Gisborne Gazette July 2015 by Gisborne Gazette

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Issue No 98 July 2015

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Winter can't stop the action around gisborne

The wasps may be hibernating, but that's about all that's gone to ground for winter in the Macedon Ranges. Cold days and even colder nights can't keep our hardy souls from getting out and about. Here's some of what keeps locals busy in the depths of winter...

Some people play in the snow on Mount Macedon... 

Some people play sport... see p19, 29-31

Some people build fast cars... see p3

Some people wear their pyjamas to school... see p19

Some people decorate wooden spoons... see p10

Some people celebrate football anniversaries...  see p28

Some people dance... see p9

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Kids Corner FROM the Editor’s Desk with Corinne Shaddock

Wow! Bryan left the Gazette editorship in my hands while he travels the world, and what fun I’ve had working on this edition. The number of community members who volunteer their time, talents, and energy to this paper is simply extraordinary. I extend heartfelt thanks to all of you – especially the Gazette team – for your contributions to this great little paper. The start of winter has brought us record low temperatures, peaceful snow and wild winds. Catch a glimpse of these on pages 3 and 5. Construction is progressing on two exciting new facilities in our area – a pavilion at the netball complex and a large extension of Baringo Food & Wine Co. in New Gisborne. See page 5 for more on these projects. This edition includes eight articles written by young people – three by our work experience students and four by school reporters. It’s wonderful to read the local news from their point of view. I encourage any local youth with a love of writing to consider writing for the Gazette. On p27 is a lovely article by a local student on commuting by train. A significant share of our population commutes regularly to the city or further north. If you are in this group and would like to share your commuting experience, I’d love to hear from you. Last but certainly not least, I’m glad to report that Bryan and Jock are having a marvellous trip. As I write this, they are in beautiful Vienna. See Bryan’s travel report below. Corinne

Editor at Large In 1978 my wife Jock and I and our five kids travelled around the UK and Europe in a campervan for six months. One day we were parked beside the Rhine at a small town called Boppard when Jock saw a river cruiser go by. She said to herself, “one day I’ll do that trip’’ and last month – 37 years later – her wish came true. We passed Boppard aboard the River Queen, one of the luxurious river boats belonging to the Uniworld group. In Germany we have visited many charming medieval towns but this morning (June 21) in Nuremburg we had the sobering experience of visiting the places where Hitler held his huge rallies and touring the court house where the Nazi leaders were put on trial in 1945. This afternoon, back on the boat, we have been lifted through a series of towering locks (up to 25 metres high and containing 66,000 cubic metres of water), a bold statement of the marvel of German engineering, as we wind our way towards the Danube Bryan and Jock enjoy and on to Vienna. – Bryan Power Vienna. 2

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Councillor’s Column with Russell Mowatt

As I write, the last piece of the Gisborne revitalisation project is nearing its completion with the ordering and installation of the street furniture. I have received positive responses to these works which enhance visitor experience to the town and business areas. These critical works could not have been achieved without the assistance of State Government funding to the tune of $300,000 and Council’s $100,000 contribution. Planning works are in preparation for two new roundabouts to improve the freeway intersections on Station Road, and the widening of lanes under the overpass, with associated pedestrian and cycle access. The cost of these works is approximately $6.66 million with the Federal Government contributing $5 million and the Victorian Government $1.66 million. I’m hopeful that after the preliminary planning works are completed and detailed concept plans are finalised, VicRoads will be in a position to start tendering later this year and then announce the successful applicant. I’m pleased Council has been in a financial position to start the Gisborne Early Learning Centre construction at $3.3m and Dixon Field pavilion upgrade at $815,000 in this year’s budget. Both of these capital works projects are urgently required for the current and future growth of the Gisborne area and surrounding district. The Gisborne area is going through a period of positive change and this can only be achieved if government, community, and volunteer organisations all work together for a better quality of life. Cr Russell Mowatt, 0418 531 281

Where to pick up the Gazette If you do not receive the Gazette in your letter box, you can collect a copy at: Mt Macedon: The Trading Post. Macedon: Post Office, IGA store and the service station on Black Forest Drive. Gisborne: Village Shopping Centre, Gisborne Library, Foodworks supermarket, Caltex Service Station,

Coles supermarket and the GREAT Centre, Hamilton Street. New Gisborne: Baringo Food and Wine Co in Station Road, and the cafe in the Industrial Estate. Riddells Creek: Neighbourhood House. Woodend: Information Centre and Library. Sunbury: Information Centre and Library.

First snows of winter These beautiful scenes on Mt Macedon were captured on June 4, as we were shivering through the coldest start to June for more than 65 years. On June 1 and 2 the maximum temperature reached no more than 7 or 8 degrees in this part of the world, and remained below 12 all day in Melbourne.

Locally built 'super car' let loose on the world A large crowd assembled at Gisborne Peak Winery on Friday May 29 to see a high-performance sports car designed by South Gisborne resident Jeff David. The vehicle, the Quantum GP 700, is about to be launched on the international stage, but priced at just under $US700,000 ($900,000 Australian), this is not a car for the average buyer; it is expected most sales will be in exports. A new company, Quantum Performance Vehicles, has been

formed to implement Jeff's plans. The principals, all locals, are Jeff David (design and engineering), Bob Nixon (marketing), Jeff's son Andrew David (operations manager) and Sean McKinney (business development). Shares will be issued. The car has an edge in its class in performance and technical innovation. For those into vehicle stats, you can read the astonishing technical details at the website, www.quantumpv.com.au The car's maximum speed is about 320kmh. The company will take the car to the Dubai Motor Show later this year.

