Gisborne Gazette February 2016

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Issue No 104

February 2016

Online at www.issuu.com

Circulation 8500

A day to celebrate Some of the high-achieving group: From left: Aaron and Brayden Cysani, Matt and Hamish Campbell, Henry Wilson and Shakira Parker.

Gisborne Mixed Martial Arts star at Nationals Gisborne Mixed Martial Arts club backed up its haul of 16 State titles at the Victorian Championships in October, claiming eight National titles, three silver and two bronze medals at the Australian Martial Arts Championships over the weekend of November 28-29.

This outstanding achievement confirms the Gisborne club’s status as the most successful in Victoria at state and national level.

Young martial arts sensation Connor Hall led the way, taking out three National Titles in the Under 8s Points Sparring and Traditional Forms as well as the under 14s Weapons Demonstration categories, along with third place in Freestyle Sparring.

Arky Ventouras was impressive, taking out both the Advanced Colts Heavyweight Full Contact and Points Contact divisions and third place in Points Sparring.

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Australia Day 2016 Residents enjoyed food, children's games, choral singing and general entertainment as well as the flag-raising ceremony on Australia Day in Gisborne this year.

The day, organised by GREAT (Gisborne Region Events Activities and Tourism) at John Aitken Reserve, was attended by about 400 people on a day of warm sunshine.

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Kids Corner FROM the Editor’s Desk with Bryan Power

Welcome back to the first edition of 2016. February is usually a quiet start to the year for the Gazette but not so this time: I had received more than 60 articles one week before the deadline and would have struggled to fit everything in if all the schools had had time to organise their reports. Indications are that our 36 pages will be even more packed out each month in 2016.

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The Gazette Team Editor: Bryan Power 5428 2795 President Phyllis Boyd 0431 063 119 Advertising Coordinator advertising@gisbornegazette.org.au

Welcome to four new columnists: Kerry Huke who has taken over the Gisborne Secondary College Careers Chatter column from John Horley; Jessica Bonanno – one of the movers and shakers of the local Home Business Network – who will provide a monthly article on business tips and the 2016 Gisborne Secondary College captains, Eshe Lane and Sean Doherty who will keep us in the loop each

month about the good things happening at GSC.

Advertising Coordinator John Chambers 0401 810 581 advertising@gisbornegazette.org.au Production Pip Butler 5428 2201 pbutlerhistory@gmail.com Graeme Millar, Elaine Millar Photographer Ron Weste 5426 3322

Cricketers and Scouts and Martial Arts National Champions and Young Citizen of the Year

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Australia Day in Gisborne A sunny morning saw a big crowd gather at John Aitken Reserve to participate in the ceremony plus the fun and games and then enjoy the much appreciated brunch cooked by Siggy Thiner and the team from the Bullengarook Fire Brigade.

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Month March April May

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Distribution March 2 March 30 April 27

(Please note that due to time pressures our deadline for booking ads is five days earlier than copy deadline.)

TV in window Next time you walk past the GREAT Centre in Hamilton Street have a look at the continuous loop of photos that are displayed on the TV screen in the window. Photos that Ron Weste and I have taken over the previous month will be running and you may see your picture among them.

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New columnists

Our local youngsters continue to make us proud.

In this edition you will read of the successes of the cricketers – boys and girls – and the adventures of the scouts in Queensland and New Zealand. And special praise to Sharina Mayman of Bullengarook who is Macedon Ranges Young Citizen of the Year.

You can read about why Sharina won this award on page 3. And what about the local Martial Arts heroes who have brought back eight national titles from Queensland! Read about their exploits on page 29.

Councillor’s Column

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Month March April May

Deadline February 17 March 16 April 13

Distribution March 2 March 30 April 27

Even though the holidays are a distant memory and the kids are back at school, there are still plenty of things to do on the weekends for the remainder of summer. February sees the launch of Council’s Arts and Culture program for 2016, the annual showing for Valentine’s Day of the classic film Picnic at Hanging Rock at Hanging Rock, and numerous other events around the shire. Check out our events calendar at www. mrsc.vic.gov.au Congratulations to all our Australia Day Award recipients especially Macedon Ranges Health who received the Community Event for their 2015 Colour Fun Run. There were so many community events on offer on the day throughout the shire. It was great to see local runners at the Macedon Ranges Running Club’s fun run held at Sankey Reserve, and then the crowd enjoying proceedings at GREAT’s Australia Day celebration at John Aitken Reserve.

At Dixon Field, construction has begun on the new sports pavilion. Funding has been jointly provided by Council ($440,000) and the Victorian Government ($440,000).

The Gisborne Fitness Centre — which has been operating for over 30 years — has extended its hours. The centre is now open from 5am to 11pm. So if you’re a member and you can’t make it during the day, you now have extra time to increase your health and wellbeing.

The Gisborne Early Years Centre in Robertson Street is on target for completion in April with the frame structure, roof, plumbing and electrical works already finished. The internal walls and external bricking are scheduled to be completed in February.

Council is working with the kindergarten committee on naming the centre and transitioning the service from the current site at Grant Avenue.

John Chambers' recipes John takes great pride in organising our advertising, particularly the set-up of the two ‘Eating Out’ pages.

Each month – if there is space – John will provide an interesting recipe, and this month he kicks off with his “Impossible Cake” on page 16. This will be a great one for kids to make – and eat!

Retiring Distributors Four of our original distributors are calling it a day and we thank them most sincerely for their practical support of the Gazette that runs into ten years. New volunteers are always welcome to distribute the paper. Please give Richard Whiteley a call on 0439 800 430.

Bryan Power

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Where to pick up the Gazette 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.

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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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Gardiner brothers recognised with OAM Congratulations to Peter and Eddie Gardiner, who were awarded Order of Australia medals (OAM) in the Australia Day honours.

The brothers worked in the family business, Gardiners Garage, for 56 years, quietly going out of their way to help people who were stranded on the roadside.

They both played football and cricket with the Gisborne clubs and were members of the CFA, as well as taking an active part in various other community activities.

Ed said they always just did what needed to be done. Their contribution to Gisborne life was "just what you do" as part of a small community.

Clean Up Australia Day How about getting involved in this annual national effort to show pride in our local community in a very practical way?

You can register yourself, your club, your school or your business at www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au Recommended dates are: Businesses: Tuesday March 1 Schools: Friday March 4 General: Sunday March 6 The Friends of Daly Reserve, 1st Gisborne Scouts and The GREAT Association have already signed up. Will you be in it too? If so, let me know so that I can take photos of your efforts for the Gazette.

Gisborne icons Peter (left) and Eddie Gardiner.

Bryan Power editor@gisbornegazette.org.au

Local Australia Day awards presented

Gisborne Festival The 42nd Gisborne Festival was a great success with the biggest parade to date being led by the Creswick Light Horse Brigade as part of the Festival’s tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Anzacs at Gallipoli.

The evening was enjoyable for family members of all ages and the fireworks were brilliant.

Successful year for Daylesford and Macedon Ranges tourist economy During the twelve months to September 2015, the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region received 3.8 million visitors, an increase of 18.2% on the previous year.

The number of nights spent in the region by visitors was 2.7 million, a huge increase of 44%.

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A student from Bullengarook was awarded Young Citizen of the Year at the Macedon Ranges Shire Council 2016 awards presented during Australia Day celebrations at the Kyneton Town Hall.

Sharina Mayman,15, is a student at Sacred Heart College and after witnessing the impact that mental health issues had had on family and friends decided to create 'Think About It', an awareness campaign targeted at young people in the Macedon Ranges. The campaign tackles issues around bullying and mental health and includes a series of posters that will be distributed to secondary schools across the shire, and video interviews with young people

who have been affected by technicolour mass.

The Arts Ambassador bullying. Sharina has developed a powerful tool for is Alan Stone of Kyneton, cited as “a natural enteryoung people that aims to tainer with a flair for give them the support and mechanisms that they need musical theatre”.

Community Achievein difficult times.

The Citizen of the Year ment Awards were made to three great Award went to Loraine community contributors: Kraus, “the heart and soul of Sharina Mayman the Lancefield community”.

Deb Mitrevics, who “is a woman juggling Community Event of the it all” at Riddells Creek; Dr Frank Year Award went to the Macedon Ranges Health Colour Run/Walk Donovan, who is the driving force behind the Mount Macedon Anorganised by Kelly Milne. This popular zac Day Dawn Service Committee, Gisborne event saw participants and Rosemary Wilkinson, a Wooddusted with coloured powder as end stalwart involved in many comthey ran through checkpoints — arriving at the finish line as a vibrant munity groups.

Get in early with the Home Business Network The first networking event for 2016 for home businesses will be a council-hosted morning tea on Thursday February 25 at Baringo Food & Wine Co. This includes tips and discussion on relevant planning permits and considerations for setting up business at home. This event is supported by the Macedon Ranges Home Business Network, which runs

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meetings and workshops throughout the year supporting soloists and small businesses.

Become a network member by February 20 and pay the early bird fee of $65 and attend this morning tea at no cost (event is $20pp).

For Network enquiries email members@ MRHBN.org.au or for Morning Tea bookings call Macedon Ranges Shire Council on 5421 9616.

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Kids Corner

Quiz

Proudly sponsored by Sacred Heart College Kyneton

Jokes and riddles

1 Who is the Governor of Victoria?

2 Which team won the recent Big Bash

My Dad and Mum are well suited: he snores but she’s deaf.

cricket competition?

3 What bird is a symbol of peace?

4 What are the names of Prince William

What kind of fruit is green when it’s red?

A blackberry.

and the Duchess of Cambridge’s children?

Why did the fly fly?

Because a spider spied ’er.

5 In The Wizard of Oz, what did the Tin Man want?

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Why did the cow jump over the moon?

'Cos the milk maid had very cold hands.

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As a child I was the type of kid my mother told me not to play with.

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Why won’t flies land on computers?

Because they’re afraid of the world wide web?

Which of these is not a marsupial: wombat, koala, dingo, wallaby?

On one of the corners of the Monopoly board you are told to “Go to .....”

In tennis, how many points must a player win to win a “love” game?

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What is the name of Wallace’s clever dog?

What’s worse than finding a worm in an apple?

Half a worm.

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In which city would you find Batman and Robin?

Can you spot 10 differences between the pictures?

Did your father help you with this homework?

No, I got it all wrong by myself.

Answers: 1. Linda Dessau 2. Sydney Thunder 3. A dove 4. George and Charlotte 5. A heart 6.

Dingo 7. Jail 8. Four 9. Gromit 10. Gotham City.

Scouts put February Gazette together The happy paste-up crew from Macedon Scouts; left to right: Jaz, Lewis, Dante, Lara, Angus, Nick and Aramis.

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Check out John's Impossible Pie on page 14. It's one that you could make or help the cook at home to whip up!

All enjoy family film night in Gisborne

Matt Mudge (left) from the Gisborne Masters Football Club and Paul Doolan from Gardiner Reserve Community Project Committee test paver placement.

The Gardiner Reserve Committee with the assistance of The GREAT Association ran the first family film night on December 20 using the new digitised scoreboard/screen.

There were obstacles to overcome – the weather and technical problems – but those who attended thoroughly enjoyed the movie and the ambience of the evening.

Pavers: In December the pavers were given a trial layout.

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They will be installed soon.

Amphitheatre: The Committee’s next project is to raise more funds to assist GREAT to build an amphitheatre in the John Aitken Reserve. A model of the amphitheatre can be seen in the GREAT Centre, 23 Hamilton St. The Gardiner Reserve Committee is committed to making Gisborne a more interesting place in which to live.

After 31 years, South Gisborne resident Chris Caddaye retired on December 18 from her bus-driving career with Sunbury Coaches.

Congratulations to Rob and Georgia Kerr who played together in the Gisborne Dragons F Grade match on January 16. They were the first ever father and daughter duo to represent Gisborne in the same side in its long history.

The 30-seat cinema at the Baringo Food and Wine Co is proving popular. Run as a film club with a membership fee of $25 for six months, the cinema shows two films over three screenings every day with a change of program every week.

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Jan and Dennis Guest, left, have retired from their signwriting business Mount Gisborne Signs after 32 years.

Local author Rozi Bazzani is pleased that her book Hector has recently been released by Arcadia. The book tells the story of Hector Crawford, one of the great pioneers of television drama in Australia.

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A visitor in stitches

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Gisborne Rookies president Craig Shore almost had a moment of glory at a recent Big Bash game at the MCG when a six came over the fence and headed straight to him. Unfortunately he dropped the catch.

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Jonathan Kendall dropped into Gisborne for a couple of days in January on his travels from town to town around Australia selling his woollen scarves that he produces by hand on a small knitting frame. Once a teacher, Jonathan is now happy spending his life on the road.

Approval sought for new treatment for mesothelioma Barringo resident Lou Williams, about whom an article dealing with her battle with mesothelioma was published in the November Gazette, spoke at the Asbestos International Conference in BrisLou Williams bane in November about a new drug treatment, Keytruda, and met Health Minister Sussan Ley's expert adviser to discuss the drug and her petition to have it accepted as a treatment that qualifies for support from the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE Entry call for Relay for Life Services set to expand this year The appointment of a volunteer services coordinator, along with an increased training program for volunteers, will enable this local charity to offer greater levels of support for those caring for a loved one with a mental illness.

“The granting of funding for our volunteer services coordinator is a huge step forward for us,” said Tamara Wilson, president of PS My Family Matters. “We are grateful to both Bendigo Health and Macedon Ranges Health for the support they are giving us.”

PSMFM now has a team of volunteers ready to take on an increased number of carers. “All volunteers will be required to complete the Mental Health First Aid Training course, which we will run at the end of February,” said Tamara. “We still have room on the program for a few more people, if anyone is still interested in volunteering.”

For further information and to register interest please call 0475 269 965.

PS My Family Matters will also be running its regular Coffee for Carers gettogether at La Cibo Cafe in Gisborne at 10am on February 17. All are welcome.

If you need immediate support or assistance contact Lifeline on 13 1411.

Tamara Wilson of PS My Family Matters, left, with the new volunteer coordinator Suzi Chaniel, who will be at MRH on Mondays and Fridays.

Back, from left: Tim Fraser, Jack Sankey, Chris McDermott. Front: Olwyn Sankey, Beth Crawford and Tony Mifsud.

Auxiliary provides new equipment Recently the Gisborne Ambulance Auxiliary (now in its 40th year) bought a state of the art training mannequin and audiovisual package for the Gisborne Ambulance.

This is a significant upgrade for the

area, with enormous benefits for the staff and the community.

Laerdal, the company supplying the mannequin, conducted a training session with ambulance staff towards the end of last year.

Rotary rally a winner

Gisborne Rotary member Barry Wills and treasurer Jane Watters with a special raffle prize at the Vintage Motor Bike Show in December.

The Lancefield/ Macedon Ranges Relay For Life welcomes residents to participate with other cancer survivors and carers. The event will be at Lancefield Park on the weekend of March 5 and 6.

