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Helping hands The bushfires in NSW and eastern Victoria have seen local CFA brigades rally to provide crews to the fire-ravaged areas. See story page 3
Gisborne No 1 tanker in the smoky darkness at Mallacoota on New Year’s Day.
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HOME PAGE From the Editor's desk Happy new year and welcome back to catching up with the news of what’s happening in our local area. Sadly the new year has not started in its usual bright way because the disastrous bushfires and their toll have cast a pall (sometimes literally) over all of us. Expressions of admiration and gratitude for the work of our dedicated firefighters have come from all quarters and you will read on pages 1 and 3 of how our local CFA volunteers have been prepared to travel great distances and put themselves in dangerous and unhealthy situations to help out, and on page 30 similarly the work of our local SES volunteers in the bushfire areas. With several weeks of summer still to run we watch the weather forecasts here in the Macedon Ranges with trepidation as, despite some recent welcome rain, the condition of our bush and grasslands is tinder dry. So, we all must have our properties as carefully cleaned up as possible and our fire plans completed ─ we owe that to our families, our neighbours and our community. In this edition we have added a couple of new features which we hope you will enjoy. On the kids’ page (p19) you’ll find a photo of two young people with their cat and we are inviting other youngsters to let us have their photos with their beloved pet. Everybody loves the Kids’ Quiz and Graeme Millar (a master of trivia) has, on page 32, provided ten more difficult questions to challenge older readers. Next month, we will be including a ‘Where is it?’ feature to test your local knowledge. Please let us know what you think of these new features.’ I’ve been Acting Editor for the past four editions and am very pleased to announce that Corinne Shaddock will be returning to the Editor’s role from the next edition. I know that you will make her very welcome as, during her previous time as Editor between October 2016 and December 2018, Corinne established a great rapport with our contributors and readers. Bryan Power
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Clean up Australia Day Sunday March 1 is the Australia-wide day for this major annual effort to get rid of litter in public places. Two groups are registered in Gisborne and some schools might also be having their own clean up during the following school days. If you would like to be part of the day report to the Scout Hall in Howey Street from 9am. Your help will be much appreciated by the Friends of Daly Reserve and 1st Gisborne Scouts.
Gazette at Large Craig and Joanne Holmes were at the Harbin ice and snow festival in China – 1000km north of Beijing – in late December.
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Alf Lelia of Mt Macedon had a quick read at the Frankfurt Opera House last year.
The bushfires in NSW and eastern Victoria have seen local CFA brigades rally to provide crews to relieve colleagues in the fire areas. Here are edited extracts from the Gisborne CFA log as well as reports from the other brigades in the South Ward.
Simon Hayward (Bullengarook), Bevan Moody (team leader) and Jordan Whitefield both from Gisborne, and Jules Bondy (Mt Macedon).
Gisborne CFA relief team at Mallacoota: Brent Hunter Darren O’Conner, Doug Peart, Corey Stomilovic, and Jason Gruevski.
Local CFA volunteers at fires in eastern Australia Gisborne CFA November eployments Tom Ruff and Geoff Phegan returned after serving five days on the fire line as part of Strike Team 0207 in the Kempsey area of NSW. They had worked extremely hard establishing several kilometres of back burning and tackling dozens of spot fires. Four firefighters from the Mt Macedon Group of Brigades were flown into Richmond Airbase in NSW by the RAAF as part of Strike Team 1450 D2. The four are Bullengarook brigade Lieutenant Simon Hayward, Gisborne brigade Lieutenant Bevan Moody, Gisborne’s Jordan Whitefield and Mt Macedon firefighter Jules Bondy. The
crew did a lot of aggressive back burning to protect the town of St Albans, NSW. Dawn Whittall returned home for a well-earned rest after being deployed as a critical incident stress peer support officer. December deployments Firefighters Doug Peart and Steve Bezzina flew into Canberra to assist with back-burning operations in the Braidwood area of NSW for three days. Gisborne had its Tanker No 1 in East Gippsland rotating crews throughout that time. Lt Henry Neal, Lt Ethen Brailsford, Bruce Harker, Sandra Barrotta and Jon Haworth were deployed for five days from late December. They were
Strike force in Mallacoota. This group at Mallacoota was made up of firefighters from Gisborne, Carlsruhe, Talbot, Eaglehawk and Taradale.
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actively involved with asset protection and extinguishing building fires at Mallacoota. Due to aggressive fire activity, heavy smoke and road closures their departure was delayed. However, conditions improved enough for them to be transported by chopper to Bendigo from Mallacoota. Apart from being exhausted, they are safe and well. They were replaced at Mallacoota by another five firefighters: Brent Hunter, Darren O’Conner, Doug Peart, Corey Stomilovic, and Jason Gruevski. Our crews in Mallacoota have had a tough couple of days with fire conditions worsening with a change that came through. They continued to save properties around the town. American firefighters were initially based at the Victorian Emergency Management Institute (VEMI) in Mount Macedon where they were briefed on their roles before being driven to Gippsland in 10 trucks, five of which were driven to the Swifts Creek and Omeo areas by local firefighters Brendan Ilsley (Macedon), Justin Ward (Gisborne), Paul Slattery (Mt Macedon), Daniel Gauchi (Riddells Creek) and David Muir (Woodend). Bullengarook CFA deployments
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Not long back from a harrowing five days in Mallacoota, Gisborne CFA firefighters Sandra Barrotta and Ethen Brailsford were invited to attend the Bushfire fundraiser at Rod Laver Arena and were thrilled to meet many of the tennis stars present that night.
Lt Simon Hayward was deployed to the NSW fires for five days in November as part of Strike Team 1450. Capt. Phil Challis and Simon were sent to Tallangatta on January 14 as part of Strike Team 0215. Lt David Goodie and Kris Preston departed on January 18 for a five-day stint at Mallacoota as part of Strike Team 0204. Mount Macedon CFA Mount Macedon members have provided support at Tallangatta, Euroa, Mallacoota and Cann River and have provided transport for the American firefighters. As well, members were part of three strike teams deployed to NSW prior to Christmas. Macedon Macedon CFA deployed firefighters to the Kempsey and Hawkesbury areas prior to Christmas. They were Greg Snart, Peter Dillon, Robert Hyland and Steve Brendish.
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Large crowds attended the Bendigo Bank Lions Gisborne Festival held in December which had a great family atmosphere. There were 30 entries in the street parade led by the Maryborough Pipe Band and included a Monster Ball, stilt walker and a range of community groups. Prizes were awarded to the best participants: first prize Our Village Child Care, second prize Willowbank Early Learning Centre and third prize St Brigid’s Primary. Gardiner Reserve was home to the popular carnival rides, around 70 market and food stalls, a range of free activities for children, including face painting, hair braiding, jumping castle and the snake man. The large crowd was entertained with music from two bands, the magnificent performance by the Bendigo Chinese Lions and the fireworks display. The Gisborne and District Lions Club, who produced the event, is extremely appreciative of the Gisborne and District Community Bank Branch of the Bendigo Bank who was the naming rights sponsor, and the 10 gold and 24 silver sponsors who made this event possible. It was great to see the Gisborne and surrounding community supporting this major community event. Congratulations to the Lions Club for organising and delivering such a great Festival.
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A large gathering enjoyed Carols by Candlelight on December 8 at Dixon Field. It was a lovely summer’s evening with children from local primary schools and a community choir leading the singing. Solo performances by the talented Tahlia Connell and Sharnia Hickmott from New Gisborne Primary were a highlight. The Little Athletics Club ran a barbecue and the ice-cream van was very popular, along with candles and glowsticks. Cr Mandi Mees opened the evening, and the Bendigo Bank Local Hero Award was presented to Lorna Howard (see page 7). Thanks to Jimmy and Paige for the wonderful pre-entertainment, MCs Paul Crothers and Naomi Keane, Ken Tacey and the choir members, pianist Jem Sherwill, stage manager Sue Stevens, sound engineer Graham Glasson, Gisborne CFA and sponsors. Bronwyn Tacey and Erin McKinnon Gisborne Carols Committee
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Family fun around our shire Hi there. I am Kat, a local Gisborne mum of three, and I write the blog Macedon Ranges Mumma which shares ideas of family fun in our shire and surrounds. I review local playgrounds, markets, walks, kid-friendly cafes and also create top ten lists on topics that are relevant to locals. If you follow the Facebook page, you can view weekly updates on what’s on in the Ranges in one, easy to find spot. Kat Buttigieg This month I would like to share five parks that you may not have come across before. This has been taken from my blog Top Ten Parks in the Macedon Ranges and Surrounds. 1 Woodend Children’s Park: In a league of its own, this park has musical instruments, various play areas and a lookout. 2 Romsey Ecotherapy Park: This is a playground made only of natural materials, beneath a canopy of greenery. 3 Kyneton Community Park: There are colourful tractors and tyres, traditional equipment and a waterplay area for the summer months. 4 Taradale Mineral Springs Nature Playground: There is something for children of every age packed into this gem of a park including climbing walls and a flying fox. 5 Stanley Park Playground, Macedon: This playground is hidden between towering gums and is a short walk from Stanley Park waterfall. To read about the Top Ten Parks in full with detailed descriptions of each playground, please visit 'www. macedonranges.mumma.com'. Are you new to the area? I also organise fortnightly catch-ups. These are usually at a playground and are for new and existing locals to meet in a relaxed environment with their kids or fur babies. If you are interested in making new connections and coming along for a chat, please join the Facebook group called Macedon Ranges Mumma Meet Ups. I hope to see you around in our beautiful part of the world. Kat Buttigieg
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COMMUNITY SERVICE Mt Macedon CFA holds open day Secondary College Chaplaincy The Mt Macedon Quilting Group has made an amazing quilt for the Gisborne Secondary College Chaplaincy committee to raffle as our first fundraiser for the year. Tickets are available from Snapshot Photos, Shop 19 Gisborne Village Shopping Centre, and will be sold up until our AGM in May. We thank all the ladies for their most generous contribution to the quilt. It looks fabulous. Bronwyn Tacey Secretary, GSC Chaplaincy Committee
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Gisborne CWA makes donation to SES November and December were very active months with our sausage sizzle at Bunnings and our Christmas hamper raffle. It amazes me how many sausages we sell in a day at Bunnings in Sunbury. Thank you to them and also to John and Ed who cooked for us this time - a very successful day. At our last meeting in December we were able to donate $1,500 to the local SES with profits from our Christmas hamper raffle. The winners were drawn by Ann De Haas who has a strong connection to the SES. First prize went to Tony Gleeson and second prize to Angela Alcock who were very pleased with their hampers. The first meeting of the year is at 10am on February 10 at Gisborne Secondary College and we welcome any newcomers who would like to learn Christine Edwards what CWA is all about. The following Monday, February 17, we have coffee, craft and chat at the same venue where you can bring your own craft to do or just have a chat over a
Chris Caddaye, left, and Judy Culpan sell hamper raffle tickets at the shopping centre before Christmas.
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Australia Day in Gisborne Paula Templeman, left, and Barb Davis display the beautiful hand-made quilt.
Relay for Life Lancefield/Macedon Ranges Relay For Life, to be held on Saturday February 29 to 10am Sunday March 1 at Lancefield Park, will start with a survivors’ and carers’ lap to celebrate the lives of cancer survivors and to acknowledge the support of their carers. The Relay is open to everyone, and carers are invited to walk even if the person they cared for is not attending. For further information, please contact Sandra Clark on 0421 839 050. If you’re interested in registering a team, joining a team or volunteering please email lancefieldrfl@cancervic.org.au or call 1300 656 585.
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The Connors family from Gisborne was happily into the spirit of Australia Day at the celebrations organised by the GREAT Association at John Aitken Park. At the back are Jessie, Pete and Nicola and in front Summer Busby (a friend), Summer and Asha.
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In her Australia Day speech local member Mary-Anne Thomas thanked the many community members who have helped with the bushfires, and also encouraged people to read Bruce Pascoe’s 'Dark Emu'.
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Much-loved playgroup leader recognised The 2019 Bendigo Bank Local Hero Award was presented to Lorna Howard at the Gisborne Carols by Candlelight on December 8. In presenting Lorna with the Award, Bendigo Bank Branch Manager Sarah Barton told the large crowd about Lorna’s remarkable contribution to the Gisborne community, running the St Paul’s playgroup for the past 12 years. A retired school teacher, Lorna dedicates her time and expertise to creating a fun, welcoming and inclusive playgroup for children and their parents. As Gisborne’s population has grown, Lorna added a second, third and now a fourth playgroup session to meet the growing demand. Lorna creates a special space that nurtures children and parents, supporting connection, friendship and learning through sessions that include free play, craft, story-time and morning tea. While sessions are held at the St Paul’s church hall there is no religious focus, and the playgroup is open to everyone. In her spare time Lorna can often be found helping others such as taking people shopping or to medical appointments, filling in on Grandparents’ Days and volunteering at the Op Shop. Lorna is a true Local Hero and a very worthy recipient of the 2019 Local Hero Award.
Bendigo Bank staff member Rebecca Baber, left, congratulates Lorna Howard on her Local Hero Award.
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Lions provide $10,000 for fire victims
Gisborne and District Lions Club has provided $10,000 to those impacted by the unprecedented bushfires which have had a devastating impact across Australia. The significant amount provided was raised from the club's fundraising activities, including the sale of Lions Christmas cakes and tickets in the Christmas Wheelbarrow Raffle. The Lions Club is very appreciative of the community’s support of these fundraising activities which facilitates it being able to support those in need. The winner of the Christmas Wheelbarrow Raffle, which was drawn at the Bendigo Bank Lions Gisborne Festival, was Nathan Twycross. The Lions Club also provided 60 Lions Christmas cakes to the Gisborne Foodbank which were included in Christmas hampers provided to those in need. The club provided an opportunity for families and individuals to sponsor these cakes. It is pleasing to report that all the cakes were sponsored. Refer to the Lions website for details gisborneanddistrict.vic.lions. org.au A big thank you for the community’s support of this initiative.