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Jeff has been into cars and motor sports since the age of about five. He said the design aspects that made this vehicle unique started with the chassis and suspension, then everything else had to be developed in harmony. Common responses of those in the audience asked what the car was like to drive included "exhilarating" and "very secure". – Barry Wills

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Jeff David, left, and Bob Nixon at the launch.

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Kids Corner

Quiz

Proudly sponsored by Sacred Heart College Kyneton Can you find nine differences?

Spot the difference. . .

1 How many continents are there? 2 What are the names of the seven seas?

3 What are the three states of matter? 4 What is the vehicle in which Scooby Doo and his friends travel? 5 What food makes up 99% of a Giant Panda's diet? 6 What is the tallest waterfall in the world?

(Answers at bottom of page)

Jokes and riddles

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Q: What do you call two dinosaurs that have been in an accident? A: Tyrannosaurus Wrecks Q: Why are frogs so happy? A: Because they can eat anything that bugs them. Q: Why didn't the chicken cross the road? A: Because KFC was on the other side. Q: Why do bananas put on sunscreen before they go to the beach? A: Because they might peel Q: What has a face, two hands and no arms or legs? A: A clock Q: Why didn't the moon finish all of its dinner? A: Because it was full. Q: How do you make a tissue dance? A: You put a little boogie in it. Q: Why did the girl smear peanut butter all over the road? A: To go with the traffic jam.

Answers: 1. Seven 2. Arctic, North Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Pacific, South Pacific, Indian and the Southern Ocean 3. Solid, liquid and gas 4. Mystery Machine 5. Bamboo 6. Angel Falls. 4

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Book prize The first person to go in to the GREAT Centre in Gisborne and tell a volunteer about either: an epic fail that happened to you OR the worst thing that ever happened to you at school will win one of the books above. Thanks to the publishers Walker Books and Random House, and Book Bonding.

Macedon Kinder History Project Macedon Kinder Committee is seeking to collate the history of this special Kinder. Members are calling on past parents, students and teachers who have any memorabilia, stories and photos they can share. The Committee would love some photos and newspaper articles of the construction, opening and early years. We are especially keen to hear from the parents, committee and community members and staff who helped establish the kinder. If you can help, or would like to us to add you to our mailing list, please contact Clare on 5426 1877, or send a note to the kinder.

The cheery Holy Cross Grade 6 cut and pasters for July (L-R): Lincoln, Amy, Thomas, Alyssa, Monte, Jake, Mason and Josh. These students also supplied the jokes and quiz questions for this edition.

Budding bakers at Grant Avenue Kindergarten During the past couple of weeks, the children at Grant Avenue have been exploring role play in “Our Bakery”. They have been using natural play dough and many different cooking utensils such as pretend microwaves and ovens. This activity led to conversations about baking, letting the children connect and learn together. Each child got the opportunity to make their own bread roll. This experience helped the children learn a variety of skills. They were able to measure using weight and volume and discuss changes in the dough. The children also experimented with the yeast, combining ingredients in two separate bowls; one with yeast and one without. The children placed the bowls aside and waited for change. As the day progressed, it was lovely to see

the excitement and delight in the children as they discovered that one of the bowls had changed and “gone all fluffy”. The children ate the rolls they made at lunchtime and were so pleased. Enrolments for 2016 are now open. For information or to enrol a child, call Macedon Ranges Shire Council on 5422 0333 or visit mrsc. vic.gov.au/kindergarten

Things are going up around Gisborne... There is a lot happening at the moment as Gisborne increasingly caters for a growing resident base and greater numbers of visitors. Construction of the pavilion at the new netball centre in New Gisborne is well advanced and by October the Macedon Ranges Netball Association will finally have their new home completed (see p23 for more details.) And the new Wine Bar at Baringo cafe nearby on Station Road (below) will complete an exciting project started two years ago. It will house a wine bar, bistro for 40, retail wine shop, a lounge area and an arthouse cinema. In a year or two the owners will complete eight accommodation cottages for function guests and short stays. Gardens will be completed within the complex by late spring this year. The official opening is planned for September 1.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE Proudly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Gisborne

How to get the best from Trove Newspapers are a valuable resource when we are trying to put ‘flesh on the bones’ of our ancestors. This will be the topic for the next meeting of the Gisborne Genealogical Group on Thursday 23 July. Trove is an online website that many researchers now use to access newspapers. One of our members who has used it extensively is Wayne Brown, and he will lead the discussion on how to navigate Trove for the best results. Supper and time to chat will follow. Visitors are always welcome – $2 donation please. Winter is always a wonderful time to research your family history. August is Family History Month and Lyn Hall there will be interesting

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things happening not only locally, but throughout the state and across Australia. Check the Family History Month website for details and don’t forget to regularly check our website as well, www.ggg.org.au We meet at 7.30pm in the Family History Room adjoining the Gisborne Library. Lyn Hall

ing room of the Gisborne Uniting Church. There is a small fee of $5 for this class. There is also a film group starting and this will be at 1pm on the third Friday of each month. Come along to the Monday meeting to learn details of this group. U3A would like to hear from anyone in the community who would like to lead a class. There is no tuition fee. If interested in offering this, please come to a meeting, or write to U3A, PO Box 68, Gisborne. This U3A’s 25th birthday celebration will be held on Monday July 20 and feature speakers, a light lunch, and a special birthday cake. Past members and the general public are cordially invited. Call Jo on 5427 1909 so we can plan the catering.