It starts with a Survivors and Carers lap about 3pm on the Saturday followed by an afternoon tea. Participants do not need to be in a team or to attend other stages of the Relay.

If you wish to register please ring Anne on 5429 1757.

The organising committee is also appealing for volunteers to assist over the Relay weekend. Duties may include set up, office assistance, catering, stage support and pack up.

For more information email Kathy at jakalake57@gmail.com or ring 0419 644 688.

Welcome to 2016 The Gisborne Friends of Red Cross are planning another year of fun, friendship and fundraising to support the vital work of the Red Cross.

Our first meeting will be on Friday February 5 in the Senior Citizens Room near the gym. Please come along and join us for a chat and a cuppa while we discuss our plans for the year.

This year Red Cross Calling in March will not be doorknocking the community.

Instead we have planned two events to raise the much-needed funds.

We will have a table at the Gisborne Market in March and we will also allocate the profits from our Blumes fashion parade. This annual event is always a winner and this year it will be held on Friday March 4 at 1.30. Entry will be $10 and as well as a door prize we will serve Gisborne’s best afternoon tea.

We look forward to seeing our old friends and to welcoming a lot of new faces.

Di Barker

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A Vibrant Life

Exciting year ahead for Macedon CWA We hope you enjoyed the holiday season and look forward to the New Year. The warm weather kept me indoors and reunited me with the books for my second round as secretary for our busy CWA year ahead.

Our first meeting this year is on February16. We will start our 2016 country study, Papua New Guinea. As a near neighbour and a country where we already have State projects, this study has special interest.

In preparation for the Associated Country Women of the World conference in Melbourne in 2019, Lorraine Tweddle members are seeking photos of Victorian scenes for placemats for conference delegates. There must be some great photos of “the mount” that can be used!

The Central Highlands Group meeting is also in February. Branches in our region are increasing in numbers. New members bring new energy, new ideas and extra life. Old members are also valuable – three members in Victoria are over 100 years old! We meet monthly at the CWA Hall, 662 Mt Macedon Road, Mt Macedon on the third Tuesday at 1.30pm.

You are most welcome to come and see if the CWA suits you.

Lorraine Tweddle 5426 2045

Honouring those who sacrificed 2016 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in Vietnam. This battle is regarded by Vietnam Veterans as their landmark battle.

The Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (Victoria) will be holding many functions to mark this year. The first event will be a gravesite vigil. There are 98 Vietnam veterans interred in Victoria. At midday on February 21 the association will hold a service at each of those gravesites. The Central Highlands sub-Branch of the association has the honour of conducting the service for the first Victorian National Serviceman killed in Vietnam, at Fawkner Cemetery. Any queries may be directed to Ken Bryce, President Central Highlands Sub-Branch on 0407 737 386.

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A cheque for the raffle proceeds is presented to a Windarring representative.

Gisborne CWA raises funds for Windarring Gisborne CWA wishes everyone a happy new year. Our final meeting for 2015 was held with a Christmas break up luncheon.

The annual Christmas hamper raffle was drawn with the winner being Narelle Bond and second prize to Judy Culpan.

The proceeds from this raffle was $1350 which was presented to the Windarring Group. Thank you to the ladies who sold tickets at Gisborne Shopping

Centre leading up to Christmas.

Two new CWA branches have recently been formed – Heathcote Night Branch and Sunbury Stars Night Branch.

Welcome to the Central Highlands group.

A casual get-together was held on January 11 with a group of our ladies enjoying a shared picnic in the park at Gisborne. An enjoyable day was had by all despite the hot weather.

Our branch meets on the second Monday of each month with our next meeting being on February 8. The meetings are held at the Masonic Hall in Gisborne and start at 10am.

New members are always welcome to join our happy branch.

Any queries please ring Dulcie Sharp (Publicity Officer) on 5428 4897 or Cheryl Liddy (Secretary) on 5428 3141.

Local RSL monthly news

Ethical farming to feature at Taste

Thanks to articles in the Gazette and assistance from members, we have now doubled our membership. We still require more members to strengthen our Sub-Branch which encompasses the areas of Gisborne, New Gisborne, Riddell, Macedon and Mount Macedon.

Our AGM will be held at 2pm on March 7 at 247 Station Road, New Gisborne.

We hope to get a full attendance of members, as AGMs decide on important subjects to assist our RSL in the year ahead.

Fellowship: To increase our fellowship, we are contacting bus companies for costs to take our members on trips to the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Puckapunyal, the Prisoner of

Taste of Kyneton is back on Sunday February 28, showcasing signature dishes from Kyneton’s best restaurants and food producers.

More than 30 local producers and restaurateurs will participate. This year, Taste will feature the artisan produce of Central Victoria’s ethical farming movement. Slow living and slow farming practices are producing exceptional results and these dedicated farmers will be bringing their produce for tasting.

‘Green Tics’ are the currency of Taste of Kyneton and can be purchased on the day for $5. $1 from each Green Tic will support the Rotary Club of Kyneton.

Taste of Kyneton will be held at Kyneton Racecourse, 11am to 3pm.

Tickets are $10 each and can be bought through www.tasteofkyneton.com

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War Memorial at Ballarat, Vietnam War Memorial at Seymour, HMAS Cerberus at Crib Point among other trips.

We have had discussions with the House of the Rock Church, where we meet, and have changed our meeting position to the rear of the hall. We have received a grant from MRSC for the supply and erection of a flagpole and an RSL sign of contacts and meeting times c/o the House of the Rock Church to be fixed near the flagpole.

WW1 Veterans: We have applied for a grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs to place Gisborne WW1 veterans’ names on the Gisborne Cenotaph.

We wish to thank the Gisborne & Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society for their help with this project.

Bill Derham 5428 3154

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A creek in need needs a friend in deed Eight members of Friends of Jacksons Creek rolled up to the first working bee of the year on January 17 armed with their whipper-snippers to trim the banks of the creek in the zones where locals and visitors flock the most for their summer picnics.

As you can see in the photo the team also collected a large amount of litter. It’s a great pity that there is any rubbish in our beautiful parks as there are plenty of bins.

Much of the litter is plastic and we should all be aware of

the dangers it poses to water creatures once it gets into the creek.

If you are in the habit of walking in the parks, perhaps every now and again you could take a bag and collect some of this stuff before it gets into the creek.

The next working bee will be on Sunday February 21 at 10am near the skate park and we’d love you to join us for an hour or two to help preserve this great local asset. Please call me on 0415 534 477.

David Tunbridge

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A group of the Friends take a break.

Beekeeping and Honey Festival The J Beekeeping Club in Diggers Rest would like to let more local residents know of its existence. The club has members from all over the western and northern suburbs of Melbourne, the Macedon Ranges and central Victoria, including a strong base around the Diggers Rest/Sunbury/Gisborne area.

The club is hosting a Bee Keeping and Honey Festival on Sunday March 6, from 10am to 4pm. Featuring – ● Demonstrations of bee-keeping operations ● Glass bee hive – watch them at work safely, behind glass ● Bee-beard (subject to conditions) ● Honey varieties for tasting and sale ● Mead and Honey Liqueur tasting ● Bee-keeping goods and various beerelated products for sale ● Kids corner — learn all about bees.

BBQ lunch, cakes, tea, coffee and drinks available. Admission $3 per adult, children free. Location: Jadran Social Club, 35 Duncans Lane, Diggers Rest.

For more information about the club, call Aaron on 0400 996 331 or email goldsworthy.aaron@gmail.com

Community Wind Farm may be 'on' Just over four years ago the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group and the energy project team (WISE) were close to launching a community wind project to be located in the pine forest 7km south of Woodend.

However, the then government introduced planning laws which banned wind power across the Macedon Ranges Shire.

The project, which enjoyed substantial support from the local community, would have generated sufficient electricity to power more than 3,500 homes – the populations of Woodend, Macedon, Mt Macedon and Newham.

Peter Hansford, convenor of the community wind farm project, said, “The community wind farm would provide increased energy security and provide an income source for local shareholders and community sustainability projects.”

Based on modelling, the site, now cleared of pine trees, appears to have an excellent wind resource. "We are about to confirm this once and for all," Mr Hansford said. "The first step is to get an anemometer erected so that accurate data on wind speeds and potential energy generation can be determined."

Sustainable Living bigger and better The annual Macedon Ranges Sustainable Living Festival will fill several venues and run across the last weekend in February.

On Saturday 27, from 10am to 4pm, a Sustainable Design and Technology Expo will be held at the Black Forest Timber Mill with up to 40 exhibitors, including the Alternative Technology Association.

Simultaneously, a Sustainable Food and Gardening Expo will take place at the Woodend Community Garden and Hub. Free shuttle buses will run between the two Expos.

On Sunday morning, the Sustainable Ranges Tour will explore outstanding examples of sustainable houses and food production in the region. This bus tour will also visit the site of the Woodend Community Wind Farm. To close the festival, a picnic will be held in the Woodend Children’s Park on Sunday 28, from 12.30 to 3pm. Bring lunch or buy veggie burgers and enjoy live music and old-time games.

Bookings for the tour will open in February. All other events are included in the entry price: $10 adult, $5 child and $25 family. For more information, visit www.mrsgonline.org.au/slf or follow www.facebook.com/MRSGonline

Auxiliary to set up fundraisers The Gisborne Auxiliary will be holding their first meeting for the year on Tuesday February 23 starting at 1.30pm in the Gisborne Masonic Lodge Hall.

We will arrange our fundraising efforts for the year to help blind and vision-impaired adults and children.

The extra large print calendars for 2016 were again very popular and in total we sold 50.

We extend a very Elaine Millar warm welcome to any new members who would like to join our group and help with this very important outreach.

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Library is arranging 'blind dates' Gisborne Library would like to congratulate every child who participated in the Summer Reading Club. We had a record number Subha Simpson of entries this year and are proud to support and help our young readers.

In February the Library celebrates Library Lovers Day with “Blind Dates”.

Come in during the week leading up to Valentine’s Day and we will set you up on a blind date with a book.

On February 11, the library will host a romance writing workshop with author Beverley Eikli. She will talk in particular about the Georgian era and will also provide tips on self-publishing.

Budding writers and romance novel readers are encouraged to attend.

Bookings are essential. Call us on 5428 3962 to book.

IT Help sessions will be held at the library every Tuesday in February at 10.30am. The sessions will cater to one-on-one assistance with electronic devices and library’s e-resources.

Bookings are essential on 5428 3962.

During these hot summer months, don’t forget that you can always cool off at the library. There is something for everyone here including air conditioning!

Subha

National medals presented to Brigade members February 2009 will long be remembered for the devastating fires during which 173 lives were lost and countless homes, sheds, cars and animals lost or killed.

Firefighters and fellow Emergency Services personnel have been recognised for their efforts during and after the fires.

In October, eligible members of the Gisborne Fire Brigade were presented with the National Emergency Medal in recognition of their efforts. This is

The medal presentation. Picture: Blair Dellemijn an Operational Service Medal which recognises significant or sustained service to others in a nationally significant emergency.

Macedon Ranges Scottish Country Dancers We meet every Thursday from 1 to 3pm at Buffalo Stadium, Forest Road, Woodend.

This year we are offering a Beginners Class starting on Thursday March 3, from 1 to 2pm. Experienced dancers will be there to help beginners learn the basic steps and formations and easier dances will be taught during that hour.

Scottish Country Dancing is great fun.

It’s great exercise for the body and the brain and no, we don’t dance over swords – that’s Highland Dancing. It is also very sociable so it’s not necessary to bring a partner.

For more information please phone Meg on 5427 1100 or Elizabeth on 5429 6470.

The presentation was made by outgoing CFA Chief Officer Euan Ferguson and Regional Commander Mark Gilmore.

Mr Ferguson said how proud he was to be presenting such a prestigious medal to members of the Gisborne Fire Brigade.

Gisborne Fire Brigade Captain Sam Strang congratulated Brigade members for their courage, passion and commitment during the 2009 fires remembered as Black Saturday.

Towed vehicles can cause problems for cyclists Dear drivers of towed vehicles. We have heard from a number of cyclists that some horse floats, trailers, caravans etc come frighteningly close when overtaking them.

Please remember when planning to pass a cyclist how important it is to give sufficient safe clearance from the towed vehicle as well as your car. Sometimes you may have to wait until you can overtake safely.

The safe recommended minimum passing distance for passing a cyclist when driving on roads with a speed limit under 60 is one metre and it is one and a half metres on roads with a speed limit of 60 and above. The distance is between the widest parts of your combined vehicle to the cyclist.

If your car is wider than your trailer or float, it is the distance between the outside of your side mirror to the cyclist's handle bars. If the vehicle you are towing is wider, please allow for the extra width so that the towed vehicle is well clear of the rider.

We all want to get home safely to our families.

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BOOK WORMS with Natasha Boyd

Best Books of 2015 2015 saw me read 30 adult books, six junior novels as well as many plays. My New Year resolution had been to widen my reading choices and I was certainly rewarded by reading Magda Szubanski’s well written and inspiring chronicle Reckoning and Rosie Batty’s sad yet frustrating memoir A Mother’s Story.

Novels about tragedy also held resonance for me with favourites including a toddler’s disappearance cold case in The Lake House by Kate Morton, villagers surviving the Chernobyl disaster in All that is solid melts into air by Darragh McKeon and the dual story of a blind French girl and a young German soldier in Anthony Doerr’s All the light we cannot see. The latter one also won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize. My number one favourite read ended up being Charlotte Wood’s confronting yet beautifully written The Natural Way of Things and my tip for nominations this year.

The overall number one selling book for Australia was the funny children’s book 65 Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton (312,000 copies). Other big winners were Wimpy Kid Old School by Jeff Kinney, the adult thriller Girl on a Train by debut author Paula Hawkins, Elena Ferrante’s quartet of novels and a whole host of colouring books especially those from Millie Marotta. The Dressmaker and American Sniper films also helped their books back into the charts.

Top cookbooks were Sarah Wilson’s I Quit Sugar: Simplicious, Jamie Oliver’s Everyday Super Food and Donna Hay’s Life in Balance.

A surprise hit was also the wonderful Annabel Crabb’s Special Delivery.

The ABC Bookclub’s final annual episode created frenzy for the epic A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara, crime novel The Whites by Harry Brandt and Richard Glover’s memoir Flesh Wounds. Kate Atkinson’s God In Ruins was also a favourite and managed to pick up Costa Fiction Award along the way.

Overseas, EL James’ Grey (1.07m copies) and Harper Lee’s Go Set a Watchman (1.6m copies) were the bestselling books in the UK and US respectively in 2015.

2016 promises more delights so I look forward to keeping you informed throughout the year.

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ARTS in the RANGES

Proudly sponsored by Gisborne Artists Society, 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

Concerts at the Res off to impressive start The 2016 concert season at the Church of the Resurrection, Macedon, got off to a flying start with a brilliant organ and piano recital by internationally acclaimed organist Pavel Kohout from the Czech Republic on January 15.