KidzFlip’s recent participation in the Maryborough 24-hour Energy Breakthrough event saw a group of young people develop into a family of friends. In this family, we have encouraged each other to grow into better people and to develop as leaders in our community. Participants in Energy Breakthrough work together during the year to design and construct a vehicle, a machine or an innovation in technology that will represent an ‘energy breakthrough’. These groups then take their vehicles or machines to Maryborough where they demonstrate and trial them in action. Maryborough marked the climax of our big challenge, with 16 youths racing two carts, with the support of others behind them, encouraging them through every step. Preparing for Maryborough was challenging, but together we built the resilience to face the challenges. We camped for four days and made our design and construction presentation, showing great development, and overcoming fears of public speaking. Our goal was to see everyone have fun in the carts, in which we succeeded. Everyone surprised themselves and others with their achievements. We were all very grateful to be part of this wonderful program which proved to us that youth can achieve anything, no matter what may face us. Jarrod McKee
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New theatre company seeks members Macedon Ranges residents with an interest in making theatre are encouraged to contact Plein Air Theatre Company, a new group formed in January. Based in Lancefield, Plein Air Theatre Company is the vision of Michelle Dorian, whose theatre experience stretches back 25 years and includes behind the scenes work at Melbourne Theatre Company. The plan is to create a theatre company that performs in the open spaces of the area, and Michelle is hoping to meet and recruit enthusiastic people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Rehearsals and performances are likely to be in varying locations including Sankey Reserve, Gisborne. Contact the company to discuss possible involvement, and remember that theatre is not only about acting! There are always roles for enthusiastic people who are willing to help behind the scenes. QUESTIONS? Contact Michelle on 0412 227 296 or via email at pleinair.company@gmail.com www.pleinair.company
Local joins special aviation force Gisborne man Matthew Law recently graduated to become an aviation rescue firefighter now based in Melbourne. The testing 15-week recruit course he completed with Airservices Australia included intensive training at a special hot fire training ground with simulated plane and structural elements. Matthew was among 18 highly trained recruits who graduated on December 13, joining a service of more than 900 elite ARFF memMatthew Law with bers working across 27 his daughter after stations in Australia. graduation. He was one of three recruits to join the Melbourne station.
What is Probus? You may have heard of Probus clubs and wonder what they are all about. The Probus club movement started in the United Kingdom in the 1960s. It had its beginnings in the formation of two social clubs, both created by members of Rotary. Probus has been a very successful movement and has quickly spread throughout the world. The first Australian club was formed in 1976 by the Rotary club of Hunters Hill. Although sponsored by Rotary, Probus clubs are simple in structure and free from the constraints of service clubs. They are non-political, non-sectarian and non-fundraising. Probus is all about friendship, fellowship and fun for retired persons. It provides opportunities to keep the mind active, to expand interests and to enjoy the company of other retirees. If you are new to the area or to retirement, it’s an excellent way to meet people. Gisborne Probus Club activities include guest speakers, day outings, extended trips and also craft and music groups. Meetings for 2020 will resume on Thursday February 6 at the Masonic Hall. To find out more about the club, please call the president George Peart on 5428 2450.
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Over the past 12 months Cobaw ComClub of Gisborne munity Health has assisted 191 people over the age of 25 within the Macedon Ranges who were homeless or at risk of homelessness, and 57 young people between the ages of 16 and 25. Women presented in both age groups more frequently than men. Children were sometimes part of the presenting household. The Cobaw Housing team is currently assisting 39 adults and 16 young people. Factors that contribute to a person’s homelessness include family breakdown, family violence, poverty, job loss, substance use, mental health issues, unaffordable housing and tenancies ending. The Rotary Club of Gisborne continues to support the Homeless campaign in the Macedon Ranges. Bendigo Bank, IGA, Gisborne Library and GREAT have kindly allowed new Rotary collection bins to be installed in their premises. Monetary donations can also be made via Cobaw’s website on the donate button. Donations go directly to assisting Cobaw clients with emergency accommodation, household items, school needs and transport to medical appointments. Both Rotary and Cobaw Community Health look forward to support from the community in 2020.
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Grand start to Resurrection concert season The concert season at the Church of the Resurrection, Macedon, begins on Sunday February 9 at 3pm, when the acclaimed Seraphim Trio (Anna Goldsworthy, piano, Tim Nankervis, cello and Helen Ayres, violin) will perform works by Mozart and Beethoven. The major work is Beethoven’s iconic Piano Trio in B-flat major, Op. 97 (the ‘Archduke’), dedicated to Archduke Rudolph of Austria, an amateur pianist and a patron and friend of Beethoven. Composed during Beethoven’s so-called “middle period”, the trio was first performed in Vienna in April 1814 with the composer at the piano. Due to the advanced stage of his deafness this was the last work to be performed by Beethoven.
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Mount features in latest Gallery exhibition Welcome to 2020 as we celebrate our 14th year in the gallery at Mt Macedon. Members of our arts collective have planned an exciting calendar of events for the year. See our website for details or come in for a brochure. In February the Gallery presents the theme ‘Our Mountain’. Members will showcase their art interpretation of our special Mount in different mediums. The exhibition opens on Monday February 3. The Gallery welcomes locals, visitors and friends during the summer holidays. Enjoy a visit to see our quality art works and meet our artists. Open as usual Friday to Tuesday. 684 Mt Macedon Road www.thegallerymtmacedon.com.au
A work in fabric at the Gallery.
ARTS Kyneton Town Hall Shows Bookings for all shows on 1300 888 802 Lennon: Through A Glass Onion with John Waters Friday February 21 at 8pm.
Young Voices sing at the Church of the Resurrection in December.
Young Voices celebrate Christmas with carols old and new
Ross Noble Humournoid Wednesday February 26 at 8pm.
The end of last year was exceptionally busy for Young Voices, with community carol performances at Gisborne and Woodend and the Service of Readings and Carols at the Church of the Resurrection, Macedon. At the latter they sang carol arrangements by John Rutter and Colin Brumby with the adult choir and organist John Giacchi. The service began with Once in royal David’s city, the first verse sung by choir captain Finn McGregor. Young Voices also sang The carol of the birds by Australian composer William James, and a two-part arrangement by Dianne Gome of the traditional German carol Infant holy, accompanied by celtic harp. 2020 sees the appointment of new staff member Jessica Reidy as Vivo teacher and further collaboration with the Australian Chamber Choir. With songs of the sea as a focus, the program includes the jazz cantata Captain Noah and his floating zoo by Michael Flanders and Joseph Horowitz, a project that promises to be rewarding and a lot of fun. Rehearsals commence on Thursday February 6 at 4.15 pm at the Norma Richardson Hall, Buckley Street, Woodend, and new members from the age of five are very welcome. For further information: www.yvmacedon.org.au
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Mount Players scoop pool in state drama awards The Mount Players are ecstatic after their production of 12 Angry Men won the Best Production of 2019 at the annual Victorian Drama League Awards on November 24. Directors Leo Vandervalk and Frank Harvey took out Best Director Award, Alison Dudon took out Best Set Design, Jarrod Catt took out best actor in a minor role with Scott Hasse also being nominated, and Adam Gehling took out best actor in a lead role, with Darren Gregor and Craig Lenaine-Smith also receiving nominations. This caps off what has been a brilliant year for the Mountview Theatre. Congratulations to the whole cast and crew!
Auditions, AGM, then Mount Players head to 'Switzerland' Our first production for 2020, Switzerland by Melbourne based playwright, Joanna Murray-Smith opens on Friday February 28. Switzerland is a two-hander, metaphysical thriller set in the secluded home of Patricia Highsmith, famous author of the Tom Ripley novels. When meek and mild Edward Ridgeway is sent by Highsmith’s publisher to coax a new Ripley novel out of her, Patricia takes him
A drama-filled scene at The Mount Theatre from the classic 12 Angry Men.
in, despite her usual reservations. As the two of them begin to flesh out the new book a power struggle plays out between them. Auditions for our second production, Noel Coward’s The Vortex to be staged in May-June, will be held on February 5 and 9. A play reading will take place on Wednesday January 29 at 7pm. For further details or to book an audition
L to R: Actor John Taranto, co-director Leo Vandervalk, producer Bernadette Tonna and co-director Frank Harvey with awards.
time, call Karlana on 0412 131 260. Our AGM will be held on Monday February 10 at 7.30pm for nibbles followed by the meeting at 8pm at the theatre. For full details on these shows, play reading, auditions and AGM, go to www.themountplayers.com See you at the theatre! Karen Hunt
The pleasures of being a Gisborne Singer The Gisborne Singers performed at the Church of Christ on November 24 with an orchestra, soloists and a children’s choir..
Here are some of the reasons Gisborne Singers choir members like their choir so much: “It is a friendly, social, all-age group of like-minded people who understand the satisfaction and fun that comes from singing together”; “Fortunate to have the guidance of Stephen and Margaret Brockman and accompanist Alan Grinton; the choir is
inclusive and welcomes all levels of musical knowledge and experience, yet strives to deliver (and achieves) quality performances of meaningful but often challenging music”; “It’s a unique opportunity to sing with orchestra and professional soloists in my district and it’s exciting and rewarding to learn new music every year”; “It’s good for the brain, good for the
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the breathing, and good and easy!” Gisborne for the audience”; The Gisborne Singers “It’s a great feeling practise at 7.20pm every being part of such a Tuesday at Holy Cross Priwonderful team of people and is guar- mary School, New Gisborne. anteed ‘me-time’ every week”; Enquiries: please go to our website “Tuesday evenings are now part www.gisbornesingers.org.au Alison Kinghorn of my weekly routine. Thank you Gis(with thanks to Jan Goodall, Corinne borne Singers for helping to make my Shaddock and Richard Whiteley) transition to small town life so smooth
Is your child ready for a new school year? Ranges Medical can help your child perform at their best this school year. Ensuring your child's health and well-being is the most important aspect of attending school. But it can take more than packing a nutritious lunch. Our experienced GPs can provide a full health review for your child in readiness for school. From vaccinations to asthma plans, allergy/anaphylactic plans to behavioural and developmental reviews - we can help. And with all our doctors living local to the Macedon Ranges, you can count on us being right there for your children throughout their entire school years.
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Phoenix exhibition coming up The Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art and Craft group is pleased to welcome back Anne O’Brien with her beautiful weaving and textile pieces and Russell Ball with his wonderful woodwork to our next exhibition on Saturday, February 29 and Sunday, March 1 at the Old Gisborne Court House, Hamilton Street, Gisborne from 9am to 4pm. We also welcome new member but long-time Gisborne resident, Di Egan. Di will bring a variety of hand and machine-stitched embroidery, finding her inspiration from the colours and textures of the environment around her. Our annual Marion Gebbie Award for Creativity will be judged by Nadine Hartnett and Kathy Medbury, with the winner being announced at the official opening on Saturday, February 29, at 2pm. Free entry, light refreshments served and meet the artists. Other works available from our 16 members include paintings, glass art, china painting, ceramics, jewellery, papercraft, basketry, woodwork, textile art and knitted toys. All handmade locally and at very reasonable prices. The Phoenix group, consisting of independent artists, is always looking for new members. If you are
Di Egan with some of her hand and machine embroidery.
interested in exhibiting your work as part of a larger organised group you will find contact details on www. phoenixmrac.com or speak to us at the exhibition. Sue Dilley sedilley@bigpond.com
Generous response for refugee appeal
Grab a pancake or two for charity
The Macedon Ranges group of Rural Australians for Refugees was thrilled with the generous response by Gisborne folk when a collection of non-perishable groceries was undertaken outside IGA on December 14. While acknowledging the many demands locals experience during the festive season, people still managed to donate about $2500 worth of groceries plus some generous cash donations. These were taken to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. For enquires regarding the group’s activities, email mrrar.refugees@gmail.com or contact Lorraine on 0419 327 836 or Margot on 0409 284 824.
Volunteers from the Gisborne Uniting Church will be flipping pancakes outside the IGA supermarket in the Village Shopping Centre on Saturday, February 22 from 9.30am until 12.30pm. All funds raised go towards UnitingCare programs that support people living in crisis by providing a huge range of helpful services to get people back on their feet and give them the opportunity for a fresh start. Please support the cause and buy a pancake or two! Gold coin donation. Enquiries to Maree on 5428 3852.
ADFAS: New year, new venue, new time It is with great excitement that ADFAS Central Victoria introduces our 2020 program at our new venue, Norma Richardson Hall, Woodend, at a new starting time, 1.30pm. So why not join us on Thursday February 27 when Charles Harris will kick off the ADFAS CV’s lecture series with the thought-provoking topic of Alphonse Mucha and the Creative Process. Alfons Mucha quite literally wrote the book on art nouveau. Documents Décoratifs became the definitive text on the subject. Everything that is best about the style — elaborate ornamentation with themes from nature, fine draftsmanship, idealised feminine subjects, symbolism and allegory. It all flourished through him at the highest level. The master of the Decorative Panel and one of the four great masters of the Poster in the Belle Epoque, he learned much from Sarah Bernhardt, created jewellery, stained glass windows and the Great Slav Epic. Focusing on the role of posters and poster artists in the history of advertising, Charles Harris, a globalaward winning creative director of international advertising agencies, has lectured extensively on design, illustration and photographic styles as they have influenced the building of brands. Entry is $30 cash or cheque payable on the day and this includes afternoon tea and a glass of wine. (2.30-3.30pm). For more information and registration (required for catering) please call Nicky on 0400 958 449. Mucha's 'Poetry' created in Nicky Peters
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GISBORNE REGION EVENTS ACTIVITIES & TOURISM
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A MINUTE WITH MAXINE Welcome back to all the people involved in the distribution of the Gazette. This year will see the 150th edition in April. There have been a few changes, firstly a big thankyou to John Roberts, who after 13 years of delivering the Gazette in Gisborne, has retired. Our thoughts are with Geoff Young. Thank you for all your years of service alongside Christine; she will be missed. Nick Haslinghouse will be delivering to distributors in Mt Macedon and Macedon, also to the Trading Post, Macedon Post Office, Macedon School, the Caravan Park and the Roadhouse.
A huge job for which I am truly grateful to him for offering to take on. I also welcome new distributors, Kevin and Val Jarred and Lou and Mick Maroulis who will be delivering to letterboxes in Gisborne. Karen and Rene’ Blaszak will be delivering in Mt Macedon. We all know walking is good exercise and what could be better than being a volunteer delivering the Gazette newspaper each month? We are always on the lookout for new distributors to join the team, even if you can only fill in at holiday times. My contact details are on Page 2.
Maxine Barker, Distribution Manager
Flying the flag Gill and Rod Lee.