Probus delights in Tassie trip Nineteen Probus members and friends left Melbourne on a much anticipated trip to Tasmania in April. Highlights from the first four days in Hobart were a visit to MONA, David Walsh’s $75 million museum of ancient and modern art, the famous bridge in Richmond, and wildlife park Zoodoo, where we experienced ostriches and camels up close (too close) during feeding time. One of the highlights of the tour was a cruise which took us along the Derwent River into D’Entrecasteaux Channel to the charming coastal village of Peppermint Bay. Our Huon valley visit included the heritage Centre in Greevestown and the Tahune Air Walk, a spectacular walkway above the forest canopy 48 metres above ground. Heading westward on day five en route to Queenstown, we stopped for lunch and a fascinating insight into how some farmers have diversified from wool into tourism. 6

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New activities in second semester Macedon Ranges U3A begins term three on Monday July 6. We meet at the Senior Citizens rooms, Gisborne, at 10.30am. Any senior who has a love of learning is welcome – there are no qualifications needed and meetings do not demand individual comments or contributions from members. We have a speaker most Mondays followed by lunch and an open discussion. At 1pm on Monday August 3, August 10 and August 17, Janet Wood will lead classes on ancient Troy. It is amazing how Janet draws modern understandings from ancient history. At 1pm on Tuesday July 28, August 4 and August 11, classes on understanding Australian history will be held at the meet-

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Attending the CWA exhibition were special guest Amanda Millar, left, Dulcie Sharpe of Gisborne and Peg Higginbottom, group president.

Major events for Macedon CWA Early in May the group’s Art and Crafts exhibition was a great success. The event was held in Sunbury and co-hosted by Macedon CWA. Judges remarked on the high standards in all sections. Awards were well distributed to members from across the group. The CWA judges for these events come from outside the group and are trained through a challenging program at the state office. We thank Amanda Millar who opened the exhibition and presented the awards, and for her interest in CWA. Later in May, six members attended a conference in Bendigo. The conference was an intense four days. They were challenged with reports, workshops, guest speakers, the song and dance competition, and formal business.

Issues addressed included reflectors on trains, beyondblue’s work on suicide, water management, the Victorian Patient Lorraine Transfer Assistance Tweddle Scheme, and CWA in 10 years' time. Over $30,000 was donated in 2014 to the Forgotten Cancers Project of the Cancer Council. This year, funds are being raised for Alzheimer’s research. The conference culminated in a dinner at which the new group presidents were welcomed. Peg Higginbottom from Kyneton Branch is our new group president for the Central Highlands. It was a very productive few days. Lorraine Tweddle, 5426 2045

Notes from Gisborne CWA

The brilliant Museum of Old and New Art in Hobart.

On the edge of the Tasmanian World Heritage Area we were privileged to be able to view the Wall In The Wilderness, a work in progress by Greg Duncan, depicting the history of the central highlands area. Crossing through the World Heritage Area was an awe-inspiring experience. From Strahan on the west coast we cruised down through Macquarie Harbour to Sarah Island, the first penal settlement and the largest shipbuilding yard in the British colonies at the time.

Our June 1 meeting was well Seven ladies had a wonderful time at Halls attended. Members were Gap for four days. The reminded of our upcoming events: Group meeting; group stayed at Corella Coffee, Craft and Chat at Holiday Cottages, visGisborne; and Craft on The ited Halls Gap Zoo and enjoyed a shopping trip Mount. Dulcie Sharp to Horsham. The Craft day at Macedon was a demonstration of origami A group of our ladies is looking by a CWA member. It was most forward to another outing to see interesting and everyone left with live show Anything Goes on July 7. their own creation. Some memOur meeting on July 13 will be bers have kept busy knitting bean- themed “Christmas In July” and ies in fun animal shapes for junior the meeting for August 10 will incancer patients. They have also clude a floral demonstration. been finishing off the many knitNew members are always welted squares to be made into rugs come. For more information confor less fortunate people suffering tact Publicity Officer Dulcie Sharp through the winter months. on 5428 4897. – Dulcie

Rotary chalks up another busy month In May we visited International House at Melbourne University and presented the Rotary Club of Gisborne’s annual Peter Reade Scholarship to a worthy student. The scholarship is named in memory of former club member and South Gisborne resident Professor Peter Reade, eminent dentist and Dean of Melbourne University dental school. Peter was a great advocate of the international understanding, peace and goodwill fostered by International House and the ideals of Rotary. Peter’s wife, Ene Reade, travelled from

her home in Torquay for the presentation. We also organised and attended the MS Global Dinner at Essendon on World MS Day in May. There we heard about stem cell research for multiple sclerosis treatment, were enthralled by a troupe of entertaining belly dancers, and managed to raise about $3,000 on the night to help find a cure for MS. Our guest speakers program produced some very interesting sessions at weekly club meetings including: Penny

and Ron Keena on Scouting in the Gisborne area; Paul Kean and Alastair Fleming on the problem of climate change; Graeme Millar on Robert Hoddle and how the streets of Melbourne came to be; and Cherry Servis and Judy Liljekvist on carer support in the Macedon Ranges. Whether it be projects, events or social activities, there is always something to get involved in with our Rotary Club. Simply come along to one of our meetings or check out our website, www.gisbornerotary.org.au for what’s – Barry Wills coming up.