The audience of more than 100 was treated to a magnificent program, featuring the Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor

by Bach played on the memorial organ, and the Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven played on the Kawai grand piano.

The season of eight concerts will include a performance of the celebrated Schubert’s Trout Quintet by the Seraphim Trio and guest artists Jacqueline Cronin and David Campbell (on Sunday February 21 at 2.30pm), the B Minor Mass by J S Bach performed by the Australian Chamber Choir, the horticulturally inspired pre-

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Dianne Gome and Pavel Kohout at the Church of the Resurrection concert sentation Music of the Seasons by the Evergreen Ensemble and a recital by Macedon organist Dianne Gome.

The church is rapidly becoming known

as a place of beauty and excellent acoustics to which music lovers are prepared to travel for wonderful musical experiences.

Dianne Gome sdggome@patash.com.au

Heart-warming start to film year Duneira events this autumn Our full listing of autumn events can now be booked.

We’re delighted to present to you an exciting program, including free concerts and a Mother’s Day concert with afternoon tea.

You can download our digital brochure as a pdf, or simply use our website www. duneira.com.au to read through all the events. Please note: We won’t have a hard-copy brochure available in 2016, so feel free to email the digital brochure to friends and family.

The Duneira team look forward to seeing you here this year. We reopened our office on February 1 and you will find that our online booking is very easy to use. Early booking is advised as many events sell out quickly.

Jacky Ogeil, Director

The year has begun, the weather is predictably unpredictable and the playlist for the Macedon Ranges Film Society has been set.

As is the custom, the list includes a wide variety of genres – from comedy to romance to documentary and drama. So members can expect a film about retired musicians and their annual concert to celebrate Verdi’s birthday, a film set in the Australian desert, and an unusual take on how a child navigates his way around a new city, house and school.

The year will kick off with a show to warm the cockles of your heart. The French offering, The Intouchables, is based on a true story of friendship between the most unlikely of people. The humorous camaraderie will leave the audience spellbound by its charm.

The Macedon Ranges Film Society meets on the second Wednesday of every month at the Woodend Community Centre and will show 11 films this year. Film notes

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MRFS Secretary Lorraine Rutherford thanks retiring committee member Bernie Green for his contribution over the years. and an informal supper are part of the evening. MRFS is a membership-based club so initial enquiries must be made by emailing mrfilmsociety@gmail.com or by phoning Lorraine on 5427 0921 or Christine on 5429 5452.

We plan to hold six one-day workshops this year tutored by top artists from around Victoria. We will be inviting local secondary school students to attend some of the workshops as part of our support for young artists program. In addition, our Saturday life-drawing classes will recommence shortly.

Our first one-day workshop will be an acrylic workshop at the Woodend Neighbourhood House on Sunday February 7 tutored by award-winning Gisborne artist Helen Cottle. Beginners and experienced artists welcome. The cost is $75 for MRAG members and $85 for non-members.

We are planning two art shows again this year, the first during the Woodend Winter Arts Festival in June. The venue will again be the Woodend Bowling Club. Our second art show will be held over the Melbourne Cup Weekend at the Woodend Community Centre.

For more information on MRAG activities, please contact John York on 5427 1780 or 0417 506 934, or email macedonrangesartgroup@ gmail.com or go to www. macedonrangesartgroup.com John York

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30th show for Gisborne Artists The Gisborne Artists' Society’s 30th annual Art Show will be held on March 4, 5 and 6.

Our inaugural and long-serving President, Tricia Kaye, will welcome Athol Guy, AO, founding member of The Seekers, who will open the show at 7.30pm on Friday, March 4, at the Mechanics Hall.

A finger food supper and drinks will be provided on the opening night at a cost of $10 per person. The show is open on Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 9am-4pm. Entry is free!

Our new members will add to an exciting and varied range of quality work on offer including a delightful collection of china and glassware, all at very affordable prices.

Proceeds will again go to Gisborne Oaks nursing home. For further information please ring 5428 3852.

The Gallery Mount Macedon Our members are excited about the calendar of events they have planned for 2016.

During January Debbie Harman was invited to show her clay and metal works and was very successful – almost a sellout.

During February our very talented members will focus on summer.

Then in March our exhibition titled ‘Now and Then’ showcases works in 2D and 3D by members in their current varied practices, accompanied and inspired Colleen Weste by a project that they have created in the past. The creative journey may be years or decades between the two articles, both of which are for sale.

Please come and visit us soon – down the laneway beside the Trading Post.

Friday to Tuesday 10am to 4pm. See us on Facebook or at www.thegallerymtmacedon.com.au Colleen

Tricia Kaye has been President of Gisborne Artists’ Society for 27 of its 30-year history.

Rehearsals are under way for The Mount Players first production of the year. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Jay Presson Allen, adapted from the novel by Muriel Spark, will open on February 26 and continue over three weekends until March 13.

A rebellious and romantic school teacher, Jean Brodie, is determined to teach her pupils her own approach to life and mould them to her own personal beliefs. Her ruthless overconfidence, however, brings about tragedy and heartbreak.

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie is one of the great tragi-comedies

Exciting year for Young Voices 2016 promises to be a busy and exciting year for Young Voices of Macedon, a community choir for children from the age of five.

The choir’s final performance in 2015 was a magnificent Ceremony of Readings and Carols shared with the Choir of the Anglican Church of Gisborne at the Church of the Resurrection, Macedon.

This year will see a performance at the Choralfest at Montsalvat, Eltham in April

and, in collaboration with the Bendigo Youth Choir, will feature a performance of the beautiful Messe Breve by Delibes.

New members are very welcome. Rehearsals take place during term times on Thursdays from 4.15 to 5.45pm at Norma Richardson Hall, Woodend. The choir also includes an auditioned madrigal group for older singers, and will rehearse at other times. For further information call 5425 4801 or email sdggome@patash. com.au Dianne Gome

Young Voices performed at the carol service in December .

of theatre and film, told with classic Scottish wit and brevity.

The story develops over the period between 1931 and 1936: the Great Depression, Spanish Civil War, and leading up to World War II. The cast includes some of the Macedon Ranges best actors, supported by some new faces and a number of young actors who have graduated through The Mount Players Youth Theatre.

Book now through www. trybooking.com.au to see this entertaining and thoughtprovoking play.

Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art & Craft Group The December exhibition of the group was another success with the warmer weather on the opening night attracting many visitors with exhibitors receiving favourable comments for their works.

The climax of the weekend was certainly on Sunday 6, which coincided with the GREAT Christmas market. Hundreds of market attendees took the opportunity of the free admission to view the exhibition and many took home Christmas gifts.

The Phoenix members were this year able to offer two prizes for the special effort and the winners were Chris Aiello of Gisborne and ‘Gen’ of Riddells Greek.

Kate Paul, the group’s President, along with the members, congratulate the winners and thank all of the visitors to the exhibition and hope to see many of you all again at the June, 2016 exhibition.

For further exhibition details contact Margaret Keen on 5428 2835 or visit our web site at www. phoenixarts.weebly.com Russell Ball

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British TV guru to give opening lecture at Kyneton

Lars Tharp will speak at Kyneton.

Summer concert at Daylesford Music in The Central Highlands (MITCH) – a registered not-forprofit organisation – was formed to support and promote fine musical performance and to develop local talent.

MITCH is committed to showcasing this musical talent in an accessible way for all of the Central Highlands' communities to enjoy.

MITCH presents four concerts throughout the year. Our summer twilight concert will be held at David Bromley’s iconic art gallery in Daylesford on Saturday February 20 at 6pm, featuring Pugsley Buzzard, a piano player and singer with a distinctive sound whose shows excite and captivate, his mesmerising voice and dazzling piano playing all delivered with a vaudevillian nuance and humour.

Pugsley‘s playing features Barrelhouse, Boogie, Stride piano stylings dripping with New Orleans funk and oozing with tantalising improvisation ranging from delicate and moody to wild and ecstatic. Pugsley has delighted audiences far and wide, from the jazz cellars of Berlin to New Orleans' French Quarter.

The MITCH Committee invites you to come and enjoy this wonderful performance and to have fun with us.

Please see the link www.mitch.org. au/events for booking details.

Diana Edwards (MITCH Committee)

Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) started the year on February 3 with a coach excursion to TarraWarra Museum of Art in the Yarra Valley to view ‘Howard Arkley and Friends’, followed by lunch at awardwinning Alowyn Gardens.

In March, Lars Tharp – well-known for his appearances on UK television’s Antiques Roadshow – will present the year’s first lecture on Thursday March 3 at 7pm for 7.30pm at Kyneton Town Hall. His talk will provide an entertaining view of English artists William Hogarth and Samuel Scott and others.

Membership of ADFAS is open to everyone with an interest in the arts. This well-established society offers members and guests an opportunity to listen to a wide range of international and Australian arts experts and enjoy supper and conversation afterwards.

ADFAS volunteers also organise events, visits and tours throughout the year to museums, galleries, gardens and private collections. Members are also invited to luncheon talks in interesting venues such as wineries. This year, ‘Eat and Sing’ will

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Tech night to focus on creating photobooks Welcome to 2016.

Macedon Ranges Photographic Society club members have an exciting year ahead with loads of competitions, training nights and outings to challenge creativity and photographic skills.

Check out our website for the calendar of events!

This year's program began on February 2 with guest speaker Alice Mabin, an Australian rural lifestyle photographer and the BEFA (Business Excellence Forum & Awards) 2015 Asia Pacific Female Entrepreneur of the Year.

She presented her current works and experiences in preparation for her new book, Australia on the Back of a Truck.

Club members also handed in their images for our first externally judged competition coming up in April with the topic being ‘Macro and Close Up’.

The tech night on February 9 will focus on preparing images and layouts for creating photobooks.

February 27 sees a special all-day workshop at Kerrie Hall: Portraits and Lighting.

And to follow, on March 1, there will be a presentation on post-

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building on the corner of Prince and Robertson Streets was demolished in December to make way for a new service station that will be constructed by late March for Puma Energy.

■ Macedon Ranges Further Education Centre’s Term 1 course guide is now available with most classes commencing soon, so be quick with your bookings.

■ Beware the double lines in Hamilton Street, Gisborne! Motorists need to be aware that making a U-turn over the double lines could cost you a penalty of $303 plus three demerit points.

Peony by Cheryl Connell is the winning image from the Digital competition at the December End of Year club function and annual competition judging.

■ Motorists are also being caught crossing double lines in Aitken Street to enter the service lane to the Gisborne Aquatic Centre. Continue south and go right around the roundabout before coming back and making a left-hand turn into the service road.

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New members are most welcome. For more information please contact Deborah Mullins on 0411 530 015 or visit the website www.macedon-rangesphotography.org.au or our Facebook page.

The society meets twice a month at the Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House, 59 Main Road.

■ This year’s local Longest Lunch will be at Cloverdel in Woodend from noon on March 4.

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Youngsters flying high in Riddell Kids of all ages have had a ball over the holidays on the new double flying fox at Riddells Creek Memorial Park. The installation of the new equipment in December 2015 completed phase two of an inspired upgrade of the centrally located park that will continue this year.

The double flying fox was made possible by a $20,000 grant by Gisborne & District Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank.

Branch manager Susan Tresidder said the grant showed how Community Bank’s® can make great things happen in their local community.

“We were able to make this major community investment thanks to our customers who support us,” said Ms. Tresidder. “We hope they take pride in how they’ve helped create a community space in Riddells Creek that will be enjoyed for years to come.”

Macedon Music 2016 March 6 Firebird Trio May 1

Streeton Trio August 21 Rebecca Chan and Kristian Chong October 2 Tinalley + Daniel De Borah November 13 Plexus The date of the Glen Johnston Prize for Composition Concert to be advised.

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The new double flying fox in Riddells Creek Memorial Park gets a workout during the school holidays.

Gisborne Ramblers This month’s walks are: February 5 SunburyTown walk 12 Mt Macedon to Camels Hump 19 Waterloo Flat Road 26 Kerrie Flora Reserve We meet at the Gisborne Tennis Club at Dixon Field about 9.15am.

Be sure to bring your hat and water.

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Termite disaster at Gisborne Pony Club closes clubhouse The Gisborne Pony Club was founded in 1978. It currently has 77 members ranging in age from four to 25 years and on event days the club can host up to 120 riders. GPC has members from families over three generations and has produced riders who have competed at state, national and international level, with many former members returning to the club to coach.

The clubhouse facilities have been forced to close because of termite damage. This has come as a huge shock to the club. Having previously implemented routine pest management programs, the invasion by termites was unexpected and not detected until irreparable damage had occurred. Without a clubroom and canteen facilities the club is unable to host events, which is the major fundraising activity.

The club has a vision to rebuild with multipurpose use in mind and aims to provide great facilities for all to use as there is very little in the way of community infrastructure in this area of Gisborne South.

The pony club is putting on an event to help raise money on March 5, starting at noon. This will be held at Robertson Reserve, Couangalt Road, South Gisborne. Gold coin donation for entry. This event will include: freshman’s show jumping for riders with their own horses; pony rides; jumping castle; face painting; sausage sizzle; car boot sale and many other activities.

Please come along to show your support and have a great time. If you are interested in further information please contact Bianca on the Gisborne Pony Club Facebook page.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING Proudly sponsored by Macedon Ranges Health

Youth Clinic reopens The Macedon Ranges Health Youth clinic has proved to be an effective youth-specific health service for young persons (12 – 25 years) in Gisborne and surrounding local communities.

The clinic is open to all youth and is a free service.

The doctor bulk bills all clients, no appointments are needed and everyone is welcome. Students that attend schools who offer this service can easily access the clinic whilst at school. The Youth Clinic is a confidential and non-judgemental service. The healthcare providers at Macedon Ranges Health can help with Louise Beer, one of the mental and sexual health, body image, friendly staff nutrition, school and family issues. at the Youth The Youth Clinic will reopen at the Clinic. following times and venues: ● Weekly at 76 Hamilton Street, Gisborne – Wednesdays 4.30pm-7pm (school terms) from Wednesday February 3 with a doctor (local GP Alison Bailey) and a nurse (Louise Beer); ● Monthly at Gisborne Secondary College from Wednesday February 3 ● Monthly at Kyneton Secondary College from Wednesday February 10 ● Monthly at Sunbury College from Monday Feb 8.

For further information please contact Louise Beer at Macedon Ranges Health on 5428 0300 or email louise. beer@mrh.org.au

MRH Centre now open late two days a week Macedon Ranges Health recently received a highly competitive After Hours Innovation Grant of $75,000 provided through the North West Melbourne Primary Health Network.

