOY LIBRARY 2nd Sat 9.30-11am; 2nd Wed 9-10.30am & 2nd Mon 3.30-4.30pm Robertson St TRAVEL CLUB 3rd Tues 7.30pm Riddell N’hood House U3A Mondays 10.30am MRFEC ULYSSES GROUP 3rd Tues 6pm Sunbury FC VINTAGE MACHINERY Working bees 1st Sun of month, 8.30am at

Steam Park, Meetings last Friday 7pm Steam Park WRITERS GROUP Last Sat of month 2-5pm Woodend N’hood House WRITERS GROUP(SCRIBES & SCRIBBLERS) 2nd Tues of month 10am-12 Riddell N’hood House YOUNG VOICES Thursdays 4.15-5.45pm St Andrew’s Uniting Ch. Forest St, Woodend 5426 4801 or sdggome@patash.com.au

What What Else Else isis happening happening Date Page DECEMBER 3 Quilt and craft show 38 3 Santa photos at Woodend Children’s Market 6 3 Weed workshop at Kyneton 17 9 Gisborne Christmas Festival 6 10 Gisborne Botanic Gardens drop-in session 8 10 Night nature session 17 10 Closing night of Whose Wives Are They Anyway 11 Gisborne Community Carols 6 11 Shared Table charity Christmas Party 6 14 Macedon/Mt Macedon Carols by Candlelight 6 16 Youth theatre production starts 10 17 Fairy Show and Carols at Duneira 13 18 Christmas musical Talitha 38 21 Macedon street party 6 JANUARY 1 Gisborne Market 18 26 Annual community Australia Day at John Aitken Reserve 33 26 Community fun run/walk 32

Baringo FilmClub Club Program Baringo Film Programme

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Matinee

Evening

December October 4 6

The Usual Suspects The Spotlight Quiet Chaos Lady in the Van

October 11 13 December

My Year Machina The Valetwithout Sex Ex Lars & the Real Girl

October 18 20 December

toi OTais Brother, Where Art Thou

Woman Death atinaGold Funeral

Hail, Caesar!

Monsieur Lazhar

Marshland

October 25

December 27 November 1

Philomena

Looking for Grace The King’s Speech

JANUARY

January 3 Eight Days a Week The Revenant For membership details contact January 10 Girl Asleep Mustang film@baringo.net.au January 17 Memento Love and Friendship January 24

Maggies’ Plan

Truman

January 31

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Me and My Sister

For membership details contact film@baringo.net.au

AUSTRALIA DAY IN THE PARK JANUARY 26 Remember the annual Australia Day celebration in John Aitken Reserve, Gisborne.

For details see p33.

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Going to Uni for the first time in 2017?

Gisborne & District Community Bank® Branch

Scholarship now open.

Applications are invited from eligible students in the local district attending university for the first time in 2017.

Drop into our branch at 11 Nexus Way, Gisborne or phone 5420 7210 for more information or visit bendigobank.com.au/scholarships.

Gisborne & District Community Bank® Branch

The Gisborne & District Community Bank® Branch 2017 Scholarship is a management account of Community Enterprise Charitable Fund ABN 12 102 649 968 (the Fund), The Bendigo Centre, Bendigo VIC 3550. Sandhurst Trustees Limited ABN 16 004 030 737 AFSL 237906, a subsidiary of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL 237879, is the trustee of the Fund. S55250-3 Agents Contacts: Kennedy & Hunt: (322989_v8) (4/11/2016)

33 Brantome St, Gisborne, Victoria, 3437 Ph: (03) 5428 2544 Fax: (03) 5428 2816

Jason Kennedy: 0417 383 235 Kelly McCarthy: 0429 340 507 Andrew Luxmoore: 0423 488 796

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Wishing you a wonderful holiday season.

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