Beat winter weight gain Brrr, what a cold start to winter with Melbourne recording its coldest June 3 since 1948. Wanting to stay warm eight inside, we are tempted to eat comfort food and snack aturally while sitting near the fire. We need to be prepared to stop snacking by setting up a ‘No Fail Environment’ as Dr Phil says. Don’t have snack foods such as chocolates, chips and sweets in your pantry, so you can’t eat them. Instead of sitting around snacking, think about starting a new hobby – something you will enjoy, that will help stop you eating out of boredom. At Gisborne TOWN we are realistic about weight loss and will support you in what you want and help you be prepared for any hurdles in your weight loss journey. We meet from 6pm-7pm on Monday nights at Gisborne Bowling Club. Come Di Egan and check us out, you are always welcome. For more information call Kathy on 5428 1334 or Carmel on 5428 3856. Di Egan

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Leigh Guilmartin (right) and Cadet Officer Michael Skene with bikes for repair and shipment.

Man on a mission

Former South Gisborne resident Leigh Guilmartin – Queen’s Scout and former member of 1st Gisborne Bundaleer Rover Crew – is on a mission. Leigh, a Navy Midshipman in his final year at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra, and a friend are sending bicycles to disadvantaged communities in South Africa under a charity project called Bikes4Africa. The pair have collected 500 bikes from the Canberra community. Their focus now is to repair the bikes and prepare a shipping container for transport to Cape Town. Once there the contain-

er will be donated to a community and the bikes distributed. The container will be converted into a workshop to not only keep the new owners pedalling but provide employment in the region. Before they graduate from the Academy the two aim to have a strategy established to ensure that ADFA continues to send containers every year. Anyone wishing to know more can go to Bikes4Africa on Facebook, or email leigh.guilmartin@student.adfa. edu.au, or to donate towards parts and transport costs, please visit www.gofundme.com/bikes4africa

Drivers, please take extra care around cyclists A bike rider from Riddells Creek is recovering after being hit from behind by a car on May 22 as he was cycling on the Riddells Creek Main Road. The accident happened on a clear, sunny day and the bike had a bright

The Gisborne Auxiliary is again organising the popular 3S Luncheon which will be held on Tuesday July 28 at the Gisborne Masonic Lodge Hall at 12pm. There will be entertainment and a Vision Australia client will speak about his life and dealing with his blindness. There will be a trading table and raffle. Table bookings are Elaine Millar now being taken. The cost is $15. Please contact Secretary Elaine Millar to book or for further details on 5428 2522.

red rear flashing light. There is nothing a cyclist can do when a vehicle hits them from behind. Often the outcome can be devastating and limited not just to physical injuries, but causing emotional and

financial stress as well. This accident reminds us as drivers that we need to be alert to bicycles on the road at all times and ensure that we give cyclists plenty of space, to keep the road safe for all.

Did you know that you can get First Aid qualifications with Red Cross? Standard and specialised First Aid courses and refreshers are available at a variety of venues. As well as providing excellent training, the programs also generate income to support the humanitarian work of Red Cross. For more information, visit redcross.edu. au or ring 1300 367 428. The Friends of Red Cross will hold their next meeting on Friday July 3 at 1.30pm in the Seniors’ Rooms at Gisborne. We would love you to join us for afternoon tea and a chat.

Diane Barker

RSL grateful for community support The Gisborne and Macedon Ranges RSL sincerely thanks the community for its general support and assistance with our membership drive. The support and attendance at Anzac Day was most heartening for the RSL and its veterans. Membership has increased from 20 to 35 with five lady members and a further 14 prospective members. If you are interested in joining, please contact Bill Derham, Vice-President and membership officer, on 5428 3154.

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Lions help Friends of Jacksons Creek The Friends of Jacksons Creek have found a new friend in the Gisborne and District Lions Club which recently donated $560 to the group to help fund works along the creek. Brian Spaull from the Lions Club presented the cheque to David Tunbridge at a Beatles trivia night fundraiser held in Gisborne in support of local volunteer groups. Mr Tunbridge said the funds would contribute towards the cost of signs for a 4km walking trail planned along the creek. “It’s terrific that our small group has been rec-

ognised in this novel and entertaining way to support local community volunteers,” he said. “It’s a fantastic arrangement where one volunteer group helps out another.” Gisborne SES was also recognised on the night for its contribution to the community.  The Lions Club's next fundraiser will be in aid of Gisborne Secondary College Chaplaincy on Friday July 31 at La Cibo Cafe. The cost is $15 per head. 6.30pm: Presentations and Music Trivia; 7pm: Dinner and more Trivia; 8pm: Music. Dinner is optional at your own expense. To book, call Bronwyn Tacey on 0417 028 605.

Freemasons' new leader Dennis Parrey was installed in May as the 94th Master of the Gisborne Lodge for 2015-16. Dennis is married to Dell and they have a son, Martin, a daughter, Fiona, and one Dennis Parrey grandson. Dennis and Dell moved to Australia from New Zealand in 1980, and Dennis was employed by AWA, then joined Ansett in 1991. After the closure of Ansett, Dennis joined Forstaff Aviation in Avalon. He joined John Holland Aviation in 2010 and retired in 2013. Dennis became a freemason in Sunbury in 1992 and joined Gisborne Lodge in 2001.