The grant will ensure that allied heath clinicians and our service access team are able to work alongside Hardy’s Pharmacy and the Neal Street Clinic to provide an after-hours multidisciplinary service to the community. The centre will be open until 8pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

This grant is initially Mena Mikhail (Pharmacist), for six months, however Steve Power (Primary Care MRH is hopeful this will Coordinator – MRH) and Don be extended, ensuring Tidbury (CEO, MRH). this innovative service remains in place and available to Community Health eligible people unable to access services during normal business hours. The following services will be available on Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 8pm: ● Psychology/Counselling, Physiotherapy (including exciting classes for expectant mums and new mums), Dietetics, Speech Pathology and Podiatry.

To make a booking contact 5428 0300.

Hours

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday

8am - 5pm

Tuesday

8am – 5pm

Wednesday

8am - 7:30pm

Thursday

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Friday

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Attention to detail We’ve all survived Christmas, how about you? The parties are over, the decorations have been put away and we’re embracing 2016 and all that it promises.

Can you tell a Torx pan head from a Phillips countersunk screw? What about a self-tapper from a machine screw, a helicoil from a spring, a closed from an open end rivet or a loxin from a dynabolt? Shedmen Verdun and Merv (pictured below) have over 180 years of experience between them and they know the differences between all of these fixings. Fortunately for us they’ve also got the patience to sort them into the right drawer compartments, making it easy for the rest of us to find.

Our membership continues to grow but we can always accommodate more. Drop in any Monday, Wednesday or Thursday morning for a cuppa, a chat and a guided tour. Merv and Verdun will be happy to show you the difference between a left and right-hand thread. You can also come along to our monthly barbecue on the last Monday of every month around 12.30pm.

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GP Consultations are Bulk Billed

Macedon Ranges Health

GP Services - Standard & Long Consults - Chronic Disease Management - Asthma & Diabetes Clinic - Mental Health Plans - Fracture Management - Travel & Childhood Immunisations - Minor Surgical Procedures - ECG & Spirometry - Treatment & Procedure Rooms

Provide all Allied Health Services

Gap fees for procedure $25 - $50 only Cosmetic Clinic Aviation Medicals Visiting Medical Specialists from February 2016

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Shedmen Verdun (left) and Merv have their work cut out.

- Diabetic education - Dietician - Exercise Physiology - Massage - Podiatry - Physiotherapy - Psychology & Counselling - Speech Therapy Gisborne Pharmacy (Hardy’s) - Community chemist in the region for 25 years Healthscope Pathology - Blood tests processed in local lab in Kyneton Capital Radiology - Bulk Billed ultrasound scan services starting in January 2016

Gisborne Oaks receives Western Water grant

Brian West (resident) in the gardens at Gisborne Oaks.

In October 2015 Macedon Ranges Health received Western Water’s $2,000 Water Wisdom Grant to develop a community garden at Gisborne Oaks Aged Care facility. The project’s aim is to create a Sensory Garden specifically for residents with dementia. Dementia is an illness that is becoming more prevalent in our society.

This project has created much excitement amongst the staff and

‘Betty’s Boop’ with Betty Doolan

Well, how did your Christmas go? Residents had a Christmas party and it was good to see many families enjoying Ricky Lee entertaining with toe-tapping music. Residents in the Oaks had lovely Georgia playing the harp too. My New Year's resolution is not to wait for that kiss from Santa; I will settle for a handshake and two bags of sweets. Thanks also to the Fire Brigade for bringing Christmas cheer and Santa.

Christmas morning Santa and his helper arrived with gifts for everyone and a Christmas pudding from the CWA. I seem to be saying thank you a lot. I can’t think of another word to show how grateful the residents are to feel part of the community.

Thank you to the Dad who played his saxophone accompanying the beautiful school children singing Christmas Carols. Residents were delighted to find beautiful Christmas cards on the dining room tables.

I had Christmas with my family and we had two babies who were celebrating their first Christmas. Our Christmas gift was the announcement that this year we will have two more babies. How things have changed – as I reached for a corn cob so did the little person sitting in a high chair beside me. It must have looked a bit strange – the young and old chumping on a corn cob.

My granddaughter, her husband and four children came down from Queensland because they are moving to Victoria so they took me out to lunch at the Vic Tavern. It has been a long time since I have been out with active children but there was no need to worry, they were so good – and then it happened, one little lad discovered that I had only one leg. It is hard to know what to say. When I first had my accident my little grandchild was told Nana had lost her leg and the poor little girl spent most of her time looking under the bed for it.

Stay safe – Betty

residents of the Grevillia Wing of the facility. The benefits of this specially designed garden will be a space that is sensory and safe for all to enjoy.

Currently the garden is in its planning stage – there is involvement from staff, residents and volunteers and we welcome any extra help or resources.

If you are interested please contact Allie at Macedon Ranges Health on 5428 0300.

TOWN Club can help you back to healthy lifestyle Welcome to 2016 Another year begins and we are all thinking, why did I indulge so much over the holiday season? It’s now time to work towards regaining our healthy lifestyle and to lose those extra kilos we have gained.

If you are up for the challenge we at Gisborne TOWN Club will Di Egan help you achieve your weight loss goal. We don’t follow fad diets but instead encourage healthy weight loss. It’s all about changing your attitude towards weight loss by taking control, promoting and supporting you on your weight loss journey.

Remember, a single journey begins with one small step, so make that step by contacting us and we will support you through our group therapy sessions and provide motivation and strategies to help you shed those extra kilos. Your healthy weight goal will be set in conjunction with your doctor.

So START now by joining us in finding the new you. We meet every Monday at the Gisborne Bowling Club between 6 and 7pm. Visitors are always welcome. You can contact Carmel on 5428 3856 or Kathy on 5428 1334.

Senior audiologist Danielle Bowles.

Audiology now available at MRH Butterfly Audiology began services here in January. They will offer a comprehensive range of programs to support people with their hearing including: ◘ Assessment and diagnosis of hearing loss – adults and children ◘ Supply and fitting of hearing aids ◘ Hearing Rehabilitation Classes ◘ Tinnitus counselling ◘ OH&S Assessments ◘ Earplugs Butterfly Audiology has branches operating in Bendigo and Castlemaine and is locally owned by Danielle and Daniel Bowles.

Initially Butterfly Audiology will operate on Fridays but will expand over the coming months. All clients are welcome including those who are selffunded, pensioners, DVA cardholders, children over four years and WorkCover claimants. A doctor’s referral is not necessary.

To book an appointment with Butterfly Audiology you can telephone on 5472 4001 or book directly via their website www.butterflyaudiology.com.au Audiology will complement the extended range of services available in the Centre including the Neal Street Medical Clinic, Hardy’s Pharmacy, Healthscope Pathology, psychology, physiotherapy, speech pathology, podiatry, dietetics, occupational therapy, activity and lifestyle programs.

Additional new services are scheduled to begin in 2016 including specialist medical (paediatrics, psychiatry and cardiology), dental services and new health and well-being programs to support the community.

Thursday, Feb 18 at 7.15 - 8.15pm Friday, Feb 19 at 10.30 - 11.30am

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THE GREAT ASSOCIATION Gisborne reGion events Activities

GISBORNE View from

the stalls

OLDE TIME MARKET

&

tourism

Plant One On Me

Bee Lovable

Along the path in the Reserve in Hamilton Street, shoppers with an interest in gardening can find a huge range of plants of all sizes and varieties, from seedlings to many mature trees and shrubs, reasonably priced, from Plant One On Me. See the advertisement on page 21 for more details of specials available at the June and July Olde Time Markets.

Lovely Lynne of ‘Bee Lovable’ has been a regular at the Gisborne Market for over three years.

Living at Bullengarook, she has been beekeeping now for around nine years.

Beekeeping has undergone a resurgence in recent years among retirees and gardeners.

“There are local groups of enthusiasts in Sunbury, Diggers Rest and there Plant One On Me has a large area of plants and trees on display. is also a Woodend Bee First Sunday of every month Friendly Society, that One hundred classic cars will fill the start grid for the 2016 GREAT Macedon focuses on bees,” said Lynne.

Grand Tour.

Goldfields Honey has been providing Trout’s Men’s and Women’s Headwear am sells apm Entries are now closed butWild spectators are more than welcome to join Lynne range of honey including honey from grey box red gum trees.

Australian honey varieties andand honeyis 2. one of the many stalls that is adisplay regularfrom at based products for the people of Central the “Flag Off” on Saturday April Cars on the Tour will be on Her product range also includes handmade complementary products that contain Hamilton Street-Aitken Street the market.

Victoria for over 20 years.

7.30am and depart from outside the old Gisborne Courthouse at 9am. honey byproducts fromin the bee activities. *Please note or dogs not permitted have beeswax been attending the in Gisborne market The route will take the Grand Tourists through Riddells Creek, Hesket, For saleprecinct* on her stall are a range They of natural candles various sizes.

Olde Time Market for many years and Mt Macedon, Macedon (Avenue of Honour) and onto the Woodend Farmers These do not contain the toxins found in the majority of candles made from paraffin have educated their loyal customers Market around 10.30am. or petroleum oils. She has a number of the different including combining about many soaps, different types ofone honey, If you miss the Tour on Saturday, a smaller selection of about 35 classic the benefits of goats’ milk with thetheir healing properties of health honey benefits. for those suffering flavours and their cars will be on display at John Aitken Reserve on Sunday April 3 from dermatitis.

You will find good value and friendly

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A full grid for the Tour

Goldfields Honey

service at the Goldfields Honey Stall at Site 62 on the corner opposite the Mechanics Institute. Mention seeing this article in the Gazette and provide your own container and they will fill it for $6 per kilogram.

News from GREAT Amphitheatre A presentation of the plans for the proposed amphitheatre in the John Aitken Reserve was made to Council in November. Several issues raised at that meeting are being worked on.

Olde Time Market December’s market was the biggest yet with over 350 stall and thousands of visitors.

10am (Gisborne Old Time Market day). For more information, visit www. macedonrangesgrandtour.com.au

Goldfields Honey will fill your own container if you mention this article.

$3000 for the Riddells Creek Park upgrade; Macedon Ranges Health, $500 for the 2015 Colour Run; Young Voices of Macedon, $1000 for a digital keyboard; Heskett-Kerrie CFA, $500 towards equipment upgrades; and Gisborne Festival, $1000 for Tubby the Robot.

AGM elections in December The committee members for 2016 are; President Graeme Miller, ViceThree of the GREAT stalwarts, John President Patsy Smith, Secretary Australia Day Chambers and Phyllis and Ian Boyd, Graham Dickinson, Treasurer Dorothy enjoy a well-earned drink at the GREAT GREAT once again organised the Murray, Assistant Treasurer Ian Boyd, Christmas party.

Australia Day celebrations in Gisborne Visitors browseDarryl among Young, the stalls on Aitken Street.

Committee members and favoured by a sunny morning the Association is now open. Groups and Mike Smith, John Chambers, Jackie event was a great success. organisations are invited to drop in to the McWilliam, Ben Lawrence and Phyllis GREAT Centre regarding membership in Sponsorships Boyd (Market Manager).

An enthusiastic team of volunteers from the GREAT Association manages the this vibrant association or email GREAT Recent recipients of GREAT sponsorOlde Time Market held on the first Sunday of each month, from 9am to 2pm. at great@great.gisnet.net.au ships were: Riddells Creek Lions Club, Funds Membership for 2016 of the GREAT raised from the collection of stall fees are returned to the community in

Who runs the Olde Time Market

Market Manager 0431 563 566 www.gisborneoldetimemarket.org.au

many and varied ways, such as grants to community groups or sponsoring of community events.

The GREAT Association and other volunteers also produce the monthly Gisborne Gazette and distribute it throughout the south ward of the Macedon Ranges Shire.

If you would like to become involved in any facet of this community service, please contact one of the following people: GREAT president Phyllis Boyd, 0431 063 119, secretary Ian Boyd, 0417 059 525, or treasurer Graeme Millar, 5428 2522.

Gisborne Olde Time Market First Sunday of every month!

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9am to 2pm Hamilton Street - Aitken Street Market Manager 0431 563 566 www.gisborneoldetimemarket.org.au Please note dogs are not permitted in the market precinct

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Retiring distributors Four of our valued original distributors from way back in View of the market from the Hamilton 2006 – Norma Challis, Faye Street office.

Gregory, Kerry Langmaid and Christine Rhodes – have decided that it’s time to hand over their roles after 10 years of great service to the Gazette and their neighbours in Gisborne.

We thank Norma, Faye, Kerry and Christine for their wonderful The inaugural presentation of the voluntary contribution to the Gisborne Gazette Award was made community. last month to Gisborne Singers member Margaret Brockman.

Richard Whiteley

Gazette award to Singers choir member

Margaret was awarded the prize as the choir member who had sold the most tickets to one of the choir’s major concerts. The award was made

by Richard Whiteley on behalf of the Gazette and was one of a number of recent Gazette awards initiated as a way of returning funds earned by the Gazette to the community.

SCOUTING PAGE Proudly sponsored by Bruce Ellis, Chiropractor

1st New Gisborne

Nick, Ram and Dan at Middle Gully Reserve.

1st Macedon Scouts start year with a bang!

During the school holidays some of our Scouts attended the Jamboree in NSW, and some kept busy with environmental activities at Middle Gully Reserve in Macedon and helping out with the cut and paste of the February edition of the Gisborne Gazette. (See our photo on page 4.)

In term one we are bike riding, going caving in south-western Victoria and starting some practical construction activities.

On Tuesday evenings our scouts meet at the Macedon Scout Hall and our cub section meets with the 1st Woodend Scout Group at their hall in Woodend.

Enquiries to our Leader in Charge Ken Bryce on 0407 737 386.

The scouting year at New Gisborne started on a high note with Scout Patrol Leader Grace Walker returning from the 2016 Jamboree near Sydney. Grace is the first scout from New Gisborne to attend a Jamboree. We look forward to hearing all about the fun and challenges!

Last year ended with a wonderful closing night canoe evening under the expert eye of Scout Water Activities leader Ron Keehner (one set of participants pictured).

With many parents looking on (and some even joining in) around 40 Cub Scouts and Scouts, almost every member of the Group, took to the water and enjoyed the barbecue afterwards.

This year will see the opening of our Venturer Unit (ages 14½ to 18) and the Joey Mob (ages approx 6 to 7½). The Venturer Unit Flag will be unveiled on Sunday morning February 21 at the Gisborne Church of Christ along with the investiture of our new Group Chaplain and a new Assistant Scout Leader.

Our first outdoor activity for the year will be a Cub Scout Beach Camp at Anglesea on the last weekend in February.

Please contact Group Leader John Frearson (“Skipper”) if you would like to learn more. Call 0450 922 787 or johnfrearson@mac.com 1st Gisborne Scouts were well represented at the Jamboree in New South Wales... and at the Inferno Venture Jamboree in New Zealand.

Queen’s Scout and Duke of Edinburgh Award winner In December, Thomas Stockdale was presented with the Queen’s Scout Award by his father Martin Stockdale (himself a Queen’s Scout) at the Gisborne Scout Hall.