VIEW FROM THE STALLS This month's featured stallholders, Gill and Rod Lee, hail from Hastings. They’ve been in business for 21 years and have been coming to the Gisborne Olde Time Market for 11 of those years. They also regularly attend markets at Red Hill, Mornington and Violet Town. They make all their own wares, including the “rusty garden art” and will custom-make something for you. You can see Gill and Rod at Stall 37, just south of the cenotaph at the west end of the War Memorial pathway.
The GREAT committee for 2020 elected in November. From left: Graham Dickinson, Linda Wenczel, Moc Hoyne, Maxine Barker, Dorothy Murray, John Frearson (President), Patsy Smith and Graeme Millar.
SECRETARY WANTED The position of secretary of the GREAT Association is vacant. Persons who might be interested in filling the position with this important community organisation are asked to contact the President, John Frearson, on 5428 2261 or johnfrearson@me.com
GREAT committee members Graeme Millar, Moc Hoyne and Graham Dickinson raised the Christmas banners in Aitken Street.
The committee members who will be managing the Gazette in 2020 are Moc Hoyne, Dorothy Murray, Corinne Shaddock, Bryan Power, Maxine Barker, Pip Butler and Debbie Fleming.
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A new column from our local member Welcome to 2020, and to my new column! It’s certainly been a difficult start to the year across Victoria, with devastating bushfires in Gippsland and the north-east. I’m proud of our community and how we’ve responded, raising money, donating goods, knitting for wildlife, and of course, our many local CFA and SES volunteers and Forest Fire Management firefighters who have been deployed to the affected areas. We are very grateful for the hard work you all do. We know this summer is set to be long and hot, and the bushfire season has already been extremely challenging. I wish to remind you all to have your fire plan prepared and ready to enact. 2020 is an exciting year for our community, with many great projects happening around the Gisborne area. Ensuring the children of Gisborne have access to great government schools and firstclass education facilities is a passion of mine. Exciting building projects are under way at Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Specialist School, New Gisborne Primary School and Gisborne Primary School. Meanwhile, architects have been appointed to design a new school in the south of Gisborne, set to open in 2022. These projects will give students across the Gisborne region the high-quality facilities they deserve and will match the fantastic teaching at each of these schools. My office and I are always here to help. If you need assistance, pop into my office at Shop 14, 9 Goode Street, Gisborne, call us on 5428 2138, or send me an email on mary-anne.thomas@ parliament.vic.gov.au There’s lots happening in our beautiful town and I look forward to keeping you updated throughout the year. Mary-Anne
Fran Wigley, left, presents the mayor with a tais cloth.
Friends of East Timor group briefs council The Chairperson of Macdon Ranges Friends of East Timor (MRFoET), Fran Wigley, accompanied by the Vice-Chair, Warwick Potter, recently presented a review of their activities to a full meeting of the Macedon Ranges Shire Council. Mrs Wigley thanked the Mayor Cr Janet Pearce and her fellow councillors for their valued support and commitment to assisting the community of Turiscai in Timor-Leste. Mrs Wigley outlined the many projects that have been initiated in cooperation with the people of Turiscai, which have included the financial sponsorship of impoverished students to allow them to complete their final three years of secondary school, as well as the sponsoring of health and nutrition seminars. Prior to concluding the presentation, Mrs Wigley presented the Mayor with a traditional Timorese tais. Tais cloth is a form of traditional weaving created by the women of East Timor. An essential part of the nation’s cultural heritage, tais weavings are used for ceremonial adornment, and a sign of respect and appreciation towards guests, friends and relatives. MRFoET meets every month in Woodend, and new members are warmly welcomed. For further details we can be contacted at mrfoet@bigpond.com Warwick Potter
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Welcome to a new decade. It’s been a fairly devastating start. Our thoughts, prayers and love go out to our country cousins in the east and north. Precious lives lost, homes gone and countless wildlife and stock wiped out. For those wanting to help in some way, a quick google search will come up with many ways of donating. Newspapers have listings, as do Facebook and Twitter. The overwhelming generosity of our neighbours, both here and overseas, is quite amazing. Closer to home however, we also must remember to remain vigilant. The Macedon Ranges are extremely vulnerable to bushfires and the season hasn’t finished yet. Most residents already have a bushfire plan. For those new to the area, (or if you haven’t done one yet), these plans are a “must have” when living here. Talk to families, friends and neighbours and check out the CFA website for information. Download apps that best work for you, eg VicFires and Vic Emergency. Be aware of the fire ratings each day and what is prohibited during times of fire bans etc. Make your plan...stick to it! It’s a beautiful part of the world to live in, we just have to be smart about it. So, after that sombre topic, a little bit of joy to take us into 2020... Have a look at this beauty! Graham Quaife has been taking tender loving care of this baby, planted five years ago. It is a rare Rose Mallee shrub, from Western Australia. Almost ready to blossom, Graham Quaife with his fantastic Rose this will be the first time it Mallee. has done so. Graham is well known for his gardening skills (no brown thumbs here). This will be yet another example of the results he achieves. Have a local story to share? Please contact me through the paper. I’d love to hear from you. Enjoy the beauty around us. Let’s take 2020 by the horns! Be smart, be safe...and be happy!
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A look back at Red Cross Following the closure of the Red Cross Unit in Gisborne, Patricia Beasley looks back at its long history. The Gisborne Red Cross unit was founded in August 1914 immediately after WW1 broke out in Europe. Blanche Ross Watt was the first Gisborne branch president. Members were activated to use their skills for knitting woollen socks for the soldiers serving overseas as these were needed in the cold and muddy trenches to protect against the debilitating “trench foot”. Comfort boxes containing socks, flannel shirts, balaclavas, scarves and bandages were prepared and sent to the soldiers. By 1919 the Gisborne Branch had 79 financial members. After the war effort the branch was disbanded, however Mrs Ross Watt reformed a branch in 1939. Members met and made goods for the soldiers once again and these items were assembled into calico bags known as “Bundles for Britain”. The final meeting for this branch was held in July 1946. The group reformed in 1961 and after the Ash Wednesday bushfires in 1983, disaster relief work came into action. New members were gained and the unit flourished with involvement in raising funds for Red Cross. Red Cross Calling was organised by Jean Dixon along with The Oaks Nursing Home sing-a-long for the residents, transport to medical appointments and loans of home medical aids including walkers and wheel chairs. A number of members joined the emergency service team (known as Redi Support) and attended emergencies such as bushfires, floods and rescue operations, providing food and refreshments for those involved. An emergency exercise at Melbourne Airport was an enlightening day learning about the effects of disaster and coping with the wounded at a major facility. A stamp collection box has been kept at the Gisborne Library and the stamps forwarded to Head Office. The Red Cross Blood Bank was well attended by the public and members helped on a roster basis. During the past years many social activities for fund raising have been held including stalls at the Gisborne Market, trivia and game days and fashion parades with delicious afternoon teas provided for members and community friends. Christmas luncheons and morning teas have also provided members a social occasion for fundraising.
L-R, Back: Ann Peart, Popsy Colquhoun, Geoff Young. Front: Elaine Millar, Dulcie Sharp, Graeme Millar.
L-R, Back: Georgiaan Fordham and Rosalie McKenzie. Front: Pat Beasley, Mary Wicks and the late Christine Young.
Update on Macedon House works As previously reported all underpinning and emergency State Government Heritage works have been completed. Unfortunately we still are having instances of people breaking into the property and causing further damage. As a result of this we have had to install a large security fence with barbed wire. If anyone sees people breaking into the property could they please contact the Gisborne Police. In terms of town planning, we had previously advertised proposed works to Macedon House and another proposed residence at the front of the site on the land that has a State Heritage overlay. We were then advised by the heritage authorities that they did not want to see another house in that area of the site. As a result we removed the house and proposed a sympathetic extension to Macedon House which was more in line with the state’s new expectations. Because the changes were significant we were required to advertise again. This has now been carried out and we are responding to Heritage Victoria in relation to submissions received. We are hopeful that approval can be granted by the state within the next month. There has been no progress regarding a request for a planning scheme amendment. We have been advised by Macedon Ranges Shire Council that this can take in excess of 18 months. Hopefully in the coming months we can progress the application further. Troy Daffy
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L-R, Back: Lorraine Penrose, Marion Watson and Trish Chin. Front row: Joy O’Connor, Maree Sura, Faye Delai.
Since 1977 Gisborne members have proudly received long-service medals, service bars and certificates of merit for commendation for services to Red Cross. In 2012, with a fall in members, a decision was made to close the Gisborne Unit in favour of a group known as Gisborne Friends of Red Cross. Unfortunately this has now been disbanded but members will continue to support the community in many and various ways offered by other groups within the Macedon Ranges.
Do you have a fear of falling? Have you experienced a fall, trip or near miss? The Falls Prevention Program at Macedon Ranges Health combines physical activity and education sessions, aiming to improve balance, reduce your fear of falling and provide you with the knowledge required to reduce the risk of falls. The next seven-week program begins on May 1 at the MRH Centre in Gisborne. “We have seen great improvements in our participants’ abilities, balance and endurance and in fact we have some participants that choose to re-enrol given the outcomes they have achieved,” said Nialin Waterson, occupation therapist at MRH and one of the program managers. Please contact MRH reception on 5428 0300 for further information and/or to register your interest. Be quick, limited spaces are available!
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HEALTH & WELLBEING
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With Betty Doolan Recently while walking through the beautiful park near Jackson Creek what I saw brought wonderful memories of days from the past, as I watched people sitting on their rugs on the ground having a picnic. The children were running, climbing the trees and laughing. When I was a child the family went on many picnics and we had so much fun. My Uncle Bill had a car that had a dickie seat at the back. He, Aunty Kath, Mum, my cousin and myself sat on their knees; poor Dad, uncle Tom and Valerie sat in this dickie seat plus all the food and of course the cricket bats. When our grandchildren were old enough we took them to Brimbank Park for our picnics and we took the cricket bats too. If you haven’t been on a picnic for a while get the rug out, some sandwiches, a drink and make your way down to the wonderful park beside the creek and enjoy your picnic (don’t forget to take a cricket bat). After Christmas The Elms introduced many groups. One of the new ones is a walking group with Kate, another is swimming with Sandy. These two groups are very popular. I had a day at the zoo with two granddaughters and six great-grandchildren. One little boy rode on the back of the wheelchair with little hands fixed tightly to my head which was rotated side to side. We lost Ruby in the seal entrance but found another little lost girl outside the seal entrance. In the butterfly house it was lovely to see the faces smile when a butterfly landed on their hands. If we could have missed the big shop at the entrance we would have left richer. I wish Brian could have Betty been with us. Stay safe.
The Oaks had a busy wrap-up to 2019 This is the first chance we've had to tell you about end-of-year doings at Gisborne Oaks. Christmas is a busy time for everyone and this includes our residents and staff at the Gisborne Oaks. Not only have we had a team of builders renovating throughout the Oaks (we will provide more detail and pictures about this next month) but we have also had numerous celebrations in the home as well as excursions. Thanks to all those involved in participating as well as organising the events – a few are detailed below. There was a Christmas barbecue for residents and family members organised by the Lifestyle Enhancement Program team which included music (particularly enjoyed by the children), decorations, face painting, a very popular ice cream van and of course Santa. The barbecue was manned by some of our Mens Shedders. A group of residents also participated in the annual Gisborne Festival parade – where they waved like royalty from the Bendigo Bank bus as they drove through the main street of Gisborne to cheers and waves from family, friends and staff that were lining the streets. The evening was not complete until we drove through McDonalds and everyone had a soft top! Our staff also celebrated the end of the year with staff from the Macedon Ranges Health Centre where lots of trivia was shared and finished the evening off with some dancing. It was a showcase of some great talent amongst our staff! Shedmen man the barbecue and make sure Santa Claus iss fed.
Men's Shed Christmas lunch.
Seeking sponsors – big and small This year the Men's Shed is reviving our World’s Greatest Shave event in support of the Leukaemia Foundation. Our last supported by benetas event was a great success and this time, of course, we’re aiming to go one better. We’ll be holding our Shave Event at The Shed on Friday March 13 from 10am. It will be open to the public so put it in your diary, come along, join in the fun, buy a raffle ticket and a barbecue sausage. All proceeds from the day will go to the Leukaemia Foundation to help fund their research. We’ve got our volunteers to be shaved lined up (some with more to lose than others) but they are seeking sponsors. So if you happen to be approached by someone with an official Men’s Shed World’s Greatest Shave sponsorship form or raffle book, please add your support. You could also drop in to 10 Lyell Street any Monday, Wednesday or Thursday from 9am to 12 midday to arrange your sponsorship and have a look at what else we get up to. We’ll even make you a cuppa.
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HEALTH & WELLBEING
New Year’s resolutions anyone? … Nah! It’s that time of the year again where we made all those fantastic New Year’s resolutions. You know the most popular ones: lose weight, exercise more, save more money (or some money!). Yet here we are, it’s February and already my carefully planned resolutions have already been broken (well maybe they weren’t so carefully planned after all). Am I alone here? Does this happen to anyone else? So, my New Year’s resolution this year is to stop making New Year’s resolutions! I’ve put it in writing now, so this is serious. I’ve come to the realisation that year-long resolutions just set me up for feelings of failure if I don’t last even the first month without backsliding (OK, sometimes it’s more like a week…). There’s nothing wrong with setting goals for things that you want to achieve, or just improve in terms of
A column on general health by local resident Julie Ireland
your physical and mental health, and in fact, research has shown that setting goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-oriented (SMART), rather than just a general goal like ‘lose weight, exercise more’ is definitely the way to go if you really want to change behaviour. But the best way to change a behaviour is to ensure that the behaviour that you want to change is important and meaningful to you and not just what
you feel others are telling you that you need to do (the exception to this is if your doctor is telling you that you need to change something because your health depends on it). Spend some time thinking about what you want to achieve this year, and if there is anything that you need or want to change, take steps to do this, but make them incremental steps so that you can celebrate your small achievements along the way to your big achievement. This will keep you motivated and on track and make your goals a little less daunting to start working towards. I still want to lose weight, exercise more and save money, but… baby steps! Take care of yourselves everyone. Julie
Present and former members celebrated the club’s 20th anniversary in November.