Life Interests – Testamentary Trusts A dilemma that many people face is how to provide for their spouse in their will while still ensuring their children receive their inheritance. For example Joe has three adult children. He separated from their mother 15 years ago. He wishes to leave his assets to his children however wants to provide a home for his second wife Jane. Joe creates a testamentary trust over the home he shares with Jane to hold it for his children whilst granting Jane a life interest allowing her to live in the home for the rest of her life. Followings Joe’s death Jane decides she wants to live closer to her sister and the trust sells the house and buys a new house. There are no Capital Gains Tax (CGT) consequences on this transaction. However on Jane’s death the new house passes to Joe’s children and the transfer will be subject to CGT even if the property is not sold. Had Jane remained in the original home, rollover relief would be available. The disposal of assets within a testamentary trust should be approached with caution as there may be unintended taxation consequences upon eventual transfer to the beneficiaries. Such outcomes can apply to other assets such as shares and investments as well as physical property. While there are advantages of creating life interests and testamentary trusts via wills such as the creation of flexibility for the primary beneficiary, protection of assets and potential tax planning benefits, such endeavours should be discussed with legal and tax experts to ensure that the ultimate outcome is understood and planned for. Please feel free to contact Andrew Marshall or Janine Orpwood on 5427 8100 for an initial consultation.

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Friends of Daly Reserve host visitors We were honoured to host a tour by Gisborne Garden Club in June. It was great to share some of the wonders of Daly Nature Reserve. There is much to look forward to with our plans for the future with such a lovely community group.

Our AGM will be held at 10am on Saturday July 4 in the Scout Hall meeting room. Guest speaker Grant Godden, local Landcare facilitator, will be speaking on the importance of community involvement. All welcome. – Helen Radnedge, dalyreserve@hotmail.com

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To conclude Richard Haire’s written memories of school days at Bullengarook, I will not quote directly but rather pick out some interesting parts from his writings. Not only does Richard remember his teacher, Mr Willey, he also remembers a school inspector, a certain Mr Pitcher, who visited and informed the class that Captain Cook discovered the east coast of Australia in 1770, a fact Richard was never to forget. Most children nowadays would not believe that teachers in days past had to suffer an annual inspection and received a mark on their teaching abilities. This mark would assist in the teacher’s promotion and of course by receiving promotion they would then also receive a higher rate of pay. Richard had a great interest in and love of history. Stories of the early explorers and their heroic journeys fascinated him and he loved to draw maps showing the paths of these persons over our wonderful continent. During the Second World War there were Army Camps at Monegeetta and Bacchus Marsh which meant that occasionally convoys of trucks, jeeps, motor bikes and even bren gun carriers passed the school. Richard remembers shooting at the soldiers with wooden guns and the men returning pretend fire. He also has memories of aircraft flying over and charts posted at the local post office so the planes could be identified. Richard finishes off his memories with a very poignant sentence to express his feelings from his childhood education at Bullengarook. “I am most grateful for the sound education I received at Bullengarook Primary School and I regret that in later years I did not thank Mr Willey enough for his excellent teaching.”

Bank scholarship students shine As campus residents they Gisborne’s Moyra O’Donoghue and Jessica Li are thriving have had access to special at La Trobe University Benstudy focus groups and mentoring, and had the time digo, thanks in part to their to relax and make friends with scholarships from Gisborne fellow students. Both would Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank. have commuted to Bendigo Moyra is in her second if they had not received a scholarship. year of Educational studies Jessica said the bank and is loving her course and scholarship had been “life being a Residential Adviser in changing” for her: “Because on-campus accommodation. of the scholarship, I’ve lived She recently completed a Local Bendigo Bank scholarship students placement at Tylden Primary away from home and become Moyra O'Donoghue (left) and Jessica much more independent.” School with top marks and is Li at their La Trobe University student When asked for advice confident that teaching is her accommodation in Bendigo. for Year 12 students, the ideal profession. Jessica has completed her first semester at La Trobe students were unanimous: work hard and apply for and has settled in well to her Science course. She is scholarships. “It’s the last thing on your mind, but don’t really enjoying campus life and is looking forward to push it back," said Moyra. "Just go for it because you taking more specialised courses in her second year. never know.” Jessica also strongly recommended attending Both women say that living on-campus has contributed immensely to their university experience. university open days.

All information taken from the written memories of Richard Haire (2007).

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The novice Irish Dancers from Gisborne competed in their first AIDA Feis with great excitement and success. Fifteen dancers ranging in age from five to 11 years travelled to Ringwood on June 21 to compete in their first Irish dancing competition or ‘Feis.’ Just 12 months after starting classes in Gisborne, the children were excited and determined to do well. This they did and more, receiving recognition and many medals for their wonderful dancing. For more information on local Irish dancing, email melbourneacademyid@gmail.com

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Macedon Ranges Film Society members sat spellbound as the critically acclaimed 2014 documentary Finding Vivian Maier was shown. The film tells of a woman whose passion as a photographer went unsuspected in her day job as a nanny. Maier’s Members chat after the film. art is revealed through the 100,000 photographs she took for her own entertainment in her lifetime. It was only when her massive body of work came to light in a Chicago auction house in 2007 that the film was made as part of a renewed interest in the art of street photography. The July film will be Philomena directed by Stephen Frears. The film documents the story of Irish teenager Philomena Lee (played by Judi Dench) who has a baby out of wedlock in 1952. The baby is adopted into an American family, but Philomena never forgets her first-born. In her later years, Philomena’s search is aided by a journalist, played by Steve Coogan. The Macedon Ranges Film Society meets on the second Wednesday of every month at the Woodend Community Centre. Film notes and an informal supper are part of the evening. MRFS is a membership-based club so initial enquiries must be made by emailing mrfilmsociety@gmail.com or by phoning Christine on 5429 5452 or Lorraine on 5427 0921.

Summer Palaces of the Tsars The Association of Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) Central Vic, invites arts lovers to warm up in July at the well-heated Kyneton Town Hall. On Thursday July 16, Dr Alexey Makhrov, an art historian with a PhD in Architectural History from the University of St Andrews, Scotland, will talk about ‘Summer Palaces of the Tsars’. The time is 7pm for a 7.30pm start. A delicious supper will be served afterwards with local wine. Come along and try ADFAS. You will be made very welcome by our friendly community of arts lovers. The cost is $30 for the single lecture, or inquire about a halfyearly membership. For more information ring 5348 7629 or 0408 517 485, or email adfascenvic@gmail.com for a membership form.