To qualify, Thomas had to be examined and pass in 13 different areas at the Venturer Award level. These earlier levels, each taking over 10 hours, came under Initiative, Environment, Unit Management, Ideals and First Aid. The next step was to pass activities in Leadership Development, Outdoors Activities, Personal Growth, and Community Involvement (minimum of 30 hours each).

Finally, Thomas was assessed by his peers in Unit Council by Senior Scouting Officials to be sure he was of good character and worthy receipient.

At the same time Thomas was completing the Duke of Edinburgh Award – Gold Level – through Braemar College (previously he’d been awarded the Bronze and Silver). He was presented with his Gold Award by Russell Deer, Braemar Principal, at the school’s Celebration Night.

For the Duke of Edinburgh Award Thomas had to complete five sections: Service, Skill, Physical Recreation, Ad-

Thomas Stockdale, double award winner. venturous Journey and a Residential Project. As a result of his efforts he has become a Youth Leader with a Gisborne Cub Pack (Service), violin lessons (Skill), target shooting (Physical Recreation), walked the Kokoda Track (Adventurous Journey) and Youth Helper, assisted at the Lord Mayor’s Children’s Camp in Portsea, (eight-day Residential Project).

In January Thomas enjoyed three weeks in New Zealand with more than 660 Australian scouting members as they attended the Inferno Venture Jamboree 2016.

Girl Guides are back The guides have been on holiday for six weeks but will be resuming their meetings on February 4.

Gisborne Girl Guides is an activity-based, skill program aimed at girls between the ages of 8 and 14.

We welcome new members to the unit meetings held in the Howey Street hall between 5 and 6.30pm on Thursdays.

If you would like to find out about Girl Guides phone Deb on 5426 1931.

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SCHOOL’S IN

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Impressive fund-raising at Bullengarook

The Bullengarook CFA and their truck were at Bullengarook Specialist School assembly on December 11 and we presented them with a cheque for $2300 which our Year 11s raised during the Fun Run in November.

Garry Heald

Gisborne Primary welcomes 2016 At the end of the 2015 school year, we said goodbye to departing teachers Tania Pedretti, Rachael Wilson, Brad Winters, Kimberley Sucevic and Renee Young. Felicity Purcell is now on maternity leave. Newly arriving teachers for 2016 are Elizabeth Kemp, Cennet Osman and Sarah Stuart-Higgs, while Tori Trevorah, Carla Dodd and Melissa Damen return from leave.

The holiday break was not only a great time to enjoy an alternative Three Rs (resorts, restaurants and recreation), but it also provided a handy circuit breaker for the town’s schools that had to deal with simultaneous outbreaks of gastroenteritis and whooping cough. One student who powered her way through the whole year to achieve 100% attendance was Pepper from Grade 1/2, AKA ‘Supergirl’!

Late last year, Grade Prep students celebrated their second-language learning with an Italian Day featuring cultural and culinary treats that are enjoyed the world over, from bocce to pasta and an appearance from Pinocchio.

Just like staff and students, our hard-working and enthusiastic PFA will be gearing up for another exciting year, after raising more than $8,000 through various events in 2015. Welcome back!

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Kate Darby, an inaugural Prep student 20 years ago, joined students Denzil and Lily in the playground.

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The start of a New Year is always exciting: the thought of new adventures, planning excursions and special occasions. This year Holy Cross celebrates its 20-year anniversary.

To mark this occasion, a special picnic has been planned for Friday, March 18. It will start at 6pm and we hope to see as many past and present families and staff as are able to attend. We would also like you to bring along photos and memorabilia of our young history.

Kate Darby was enrolled at Holy Cross as part of the first prep class in 1996. Her children start in Prep this year and are blissfully unaware that when Kate’s parents enrolled her, Holy Cross was just a paddock and she needed to wear gumboots in the playground during winter!

Our new Preps will not have to worry about that with our drainage works completed and a brand new playground installed last year.

It is nice to celebrate achievements large and small but it is also even nicer to catch up with old friends, so past families and staff, save the date Friday March 18 and join us to reminisce.

Seal of approval: Grade Four campers learned about the need to carefully dispose of fishing line and other litter traps that can enter our waterways.

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GISBORNE SECONDARY COLLEGE

What’s on @ GSC with Eshe Lane and Sean Doherty

Year 8 hosts for the visit of the ministers were, from left: Paris Millane, Dara Hunt, William Holmes and Callum Hay.

Ministers visit GSC The Education Minister, James Merlino, and Minister for Women and for the Prevention of Family Violence, Fiona Richardson, joined local member Mary-Anne Thomas and Year 8 students and staff to launch the “Respectful Relationships Education in Schools” strategy at the College on December 4. The Ministers visited the Year 8 Learning Centre where a showcase of activities was run and toured the new Performing Arts Centre.

PE teacher Trent Kennedy with Brodie, Tylah, Melinda and Jordon.

Year 9 students on a roll Late last year Year 9 Physical Education students participated in lawn bowls at the Gisborne Bowls Club. The members of the club were fantastic, with many giving up their spare time to teach the students a thing or two about playing lawn bowls.

Bowls is part of the college’s recreational sports program which also includes bocce, klop, frisbee and croquet.

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2015 Captains Matt Spargo and Sarah Edward were wonderful MCs of the College Presentation Night on December 16.

Hope Pender was the College’s 2015 Dux.

Welcome to an exciting new year at GSC This is an exciting time of the year for students and parents/guardians, with young people progressing into higher levels of education. It is important to know and understand the supports available during these various stages.

It is a pleasure to introduce myself as the new Careers Development Coordinator at Gisborne Secondary College. I have had the privilege of working in the college for the past six years and I’m looking forward to further developing the relationships within the college and the wider community.

Congratulations to all students who completed their VCE and VCAL studies in 2015. This is no small achievement.

Many students will have received firstround offers, with second-round offers

Careers Chatter with Kerrie Huke being released on February 4 and third round on February 15. I would strongly encourage students to talk with family members and seek advice from your college Careers’ team before making any radical changes to preferences.

I would like to draw the attention of parents to a resource you may find helpful at different stages of your child’s education. Last August the Australian Government released ‘The Learning Potential’ app for parents/guardians. It

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Most colleges will have a range of electronic resources available on their websites to support parents/guardians and students.

The GSC Careers’ website includes information on stress management and how to have meaningful career conversations. www.gisbornesecondarycollege careers.com Kerry Huke, Careers Development Coordinator 5428 3691 huke.kerry.k@edumail.vic.gov.au

Welcome to the first Gisborne Secondary College school captains’ column for 2016.

Our names are Sean Doherty and Eshe Lane and we have the honour of contributing each month to the Gisborne Gazette. We are very excited about Year 12 as many students have said it has been one of the most enjoyable, challenging and worthwhile years of their lives.

Those of us who nominated for the leadership roles have been through a selection program at school. This began late in term three with a campaigning stage which involved the candidates creating and displaying posters around the college. Each of us had the opportunity to deliver a short speech to the younger year levels describing why we were the right person for the job or what we would do if we were to succeed in the campaign. The final process was a formal interview with two assistant principals and our 2015 school captains.

We’d like to congratulate Taylah Rees and Nelson Keane on their election to the Vice Captain roles alongside our Sport Captains Melissa Steward and Adrian Scaffidi, Dance Captain Chloe Newell, Debating Captain Teneisha Rose, Art Captain Rhia Davies, Music Captain Gabrielle Sparnon, Drama Captain Hayley McLuckie, and our Editors of the Chameleon yearbook, Maddi Hogan and Maddie Bell. Also, well done to our classmates who also campaigned for the captaincy positions; the selection panel gave feedback that everyone was so great and there were tough choices that had to be made.

The opportunity that we have been presented with this year is not only a great honour and privilege but something that will enrich our whole Year 12 experience, making it one to remember.

We look forward to bringing all of the information regarding our school’s upcoming activities this year to this column – so be sure to keep an eye out for it each month.

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Local History

Gisborne’s Fire Brigade Competition Team

By Bruce Harker Prior to presenting a history of the Gisborne Fire Brigade competition team I would like to give you an outline of how fire brigade competitions developed.

Before the advent of Volunteer Fire Brigades and the Country Fire Brigades Board (later to become the Country Fire Authority), in the 19th century fire brigades were organised under the auspices of insurance companies. Due to increasing losses because of fire, various insurance companies formed fire brigades to fight fires on their insured premises.

Equipment of the day for the fire fighters was a handcart carrying hose lengths and a standpipe. This apparatus was pushed to the fire and that is what we replicate on the competition track today.

As the risk developed and provincial towns throughout Victoria grew larger, the insurance company brigades gave way to volunteer brigades. The first formed was at Geelong in 1854. The gold mining towns closely followed, for example Castlemaine formed in 1860.

Competitions developed out of a need to maintain fitness and hone skills required on the fire ground. This in turn led to a friendly rivalry being developed between neighbouring brigades and eventually across the state. The first ever state competition was a public torchlight and display by the United Fire Brigades Board of Victoria in Melbourne in 1873.

However the first champion brigade was Sandhurst City (now Bendigo) a year later. State championships have continued since then to the present day except for periods of WW1 (1916-19) and WW2 (1941-47). This year the 132nd state championship was held in Bendigo.

Now to Gisborne.

T

he Gisborne Brigade formed a competition team in 1962 at the instigation of then Brigade Captain Bill Byrne, using a competition reel purchased from Clunes Fire Brigade. The team competed at several local competitions and travelled to Mildura for their first state championship in 1963.

The competition season lasts from November to the Labour Day weekend in March each year and, except for the Christmas period, a competition is held somewhere in the state most

For many years Gisborne produced winning teams in fire brigade competitions across the state.

Important firefighting skills are the basis for the competitive arena of the state-wide brigade competitions.

weekends culminating in the Annual State Championship.

To be competent and at the same time competitive the runners need to train twice weekly and for Gisborne that meant running along a marked out track in Brantome Street whilst giving way to traffic! Eventually this was deemed to be not really conducive to great performances so in 1972, after several years of applications to the then Gisborne Shire Council, the brigade was given a $10,000 loan to build a running track at Sankey Reserve. As part of this loan it was

required that the brigade firstly commit to a significant contribution of labour for the construction of the track and secondly repay the loan when finances permitted.

As the brigade at that time was relatively small and had limited ability to raise funds, this repayment took seven years to complete.

Now that the brigade had a dedicated facility to train at with above-average water pressure available, the team started to gain some results with minor placings, the odd win and, more importantly, establishing some record times at various

regional competitions.

Things continued in this vein until 1976 when the brigade was fortunate to gain a new member, Wayne Pattison, who was a former state champion with the Kangaroo Flat brigade. Wayne had a unique insight into fire brigade competition events and where time could be made up and how team members could work together in a more cohesive fashion.

Such was the impact of the new coach that in December of 1977 the brigade won its first competition grand aggregate at Pyramid Hill. This was the start of a most successful season with more aggregate wins that culminated in the brigade winning the C Class Aggregate at the 1978 State Championships at Mildura, beating our neighbouring brigade Woodend by one point. The team also managed to create a state class record for the Eight Man Y Coupling event.

This was the start of a stellar period for Gisborne. In the seasons from 1977 to 1980 the team competed at 18 competitions across the state, winning six grand aggregates and being runners up in five more, one of which was the Tasmanian State Open Championship held at Devonport, where the team was narrowly beaten by Dandenong.

During this period the Gisborne Four Man Hose and Reel combination won on 17 occasions making it one of the most successful teams of the period. However as time went on and members retired from running or left the brigade, results started to diminish. Such that, to keep running, the brigade combined first with Woodend and then Bacchus Marsh to stay on the track. The amalgamation with Bacchus Marsh brought a resurgence of success and in 2003 the team finished third in the C Class Aggregate at Portarlington State Championships.

But this success also started the decline of the Gisborne running team due to a lack of members interested in competing further and, despite a small hiatus, the Brigade no longer has a competition team.

So after a period of almost 50 years of continual competition during which the team had many successes at regional and state level, the reel, hoses, hydrant and associated equipment were locked away – but we still have our memories of a special time in the history of the Gisborne Brigade.

New Gisborne students race their HPVs In term four last year 15 students from New Gisborne Primary School competed in the RACV Energy Breakthrough Challenge.

The two teams built and maintained their vehicles over six months.

They also spent time training for the event at weekends and school holidays.

The vehicles had to adhere to very strict criteria and were scrutineered prior

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to racing. Each vehicle completed an obstacle course, a sprint race and an endurance event.

The HPV (human powered vehicle) endurance event saw the students racing for 10½ hours non-stop with students changing every 20-30 mins. Our HPV team pedalled an amazing 174km during their endurance, finishing 10th.

The students also had to prepare a presentation for the judges about their vehicle and preparation for the event.

The students worked extremely hard and overcame some difficult challenges to complete the event and should be congratulated for their persistence and resilience throughout the four days of racing.

Ray Bell

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Station Road oak tree to be removed An English oak at the corner of Station Street and Wallaby Run is in an advanced state of decline with extensive internal decay, and will be removed due to public safety concerns.

Pruning works to remove dead wood from another oak on the opposite side of the intersection will also be completed.

Valentine’s Day film night at Hanging Rock Celebrate Valentine’s Day under the stars at Hanging Rock Reserve on Saturday February 13 at 7pm with the screening of the classic film Picnic at Hanging Rock.

Classic car display at Hanging Rock This huge annual display on Sunday February 14 from 8am to 5pm is a notto-be-missed event for enthusiasts of classic, vintage and veteran cars and motor bikes.

Gisborne Early Learning Centre The Early Learning Centre in Robertson Street is on track to be completed in March with some car parking and landscaping to be finished in April.

Construction of the timber frame and roof trusses is complete and the window, door frames and roofing have been installed. Other works that are under way or soon to begin include internal plaster-

ing, brick and external wall cladding and installation of the heating/cooling system.

The centre will provide two rooms for three and four-year-old kindergarten, two Maternal and Child Health consulting rooms, a toy library and shared community space for use by playgroups, visiting services, immunisation programs and other community activities.

Hamilton Street line marking

No jab, no play

New line markings between Aitken Street and Brantome Street are designed to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion along this busy stretch of road.

The new double lines will discourage motorists from making right turns into parking spaces and reversing across the centre line, thus limiting parking manoeuvres to a single lane.

Parents and guardians are reminded that under the new ‘No Jab No Play’ legislation, all children will be required to be fully vaccinated before they can be enrolled at any Council kindergarten or occasional care centres.

Dog owners fined for attacks on wildlife A dog owner in Riddells Creek and another in Lancefield have recently been prosecuted in the Kyneton Magistrates Court over attacks on kangaroos. One was fined $2000.

Hanging Rock concert helps local economy

Gisborne office extension

Legendary rockers Cold Chisel wowed a crowd of nearly 18,000 in late November.

The event saw an influx of visitors, with more than 600 people travelling from interstate for the show and15,000 from outside the shire.

In December, the State Government announced that the Council would continue to manage Hanging Rock Reserve, following a review.