Ulysses members enjoy a break at Flanagan's in Bacchus Marsh. Photo: Sylvia Behan
Gisborne TOWN Club can help you lose that extra holiday weight
2020 is the year to check your head gear!
Welcome to 2020 and Gisborne TOWN (Take Off Weight Naturally) Club’s 21st year as in November we celebrated our 20th year with a dinner for 30 past and present members. So, as we start another year, a great many of us might be thinking, ‘why did I eat all that festive food and change my healthy eating habits?’. If you want to get back to your ideal weight we at Gisborne TOWN Club can help you achieve your goal. We don’t follow any set diets but instead encourage healthy weight loss through sensible eating and gradual weight loss that you can
sustain for life. We offer a supportive and encouraging environment run by volunteers so that you can take control of your weight loss journey. Remember, that journey starts with a single step, so take that step by contacting us so that we can offer you strategies through our group discussion sessions to shed those extra kilos. We meet every Monday at 6pm at the Gisborne Bowls Club, Kilmore Road, Gisborne. Want to know more? Contact Dianne on 5428 3088 or Kathy on 5428 1334.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a motorcyclist, horse rider, skateboarder, skier or bicyclist, everyone needs their head protected. So make 2020 the year you check your head gear. For motorcycle helmets, manufacturers use the fiveyear general replacement rule but if it crashes, throw it away and always check for damage after a heavy drop. Major deterioration can occur within the lining’s foam and fabric, so if it’s coming apart, get a new one. By the time you read this we will have had seven great January rides including a lunch run and several Wednesday warrior rides plus a Branch social night, and we’ll do it all
again in February! Come meet us for a coffee, meal and great company at our regular gigs: Tyre Kicks ─ weekly 10am+ Saturday mornings, Brantome Street, Gisborne; Wednesday rides ─ weekly 10am servo 4 Station Road, Gisborne; Saturday lunch rides ─ 1st Saturday 11am Brantome St; Sunday rides ─ 3rd Sunday 9.30am Maccas Sunbury; plus our monthly Branch Social and special rides/events. Catch up with club activities and news via our Calendar at www.mrub. org.au or on Facebook and come riding with us sometime. And check your helmet! Cherry Cole
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ews of the gold rush in the colony of Victoria spread like wildfire around the world and so it was that Samuel Amess, an adventurous and eager 26-year-old, arrived in Melbourne in 1852. He immediately set off in search of gold with other mining adventurers to Forest Creek (now known as Castlemaine) — and he was quickly very successful. With his newly won fortune backing him, he established a construction contracting business in Melbourne in 1853. He was well suited and experienced for contracting given his early training as a stonemason back in his native Scotland. Amess was born in 1826 at Newburgh, Fifeshire, Scotland, son of Samuel Amess, miller, and his wife Elizabeth, nee Fotheringham. He had three brothers who were also stonemasons and who joined him in Victoria.
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he latter part of the 1850s and the early 1860s saw the construction of the Melbourne and Murray River Railway which was one of the largest railway projects of its time in the world. The main contractor for the works was Cornish and Bruce but in 1859, Samuel Amess as subcontractor to Cornish and Bruce built the railway bridge over Riddells Creek (then known as the Macedon River) and, a little further west, the railway bridge over the road to Sunbury from the incipient town of Riddells Creek. Both bridges are built entirely of bluestone ashlar, obtained from nearby quarries. The Riddells Creek Bridge is a singlearch bridge of 18.3 metres in length, and 15.3 metres in height. This rail bridge today is historically and architecturally significant, being one of the earliest bridges of its type constructed in Victoria. In 1861, Samuel Amess built the platform at Riddells Creek Railway Station and in 1864 possibly built the goods shed at the station (Amess was responsible for the construction of an identical goods shed at Little River Railway Station on the GeelongMelbourne line). These goods sheds are of bluestone
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Riddells Creek rail bridge built by Samuel Amess is a single-span bridge of historical and architectural significance. Below: Samuel Amess. Lord Mayor of Melbourne. with run-through rail track and internal platforms accessed via large doorway openings in the end walls. The gable roofs are slate with cast-iron gutters and downpipes complete with lions-head connectors. The end walls have high-level circular vents, and the whole presents an architecturally significant Greek temple form of structure. The town of Riddells Creek was surveyed in 1859, and half-acre blocks near the Railway Station were purchased, mainly by John Carre Riddell and some of those who worked on the railway. Samuel Amess bought farm land to the east of the town upon which he eventually built the Bolinda Park homestead (not to be confused with Bolinda Vale, owned by the Clarkes). He also owned Warrawee homestead at Bolinda. Today Amess Road, at the eastern edge of the town, runs between Main Road and Sutherlands Road— now a popular route in the direction of Melbourne Airport from the town centre. Amess’s construction company went on to build many prominent public buildings in Melbourne and around the colony, some of the most notable being the initial two-
storey Melbourne General Post Office (completed in 1867), the (old) Treasury Building (1858-1862), the Customs House (1858), the Exchange Buildings in William Street (1855), the Government Printing Office (1856-1858), the Ballarat Railway Station (1862) and the Kew Asylum Buildings (1868). The construction of the Melbourne General Post Office took a few days short of nine years. Samuel Amess had been the general contractor for the work and he was congratulated for completing such a large and dangerous undertaking without the smallest workplace accident. The entire cost of the
n 1864, Samuel Amess was elected to the Melbourne City Council. He was Lord Mayor in 1869 and 1870 and an alderman, the next in status to the Mayor, in 1879. When he was elected Mayor of Melbourne, it was noted that he was the first contractor who had ever risen to such a high position in the Melbourne City Council. He vowed to open Melbourne’s recently finished Town Hall with a spectacular fancy dress ball. He employed leading musician Charles Horsley to compose the music for the event and appointed Henry Kendall in charge of poetry. Lord Mayor Amess would not accept any financial assistance from the Council for the ball which became a night that Melbourne would remember. In 1872, he bought Churchill Island on the north-east tip of Phillip Island in Westernport Bay. The island has an area of 140 acres, divided at that time into nine paddocks. There was an eleven-room weatherboard house, servants’ quarters, barns, a woolshed, buggy sheds, fowl houses, blacksmiths’ and carpenters’ shops, workmen’s huts, hay shed and a double-walled brick dairy which was semi-underground. Samuel Amess had a liking for stock-breeding and on Churchill Island, for many years, owned the only herd of long-haired West Highland cattle in Victoria. In 1891, Amess’s son John undertook experiments at Riddells Creek in crossing Highland cattle from the Churchill Island herd with Ayrshire cattle. The crossbreed proved a larger milker than the pure Ayrshire stock and the milk was found to be extremely rich. Alderman Samuel Amess died at the age of 72 years in 1898 at his home on the corner of A'Beckett and William Streets, Melbourne. He had contracted a severe cold in the month before his death but insisted on continuing to attend to his public duties. His wife Jane (nee Straughan) had died six years previously and he was survived by three sons and two daughters. Amess’s remains were interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Melbourne General Cemetery. His funeral was very well attended and the cortege was reported as being about a mile long.
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GISBORNE TOY LIBRARY Toy Library welcomes members in 2020 The Gisborne Toy Library welcomes new and returning members in 2020 with some new and exciting toys, games and puzzles. We are based in the Manna Gum Centre in Robertson Road. Families or carers are welcome to drop into any of our borrowing sessions and chat about how it all works! If you are a returning member, we will be emailing you to renew your membership. We are open from February 1 with our borrowing sessions on the following days: Every Saturday 10am to 11am First and third Wednesday of the month 9.15am to 10.15am Second and fourth Friday of the month 9am to 10am
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Our opening times are also listed on our Facebook page and at the Manna Gum Centre. We are a volunteer committee-run service and could use help in running our sessions or managing our committee obligations. It’s a great way to meet other young families in our area, learn about childhood development and get to know our catalogue of toys. If you are interested in joining us, please contact us through our Facebook page https://www. facebook.com/ GisborneToyLibrary/ or email gisbornetoylibrary@ yahoo.com Kate Lamla, President
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SCHOOL'S IN Montessori and Anglicare Toy and Food Appeal The children, families and staff of Gisborne Montessori School brought in unwrapped GISBORNE MONTESSORI gifts and non-perishable SCHOOL food items to support the Anglicare Toy and Food Appeal. For 140 years Anglicare has provided support through family intervention services: residential care, supported independent living services, foster and kinship care and enhanced foster care. At Christmas time many children do not get to enjoy the season we have come to know as one of happiness and peace. Instead, for many, it can be a time much like any other, of simply surviving as they are faced with violence, strife and unrest. The children at Gisborne Montessori have shown compassion for those less fortunate than them by adding to the number of presents and food items at our school. On December 10 an Anglicare volunteer came to the school to collect our contributions. The children have become aware of how their gifts can show children in these difficult situations that they are not alone.
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Bullengarook’s annual CFA Fun Run It was VCAL 2’s year to plan, organise and run the Fun Run at the Bullengarook Recreation Reserve on December 6. The day was a lot of fun and we had great weather for the event. We had terrific participation from the students on the day with a combined 400 laps run in total by students; that is over 168km. Jakob White ran the most laps on the day with nine. We were able to raise some welldeserved money for our local CFA. The Bullengarook CFA does an amazing job in our community and to be able to raise money for new equipment was something VCAL 2 was really proud of. We were able to raise over $1000 from The Bullengarook students ran 400 laps in total. donations and from our sausage sizzle! We would like to send a big thank you to the families of students for their generous donations! for the cookies and Gisborne Bakers Delight for the We would also like to give a huge thanks to bread. The day wouldn’t have been as successful Gisborne Foodworks for donating the sausages, without their generosity! VCAL 2 Gisborne Coles for the drinks, Gisborne Subway
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St Brigid's 'middles' act on the three Rs: Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose St Brigid's Year 3 and 4s from last year report on an exciting project to finish off 2019. "The year 3 and 4s learnt about environmental impact. We researched what things can be recycled, reused and repurposed to reduce our waste. We made items we thought people would find useful from things nobody uses anymore, like plastic bottles, old clothes and little bits and pieces. We then held a Middle Market Stall selling the items that we had created and used our advertising skills to promote our products and entice buyers. You will never guess how much we made! $600 just from old rubbish nobody cared about anymore. After the stall, we went on a trip. But first, we made a shopping list from a Foodworks website and collaborated to decide what would be useful items for people less fortunate than ourselves this Christmas. We had a budget of $50 per group and we did the maths. Our whole middle school then went down to Foodworks with our money and bought non-perishable items. We made hampers for the Giving Tree at St Brigid’s Parish Church and presented these to Father Vin, our Parish Priest, to be distributed. Jasmine from Middles also painted a Christmas canvas and made it into Christmas cards. She sold them and made $100 which she also spent on making more hampers. It was a great experience from start to finish and I think we will all remember the feeling of giving back to our community." From 3/4 class 2019, written by Danika and Julia
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Oh, the places you’ll go: Year 6 graduation The Year 6 cohort celebrated seven years of primary school at St Brigid’s at their graduation ceremony on December 12. The theme of the evening was Dr Seuss ‘Oh, the places you’ll go’, with the school hall decked out in vibrant colours. The students enjoyed the photo booth, listened to speeches, enjoyed the outstanding food and danced the night away. They reflected on their favourite memories at St Brigid’s as they watched a ‘Who Am I?’ slideshow of photos of themselves throughout
their school lives. Congratulations to Lucie Cousins and Andreas Wurm, who were both awarded scholarships to their respective secondary schools during the graduation mass. We thank the Year 6 students for their tremendous efforts and for being a caring and fun group. We wish the best of luck to this year’s graduates! You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!
Year 6 graduation at Holy Cross The team of parents and former students who assisted Kelly McDonald (rear with the blue hat) prepare and run a marvellous Grade Six graduation night based on a Dr Seuss theme.
The search is on for young people interested in being youth ambassadors and becoming part of the Macedon Ranges Youth Ambassadors Program. This program is a youth leadership initiative, aimed at bringing together young people aged 15 to 21 years. The goal is to provide these young people with opportunities to develop their leadership potential throughout the year. The youth ambassadors participate in a diverse range of activities aimed at enhancing their understanding and application of leadership skills on both a local and broader level. The ambassador role includes representing young people’s views and experiences and presenting directly to the Council as well as designing and implementing a community project in response to specific youth issues. The ambassadors also support the planning and delivery of the annual Macedon Ranges Youth Awards. These awards have recognised the achievements and success of hundreds of young people in all sectors, including the arts, business and community involvement. The Youth Ambassadors Program runs from 4.30pm-6pm each Tuesday at the Kyneton Town Hall. Meetings are held fortnightly in term one, weekly in terms two and three, and as needed in term four. For more information about the program, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/youth To obtain an application form, email Sarah Day at sday@mrsc.vic.gov.au or call 0436 632 361.
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It’s been a busy month back in the library and we’ve had some fantastic school holiday activities, including a performance from the Flying Bookworm Theatre when we had 100 children and their parents attend. Lots of children also entered our Summer Reading Challenge; it was great to see so many children continue their reading over the summer break. Six-year-old Noah was the winner of our social media campaign ‘Adopt an alpaca’. Congratulations Noah! The Gisborne library is a nice cool place to hang out on hot summer days; there's free wi-fi, public computers, books, newspapers and magazines all in air-conditioned comfort!