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Wooden Spoons at The Gallery and 'Art to Wear' on July 8 Come to The Gallery Mt Macedon where you have one more week to see what fun we had decorating wooden spoons for the Woodend Winter Arts Festival over the long weekend. Over 40 artists and hundreds of children took part in the community project and, as the photo above shows, every kind of medium was used. Thank you to everyone who participated.  The Gallery members are counting down the days to the Fire & Ice Art to Wear event.

We look forward to showcasing our unique handmade garments and jewellery. Receive a glass of champagne on arrival, then enjoy the music and afternoon tea during the winter solstice parade. This year we will include some vintage costumes, fine Irish crochet, and a ‘fire and ice’ finale as well as many wonderful pieces for you to own. Wednesday July 8, 1-3pm, at Jubilee Hall, Smith Street, Macedon. Tickets $25.

Workshop to focus on watercolours Our fourth workshop for 2015 is a Watercolour Painting Workshop with Victorian artist Clive Sinclair on Sunday July 26 at the Woodend Neighbourhood House.

Clive Sinclair will run the watercolour workshop.

Clive, known for his minimalist style of painting, is a member of the Watercolour Society of Victoria. In 2011 he was voted Victorian Artist of the year by the Victorian Artists Society. If you want to learn how to paint stunning watercolours with a simple yet highly effective approach, this could be the workshop for you. The cost is $75 for MRAG members and $85 for nonmembers. To enrol for this workshop or for more information on MRAG activities including membership, life drawing and plein air activities, please contact John York on 5427 1780 or 041 750 6934, email macedonrangesartgroup@gmail. com, or go to www.macedonranges artgroup.com .

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The Singers, led by Stephen Brockman, enjoy rehearsal for the coming cabaret.

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Following their triumphant rendition of Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle, The Gisborne Singers are preparing a lighter style of music for their More Music for Pleasure show to be performed at Holy Cross Primary School on Saturday August 1. This is a cabaret-style event at which patrons are invited to BYO supper and drinks. Seated at round tables, the audience will be treated to entertaining pieces presented by the full choir and by choir members individually

or in small groups. For cabaret tickets, phone Christine on 0413 003 254. The choir encourages new members. We particularly need tenors and basses. Rehearsals are at 7:30pm on Tuesdays at Holy Cross Primary, New Gisborne. Just come along or contact our president, Grainne Black, on 5426 4698. Here is what Ronald White says about what being a member of the Gisborne Singers means to him: “I joined my first choir at age 21 in Melbourne.

Since then I have sung in 14 choirs. I have found The Gisborne Singers to be one of the friendliest choirs I have sung in. "Many in the choir have extensive experience of choral singing. We hope that this combination of experience and the substantial contributions of conductor, soloists and orchestra will continue to give audiences many thrilling and uplifting moments. "From audience feedback, we are giving that in abundance."

Plenty of books to tickle young funny bones! Funny books provide kids and teens with a great alternative to video games or Facebook, and get the endorphins flowing! For teens, Kody Keplinger’s The Duff hits the spot for funny escapades and school crushes. Her new book Lying Out Loud will be out in early July. Eleanor Wood explores celebrity crushes and blogging in her funny teen novel My Rock Star Boyfriend. Jessie Andrews’ Me, Earl and the Dying Girl will appear as a film in September which will further cement the popularity of this amusing teen romance. A big winner this season has been Holly Smale’s Geek Girl series.

For boys, Don Calame’s Swim the Fly mixes boys swim team with American Pie style pranks. Oliver Phommavanh’s Punchlines or Danny Katz’s Scum series are other great male comical options. One duo guaranteed to make kids aged 8+ laugh is bestselling Australian author Andy Griffiths and illustrator Terry Denton. The fifth book in their Treehouse series, The 65 Storey Treehouse, will be released on August 12. Other massively popular funny series are Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dav Pilkey’s Captain Underpants, Liz Pichon’s Tom Gates, Anh Do’s Weirdo, or Rachel Renee Russell’s Dork Diaries collections. For kids who have read all of

Phoenix show draws visitors The Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art and Craft group exhibition and sale over the June Queen’s Birthday weekend at the Old Gisborne Courthouse was again well attended by local residents and visitors to the region. On the Friday evening, the Marion Gebbie Memorial Award for Creativity was awarded to potter and artist Kate Paul for a Raku bowl. Honourable mentions were given to woodcrafter Russell Ball for a redgum and acrylic lidded box, and to Glenys Little for a hand-knitted pullover. At the conclusion of the exhibition, the winner of the special effort was announced as Dawn Roberts of Sunbury. Kate Paul is presented President Kate Paul with the Marion Gebbie thanked this year’s Memorial Award by past judges, David Maxwell winner Russell Ball. and Nic Germano, and the community at large for their continued support of local artists and crafters. The next exhibition will be December 4-6. For further membership details on the group, go to www.phoenixarts.weebly.com or contact Secretary Margaret Keen on 5428 2835. Russell Ball

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these numerous times, try other similar graphic/story mix series such as Ruby Redfort, Frank Einstein, Jedi Academy, Eric Vale, Johnny Danger DIY Spy or G-Man Super Journal. Roald Dahl fans are finding David Walliams books such as Gangsta Granny and Billionaire Boy certainly replicate Dahl’s quirky tradition.