The extension to the council offices completed in December provides additional workstations, a meeting room, a training room, and toilet facilities. Service areas now based at the Gisborne office include: ● Engineering, Infrastructure and Projects ● Community Safety ● Planning and Development ● Strategic Planning and Environment ● Economic Development and Tourism.

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When we were researching information for the Bullengarook History Book in 1977 we received a lot of information regarding Charcoal Retorts existing in Bullengarook. I take the following from letters I was sent by members of the community whose families were involved with the production of charcoal.

Charcoal Retorts were in production for many years in a number of places in Bullengarook.

In the early days charcoal was produced for use by blacksmiths and during the Second World War it was used in the gas producers on trucks and cars.

In times of scarce petrol, cars and even buses have been converted to burn wood gas (a gas mixture consisting primarily of diluting atmospheric nitrogen, but also containing combustible gasses, mostly carbon monoxide) released by burning charcoal or wood in a wood gas generator.

The charcoal was produced when timber, cut into seven foot lengths and split to burnable size, was stacked into large iron tanks or ‘pots’ which were set in the side of a hill. Loading was done from the top and there was a fire at the bottom.

The tightly stacked wood was allowed to burn very slowly until only charcoal remained. This usually took approximately three days. When the charcoal was cold it was taken from the bottom of the ‘pot’, sifted and bagged. It was then transferred to Gisborne Railway Station and sent to Melbourne to be sold.

In Waterloo Flat Road, near the concrete bridge on the creek, was a big retort with three tanks. I do not think there are any remains of charcoal retorts in Bullengarook existing today.

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For the green thumbs . . .

Birds of the Macedon Ranges 22

GARDENING Column

Ron Weste found this Musk Lorikeet (below) feeding in a flowering gum in the vicinity of the Shire offices in Gisborne in December.

Musk lorikeets have evolved to consume nectar as a part of their major food source and can be found foraging in the blooming canopies of eucalyptus forests.

Their nest, in which the female lays two eggs, is usually in a tree hollow.

with Chris Williams

Hi Everyone, What a hot dry summer it has been, it feels to me like we skipped spring last year and barreled head-long into summer!

Lately I have been appreciating the plants in my garden that are able to withstand the hot, dry weather and still put on a bit of a show.

I am usually one to opt for softer, more temperamental plants that are traditionally found in cold climate gardens, plants like rhododendron, azalea, hosta and viburnum. As our climate warms, I have been finding appeal in tougher plants, the ones that you might normally associate with a climate hotter than Mount Macedon!

At the moment I have quite a few dahlias in flower along with tall perennial phlox; both of these troublefree plants revel in hot dry conditions and flower over a long period in summer.

Daylilies are flourishing and I’m really enjoying my large tubs of white and pale yellowish petunias. There is nothing more hardy than a petunia!

They defy the heat and flower all the more spectacularly when they are not damaged by rain.

A few years ago I purchased some large sacks of a product called Stamina-G. It is a non-ionic, granular wetting agent that is mostly used on turf sports grounds. I have found that a handful or two of this product scattered in the drip zones of trees and shrubs greatly reduces run-off when hand watering. I don’t know about you but I spend hours every week in summer hand watering and I find the dry soil is often hydrophobic. The wetting agent helps immeasurably and saves both time and precious water.

Natural regeneration of Acacia mearnsii in Daly Nature Reserve after improved mowing plan.

Conservation zone for Daly Reserve The Friends of Daly Nature Reserve welcome Council’s decision to change the zoning of the reserve to ‘Public Conservation and Resource Zone’.

It was wonderful to have a clear majority of councillors (seven-two) vote in favour of protecting the natural environment and the treasured icon of Daly Nature Reserve.

This is the beginning of the official process but confirms how the entire nature reserve must be managed.

We are varying our working bee schedule to accommodate more inclusive participation: the second Tuesday of each month will be a small working bee at 9.30am. Our next major working bee will be held in conjunction with Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday March 6. More details next issue. Enquiries to dalyreserve@hotmail.com Helen Radnedge

Bee Keeping and Honey Festival Sunday March 6, 10am - 4pm Jadran Social Club, 35 Duncans Lane, Diggers Rest Glass bee hive for viewing, information, honey varieties, tastings, barbecue lunch, tea and coffee, and more.

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MT MACEDON & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY INC. Our monthly Speaker Night was held on February 2 with a ‘Seed Saver’ presentation by Jill O’Callaghan.

Why not plan to join us for our next Speaker Night on Tuesday March 1 at the Horticultural Hall in Mount Macedon Road at 8pm. Visitors and new members are welcome. Anyone interested in joining our Society can speak to our Treasurer Kevin at the Speaker Night, or any member –- we are a friendly bunch!

Details of our programs are on our website www.mountmacedonhorticulture. org.au or, if you prefer, contact Jill O’Callaghan on wodalla18@bigpond. com For more information on the club, Kevin Edwards courses, organising a garden tour or membership please contact us via our website www. mountmacedonhorticulture.org.au Contacts Page.

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Gardeners prepare for varied program of home visits After a very enjoyable and successful 2015, the Gisborne Garden Club will meet for the first time this year on Wednesday February 10 at a member’s garden in Gisborne, after the two month break since our Christmas Lunch in December.

The club meets on the second Wednesday of each month, generally between 1pm and 3pm, except when a bus trip is planned. The program is planned twelve months in advance and members receive a copy in December.

This year seven of our members will open their gardens for us to visit; there will be the opportunity to enjoy two bus trips plus we will again have the popular indoor meeting in July with lunch and a guest speaker.

For further information please contact Kerry on 0408 115 759.

Gisborne Biolink Initiative The Federation for Environmental and Horticulture in the Macedon Ranges (FEHMR) welcomes you and 2016 as the ground works commence on the 4km Gisborne Biolink, as described in Council’s Open Space Strategy, 1999. We are delighted with the contributions of our supportive partners Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Melbourne Water and the elders of Wurundjeri. This project is aimed at restoring the beauty and function of the natural environs while creating a linkage between Mount Gisborne and the township.

The first tour of the Macedon Ranges Botanic Gardens launched by FEHMR in November 2015 was a great success and a fitting way to celebrate Flower Day. We look forward to furthering collaboration with Cranbourne Botanic Garden and Botanical Gardens of Australia and New Zealand.

FEHMR is delighted to instigate these projects that were planned with contributions from Banksia marginata, to the Council’s former be reintroduced after its Environmental local extinction.

Advisory Committee.

With the current review of Council’s Environment Strategy, FEHMR is hopeful that these and many more vital projects get the realisation they justly deserve in line with global strategy.

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DOWN TO EARTH Garden jobs for... February

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In the vegie and fruit garden

The Garden Club committee for 2016 (from left): Lyn Hall, Bev Chandler, Jock Power, Chria Rhodes, Coral Lalor, Anne O’Brien, Kerry Langmaid and Susie Holgate.

Following up successful 2015 The Friends had a busy planting year in 2015 achieving over 250 additions to our Gardens. A big well done to our planting Friends of Friends and many thanks to the MRSC GISBORNE BOTANIC Parks and Horticultural team: Justin, GARDENS NC Lisa, Scott and Megan for their help with grounds preparation and watering. Thanks too to Macedon Ranges Shire Council for their grant.

Our Botanic Gardens now have large beds of rush and grasses endemic to Gisborne and two avenues of ‘Blackwood’ (Acacia melanoxylon) and ‘Ironbark’ (Eucalyptus tricarpa) that will provide canopy shade.

If you wish to get involved we have a need for help with events, gardening and morning teas.

The next working bee will be on Sunday March 20 from 9 to 10.30am. Please let us know of your attendance so we can cater for morning tea.

For information contact the secretary on 0428 495 977 or at infogisbotgard@gmail.com Amanda Gauci

New plantings in the Botanic Garden.

Keep the water up to your fruit and vegetable crops so they stay juicy. Leaf vegetables will run to seed early if they dry out.

There is still time for more lettuce crops and other fast growing vegetables before the weather cools. Some of the early winter vegetables can be sown now. Sections of perennial herb plants can be divided from the main clumps, provided plants are healthy and well watered. Plant them into small pots and they will be well developed by autumn.

Suitable plants include the thymes, oregano, majoram, mints and lemon balm.

In flower and ornamental garden If your hanging baskets are drying out, dunk them into a deep bucket of water for an hour or two. Collect ripened seed pods from your favourite plants such as lupins, foxgloves, penstemons, hollyhock; place them in an air tight container; name and date them; then store them in a cool dark position until sowing time.

Trim dead flower heads from flowering plants. Summer prune roses in late February to give a good show for late autumn.

In the native garden

Young plants in their first season may need some additional watering. Give the growing tips of plants a light trim, so they grow more compactly.

In the family garden It is a great time for collecting large seed pods and cones from native and ornamental plants in Macedon Ranges gardens and using them for craft or design work. Glue them on paper or card or the side of pots for decoration.

What about those old summer clothes that do not fit any more? Set aside a day to make a family of scarecrows for your garden. Op shops may be another useful source of materials.

Research how to make a bird house, bat house or retreat for some of the wildlife that may be in and around your garden. Place these in position before the colder months so creatures can settle in them before winter. I hope it will be a prosperous and productive 2016 for you!

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Business Headway Quick Business Tips with Jessica Bonanno

Plan it or wing it?

By now you would have read, thought about and/ or been reminded that you should have your 2016 business goals in action but, sadly, it isn’t the case for everyone. While there are ‘the planners’, there are also ‘the procrastinators’ or those who’ll just ‘wing it’. Though it may be daunting to set a One+ year plan, it need not be complex and it may just give you a competitive advantage!

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4. Discuss the above and invite ideas from an associate, key employees, mentor, consultant, business persons. Approach those with experience or who are, at least, objective and constructive.

5. Start ‘Doing and Reviewing’ – your biggest challenge. Whatever requires action needs to be started and monitored.

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GISBORNE GENEALOGICAL Group

Gisborne Genealogical Group opens year with Eddie Gardiner speaking about Gisborne’s past Our Committee has planned a very exciting year for 2016 and we start with our first meeting on Thursday February 25 at 7.30pm in the Family History Room adjoining the Gisborne Library.

Our guest speaker will be local favourite Eddie Gardiner who will speak about Gisborne’s past.

What a great way to start our year!

We look forward to catching up with our members again after the break, and visitors are always welcome at our meetings ($2 donation please for visitors). Supper will follow Eddie’s talk.

Having had some ‘time out’ over January our volunteers are now back on duty on Thursday afternoons from 2pm to 5pm to help you with your research queries.

Don’t forget to check our website www.ggg.org. au for details of our program for the year, including outings and genealogy classes. Our catalogue of holdings is also online. We look forward to a good year of research in 2016 and hopefully discovering some of those missing links in our Family History.

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HAVE A LAUGH Today a man knocked on my door and asked for a small donation towards the local swimming pool.

I gave him a glass of water.

A passionate lawn bowler OBITUARY Robert (Bob) Edwin Wilson 1 July 1938 – 3 December 2015 Bob was born in Preston to Sheila and Russell Wilson and was the eldest of four children, namely Margaret (dec’d), Patricia and David. His primary and secondary schooling was at Melbourne Grammar and later Bob attended RMIT. In 1955 Bob accepted a cadetship at Corrugated Fibre Containers and worked his way up to be CEO of the company with 160 employees. It was during his time with the company he met the love of his life, Mary. Their first home was in Tweddle Road, Gisborne South.

They had five children, Carol, Scott, Cherie (dec’d), Samantha and Melinda, ten grandchildren and twin great grandchildren.

During the 1980s’ recession, the factory closed and Bob was offered Bob Wilson another position elsewhere but as they enjoyed the Gisborne lifestyle, Bob chose to leave the Company and retire at the age of 43!

His retirement didn’t last long. Bob and Mary started Gisborne Paper and Trading, operating out of their home in Tweddle Road and their warehouses in Fitzroy and North Melbourne which they ran successfully for more than 10 years and in 1982 started Wilson’s Gisborne Printing in Aitken Street.

In permanent retirement Bob and Mary enjoyed touring around Australia and in particular for over three months each year staying at Woodgate Queensland.

Bob was a passionate lawn bowler. Over the years, Bob was on the committee of the Gisborne Primary School Council, Gisborne Football Club, Gisborne Shire Business Association, past chairman Gisborne Bowling Club and he was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Bob died suddenly on December 3 from a heart attack following surgery. A large gathering took place at the Gisborne Bowling Club rooms to celebrate the life and times of a well-respected member of the local community.

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One-time shire president born in old Gisborne hospital OBITUARY Thomas Henry Morrow 21 Sept 1926 – 15 Dec 2015 Tom was born in the Gisborne hospital, then in Morrow Road, and had one brother and three sisters. He attended St Brigid’s Primary School and Assumption College, Kilmore.

His first job was in a grocery store in Gisborne and after 18 months he joined the army in 1945, holding the rank of Corporal.

Tom then worked at Cherry’s butter churn factory.

He met local girl Joan Connaughton and in 1951 they married at St Brigid’s.

They had seven children: Gayle, Michael, Kate, Damien, Jane, Gerard and Melissa.

Tom played all sports but golf, football and horse racing were his chief interests.

He played full forward for They set up a shoe shop and within a short time Gisborne for a number of years. In 1963, Tom joined they converted the other shop into a newsagency the Gisborne Golf Club which opened on Joan’s and was instrumental in negotiating the purchase of 21st birthday. the land on which the current In 1964 the newsagency course is located. was granted a TAB In 1971 Tom was subagency and soon after Gisborne Shire President at was converted into a full a time when Gisborne was size TAB. In 1970, Tom developing at a fast rate. He and Joan went into real was also a Cemetery Trust estate in a building next member and a Justice of the to the newsagency. With Tom Morrow Peace. Tom was a talented Tom’s high standing in the pianist and was in a local community, he was quite band, “The Rhythm Boys”. successful in this business.

At age 25, Tom and Joan bought Around this time, the family moved out a double shop at 5 Hamilton Street, of their house behind the shop and over Gisborne, and they lived on the premises. the next five years lived in various houses

in Gisborne until they finally purchased a house in Omerod Court which was to be their home to this day. In 1978 the newsagency was relocated to 28 Hamilton Street next to Foodworks.

The newsagency was sold in 1990 and Tom retreated to his home in Omerod Court to enjoy another passion – gardening. He won several awards at flower shows and sold his wares at the local Sunday Market.

Tom enjoyed the company of friends, family and grandchildren but at age 89 found that he didn’t have the energy to maintain his beloved veggie garden.

On December 13, Tom spent the morning mowing his lawn but had a fall later that day. Two days later he passed away at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

His funeral service was held at St Brigid’s followed by a private cremation.