Pat was well known and admired in the community for her tireless contribution over many years to the Rotary Club of Gisborne. Pat was born in Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England, in December 1941, and was the only child to Leon and Renee Parker. These were difficult times with the war raging in England and Europe. Pat began her education in Wimborne Minster and her secondary schooling in nearby Poole and upon leaving school took up work as a bank clerk, also in Poole. Pat met Jacek at a church in Bournemouth and they married in 1963. Their first home was in nearby Southampton where they lived for over three years. Then they emigrated to South Africa where they lived for 11 years. During that time Pat was engaged in various community services
Patricia Anne Bialobrzeski 1941-2019
What’s on in February Library Lovers’ Day, Friday 14 Library and book lovers are invited to celebrate the enduring love between communities and their local library. Nothing New – A history of second hand, Thursday 6, 2-3pm Local author Robyn Annear shares insights from her new book, a wonderfully entertaining short history about all things second-hand. You are encouraged to wear or share an Op shop treasure! Storytime sessions return Our popular Storytime, Toddlertime and Baby rhyme time sessions start back on February 3. We can’t wait to see you again; Georgina Georgina is ready to go for another year of songs, rhymes and stories. Check out our website for session times, www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/ storytimes Saturday stories will continue as well on the first Saturday of every month. Sara Bryant
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Patricia Eileen Haire 1928-2019 Pat was born in Traralgon in 1928 to William and Hannorah Healy, middle sister of Doreen (dec) and Moira, and was raised on the family farm at Glengarry, Gippsland. She started primary school in Glengarry, completing it at St Michael’s in Traralgon with her secondary education as a boarder at Notre Dame de Sion in Sale. After a secretarial course in Melbourne, she gained employment in the office at the Australian Paper Mill in Morwell. Pat loved to dance and was known to attend a ball every night of the week. It was there that she met the love of her life, Jack Haire. They were married in 1951 and lived in Traralgon until 1954, when they moved to the
and belonged to a drama Also, on many occasions Pat club which produced a and Jacek hosted overseas number of plays in which exchange students. she participated. While in Pat’s sporting interest was South Africa, their three fencing and earlier in her life children, Ludwik, Wojtek she was a competitor in the and Bronek were born. sport. A change of circumJacek and Pat enjoyed stances required relocaPat Bialobrzeski travelling the world and tion to Australia. On arrival, visited Africa, Alaska, UK and the family briefly lived in Melton but Antarctica. On the business side, Pat soon after they established their home managed Pat Bialobrzeski Financial in Heather Road, Gisborne. Pat was an Services in Gisborne. avid gardener and spent many hours The family grew with the addition of in their vast and beautiful garden. six grandchildren: Phoenex, Madison, Pat and Jacek soon became involved Jessica, Jackson, Eva and Roman. in the Rotary Club of Gisborne. Pat Pat was a very special and comwas president twice, 2002 and 2007, and in recognition of her outstanding passionate person at all times and to contribution to Rotary, twice received all people and enjoyed helping and the prestigious Paul Harris Award encouraging people. Pat passed away on October 12 and a second Sapphire award along with the Fred Barnett Rotary Award and a funeral service was held at St in 2010. Another achievement was Patrick’s Catholic Church, Macedon on her involvement with the Rotary Club October 17, followed by burial at the cycling and defensive driving activities. Macedon Cemetery.
Life Membership in November family farm, Little Hill, in for 30 years’ service. She Bullengarook. Pat worked was the quiet achiever who alongside Jack while also took great solace in her faith raising three children, and was an active member Jennifer, Michael and Anne. of St Brigid’s parish for over She helped with milking, 60 years. After moving to shearing, crutching, lambing Gisborne, Pat took up walking and harvesting as well as and could be seen rain, hail or managing the bookwork for shine doing her daily walk. She the Gisborne Dairy which Pat Haire also spent many hours in her the family owned in the 70s. Following the deaths of Michael and beautiful garden. Jack in the early 80s, Pat continued to Pat had seven grandchildren and run the dairy and the farm for another two great-granddaughters. Her family five years. In 1987, the farm that had was her life and she was so proud of been in the Haire family since the them all. Pat spent her last 12 months 1860s was reluctantly sold and Pat at the Freemasons Nursing Home in built her new home in Gisborne. Bacchus Marsh, where the warm and She was active in many community caring staff and new friendships made groups: Meals on Wheels, Garden her last days safe and fulfilling. Pat passed away on November Club, Red Cross, Probus, Heart Group, St Brigid’s Friday Group, 18 and her life was celebrated at St Vision Australia and nursing home Brigid’s Gisborne on November 27. Jenne Wallace and Anne Trotta visits. Pat was awarded Red Cross
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Christmas cheer at Garden Club luncheon The Gisborne Garden Club held its annual Christmas lunch at the Masonic Hall in Gisborne and as usual it was ‘Full House’ meaning that sadly not all members could be accommodated. Nevertheless, all 66 members attending had an absolutely terrific time, sharing news and generally catching up with other members. Again, there were prizes galore and many ‘freebies’ brought in by generous members for those who still have a bare patch in their garden. As in previous years, the caterers did an excellent job in providing an outstanding main course and dessert and certainly, no one returned home hungry. All in all, the Christmas dinner concluded another excellent year for the Gisborne Garden Club which can boast an increasing and convivial membership and an interesting and varied annual program. This year's program was issued at the lunch and for those who missed out, programs will be available at our next meeting on February 12 where we will also be listing members interested in coming on the March bus trip to Williamstown. Including lunch the cost is $50pp for members, $55pp for non members, payable at the February meeting. As always, potential new members are welcome. For more information contact Bernhard Sucher on 0424 038 474.
The Friends of the Gisborne Botanic Gardens have kicked off 2020 with renewed vigour, buoyed by community interest in the development of the Gardens, our growing membership and by financial support from Council and Melbourne Water. As well as funds to support general administration and weed control, the Friends were advised in December that we were successful in our application for a community grant of more than $1400 from Council to improve signs in the Gardens. With assistance from the Men’s Shed, we will be erecting a noticeboard near the entrance to help keep the community informed of our weekly activities. We hope to have this installed in the first quarter of 2020. Last year, the Friends group also secured a community project grant from Melbourne Water to develop an ecological site management plan for the section of Jacksons Creek that borders the Gardens. The plan will guide infrastructure and ecological reconditioning works consistent with the Council-approved Master Plan for the Gardens. Among other things the plan will identify a suitable site for a viewing platform, which would allow for greater appreciation The Lily Pads' viewing platforms of the flora and in the Royal Tasmanian Botanical fauna of the Creek. Gardens. Photo: Marcus Ragus An example of a possible viewing platform design is shown above. If you are interested in being involved in the Friends group, send us an email or turn up at our regular working bee in the Gardens every Thursday 9:30am to 10:30am. infogisbotgard@gmail.com Louise Minty, Friends of Gisborne Botanic Gardens
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Vale Christine Young Gisborne Bushwalking Club farewells Christine Young who sadly passed away early in January. Christine, with her husband Geoff, was one of the founding members when the club was first established in mid 1982, and she is one of only two original members who has participated continuously in walking the trails, right up to the end of 2019: thirty-seven years of being so actively engaged right into her eighties. We will treasure the won- Christine Young was derful memories of this vibrant walking right up to and enthusiastic lady. We will the end of last year. especially miss calling out, “Christine, what is this flower?”, as she knew the names of every native wildflower we could find. Thank you Christine for your cheerful company and your wonderful inspiration to us. Our deepest sympathy and loving thoughts are with Geoff and family.
Communities in East Gippsland are set to benefit from specialised water treatment equipment from Western Water, as part of the bushfire recovery work in the region. Western Water is providing three ‘Siltbuster’ clarifier machines to East Gippsland Water to assist with their operations in bushfire affected areas. The equipment is designed to remove sediment from water, with the clarifiers capable of processing 108,000 litres of contaminated water an hour. They are a vital addition to treating water sources with high levels of sediment prior to the water entering a treatment plant to produce drinking water. South East Water, based in Frankston, is coordinating bushfire aid on behalf of the Victorian water industry to water corporations in impacted regions across the state.
Gisborne Bushwalkers in summer The walkers start up again in February, so if your New Year’s resolutions include getting fit and enjoying time in nature, consider joining us! Our walks in February and March are generally shorter, and in well-shaded and cooler locations, such as mountain areas or beaches, and indeed are postponed if the temperatures go over 30 degrees. (If you are walking in summer remember to hydrate well and often, wear UV protection and a hat, never walk alone and don’t over-do it! Suitable walking shoes are always a must!) If you’d like to know more about us, check out our facebook page (Gisborne Bushwalking Club) for upto-date news. Or call Pierre on 0417 515 468, Nigel on 0437 715 972, Janeen on 0416 052 366 or Ashley on 0490 133 656. Our website is www.gisbornebwc.org.au
The Gisborne Auxiliary of Vision Australia will be holding the first meeting for the year on Tuesday February 25 starting at 1.30pm at the Gisborne Masonic Lodge Hall. We will be discussing our fundraising events for the coming year with the proceeds contributing towards helping vital services and opportunities for children and adults who are blind or have low vision. It can be very challenging to negotiate the dramatic life changes that vision loss brings, but it is a huge relief for Australians that are affected to have assistance and emotional support from Vision Australia to help them lead independent lives.
“Western Water staff have generously donated money and goods to the bushfire appeals, and a number of employees have volunteered their time to relief organisations helping out on the ground.”
It is with great sadness that we record two of our past members who have been laid to rest, Pat Haire and Dot Spiller. We extend a very warm welcome to any prospective members who would like to attend our meetings and help with this very important Elaine Millar outreach. Further details are available from the Secretary, Elaine Millar on 5428 2522. Elaine
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april 26 Ensemble Françaix may 24 Ensemble Offspring september 13 Kristian Chong & Friends october 4 Acacia Quartet november 8 Blair Harris, cello & Caroline Almonte, violin All events Sunday 2.30pm Enquiries info@macedonmusic.com Online bookings www.macedonmusic.com
Gisborne Ramblers' February program
Restoration of Court House and jail
We are an informal group who meet for a weekly walk of between four and nine kms, with a walking duration of 1.5 to 2 hours. If you would like to join us, we meet each Friday at Dixon Field, near the tennis courts, at 9.15am for a 9.30 start. We are not a club, in that there are no membership fees or charges for the walk, only a $1 gold coin contribution at the beginning of the walk if you choose to join in the refreshments (this covers the cost of tea, coffee and biscuits) provided at the conclusion. (Please bring your own cup.) Most walks start within a 15-minute car ride of Gisborne, although on the first week of each month we try to walk out of the local area to such places as Kyneton, Blackwood, Sunbury, Newham, Malmsbury, Taradale and Trentham. Wear sturdy footwear (runners are ok) and bring a hat, water bottle (500mL) plus any personal requisites. A hiking pole or walking stick is a useful extra. Please note that as we are NOT a membership club, no insurance is provided on these walks; you walk at your own risk and responsibility. We do not walk on fire ban days. Decisions on days with heavy rain or thunderstorm activity will be made by the group on the day. Scheduled walks for February (all subject to weather change) are: 7 Kyneton: Coliban River walk. 14 Macedon: Four Culverts. 21 Bullengarook: Firth Rd North loop. 28 Woodend: Brick Kiln Road. For details contact Charles on 5428 3021 or email tilbaka7@gmail.com
The Gisborne Court House is the home of the Gisborne & Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society and the society express our thanks and appreciation to the Macedon Ranges Shire Council and its staff for the restoration work that has been carried out to date on the Court House, jail and external toilet block. The work on the Court House consists of replacement of the guttering, repair/replacement of verandah columns and downpipes, external preparation and painting of the exterior in heritage colors including all doors, windows, the Court House sign and flagpole. Internally, maintenance work has been done on the alarm and hot water systems and other minor works. On the north side of the jail, repair to the roof structure and fascia boards has been done and painting of the exterior of the jail and external toilet block has been completed. There are other works that will be carried out in the future and we will keep the community informed with the progress of the work. The Court House is open each Wednesday from 10am to 4pm. The jail and stables are open every day between 10am and 2pm.
Betty Van De Wilde’s 91st birthday was celebrated at the November 28 meeting.
Mary Henry (left, pictured with President Michele Pinti) spoke about tracing Tasmanian ancestors on November 28.
Find out about German and Polish ancestry After a break in January, the Gisborne Genealogical Group is back on deck to help you with your research queries. From Tuesday February 4, volunteers are on duty in the Family History Room adjoining the Gisborne Library on Tuesdays from 10am to 1pm, and on Thursday afternoons from 2pm to 5pm. We look forward to helping you. An interesting program has been planned for the year. Our first meeting is on Thursday February 27 at 7.30pm when our guest speaker will be Michael Rumpff from the International Settlers Group of the Genealogical Society of Victoria. His topic will be ‘German and
Polish Ancestors’. This talk will be of interest to anyone with European ancestors. We look forward to Michael’s talk. Supper will follow and time to chat. There will also be a display of resources our library holds on German and Polish ancestry. Meetings are held in our rooms unless otherwise advised. Our first outing will be to Geelong on Saturday April 4, so put this date in Lyn Hall your diary. More details in the next Gazette.
Frank Porter, President
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SCOUTING Girl Guides Gisborne Lightning Guides enjoyed a barbecue and games in the park for their Christmas break-up. The unit has taken a summer break and will meet back at the Gisborne Hall at 5pm on Thursday February 6. We currently have vacancies for girls aged from 8 and they are welcome to come along and find out what we do. Girl Guides is part of the wider Scouting family but allows girls to interact within a female-only supportive environment. The program is based around girls’ interests and incorporates life-skill deDeb Fleming velopment through planning activities and working in groups. If you would like more information or would like to try Girl Guides then phone Deb on 0409 542 619 to arrange a visit. Deb Fleming
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New Gisborne in new year plans Term 4, 2019, finished with a lot of activity at 1st New Gisborne. Our first “Two Baloos” Cub Scout and Scout Camp at Anglesea provided much fun but little sleep! Joeys enjoyed a Macedon Ranges District Camp at Treetops, Riddells Creek. Our first “Going Up” from Scouts saw Riley, Harrison and Maya become Venturers, working with 1st Woodend Venturers as we build our own Unit. MaryAnne Thomas MP congratulated the new Venturers. Our annual Canoeing Night at Nursery Lake was lots of fun with all our Scouts and families enjoying the night and the barbecue. Members of GREAT (Gisborne Region Events Activities & Tourism) came along to present a wonderful cheque to support our scouting. We are planning towards our “Scout Hut” equipment shed and very thankful for community support in our fundraising. Our aim is to have the “Hut” built in second term. We start back on Wednesday February 5 and will meet on Wednesday nights during term at the Church of Christ, Saunders Road, New Gisborne. We’re planning new meeting times for this year with Joeys (5-7 years) probably 6pm to 7pm, Cub Scouts (7-10 years) probably 6 to 7.30pm and Scouts (10-14 years) 6-8 pm. Contact Group Leader Skipper on 0450 922 787 or johnfrearson@mac.com
Mary-Anne Thomas congratulates Harrison.
GREAT members Dorothy and Moc present the cheque to 1st New Gisborne scoutmasters to support the equipment shed.
As always, Ist Gisborne scouts were well represented in the Gisborne Festival parade.