Our tech night on Monday July 13 should be very enlightening. People from Kayell in Melbourne will be coming to demonstrate all sorts of lighting goodies – from camera flash units to free-standing lights. Tips on how to take great photographs with these forms of artificial lights will be followed by a hands-on practical session. Prior to that, our general meeting on Tuesday July 7 will have an inhouse competition. This allows members the chance to have their images reviewed internally. The feedback will demonstrate how to improve the photo to make for a better display. This is very useful for creating competition images and

that special shot. The next externally judged competition night will be on August 4. Our guest judge will be reviewing images on our set topic of Food Photography – no doubt the taste buds will be tantalised! The club’s exhibition at the GREAT Centre in June was fantastic – thank you to the centre for hosting our display. Macedon Ranges Photographic Society meets twice a month at the Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House. For more information contact Deborah Mullins on 0411 530 015, visit www.macedonranges-photography.org.au or see our Facebook page.

Winner of the Open section of the May competition: ‘Peony’ by Cheryl Connell.

Licorice Allsorts train for excellence The Licorice Allsorts Clarinet Choir is still at full strength of 14 players and is currently preparing new programs for future performances. Last year was most successful for the group, concluding with a well received performance at the Park Hyatt Hotel for the Epworth Donors Christmas lunch. More recently, we played for the Maldon Railway at their Good Friday special trip. While the train was turned at Castlemaine for the return trip back to Maldon, the Licorice

Allsorts entertained the travellers in the station refreshment room. This has developed into an annual commitment for the Allsorts and is always enjoyed by the patrons of the train ride. Over recent years, the Allsorts have provided many concerts as fundraisers for charities in addition to free entertainment for aged care groups. These functions offer opportunity for students to join the group and gain experience with a versatile group of experienced musicians.

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New staff and services Our new centre now offers extended hours on some services and we are also delighted to announce the arrival of some new clinicians. Jane Dimattina starts on July 20 providing general remedial massage. Jane specialises in oncology massage and pregnancy massage and was a registered nurse who worked in palliative care. Our new Podiatrist is Jan Cockell who will be at the centre on Thursdays and specialises in diabetes assessments and general footcare issues. Jan has previously worked with MRH but for the past five years has been working in a clinic in Melton. Jan lives nearby and also works for Department of Veterans Affairs as a podiatry adviser. We are delighted Jane and Jan are commencing with us and look forward to welcoming them to our wonderful new centre. In addition to new clinicians we have also extended hours of some of our current services – our Dietitian Susie Whitelock and Counsellor Veronica Sinclair will both be available for appointments Wednesday evenings from 5-7pm. Our services are available through Hi-Caps (Private Insurance with Extras) and/or under a GP Management Plan, however we do recommend when making your appointment you confirm these arrangements. For queries please phone MRH on 5428 0300.

Lots of tea drinking going on at new Shed

Settling in to our new shed could hardly be described as proceeding at a cracking pace. Gisborne mornings are pretty cold this time of year so each day has to start with a few warm-up exercises, including wrapping both hands around a nice hot beverage. No, the picture at right is not our new shed. At least not our only new shed. With safety and comfort

in mind, we’ve designed our new layout comprising four separate areas to better manage noise and dust. This little shed being lifted into place will house the dust extractor, safely remote from the shedmen. Inside the main building, there’ll be one room for noisy equipment and another for the quieter cleaner work where blokes can easily chat while they go about their various projects. And the fourth room? That’s an even quieter place, to just sit and chat over a cuppa with not a tool in sight. So whether you want to watch, listen, talk or work, we

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food; at one stage I had to eat fast as the plates were stacking up. High Tea was served in lovely china cups and we all felt like queens. Once again the LEP came through for the residents; there is a lot of work in making high tea a success, and this certainly was most successful. Residents enjoyed a sing-a-long with Colin and Laurie and the Red Cross Singers.

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The Men’s Shed is the next to be finished. In the meantime, while the men are happy to do the “Macca’s Run”, a big thankyou to McDonald's for looking after our residents. We have had many wonderful volunteers, among them Ian, Jim and Chris who are always willing to lend a helping hand. I have three nieces who regularly visit me (Ann, Gayle and Carol). They travel from Sale and we have lunch at the Vic Tavern and talk and laugh about the past when they were children (I don’t tell them about the naughty bits). We share beautiful memories of their late Mum and Dad (AFL footballer played for North Melbourne, first name Gerald – see if you can guess his name). There's no doom and gloom, just laughter and happiness. Stay safe and warm,

LEP, the Life Enhancement Program at Gisborne Oaks, organised high tea for the Queen's Birthday. Lace tablecloths, silverware, crystal and chinaware were set up on pink tables and bite-size cucumber sandwiches, lamingtons, chocolate cake, and cheese and biscuits were served. The Queen's coronation was shown on the TV from start to finish, but the Queen never came, so it was decided to have our own queen. All the ladies names were put in a hat and the lucky lady was Lorna. A gold tiara was put on her head and a purple cloak around her shoulders. Between you and me, I had two lovely ladies each side of me with Residents are treated to high tea at Gisborne Oaks.