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Boris was then stationed in Sydney Boris Barbie for over four years 29 March 1946 – 15 Dec before being posted to 2015 Butterworth in Malaysia in 1975 for two years. On Born in Austria, Boris their return to Australia, immigrated to Australia Boris and Diane bought with his family in 1949. their first home in St The family lived in various Albans. Boris resigned migrant camps in NSW from the RAAF in 1979 and where young Boris learned joined the Department of several languages due to Civil Aviation in Melbourne the many nationalities he until he retired in 2002. associated with.

Boris Barbie In retirement, Boris Although mischievous, enjoyed golf and squash Boris was a good student and also excelled in football and soccer, along with water skiing on the Murray. acquiring numerous trophies. He worked In 1990 Boris and Diane bought land on his uncle’s potato farm so that he and built a house in Woodend and later moved to Gisborne in 2006. could afford to finish high school.

They enjoyed travelling in Australia He was employed by the ES&A Bank in Mittagong after gaining his Intermediate and Europe but sadly in 2004 Boris had Certificate. He went on to gain his a massive stroke. This had a devastating effect on his life and his family.

Leaving and Matriculation Certificates.

Boris and Diane worked hard on his Boris and Diane met in Sydney and rehabilitation for years, establishing a married in 1966.

In 1967, Boris joined the Royal sociable lifestyle in the management Australian Air Force and during this time of his disabilities within the health care their son Terry was born in 1967. Boris system.

On December 15 Boris passed away; graduated as a Pilot Officer at Point Cook and soon after was posted to Richmond a service of thanksgiving was held at Air Base NSW for over three years where St Paul’s Church Gisborne on Decemtheir daughter Vivienne was born in 1969. ber 18.

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Times were tough for Bev and to supplement her 23 Sept 1935 – 16 Dec income, she had a number of 2015 part-time jobs and during this time she also cared for her Born in Burwood, Bev mother who lived with her for grew up on a large farm a few years. and was the third child Bev worked hard for her of Adrian and Catherine daughters and she took them Mitchell. Her siblings on many interstate car trips. were Douglas (dec’d) Jenny and Sandra were and Shirley. Tragically in educated and married in 1944 Bev’s father passed Bev Dwyer Gisborne and provided Bev away aged 49, when Bev with five grandsons: Tyler, was nine years old.

Brenton, Shawn, Nathan and Corey.

In the late 1940s, the family moved to Bev was actively involved with the Kyneton to live with their grandfather. It Uniting Church, Red Cross, Gisborne was here that Bev finished her schooling Bowling Club, Gisborne Senior Citizens and her first full time work at the age of and various school Mothers’ Clubs.

14 was at the Lincoln Mills in Kyneton.

Bev met Harry Dwyer and they After a short time Bev and her mother married in 1992 and moved to Acacia travelled around Australia by car. At that Court in Gisborne. They loved travelling time this was a huge thing for a woman and visited Europe, Canada, the US and to do.

New Zealand. They later moved to a Bev met Edward (Ted) Worcester retirement village in Sunbury but sadly from New Gisborne where his parents Harry passed away in 2013. had the Post Office. They married Bev’s health started to deteriorate in 1961 and purchased a house in after Harry’s passing and in the past few Howey Street, Gisborne. They had months she spent some time in hospital. two daughters, Jenny, born in 1962, Her funeral service was held at and Sandra in 1964. Tragically in 1964 the Gisborne Uniting Church on Edward died in an industrial accident, December 22. aged 39, leaving Bev with two very Beverley Elaine Dwyer

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Steve Wallis Green officially opened All welcome at the table tennis table We are all set for another massive year of table tennis. If you would like to join us in our Summer-Autumn Pennant please confirm via email by 5.30pm on February 20.

We kick off the pennant with two practice/ grading nights on February 10 and 17 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Macedon Community Centre, 37 Waterfalls Road.

Hit-up bats and balls will be available. The first round starts on February 24.

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Guests and bowlers assemble in front of the Steve Wallis sign.

On Saturday December 19 the Gisborne Bowling Club’s new carpet green (the Steve Wallis Green) was officially opened by our Macedon Ranges local member, Mary-Anne Thomas.

Guests included Macedon Ranges Acting CEO Graham Treadwell, Mayor Graham Hackett, Councillor Russell Mowatt, Central Highlands Divisional Chairperson Dorothy Evans and Secretary Ian Guymer along with other Council officials as well as a great attendance of Gisborne bowlers

including Life Members Joan and Laurie Johns and Brian Carr.

Ms Thomas and Mayor Hackett congratulated the Club on upgrading their facilities and wished the club much success in the future. Gisborne Board Chairman Bronte Daniels responded and also thanked all Gisborne Club members for their huge contribution to the cost of the new green.

Ms Thomas then formally announced the new green officially open and delivered the first bowl.

Steve Wallis was Chairman of the Gisborne Board when the decision was made to build a second green and both Steve and fellow Board Member David Hunton persisted with the planning and construction stages over two years with the green eventually being completed in August last year.

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Juniors dominate Central Highlands Country Week

Gisborne Mixed Martial Arts star at Nationals  Continued from p1 Brayden Cysani’s rising status continued, claiming the under 12s Points Sparring intermediate level National Title.

Matt Campbell was victorious in the intermediate level veterans Freestyle Sparring and Daniel Beinat in the under 18s beginner to intermediate level Traditional Forms. Shakira Parker (under 10s beginner to intermediate Freestyle Sparring) and Henry Wilson (Colts Advanced/ Black Freestyle Sparring) narrowly missed out on adding to Gisborne’s swag of National titles with silver, Henry also claiming State of Origin victory in Traditional Forms for Victoria.

Hannah Monk was in the mix with two fourth places at the championships and all 15 of Gisborne’s Victorian squad members did the club proud on the day.

All of the athletes have now qualified for the Australian squad, with training camps scheduled for early next year in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria in preparation for competition at the All Japan Martial Arts Championships in Tokyo and the US Martial Arts Championships in Las Vegas later this year.

U15 left to right: Riley Vernon, Sam Ramsay, Harry Jones, Braedon Spear and Liam Spear.

U13 left to right: Lewis Bouckley, Josh McDonald, Macklan Lord and Harry Thomas.

Three make it to Victorian Country titles While much of Gisborne rested over the holidays, our Gisborne Thunder swimmers were busy attending early training sessions to perform at their peak for their next event.

Three of our swimmers – Emma Pendlebury, Bradley Bruce and Izabella Crawford – qualified to compete at the Victorian Country Championships held at the Bendigo Aquatic Centre on

January 15-17.

Thanks to all of our coaches for supporting our swimmers on the day.

We would like to thank the Gisborne & District Bendigo Bank Branch for their support by generously providing the club with $1500 to produce new uniforms for our swimmers and coaches. We couldn’t achieve what we need without the continued support of the lo-

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See you all at the next club night on February 13 at 6pm at the Gisborne Aquatic Centre. New swimmers are welcome to attend free of charge and all abilities are catered for. The only requirement is to be able to swim 25m on front or back. Visit www.gisbornethunder.org for further information.

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Gisborne & District Cricket Association: Under 15 Gisborne Green chased down an imposing Ballarat Gold total of 180 off 45 overs with only the loss of 5 wickets, the top contributors being Riley Vernon scoring 80, and Xavier Jenks 52. The win meant that the GDCA has now won five of the last six titles in Under 15 Junior Country Week.

Under 13 Gisborne Green also defeated the Ballarat Gold team with a controlled run chase that passed the score with two overs to spare and three wickets in hand, safely guided by their captain Josh McDonald with 40 not out.

The two underage Gisborne White teams also performed well, winning their seeded finals games. Special acknowledgement to the U12 team that finished in third place in the U13 tournament with only one loss for the week which shows the great talent and potential for future seasons. The U14 team out-performed many of the previous GDCA teams with two wins for the week.

Congratulations to the players, coaches, support staff and parents for a hugely successful tournament for all four teams.

Brett Vernon

Young cricketers selected for championship teams The Central Highlands Male Pathways Squads selected for the Victorian Bushrangers State Championships in January included the following local youngsters: Under 14 Boys: Sam Dempsey Riddells Creek CC, Flynn Lakey and Samuel Mackay Gisborne CC. Under 16 Boys: Roby Lane, Sam McCaskill and Riley Vernon Gisborne CC and Ben Radford Riddells Creek.

Under 18 Boys: Tom Rogers and Matthew Underwood Gisborne CC.

Junior to represent club for second time Congratulations to Bridie Kinghorn, who is one of three juniors selected to represent Australia in the Trans Tasman Challenge to be held in New Zealand in March. Bridie previously represented Australia in the Petanque World Junior Championships held in Thailand in late 2015.

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President George, Social Secretary Shirley and Busy Barbara serve morning tea on the Christmas walk.

Interesting activities coming up for walkers

The Bushwalking Club finished last year with a half-day walk including champagne and cake for morning tea along the way. Then an excellent end-of-year lunch was enjoyed at the Elphinstone Hotel.

We now launch into our diverse 2016 program starting with a social event at the historic Johnston Collection in East Melbourne followed by a walk in Melbourne CBD that takes in significant aboriginal heritage sites and finishes at the Myer Music Bowl for a free MSO concert in the evening.

The more “physical” walks also begin this month when we travel to Williamstown for a beach-side walk. Later in the month we have a more challenging walk in the Long Forest Nature Conservation Reserve at Bacchus Marsh as well as a rail-trail walk/ride at Heathcote.

If this sounds interesting to you, and you would like to know more about walking with us, contact our President, George Peart on 5428 2450, Vice President Nigel Tarr on 5428 6143 or look at the website. www.gisbornebwc.org.au Peter Bishop

Welcome to a new year everyone. Our Christmas celebrations at Mt Macedon CWA were very enjoyable. We were to resume playing on January 13 but we cancelled due to extreme heat. The club championship is into the second round and is throwing up some interesting challenges. Invitations have been sent out for our social day in March. This is always a good day for renewing friendships and meeting new players.

Our biggest fundraiser for the year is the Easter Raffle, so please look out for us in the week before Easter.

As usual there will be numerous prizes and as we draw the raffle on Saturday March 19, some lucky people won’t have to shop for special treats.

Croquet has been likened to “chess on grass.” This is an apt description as you need to think ahead. It keeps the grey matter active and the joints movable.

Long may the social interaction coupled with mild competitiveness continue. If you would like to try, come along to Dixon Field any Wednesday. You will be very welcome.

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The year ended with the annual Bacchus Marsh/ MeltonValley/Gisborne Challenge held at Bacchus Marsh. It was a very close fought contest with Bacchus Marsh winning on a count back, their first win for many years.

The Gisborne ladies had a great Christmas break up and Presentation. Some golf was played in some wild and wonderful Christmas attire aided by the occasional glass of Champagne. We followed this with a delicious lunch and a rendition of carols by some of the ladies.

Vouchers were presented to the ladies who had success in special events run throughout the year, with Kathy Richards, who has had a stellar year, winning several prizes. Board event trophies are awarded at the club Presentation Evening.

The 2016 season began in late January and we hope for great success again this year.

We are always looking for new ladies, so if you are at all interested please contact the Pro Shop and talk to Matt or Laurie on 5428 2698.

There will be Beginners Classes in the first term – dates to be finalised.

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The club started the year with a lovely trail ride in in January. The weather was perfect and an enjoyable day was had by all. A ride through the bush was followed by a picnic lunch.

Our regular rallies start on February 6 at Robertson Reserve in Couangalt Road, South Gisborne, with local instructors John Francis and Sally Hudson. We cater for all levels of horse and rider and always welcome new members.

We also have a show jumping day coming up on May 8.

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time out for you. It’s not just serious tennis, there is a lot of fun involved. All teams recently participated in a crazy hair day to raise money for Camp Quality and Challenge.

MDLTA teams are being organised for the new season starting this month.

For information, contact Kim Bouchier on 0407 043 043.

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Carol singers entertained at the Christmas break-up.

Cricketers hope to reach T20 final at MCG Gisborne qualified to play off in the quarter finals of the statewide T20 competition after winning both the GDCA and the Central Highlands competitions last season. The Dragons travelled up the Calder to play Bendigo Cricket Club on December 13.

Bendigo looked on their way to a big score in the early overs as their openers hit out. However Gisborne kept taking wickets at regular intervals and restricted the hosts to 7/145.

Darcy Nolan bowled well and took three big wickets.

Tahir Afridi and skipper Jarryd Vernon bowled very tight spells to

give the Dragons a chance.

After a slow start Tahir Afridi joined coach Simon Harman and began belting the bowling to all parts and finished with an exciting 70. Harman started slowly but then took to the bowling and also played some big shots on his way to 60.

The Dragons won the game in the 14th over, with only one wicket down.

Afridi was a clear man of the match after performing with both bat and ball.

The next game was in Horsham against Mildura Settlers who won the toss and batted. Afridi was su-

perb early, ripping through the top order and finishing with three big wickets. Clinton Young got into the act with three of his own and big Jay King picked up two as the Dragons wrapped them up for only 49.

Gisborne chased down the runs with a few stutters, losing five wickets on the way to a stunning victory.

Gisborne will take on the Doutta Stars in the state semi final at Essendon on February 7 with a win putting them into the grand final at the MCG later this month. It's a great story of a team from a small town punching above their weight.

New football coach Brad Spear, left, was recently appointed senior football coach for 2016. Brad previously coached Gisborne reserves to a premiership in 2011 and the U18s to the grand final in 2014. He was also assistant coach to Rod Sharp in 2014.

Beside him is Jarrad Lynch, captain of the senior team for 2016; John Wood, Vice-President Football Operations; and Colin Rodgers, Club President.

A winning team, Rebecca Lees (left), Robyn John, Michelle Marinier, Margaret Claxton and Renae Simpson. The other winning teams were the Macedon Mystics and the Macedon Rookies.

Ranges Badminton Club The Atalanta Jamboree is an annual ladies’ tournament which has been going for 27 years. It brings together ladies from all over Australia and New Zealand. The last event was held in Noosa and the day players of the Macedon Ranges Badminton Club entered five teams and we won in three grades while our other two teams finished third and fourth. We also provided the runners-up in the B grade individual doubles.

Not bad for a club which has only 25 members!

The next Jamboree is in Perth in October and we are hoping to again send five teams.

Our playing days are Tuesday night, mixed competition, 8-10.30pm. Thursday Ladies 9am-12-30, at Tony Clarke Reserve, Madedon.

Leith Clymo, President Macedon Ranges Badminton Club 0402 791 263

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Gisborne Uniting Church A big thank you to Foodworks and their generous customers for supporting our appeal for groceries for those doing it tough. We were able to make several car trips to our Lentara agency who then distributed hampers to those in need.

Our renovations, both inside and out, are almost complete and during April there will be a chance for everyone to take a look. Details of our Open Day will be in next month’s Gazette.

The Macedon Ranges Partnership is looking forward to welcoming our second minister, Rev Peter Cannon. We expect his transfer from Sunbury Uniting Church to take place this month.

We had an afternoon of fun and fellowship at our garden party at the home of Bev and Paul on January 24.