Oliver, Patrick, Ava and Charlotte from 1st Gisborne met Santa at the festival.
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New Year's resolutions and a new venue If your New Year’s resolution was to learn something new, to work on a skill or to become more mindful, perhaps picking up a camera will provide the perfect opportunity to do so. Photography is one way of making connections with our environment and those around us. Most people have a camera in their pocket due to advances in phone technology, but seeing the world through a camera lens can be so much more rewarding. The members of the Macedon Ranges Photographic Society are looking forward to another wonderful year of technical nights, meetings, special outings, guest presentations and much more. The most recent events at the club involved putting theory into action at a portrait workshop, hosting a display at the Romsey Art Show in November, having a weekend away in the Otways to focus on landscape photography and we gathered for an end-of-year celebration and competition night.
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Nicholas Robin Hill 1944 - 2019 Nicholas Hill was born in 1944 in Reading, England. His parents William and Doris had four children: Michael, Roger, Judy and Nick. His mother died when he was two years old and later his father remarried Grace, a widow with two boys, Allan and Peter. Times were tough post-war with rationing in place and everyday essentials few. The youngest of six children, Nick was involved in sports including football, rugby, swimming, athletics and sea scouts, with rowing the English Channel being his greatest achievement. He represented his county in athletics, but it was his love for the round ball that would be a lifelong passion. His father, who was an amateur
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Society members at Stephenson's Falls in the Otways.
If your New Year’s resolution involves a camera, feel free to join us at our first meeting for the year at 7pm on
Tuesday February 4. Please note that our new venue for meetings this year is the Riddells Creek Community Centre.
opera singer, introduced him nal culture. Some months later in Perth, he knocked to music from an early age on a door to ask for direcand was horrified that Nick tions and it was Helen who would go to piano lessons opened the door and who with his soccer boots on! All later became his life-long his life he continued to play partner. the piano. They chose to live in Before his father’s early Macedon for the Englishdeath, he secured Nick emNicholas Hill like seasons and environployment as a police cadet. At the age of 22 Nick took advan- ment. Then followed the birth of their tage of the many emigration ships two children Alex and Richard. In 1968 leaving England – for a mere 10 Nick started work with Ansett Airlines. pounds. He arrived in Sydney in Oc- He loved his work and the people tober 1966, initially intending to stay he worked with. Post retirement, he for the obligatory two years then return maintained close contact with many home, however these plans were soon colleagues. While working for Ansett to change. Seeking adventure, he took provided the opportunity to holiday in the opportunity to be a pillion passen- many exotic locations, it was at Cumger on an around-Australia safari, berland River camping ground near the beginning of his love for Aborigi- Lorne that he was the happiest.
Chinese Health Exercises ( Qigong )
Weekly classes begin in Gisborne Uniting Church Hall, 23 Brantome Street Saturday 1 February 4pm The classes emphasise breathing techniques, stretching, strengthening and slow controlled movements deeply based in the Tai Chi and Qigong traditions. Promotes good health, wellbeing and pain relief. Cost: $12 per class. Enquiries: Patricia Kent 0407 554 173 lilacmoontaichi@gmail.com
Saturday, February 29, 9am to 1pm The Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group, in partnership with Macedon Primary School, hold the Macedon Village Farmers’ Market four times a year, on the fifth Saturday of the month, at Macedon Primary School. The market is an extension of the Woodend Community Farmers’ Market and you can look forward to shopping with many of the same stallholders, who will be bringing their high quality produce to Macedon and surrounding communities.
As his grandchildren grew up and participated in team sports Nick was always on the sidelines to encourage and support them. Nick was not a man of possessions – he didn’t need much to be happy. He worked hard, was a great provider and took most pleasure from spending time with his family whether in the UK or Australia. Coming from a simple upbringing, he believed in traditional family values. He is most remembered for his quick sense of humour, pride in his family, loyal friendship, and as a polite and wellmannered gentleman … and for his absolute passion for soccer! Nick died on October 15. His funeral service was held at the Church of the Resurrection, Macedon, on October 23 and a burial followed at the Macedon Cemetery.
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Annual Flea Market It’s on again! The Macedon CFA will be holding its annual Flea Market on Saturday February 29 from 9am at the fire station. Over the past 51 years we have raised more than $340,000. This money has contributed to the funding of five community-owned tankers, a storage shed, breathing apparatus, extensions to the current and previous fire stations, kitchen renovations, radio equipment, hoses and various other types of firefighting equipment. Hope to see you all there!
Macedon Junior Football Netball Club president Nick Lynch, above left, with Dominic Andreacchio, director of Gisborne & District Community Bank Branch and former president of Macedon Football Netball Club. Above right, the lights during testing.
New lights go live at Tony Clarke Macedon’s Tony Clarke Reserve is set for more evening sport and events with the lighting upgrade completed in December last year. The new AFL competition-standard oval lights were used for the first time at Macedon Carols by Candlelight on December 17 and, together with the fine weather, led to a sizeable crowd enjoying the post-carols entertainment by local band Kylie and
the Big Shots. The major lighting upgrade was funded by local and state government, AFL Victoria and user groups Macedon Football Netball Club, Macedon Junior Football Netball Club and Macedon Tennis Club. Gisborne & District Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank supported the user groups with half of their required contribution to the project.
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Obituary John Edric Archibald Graham 1925 - 2019 John Graham was known throughout his 94 years as “Edric”. His mother was Tasmanian and his father (also John) was a Scottish dentist. Edric was born in Euroa and attended Euroa Primary and Secondary schools where he was a prominent member of the cricket and football teams, played tennis and also enjoyed bike riding. He retained friends from those days for the rest of his life. When war broke out his family moved to Sydney where he completed his schooling. Then followed moves, first to Melbourne then to Rosebery in Tasmania. where he began a cadetship with Electrolytic Zinc Mining Industries and later qualified as an accountant. He continued his sporting interests and was successful in winning the West Coast Singles Tennis Championship. In 1952 he left Tassie and joined CRA in Melbourne.
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try warden of St Paul’s AngliHe met Gloria Cole in can Church and an honorary 1954 and they married auditor for several clubs and in 1955. sporting organisations. He Their first home was had a healthy interest in racin South Oakleigh, then ing and was manager of the they moved to Mt WaPunters Club in Gisborne. verley and later bought In 2000 they moved to “Kalimina” Nursing Edric Graham Seymour to be closer to Home in East Malvern. While Gloria ran the nursing home, where their daughter Rebecca managed a pharmacy. Edric conEdric continued to work at CRA. Their next house move was to tinued his community involvement Carnegie where their fourth child and audited books until the age of Rebecca was born. The house was 93. He enjoyed being a part owner always open with many country and of a racehorse, Sparkling Seymour, interstate tennis players coming to which won a few races. Rebecca later moved to Nagstay, especially at the time of the Australian Open. Edric was also a ambie and in 2014 Edric and Gloria member and ardent follower of the moved into a unit next to their daughter. Gloria passed away in Swans AFL team. In 1982 Edric and Gloria made a 2017. As patriach of the Graham lifestyle change and moved to New family, Edric leaves four children: Gisborne, having bought a 10-acre John, Josephine, Victoria and hobby farm in Kirribilli Road. Im- Rebecca, 11 grandchildren and mediately Edric became involved five great-grandchildren. A funeral in community activities. He was a service was held in Nagambie Life Member of Gisborne Probus, at St John’s Anglican Church on treasurer of the Doug White Senior November 12 followed by burial at Citizens Homes, treasurer and ves- the Nagambie Cemetery.
Jack Sankey 1944 - 2019
Interesting results from Macedon Ranges Bird Blitz The Macedon Ranges has had more than 227 species of birds recorded and of this, 18 per cent are considered threatened with extinction. In October, the Shire Council hosted our inaugural Bird Blitz with 83 citizen scientists undertaking 58 bird surveys across the shire. The survey of 79 sites across the Macedon Ranges revealed some exciting discoveries and rare bird species within the region. Significantly, the bird surveys recorded 2,769 new observations and a total of 97 different species. Five of the bird species are listed as threatened including White-bellied Sea Eagle, Pied Cormorant, Hardhead Duck,
Brown Treecreeper and Black-chinned Honeyeaters. Other interesting discoveries included White-winged Trillers, a rare visitor to the region, in large numbers across sites around Kyneton and an unusual observation of a Western Gerygone was recorded in Barringo. This survey is the first of its type in the Macedon Ranges and an important milestone in the implementation of the Biodiversity Strategy. The survey information will form a long-term dataset which will allow us to monitor landscape changes and threats to biodiversity.
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Jack was a well known and respected man in the Gisborne area. Born in Sale to Jack and Florence Sankey, he had a sister Florence (dec) and two brothers Thomas and Benjamin. Jack attended the GisJack Sankey borne Primary School and the Kyneton High School. Upon leaving school, he began a bakery apprenticeship with Fred Thomas in Gisborne and later worked with Massey Ferguson and the Gisborne Shire. Jack met his future wife Olwyn in Sale and they married in Ringwood in 1969. They have three children: Brendan, Peter and Adam and three grandchildren Jessica, Olivia (dec) and Abigail. Jack and Olwyn set up their first and only home in New Gisborne in 1971. Their frequent holiday destination for 25 years was Lake Fyans. Jack was a community man and enjoyed the company of others. He was a member of the Gisborne Ambulance Auxiliary, A Model Ford Club, Early Ford V8 Car Club, Macedon Ranges Car Club, Life Member Gisborne Vintage Machinery Society and he was also a member of the CFA for 25 years. Jack was not a big sports person BUT he was a Collingwood supporter! He enjoyed watching old TV fare such as Heartbeat, Bond 007 movies, Air Crash Investigations and especially Neighbours. Jack was always there for others if in need of help. If you needed to catch up with Jack during the day, you would generally see him at the food court at the IGA shopping centre with his great circle of friends. Jack died on December 5 and a funeral service was held at the Gisborne Golf Club on December 17 for burial at the Gisborne Cemetery.
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Gisborne SES helped set up the tent city at Tallangatta
SES takes part in bushfire crisis operations The bushfires have certainly stretched our emergency services to unprecedented limits, and Gisborne SES has been privileged to extend a warm hand to support our fellow emergency services and other agencies in multiple operations across the state, which in turn, has aided communities who have been affected by these treacherous fires. The first local crew deployed to Swan Reach to assist with the management of the CFA Staging Area, providing food deliveries and general assistance following the evacuation of residents. A second crew deployed to Tallangatta base camp for fire support operations; where they set up 280 tents to accommodate firefighters and conducted other support activities. Another crew deployed to Ovens for support operations inclusive of assisting VicPOL and Australian Defence Forces to evacuate people, traffic management, tree operations and additional support to other services. For some of the crew it was their second deployment in less than a week. A crew deployed to Tallangatta and Corryong to escort essential services (e.g., power, fuel, food etc.), support base camp operations and assist our fellow emergency services. Our members also stepped up to cover Road Crash Rescue in Corryong to provide operational reprieve to the Corryong SES Unit. Gisborne SES volunteers have dedicated endless hours to operational support during the current bushfires, and we cannot do what we do without the extraordinary support of our families, friends and other Gisborne volunteers who remain at home to cover local duties during our deployments. We also sincerely thank our Gisborne SES members who remained on standby and dedicated themselves for response to incidents in our local communities. Di Dale, Deputy Controller of Operations Giborne SES
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Neville Spiers assists with road operations.
Steve Middlemast and Neville Spiers ready for the journey.
From left: Emma Lawrence, Andrew Free, Mark Reschke, Ross Evans and Grant Veness.
From left: Pete Sullivan, Emma Lawrence, John Bell, Ross Evans, Mike Bagnall and Jamie Leighton.
Gisborne miniature and model railways Webb Road, New Gisborne. Believe it or not, our January Railway Run day was rainy! Some faithful stalwarts still turned up for a ride on the train nevertheless and we were happy to oblige. We have been busy smoothing out the railway track with more gravel and preparing a special set of rails for the arrival of a full-size tram. It should come any day now, so watch out for it. Gisborne Miniature & Model Railways next Run Day will be Sunday February 2 from 11am until 3pm. Our friends Ray and Daniella from Foxes Lane coffee van will be there too, selling hot and cold drinks and hot and cold food. For further information contact Anthony on 0400 087 896.
COUNCILLOR'S COLUMN With Cr Mandi Mees
A very keen train buff. This little fellow had a lovely day exploring absolutely everything.
Help urgently needed for burnt out farmers Peter Bland is a third-generation farmer on his property in Barringo Road, New Gisborne.
Cattle without feed at Burrowye Station near Jingellic.
He is urgently seeking offers of properties for agistment – free or commercial – for stock that have survived the bushfire at Jingellic in north-east Victoria. The Bland family is providing free agistment at his property for
We’re all a go-go for FOGO Kitchen caddies are being delivered to about 14,000 residents as Council starts to roll out the new Food Organics, Garden Organics (FOGO) service. Residents involved in the first stage of the rollout have been contacted by Council and have received a kitchen caddy, compostable caddy liners and an information pack including a collection calendar. Garden bins will now be known as FOGO bins, and will be used for the new service. Residents in the rollout FOGO kitchen caddy: Every home should have one! area who do not already have a garden bin will be provided with a new 240-litre bin (lime green lid) for FOGO. The new service will allow residents to place garden waste and all food waste, including meat and bones, into FOGO bins. The bins will be collected weekly, with collections starting in February. It is estimated about a third of the contents of the average household rubbish bin in Macedon Ranges Shire is food waste. A FOGO collection coupled with a recycling service has been proven to reduce the amount of waste going into landfill. The four bins in the new kerbside collection service are: Glass only (purple lid) Recycling (yellow lid) FOGO (lime green lid) Rubbish/general waste (red or dark green lid). The FOGO service will be phased in over five years, with the majority of the shire included this year. Bin collection days may change when the new services start. A calendar will be delivered to residents.
500 ewes and has received offers of free agistment from four other property owners. If you have a property of 30 acres or more and are able to help, please give Peter a call on 0417 330 517. Go to Peter’s website at www. leadershipgroup.com.au to see more details.
Australia Day ceremony welcomes new citizens Macedon Ranges Shire welcomed its highest number of people as new citizens this Australia Day. Forty nine people, including seven children, were invited to attend the official Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony at Kyneton Town Hall on January 26. Our newest citizens come from the following countries: Canada, China, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Lebanon, Malta, the Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Spain, South Africa, UK and the US.
Everyone should celebrate the community efforts to respond to the changes in how we manage glass and food waste. The support and immediate action taken by residents to take fast action to reduce landfill has been remarkable. While change is never easy, there is immense value in separating our glass and food waste because it is expected that the collective efforts of the community will reduce over a third of our household rubbish going to landfill. That’s right. More than 30% of our household rubbish is still food waste. This may be surprising considering our rural environment and where many of us have animals to enjoy our kitchen scraps. So we still have a little homework to do. By also embracing the glass-only bin, it means that glass waste will not go to landfill at all. And further, with over 46,000 residents across our shire working to reduce landfill, the community as a whole continues to proactively contribute to reducing the carbon emissions generated by waste in our shire. While the move to the four-bin service is in an early phase, council officers are still working to listen and respond to the needs of community members to ensure the new waste service achieves the benefits of the community’s investment. Please continue to ensure all glass and food waste is separated to ensure everyone’s success. Keep up the great work and keep us in touch with your thoughts via mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au as we move forward.
Council staff assist with fire relief and recovery Two Council emergency management staff were deployed to Tallangatta in north-east Victoria in early January to assist with its relief and recovery efforts following the devastating bushfires. Acting Mayor, Cr Mandi Mees, said Council was always keen to help where possible when other councils were affected by bushfires and other emergencies. New citizens from the South Ward are welcomed.
Einstein once declared that his second greatest idea after the theory of relativity was to add an egg while cooking soup in order to produce a soft-boiled egg without having an extra pot to wash.
To donate Cr Mees encouraged residents who would like to support Victorians affected by the bushfires to support the new Victorian Bushfire Appeal, which has been established in partnership with the Bendigo Bank Community Enterprise Foundation and the Salvation Army. Funds raised will be used to help meet the most urgent needs of families impacted by the fires. Donations can be made by visiting vic.gov.au/ bushfireappeal Gisborne Gazette February 2020
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New off-leash rules for dogs (and their people) Residents and dog owners in the Macedon Ranges Shire this year have new rules for their dogs. The guidelines, which came into effect on January 1, require that dogs be kept under effective control in public places and be leashed in all public places, except in designated off-leash areas. In designated on-leash areas, dogs must be restrained using a leash, chain or cord attached to an appropriately fitted collar, harness, or halter – all of which must be in good condition. Dogs must wear a current Council registration tag and not be allowed to harass, interfere with, or behave in an anti-social manner towards another person or animal. Dogs cannot be left unattended (eg temporarily tethered in a public place). The order also prohibits dogs and cats from some public places in the shire, for environmental reasons. The prohibited areas are: Mount Gisborne Reserve, 198 Mount Gisborne Road, South Gisborne Gisborne Marshlands, Gisborne Steam Park, New Gisborne Hanging Rock Reserve, South Rock Road, Woodend Malmsbury Common, Mollison Street Woodend Grassland, Forest Street, Woodend These changes have taken place following extensive public consultation.
For a definition of ‘effective control’ and a list of offleash areas, including any restrictions in those areas and further information, call 5422 0333 or visit mrsc. vic.gov.au/dogs
Macedon & Mt Macedon Carols by Candlelight
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Ross Watt Children’s Hall gets upgrade New Gisborne Playgroup Ross Watt Children’s Hall is undergoing a massive bathroom transformation including wheelchair accessibility, new layout, hot water and new carpet in the hall. We wish to thank our major supporters, the Macedon Ranges Shire Council, and the Gisborne Tavern through the Community Support Fund grant. Thanks also to Steve Rumble of Altitude Electrics for donating labour for the project. We are seeking community support to fund the remaining part of the hall upgrade. Families and businesses can simply make a donation or buy a personalised named brick. The engraved bricks will be located at the hall entrance and are on sale until February 9. Raffle tickets are on sale until February 24 with great prizes including two nights’ accommodation on Mount Macedon, hire of the hall for a preschool-aged party and a Baringo Food and Wine voucher. We are holding a sausage sizzle fundraiser at Sunbury Bunnings store on Sunday, February 23.
Playgroup children in the hall hold the CFS grant cheque.
Playgroup membership renewal for 2020 is open and we welcome new families to join. For more details about fundraising or joining, please contact newgisborneplaygroup@gmail.com To book your next preschool-aged party at the hall, visit our website www.newgisborneplaygroup. com
Reg Bunting warmly remembered The Council runs a fitness program at the Gisborne Fitness Centre three times a week for the not so young ladies and gents of the shire to keep them moving. They do a circuit of the exercise equipment, not too strenuously, mainly involving a lot of chat, and it’s a way to be socially interactive. The instructors keep some semblance of order and are very tolerant. Recently a much-loved member, Reg Bunting, aged 91, passed away. Reg, despite his physical problems, was always smiling, involved in the banter and chat, and is sorely missed. For the pre-warmup prior to exercises he always jumped on a rowing machine for 10 minutes. As a tribute to Reg, at the Christmas breakup of the group, a plaque dedicated to Reg and placed on the machine was unveiled by his wife Joan. The breakup was more an event for laughter and remembering Reg fondly, rather than sadness.
Reg’s wife Joan (centre) is joined by family at Reg’s rowing machine.
ADULTS' QUIZ 1. Who is the Australian Federal Treasurer? 2. Which newspaper was first published in Melbourne in 1854? 3. Stonehenge is in which English county? 4. Former Australian Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies was born in which Victorian town? 5. What is the name of the award given for excellence in newspaper, journalism, literary achievement and musical composition in the USA? 6. What is the numerical equivalent of the Ro-
man numerals “XC1X”? 7. Name the extinct flightless bird once found only on the island of Mauritius? 8. Who wrote the musical Cats? 9. Who was the first European to circumnavigate Australia? 10. Which country presently holds the America’s Cup in yachting? ANSWERS on p39
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SUPER SPARKS’ GIRLS’ CAMPS
South Gisborne Tennis Club is encouraging girls' tennis.
Club coach Mario and the Spark team are calling for expressions of interest from female tennis players aged 10 to 17 to participate in an innovative new program in 2020. One of the key reasons for wanting to start a girls’-only squad is to increase the participation and retention in tennis by providing a safe, encouraging and positive environment. From gathering data, we have established a few key reasons that can keep females interested in sport: girls want a social and fun environment, female role models have a big impact, girls prefer to play with friends and family, and family links play an important role in introducing girls to sport. The camps will support and encourage a holistic approach to achieving goals
Gisborne Golf and roo news The Golf Club is home to a large population of healthy kangaroos and the club regularly conducts Roo Tours which have delighted many local, interstate and overseas visitors. Roo Tours coordinator Greg Edwards reports that on November 22 the club hosted 46 students from St Brigid’s Primary School for a nature tour around the course on golf carts. The students were treated to sightings of several mobs of kangaroos, flocks of ducks and rosellas. The tour took about 30 minutes with those students waiting for their turn given a putting lesson from Club Professional Matthew Duncan. Greg and the club thank the school and parents who assisted on the day, particularly club member St Brigid’s students enjoyed a day at Gisborne Golf Club. Mel Daly for coordinating the visit. Our ladies’ 2019 Medal of Medalists was won We look forward to 2020 golf on our wonderful by Denise Dunn with a great nett score of 70. Con- course. gratulations Denise. The year finished with a very Golf is a great way to exercise in the great outenjoyable fun round of golf followed by a Christmas doors, so if you wish to join us or book a Roo Tour break-up lunch. Many previous members attended please contact Jacqui or Monique on 5428 2493. and all enjoyed the opportunity for a catch-up. Betty Glover
through reflection, vision, personal organisation, school, family, health and relationships, all supported by a range of coaching staff with varying professions. This snapshot helps to identify areas for development in their life and can help girls to set goals that reach beyond tennis. The team format will allow opportunities for many different cooperative and competitive strategic activities that provide a basis for internal and external motivation. Each month, there will be a different theme on technical and tactical aspects but our main focus is to keep the students engaged and, most importantly, having fun. Contact Mario @Spark Tennis 0466 227 958.
Macedon Ranges Croquet Club back in action The recent rain has our courts looking well to welcome players back from the Christmas/ New Year break. Forty-five members enjoyed a lovely Christmas lunch at the Galli Restaurant on December 11. We farewelled Past President Barb and her partner Barry who have moved to Ballarat. President Ros presented them with a pretty rose for their new garden. We will miss them. Some members have been unwell and we wish them a speedy recovery and hope to see them back playing soon. Our members are getting ready Faye Armstrong to play Club Championships on February 24, 28, and 29. A reminder that on warmer days play starts at 9.30 on Wednesdays.
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AROUND THE GROUNDS
Mixed bowls at Gisborne on November 30.
The function room at Gisborne Bowling Club.
Bowling Club is more than a sporting venue Having a social event or corporate function? Why not consider the Gisborne & District Bowling Club for your venue? The clubhouse is proving to be the venue of choice in Gisborne for functions and events for up to 120 guests, and is ideal for: Birthdays Weddings Anniversaries Corporate Events Meetings Wakes Presentation nights
Football and netball players, get your registrations in for this season
The air-conditioned clubhouse can comfortably seat 120 people. The room layout is flexible and can include a casual lounge area, a dining area, a dance floor, forum style seating for presentations, etc. as well as break-out areas. A whiteboard is available, as well as a data projector for your slide show or business presentation. The clubhouse also has a large fully equipped kitchen including all the crockery, cutlery, and serving
Hillbilly Bonefish: fly fishing for carp
One form of fly fishing that is gaining popularity, initially in the US and now here, is for the humble carp (Cyprinus carpio). Although the carp is considered a noxious pest in Australia, few southern freshwater species fight as hard. The most enjoyable way to fly fish for them is to sight fish using polarised glasses. Gear can be the same as you would use for trout. A 6-8wt rod, a 6 foot 6-10 lb leader and a woolly bugger will get you started. Once you find the feeding fish, cast accurately around a foot in front of its head and give a slow pull as it approaches. Once the line gets tight, all hell breaks loose and it’s not uncommon for your reel to strip down to the backing as these fish can be eight pounds plus! People travel for thousands of kilometres and spend thousands of dollars “sight fishing” for bonefish on tropical flats. While not as glamorous, but still great fun, flats fishing for carp can be had on our local lakes and rivers.
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ware you could possibly need. The venue is fully staffed and licenced (no BYO) with a well-stocked bar and drinks generally below hotel prices. For enquiries contact Ron Formica on 0419 800 325 or email secretary@gisborne bowlsclub.com For more information about our club visit our website: www.gisbornebowlsclub.com
Chris’s 7lb 'Mud Marlin'
(Note: Bonefish (Albula species) are recognised as one of the most challenging species available to sport fishers all over the world.) If you’d like to know more about the Calder Fly Fishing Association please visit us at www. calderflyfishing.com.au Chris Schrueder
Regular badminton played at Macedon 2020 is looking like being a good year for Macedon Ranges Badminton. Macedon Ranges Shire Council is resurfacing the floor and updating the lines at Tony Clarke Stadium and will also be upgrading the lighting. So join us and play the fastest racquet sport in the world, have fun, get fitter and healthier all at the same time. We cater for all ages and abilities. Whether you want to play every week or just fill-in, all are welcome. Our new season started on January 28 but it is not too late to join us. We have three sessions per week: Tuesday evenings is our open teams’ competition; play starts at 8pm. Our women’s teams’ competition is Thursday mornings from 9.30am. And Friday evenings from 8pm is our ‘have a hit’ night and open to all comers. Grab some friends, come along to try badminton, practise your skills, or just have a hit. And at $5 per player, it’s exceptional value. We play at the Macedon Community Centre (Tony Clarke), Waterfalls Road, Macedon.
Debbie Sullivan (left) and Debbie Davey play at the Shepparton Vets Tournament.
Contact Leith on 0402 791 263, David on 0419 589 425, email macedonrangesbadminton@gmail. com. And if you want to receive our newsletter, send us an email. www.facebook.com/Macedonrangesbadminton www.revolutionise.com.au/mrbadminton/
Cricket Willow Twenty/20 semi-finals On January 19 Gisborne (Gisborne DCA) came up against St Andrews in the Central Highlands regional T20 comp held at Cricket Willow, making an outstanding total of 3/205 off their 20 overs. Notable performances were made by Jarryd Vernon 89 not out and Michael Allen 73. St Andrews then batted making 4/147 off 20 overs. In the second match Muckleford defeated Mount Clear. The Division 1 Grand Final between Gisborne and Muckleford was scheduled to be held on Monday January 27 (Australia Day public holiday).
Mt Macedon golfers dig deep for bushfire relief Welcome to 2020 from the Mt Macedon Golf Club to all of the Gazette readers. Sadly this summer has been preoccupied with the devastating fires across our nation. We consider ourselves fortunate to have been spared but recognise that so many lives have been and continue to be impacted and recognise the amazing courage of our emergency services sectors. We thank our members who donated their match day funds to the fire appeal and the committee for matching this amount. We encourage all golf clubs to do similar. Highlights over the past two months have been the December monthly medal which resulted in a tie between Tony Littman and Jeremy Clare both with nett 64. February’s events include the Ash Wednesday Commemorative threeperson ambrose, the 2019 Medal of Medallists playoff and the second round of the matchplay championship. See the Fixture for the full list of events. Members are re- Graham Bonsack is all smiles minded that our an- with his MTA January Mug of nual Presentation and the Month. Trivia night is on February 15. Table, group and individual bookings can be made at the clubhouse. A variety of pro rata memberships are available and the course is open seven days a week to green fee players. Visit the website at www.mtmacedongolfclub.com.au for all details or 5426 1650.
Gisborne U17 v Rupertswood: Spencer Jones
Training of a different persuasion...
Everyone (especially the owners!) were happy on the first day of Puppy School at Hamilton Street Veterinary Clinic, Gisborne.