Our annual Pancake Day Fundraiser for homeless people will take place outside IGA in the Gisborne Village shopping centre on February 6 from 9am to 12.30pm.

Come and have a pancake with us.

Our services are held at 9am every Sunday and you would be most welcome to join us.

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An Open Day at the renovated Uniting Church will be held in April.

Peter Barcham Memorial Lecture: How is your brain? Most people, as they get older, feel their brain Former GSC isn’t working as it once did.

Principal Peter Do we all decline, at various Barcham rates, in brain function?

Scientists are now questioning that this is so. Research suggests our brains can continue to learn and develop well into our older years.

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Anglican Parish of Gisborne I would like to thank the community for your support for our recent book and bric-a-brac sale. The support that these special events and our Op Shops in Gisborne and Riddells Creek receive is very much appreciated. Proceeds from the recent book and bric-a-brac sale will go towards supporting the chaplaincy at the Gisborne Secondary College.

Please join us this month on Sunday February 28 for Messy Church – informal, fun and messy! From 4.30pm at St Paul’s Parish Hall, cnr Brantome and Fisher Streets. Join us for craft activities, games, a short time of worship and a meal. Fr Greg Davies – Parish Priest Ash Wednesday – February 10 10am: Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes – St Paul’s Gisborne 7.30pm: Sung Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes – St John’s Riddells Creek.

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This is the theme of this year’s Peter Barcham Memorial Lecture, to be delivered by Jenny Byrnes, Head of Pilgrim Theological College at the University of Melbourne.

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Further information from Janet or D’Arcy Wood on 5428 3040.

ST PAUL’S OP SHOP JOTTINGS Our volunteers welcomed the four weeks’ break from the Op Shop during the Christmas and school holidays, but for a handful of us it was business as usual in the sorting area with lots of clothing, toys and books coming in on a daily basis.

Thank you for continuing to support our Op Shop with your donations.

The book and bric-a-brac sale in the parish hall on January 16 was a great success. Proceeds of the sale will be donated to the ongoing work of the Chaplain at the Gisborne Secondary College. Op Shop opening times remain the same this year.

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World Day of Prayer The annual Gisborne service for the World Day of Prayer will be held at St Paul's Anglican Church on Friday March 4 at 10am.

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As always, we continue to offer a variety of opportunities for children, men and women to join us in our weekly activities, including prayer groups, children’s programs, ladies’ meetings, outings and even family fishing trips.

We kick-started 2016 activities with a Children’s Fun day on January 30 for primary school-aged children from far and wide.

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I can’t believe that as I write this January is almost over — but I do hope this year goes a little slower than 2015. February is always the time when I give a shout out for Macedon CFA’s annual flea market.

The market will be held on Saturday, February 27 with children’s activities, stalls and food and drink sales commencing at 9.30am before the much anticipated auction at 11am. If you have any goods to donate, please drop them off at the fire station on Sundays between 10am and midday or contact Greg Snart on 0417 568 450 to arrange pick-up.

Macedon Tennis club farewelled its long-time coach Paul Callow before Christmas. Paul has been coaching junior tennis for 22 years in the area and is much loved by all students. His commitment and dedication to his pupils has been second to none and he will be greatly missed around the club.

He has bright future ahead in the music industry and we wish him all the best.

Principal Andrew Robertson and GSC student leaders join Mary-Anne Thomas, James Merlino, Emily Maguire and Fiona Richardson for the anti-violence funding announcement.

Funding announced to fight family violence Visiting Gisborne Secondary College in December, Education Minister James Merlino and Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence Fiona Richardson announced $100,000 funding for the Partners in Prevention program.

They were joined by Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas and Emily Maguire, CEO of Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria.

The funding boost comes as schools across the state prepare to deliver “respectful relationships” education from Prep to Year 10, a program pioneered at GSC.

Ms Richardson also hosted a community forum at Kyneton as part of the Macedon Ranges ‘Say NO to family Violence’ campaign.

Ms Thomas said the aim of the campaign was to raise awareness about the characteristics of family violence and to send a clear message that it would not be tolerated in our community.

“I want to support those women and their children [who experience violence] and show them that our community is on their side,” Ms Thomas said.

“I would also like to thank the

Gisborne businesses and community groups that are playing an important role in this campaign by taking a stand against this scourge in our community.”

There are multiple ways you can support this campaign: join the community Facebook page “Macedon Says NO to Family Violence” or encourage your club, school or community organisation to create a banner.

If your community group or business would like to be involved please call Lisa Ohlmus on 5428 2138.

Kids give for cancer cure A belated congratulations to Gisborne schoolchildren who participated in the Auction/Concert for Cancer Cure held towards the end of last year at the Masonic Hall.

This program raises funds for the Australian Cancer Research Foundation and is held each year by the Macedon Ranges Seventh Day Church of 18 Barringo Road, New Gisborne.

Through the concert, children of local schools were invited to pay $1 for a Cancer Ribbon and the school who participated the most was given

a set of five volumes of Great Stories for Kids.

These were presented to the children of Red Rock Christian College. Also a book called Good Man Sam was presented to Margaret Garvey, Principal of St Brigid’s, for their marvellous effort.

We thank the children of these schools most sincerely for their generosity.

Sylvia Wall Treasurer, Macedon Ranges SDA Church

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Schools light up Gisborne & District Community Bank branch was delighted to present nearly $900 to local schools and a childcare centre in late December as a result of their Switch to Save globe replacement program last year.

Gisborne Primary School received $446, New Gisborne Primary School $352, and Woodend Care for Kids $100.

In total the program replaced 898 local energy-thirsty halogen down lights for longlasting, energy-efficient LED down lights free. The branch would like to thank the community for their support of the program which helped both the community's environmental footprint and local schools.

New Gisborne Primary School Acting Principal Wendy Ashworth and students Mikayla Perkins and Isabella White were presented with $352 from Gisborne & District Community Bank branch’s Zoe Olive in December.

Wildlife sightings on Mt Gisborne

I can attest to this. We travelled extensively throughout Austria last year and didn’t see one kangaroo. We see plenty in South Gisborne but sadly too many dead ones beside our roads.

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Gisborne residents often have the pleasure of watching the graceful soaring of one or two wedgetailed eagles but this photo taken on the mount by Bryan Power on January 9 captured a rare sight – four of these magnificent birds together in one tree.

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Evans of Mt Gisborne Road snapped this young koala in the trees bordering her property recently. Helen also photographed the koalas featured in the November Gazette.

Redundancy Payments Consider Jim’s case

Bellholme.

Jim aged 50 years old has recently been made redundant from his position at his football club. Jim had been working for the club for 3 years as the club mascot and the club decided the position was no longer required. Jim wanted to confirm the taxation treatment of his redundancy payment of $30,000.

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As the club can no longer justify funding for the position of a “club mascot” his payment would be considered a genuine redundancy. The amount above the tax free component is taxed at 32% including Medicare levy as Jim is under his preservation age.

The tax free component is calculated as follows:

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Base amount + (service amount * completed years of service) For the 2015 financial year, the Base Amount is $9,514 and the Service Amount per year of completed service is $4,758 resulting in a tax free component for Jim of $23,788.

Depending on Jim’s other income, he will be taxed at the lower of 32% or his marginal tax rate. Alternatively if Jim’s marginal tax rate is over 32% a lump sum tax offset may be available.

Should you wish to discuss your redundancy payment taxation consequences please feel free to contact Andrew Marshall or Janine Orpwood on 5427 8100 for an initial consultation.

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

Bay Excursion (In Aid of Wounded Soldiers’ Fund) The 14th Annual Schools Bay Excursion to Sorrento and Queenscliff from Woodend, Gisborne, Bacchus Marsh, Melton and the Sunbury Districts will take place on Monday, Feb. 7. A Public Holiday has been declared throughout the respective Shires. Boat leaves the pier at 10.15a.m., arriving at Sorrento at 1p.m.; leaving at 4.30p.m., arriving at Port Melbourne at 7p.m. Milk and hot water provided free on Back Beach at Sorrento.

Letter to Editor – Beauty Spots of Gisborne With reference to the visit of the Old Boys on Monday 31st Jan. and the enjoyable excursion to Mt Bullengarook, some questions that arose in the minds of the visitors, when negotiating thistles and barb-wire fences to reach the summit, were something like the following …. How is it that a town so up-to-date as to have a water supply and electric light, has not a Progress Association? Your district has noted beauty spots; why not provide facilities for reaching same and make the place attractive, not only for old boys and their friends, but for tourists? How many people know the view obtained from the top of Mt. Bullengarook or Mt. Gisborne; or the beauty of the ranges when the heath is out in bloom, or of that ideal picnic spot – Wooling? And smooth paths for the feet of visitors would add to the attractiveness.

School Children Entertained The children attending the Macedon and Macedon Upper State Schools, teachers and members of the school committees, visited Government Cottage on Friday, at the invitation of His Excellency and Lady Stanley. The children marched from the Macedon Upper school and on arrival at Government Cottage, were welcomed by His Excellency, who told the children that he hoped they would enjoy themselves, as they could do as they pleased. Each child was then presented by Lady Stanley with a miniature flag of the Allies.

The Lusitania It looks as if the Lusitania incident will shortly be closed, though a few days ago relations between America and Germany appeared to be perilously strained. In his latest note, President Wilson called upon Germany to acknowledge that the sinking was contrary to international law. This Germany at first declined to do, and it appeared as if a diplomatic impasse had been reached.

The latest note from Germany however eased the situation by agreeing that reprisals should not be applied to neutrals, and therefore Germany regretted the killing of the Americans and would give reparation in the shape of an indemnity.

The War Bill Without considering the total of the enormous bill of costs which Australia will have to meet after the war, it should be of interest to consider the wages of the soldiers of the powers now at war.

Australia pays the highest wages to the private soldier of any country – 6/- per day for each soldier, Great Britain comes next with a rate of 1/2, Germany pays 2½d., France 1½d, and Russia

a little less.

What’s On

Regular group meetings

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ADULT RIDING CLUB (Gis.) 2nd Saturday Robertson Res ADULT RIDING CLUB (Bullengarook) 2nd Saturday Rec Reserve ANGLING CLUB 2nd Wed 8pm Railway Hotel Macedon BRIDGE CLUB Mon 12.30, Tues 7.15, Thurs 12.30 St Mary’s

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

month, Parish centre (behind St Pauls Church, Gisborne) 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 CWA GISBORNE 2nd Monday 10am Masonic Hall, Gisb.

CWA MACEDON 3rd Tues 1pm & 7pm 662 Mt Macedon Rd DALY RESERVE WORKING BEE 9.30am 1st Saturday

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 FRIENDS of JACKSONS CREEK Working bees 3rd Sun 10-noon, 5428 1178 or 0417 558 221 FROCKS & JOCKS CHOIR Tuesdays 7.30pm 5428 3002 GARDEN CLUB 2nd Wed Various; 5428 2434 GENEALOGY GROUP 4th Thurs 7.30 Family Hist Rm, Library GIRL GUIDES Thursdays 5pm Gis Comm Hall GISBORNE SINGERS Tues 7.30pm Holy Cross PS HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 LODGE 2nd Thurs 7pm Masonic Hall Aitken St Sankey Reserve MASTERS AFL Wed 6.30pm MEN’S SHED barbecue Last Mon 12.30pm Lyell Street Horticultural Hall MT MAC & DIST HORT SOC 1st Tues MUMS’ GROUP 2nd Mon, 9.30-11.30am 49 Fisher St Riddells Rec Res OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB Sun 9am OLDE TIME MARKET 1st Sun each month 9am-2pm OXFAM LUNCH 3rd Friday, noon Uniting Church 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 SEED SAVERS 2nd Monday 7.30pm Riddells Ck Neighbourhood House SENIOR CITS (Macedon) Tues 10am Tony Clarke Res SPINNERS & FIBRE GROUP Tues 12 noon Riddells Ck

Neighbourhood 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 Sat 10-noon; 1st & 3rd Wed 10-11am 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 2nd Sun 8.30am Steam Park Steam Park

Meetings last Friday 7pm WRITERS GROUP Last Sat of month 2-5pm Woodend Neighbourhood House WRITERS GROUP(SCRIBES & SCRIBBLERS) 2ndTues of month 10am-12 Riddells Creek 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 YOUTH SPACE Thurs 4-6pm Manaaki, Aitken St

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FEBRUARY 3 Youth Clinic at MRH reopens 16 6 Pancake Day fundraiser 32 7 Acrylic workshop with Helen Cottle 10 10 Ash Wednesday services 32 10 Film Society The Intouchables 10 11 Romance writing workshop at library 9 13 Valentine night film at Hanging Rock 23 14 Classic Car Show at Hanging Rock 23 15 Applns open for Stronger Community grants 35 18 Holy Cross 20th anniversary picnic 20 20 MITCH summer concert 12 21 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day 7 21 Friends of Jacksons Creek working bee 8 21 Seraphim Trio at Resurrection 10 23 Vision Australia meeting 8 25 Eddie Gardiner speaks on Gisborne’s past 26 25 Home Business networking event 3 26 Opening of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie 11 27-28 Sustainable Living Festival 8 27 Macedon CFA flea market & auction 33 27 Portraits & Lighting photography workshop 12 28 Taste of Kyneton 7 29 Peter Barcham Memorial Lecture 32 MARCH 3 Talk on English artists 3 Scottish Country Dancing for beginners 4 Red Cross fashion parade 4 World Day of Prayer 4-6 Gisborne Artists Society Show 5 Gisborne Pony Club fundraising event 5-6 Relay for Life 6 Clean up Australia Day 6 Macedon Music concert

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Further Education Centre secures grant Macedon Ranges Further Education Centre has received funding of $7400.

The Federal Member for McEwen, Rob Mitchell, in announcing the grant through the Stronger Communities Program, said, “This funding, matched by MRFEC, will see essential upgrades and Rob Mitchell modernisation to three learning areas.”

Round Two of the Stronger Communities Program commences from February 15.

Mobile black spots submission highlights urgent need In the latest submission to the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program, Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell has again highlighted the substantial need for vast improvements to mobile phone coverage for the townships across the McEwen electorate.

“McEwen is riddled with mobile black spots, creating risks particularly on high fire danger days when authorities, families and local communities rely most on mobile phones,” Mr Mitchell said.

He has outlined over 30 locations in need of assistance, with the areas listed in the first submission still a priority. “Our communities meet all criteria for the funding: we’re a rural community, near busy transport routes and are constantly affected by natural disasters – McEwen has faced five major fires the past six summers, including Black Saturday, the MicklehamKilmore fire and the recent Lancefield fire,” he said.

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The New Year period allows us a great opportunity to relax, unwind and reflect on the year.

It also gives us time to look to the future. If you are considering moving, upsizing, downsizing or a change in your lifestyle, let us help.

We’d love to help remove any doubt about the market value of your property. Just set aside a spare 30 minutes and we can provide you with an obligation free value of your current property, plus some comparable property sales from the past 12 months.

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