Looking to play a family friendly, fun, interactive sport? Then give table tennis a try. Gisborne and Districts Table Tennis Association welcomes new players for the upcoming summer-autumn competitions for all ages and skill levels beginning in mid-February. Whether you are new to the game, on the comeback trail, wanting to play a fun family sport with your kids or just looking for a great social sport, then the fastest ball sport in the world is waiting for you. Group and one-on-one coaching is also available. Two ‘come and try’ practice evenings are scheduled for February 12 and 19 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Pennants start on February 26 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. We play at the Macedon Community Centre (Tony Clarke Reserve), Waterfalls Road Macedon.For more information please call or email Stan Thomas on 0437 508 338 or sthomas@gisbornects.com.au Gisborne Gazette February 2020
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SPORT IN PICTURES Pictures from summer fixtures by Chris Fleming
Emily Wilkinson at the crease for Macedon against Bacchus Marsh, November 29.
Gisborne v Woodend in T/20
Brendan Noelan with the bat for Gisborne against v Hanging Rock, November 29.
Gisborne v East Sunbury, T/20 Div1
Chris Jackson can wryly claim a first in his cricketing career: being bowled twice in one innings. In Gisborne's match against Bacchus Marsh on December 14 he was bowled on one run but the ball was a wide so he was not out; a bit later on, not so lucky; bowled for the second time, this time on a score of 18. 36 Gisborne Gazette February 2020
Gisborne v Rupertswood U17 on December 7: Alec Nichol.
Santa Claus was a welcome visitor at a preChristmas cricket match in December.
SPORT IN PICTURES Under 18 Twilight Netball Grand Final, United Flames v Riddells Creek, December 3.
Helen Gregory, Macedon Bowling Club.
Gisborne v Sunbury U11, December 4
Gisborne v Sunbury Div 1, January 18 Gisborne v Rupertswood U17, December 7: Spencer Jones.
Twilight competition Rebels Pink v Riddells Creek U15s
Danny Martin hits out for Gisborne against Sunbury, Div 1, January 18. Gisborne Gazette February 2020
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THE CHURCHES
Sponsored by Anglican Parish of Gisborne ■ Uniting Church in Australia ■ St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gisborne ■ House of the Rock Church, Gisborne ■ Gisborne Church of Christ ■ Faithworks-Manaaki ■ St Brigid’s Parish
Help raise the roof at St Andrew’s hymn festival! A hymn festival is being held next month in the Presbyterian Church at 49 Fisher Street. Everyone is welcome. This is a community sing-along of favourite hymns — Sunday March 29 at 3pm. The church’s harmonium will be heard, and contributions will include performances by The Gisborne Singers who are very generously giving their time.
The Lord’s Prayer will feature musically. Those words are almost 2,000 years old — Jesus’s words. They remind us, still today, of who we are. Two musical settings of the Lord’s Prayer will be separately performed at the hymn festival: the familiar setting by Albert Hay Malotte was composed in
St Paul’s Op Shop jottings
1935; then three years ago Melvyn Cann, the violinist who often busks at Gisborne’s Sunday Market, composed another setting and The Gisborne Singers will be performing it. Come along and join in. Let us raise the roof with community hymn-singing.
Colour of locality
We look forward to serving the community again this year with lots of bargains for our regular and potential customers. After four weeks’ break from the Op Shop during the Christmas and school holidays, our volunteers looked forward to resuming work at the Op Shop, but for a handful of us it was business as usual in the sorting area with lots of clothing, toys, books and bric-a-brac coming in daily. We thank you for your continued support with donations of clothing etc.
We had a fantastic Almighty Book and Bric-abrac Sale on Saturday January 18 and we thank all those who attended and availed themselves of the multitude of items for sale. Op Shop opening times remain Tuesday and Saturdays 10am-1pm and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10am-4pm. Our policy continues that we cannot accept any electrical items (unless they are new and in the original package) mattresses, strollers and prams. It is very costly for us to dispose of these items. Graeme Millar, 0413 781 501
Faithworks Christian Church Pick friends who respect your values, otherwise you will end up under pressure to compromise your convictions to maintain their friendship. That’s too high a price to pay! There are people in the workplace who will push every button and probe every weakness you have in order to bring you down to their level. And if they succeed, they’ll attack you rather than appreciate you. When someone seeks to compromise your character, you can know that there is a way of escape so you don’t have to succumb to temptation. Even if your decision results in your being penalised, alienated, or terminated, you can have courage to do the right thing. Services: WHEN: Sundays 10am. Encounter Café 10am on Market Sundays WHERE: Manaaki, 35 Aitken Street, Gisborne. Darren Farrugia
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Church of Christ: This is a colourful mural that depicts our district. It can be seen in the foyer of the Church of Christ in New Gisborne.
Anglican Church welcomes new team Following what the Queen called a ‘bumpy year’ in the UK, there was also that feeling at the Parish of Gisborne at times. In the past year we were saddened by several key members passing, and people moving out of the area. On February 8, our student minister in training from 2019, Dr Alan Smith, will be returning to us as an honorary deacon. Alan’s ordination will be held at St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne. We will also be welcoming a new student minister, Benjamin Clements. Benjamin lives in Sunbury and we are all looking forward to his contribution to parish life. Among the projects that the parish will be extending this coming year includes more investment in the area of children’s ministry and pastoral support to those who are in care, either at home or in residential facilities. It will be an exciting year for Messy Church and our various playgroups, and you may well notice some upgrades to the Parish Hall in Brantome Street. In the meantime, we stand in solidarity with our other churches and continue to develop and support the Gisborne Food Centre and chaplaincy in the shire. Fr Dennis Webster
Our weekly church services are at 10.30am on Sundays. The Craft Group has already recommenced. The Sunday School recommences in February. Children who come to Sunday School have important opportunities that they may not have otherwise. Contact: George McConaghie on 0434 734 488.
Uniting for service All we do in this month of February will be in the context of the catastrophic bushfires that have ravaged parts of Australia. The Uniting Church has a central fund through which contributions for relief and reconstruction can be made. There also are special efforts being made by individual churches. In Gisborne this will include an extra special Pancake Day to be held, as in other years, outside the IGA supermarket on Saturday February 22 from 9.30am until all appetites for pancakes have been filled. Proceeds from this will go to Uniting, the umbrella body for the welfare and community services work of the Uniting Church. On Monday February 24 at 7.30pm the annual Peter Barcham Lecture will host Bronwyn Pike as its guest speaker. Formerly a minister in the Bracks and Brumby governments with portfolios in community services, education and health, Bronwyn now is CEO of Uniting. Her focus will be on the issue of how our service organisations, often very large agencies, continue to relate to Bronwyn Pike the Church. She will ask the question “Have the agencies of the Churches’ community services outgrown their faith-based parents?” This is a pertinent question as many congregations become smaller while the agencies they support, in social welfare, aged care and refugee support, become larger. Janet Wood 5428 6700
A Silver Service Hymns of Praise and Thanks Followed by Afternoon Tea
Thursdays 20th February 19th March 16th April 1.00 – 2.30pm
Gisborne Church of Christ 31 Saunders Rd, New Gisborne Queries: Sandra Turnbull 0413 894 416
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YEARS AGO
From the pages of the old Gisborne Gazette
FEBRUARY 1920 Gisborne. At a recent Shire Council meeting, correspondence was received from the Defence Department stating that it had a supply of new blankets not required for military purposes and asking Council to undertake distribution of same. Cr Pierce moved that the Secretary advertise particulars and fix date for receiving applications. First in preference: Soldiers and sailors and dependents. Second: Persons in necessitous circumstances. Single blanket, all wool, 4lbs. weight, 90 x 54”, grey with blue stripe 18/- each. Single blanket, 70 per cent wool, 30 per cent cotton, 4lbs. weight, grey with red stripe 13/- each. Local “Crumbs” It has been decided to place the peace loan tablet on the fountain. An experienced farmer informs us that Mr. Malcolm Geddes, on shares with Mr. Dalrymple on the Red Rock Estate [between Gisborne and Sunbury], had a phenomenal crop, probably a world’s record. From 65 acres he has just thrashed 1500 bags and has 100 tons of hay. On 5 acres which had potatoes on last year, he got 150 bags of oats, 30 bags or 90 bushels to the acre, and 11 acres of barley produced 300 bags. The straw stacks would measure about 200 yards long. Macedon News – Things generally are brisk at both Macedon and Upper Macedon at the present time. With the new sawmill in full swing and the erection of a large guests’ house under way, Macedon is showing signs of a forward move, whilst the recent land sale at Upper Macedon proved in a forcible manner that things are booming in that quarter. Another progressive move is now announced; the Commercial Bank of Australasia Limited having decided to open an Agency at both Macedon and Upper Macedon. This should prove a great convenience to the residents. Notice of Application for a Mining Lease by Robert Irvine and Frederick Clark – Name by which mine will be known – Bullengarook Slate Quarry. Area – about 4 acres, whether on or below the surface or both. Includes part Saltwater River. Nature of proposed mining operations – Quarrying. Term required – 15 years. Estimated expenditure £500. Metal or mineral to be worked – Slate and gold. Toolern Vale – Mr. W. David, horticultural expert from the Agricultural Department, Melbourne, paid a visit last Tuesday to inspect the sugar gums in Toolern Vale Park which the Honour Avenue Committee and residents desired the [Melton] Shire Council to move, but which request was refused.
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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
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BOTANIC GARDENS working bee
every Thurs 9.30am-10.30am BRIDGE CLUB Mon 12.30, Tues 7.15, Thurs 12.30 St Mary’s Church Hall, Woodend 5420 7595 BUSHWAL KING CLUB Various locations Tel 5428 3490 or 5427 0888
1 Blackberry control workshop 31 1 Bushfire Concert at Kyneton Town Hall 3 The Gallery’s ‘Our Mountain’ exhibition opens 9 6 Young Voices rehearsals begin 9 7 Hanging Rock night walk 29 9 Classic car display at Hanging Rock 27 9 Seraphim Trio at Resurrection 8 10 Mount Players AGM 10 15 Picnic at Hanging Rock film night 27 20 Silver Service at Gisborne Church of Christ 38 21 Lennon through a glass onion 11 22 Pancake Day at IGA 11 24 Peter Barcham Lecture with Bronwyn Pike 38 25 Vision Australia meeting 24 26 Ross Noble – Humournoid 11 27 ADFAS talk on Alphonse Mucha 9 28 Switzerland opens at Mountview Theatre 10 29 Macedon CFA annual flea market 28 29 Macedon Village Farmers Market 27 29-Mar 1 Phoenix exhibition 11 29- Mar 1 Relay for Life 6
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CLUB 1.30pm every Mon except first Mon of month Parish centre (behind St Pauls Church, Gisborne) CANCER SUPPORT GROUP last Wed of month MRH CAR CLUB 1st Wednesday 8pm Steam Park, New Gisb CARERS GROUP (Mac Ranges) 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1pm Woodend RSL 5420 7132 (Note: 4th Thurs carers only) COMMUNITY GARDEN Wed 9am Church of Christ CROQUET CLUB Wed & Sat 10am Dixon Field CWA GISBORNE 2nd Monday 10am Gis Secondary College CWA MACEDON 3rd Tues 1pm & 7pm 662 Mt Macedon Rd
DALY RESERVE WORKING BEE 2nd Tues 9.30am Daly Res Aitken St EUCHRE Tues 7.30pm Doug White Meeting Room, 5428 2695 FILM SOCIETY 2nd Wed Woodend Neigh’hood House 5427 2323
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 GARDEN CLUB 2nd Wed various venues 0409 691 525 GENEALOGY GROUP 4th Thurs 7.30 Family Hist Rm, Library GIRL GUIDES Thursdays 5pm Gis Comm Hall GISBORNE SINGERS Tues 7.30pm Holy Cross PS
HISTORICAL SOCIETY open Wed 10am-4pm Court House JP's SIGNING STATION Thursdays 1-3pm GREAT office Hamilton St LIBRARY: TODDLERS’ STORY TIME Mon 10.30am, Wed 10.30am LIONS CLUB
First Thursday of month 7.30pm
MARCH 1 Clean Up Australia Day
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MARTIAL
ARTS Thurs from 5.15pm St Brigid’s Hall MASONIC LODGE 2nd Thurs 7pm Masonic Hall Aitken St MASTERS AFL Wed 6.30pm Sankey Reserve MEN’S SHED BARBECUE Last Mon 12.30pm Lyell Street MT MAC & DIST HORT SOC 1st Tues 8pm Horticultural Hall MUFFINS ’N MORE 2nd Tues 10am-noon Uniting Church MUMS’ GROUP 2nd Mon, 9.30-11.30am 49 Fisher St
OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB PARKINSON'S SUPPORT
Sun 9am
Riddells Rec Res
2nd Wed, 1pm Lancefield Bowling Club PETANQUE 2nd & 4th Sat, 10am behind Caltex service station, Station Rd, Gisborne PHOENIX ART & CRAFTS 1st Thursday phoenixmrac.com PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC 1st Tues & 2nd Mon 7pm Riddell’s Creek Neighbourhood House PONY CLUB Bullengarook 1st Sunday Rec Reserve PONY CLUB Gisborne 1st Sunday Robertson Reserve PROBUS 1st Thurs 10am Masonic Hall
QUILTERS (Gisb) RAMBLERS
Wed 7pm
Room attached to Gisb Library
Fridays 9.15am Tennis Club Dixon Field ROTARY(Gisborne) Tuesfortnightly,6.45for7pm WineO'Clock,50AitkenSt (book 5428 4483 by 1pm Mon) (Macedon Ranges) 1st & 3rd Monday Baringo Food & Wine RUNNING GROUP Tues & Thurs 6pm, Sun 8am Gis Aquatic Centre RSL 1st Mon 2pm Hall at 247 Station Rd 5428 2233
SENIOR CITS (Macedon)
SPINNERS & FIBRE GROUP
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Wed 7.30pm Tony Clarke Res, Macedon THUNDER SWIMMING CLUB 2nd Sat 5pm Gisborne Aquatic Centre T.O.W.N. Mondays 6pm Gisborne Bowls Club TOY LIBRARY Every Sat 10-11am; first & third Wed, 8.45-9.30am, second & fourth Fri 9-10am 71 Robertson St U3A Mondays 10.30am MRFEC ULYSSES GROUP 3rd Tues 6pm Sunbury FC
VINTAGE MACHINERY
Working bees 1st Sun of month, 8.30am at Steam Park; Meetings last Friday 7pm at Steam Park WRITERS GROUP Last Sat of month 2-5pm Woodend N’hood House WRITERS (Scribes & Scribblers) 2nd Tues 10am-12 Riddell N’hood House WRITERS (Dotty Jotters) Gisborne Library
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