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A runner's world at Macedon Ranges Running Club Runners from the MACEDON RANGES Macedon Ranges Running Club have been busy. Over the past months they have been training and competing in some amazing events. In May, Matt and Sally Piper gave a fantastic effort in the Blue Mountains 100 event. The course challenged them with various obstacles to overcome. Committed runner and bushwalker Ian Hoad competed in one of New Zealand’s oldest marathons, the Rotorua marathon. Closer to home, on May 17 the short distance runners competed at the Great Ocean Road half marathon. Gisborne runners were Ronelle Welton and Anita and Katherine Guarino. All ran fantastic races while enjoying the area's views. Macedon Ranges Running Club is a structured running club to help local people reach their running goals in a friendly, social environment. For further information, email macedonrangesrc@gmail. com or visit www.macedonrangesrunningclub.com – Stephen Ingram

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Nerves of steel not required for all walks Gisborne Bushwalking Club's winter walks range from vigorous to less so, but always stimulating. In May, Matthew and Carmela led a group through the Werribee Gorge. This involved a section walking along a narrow rock ledge above the river holding on to a pinned cable. This challenged some, but everyone enjoyed the camaraderie and the achievement. The walks in June ranged from 19km on relatively flat terrain to 13km on moderate slopes including some forest and some open plain country. Locations included Hesket, Gisborne, Hepburn and Ballan. The theatre night in Macedon was very well received and we are looking forward to Shirley’s canoeing weekend on the Goulburn River coming up later in the year. If these activities sound interesting to you, and you would like to know more about walking with us, contact our President George Peart on 5428 2450, Vice President Nigel Tarr on 5428 6143 or visit our website, www.gisbornebwc.org.au – Peter

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The Macedon Angling Club held its final field trip for the season on Sunday May 3 at Nursery Reserve, Macedon, where the presentation for the year's best catches took place. Club champion Glen Humphries received Best Native, Chris Millard Best Trout, David Humphries Best Fish and Coliban System Allan Deane. The next meeting will be the AGM which will be held at the first field trip on October 11 in the Coliban system. For more information ring John Good on 0409 959 269 or Steve Kirkham on 0408 505 221.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a problem that affects the large intestine. About one in five Australians suffers from IBS at some time in their lives but women are more likely to get IBS and develop more serious symptoms. IBS can develop at any age but most people will first show symptoms between 15 to 40. The cause of IBS is unknown but environmental factors such as changes of routine, emotional stress, infection and diet can trigger an attack. As uncomfortable as it is, IBS doesn’t cause long-lasting damage and does not contribute to the development of serious bowel conditions such as cancer or colitis. What are the common symptoms? Symptoms of IBS vary greatly according to the individual and the severity. Symptoms may last for days, weeks or even months

and although one symptom may dominate the others, diarrhoea and constipation frequently alternate. Some of the common symptoms of IBS are: abdominal pain, feeling bloated, diarrhoea – mild or severe – especially before or after breakfast; constipation, bowel movements being small, hard and often covered in mucus. Occasionally only mucus is passed without any faecal material. How to prevent symptoms  Dietary changes: eating regular meals, drinking enough fluid, avoiding processed foods, increasing dietary fibre, avoiding

Tribute evening to fly tier Our general meetings on the fourth Wednesday of the month usually feature a presentation by a fly fishing personality, a video focusing on aspects of fly fishing, or a topical presentation by an experienced club member. We welcome visitors to attend. In May we held a special tribute evening to well respected fly fisherman, the late Murray “Muz” Wilson. Muz’s personality typified the generosity, patience and ability to pass on fly fishing wisdom that mark the true ‘elders’ of our sport regardless of their age. The tribute featured an engaging video interview with Muz who was a practical “entomologist”, professional fly tier and, I would say, “fly fishing philosopher”. He was an innovative fly tier and developed the application of the technique of “fuzzling.” In short, after applying the dubbed “overcoating” to a fly, the body is scratched up with a velcro strip to fluff up, or “fuzzle” to use Muz’s term, the material. This creates a semi-translucent halo around the fly body when it’s fished in the water. This imitates the nature of the actual insect or bait fish and has proven Louis Bokor to be very effective. Visit www.calderflyfishing.com.au for more information on club activities.

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gas-producing foods such as beans, eating fewer foods with lactose if lactose intolerant and avoiding artificial sweeteners.  Regular exercise to help regulate bowel movements  Managing stress levels  Anti-diarrhoea medicines  Laxatives for constipation  Pain relief medicines How do I know if I have IBS? It is important to seek medical advice to make sure your symptoms aren’t caused by any other illness such as diverticulitis, coeliac disease, lactose intolerance, inflammatory bowel disease or polyps. To diagnose irritable bowel syndrome your doctor will perform a full medical check up: blood tests, stool tests, and may investigate the bowel lining and/or investigate the bowel under sedation (a procedure known as a colonoscopy). For further information go to www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au Submitted by Gisborne Medical Centre

GISBORNE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE The Annual General Meeting of the Gisborne Festival Committee will be held on Monday July 27 in the Doug White Centre, Lyell Street, Gisborne. For more information contact Glenys Quaife on 0417 527 857.

Gisborne Ramblers The Ramblers walking group meets at the tennis courts in Dixon Field, Gisborne, each Friday at 9.20am before heading off for an interesting walk. This month’s walks will be: July 3 Melton Town Walk  July 10 Mt Macedon Teaspoon, Zigzag July 17 Dineen Road July 24 Blackwood Road, Slatey Creek July 31 Antinomy Mine, Toolern Vale. New walkers are always welcome to join us. Tea and coffee are provided at the end of each walk, but please bring your own water.

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Macedon Music From May 11 to 17, cheerleaders at Signature Cheer & Dance in New Gisborne traded in their orange uniforms for blue in support of Emerge Australia, an organisation which supports Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers and their families. A total of $105 was raised at the New Gisborne and Sunbury classes through gold coin donations from 50 families. Muz’s “Dehydrated Minnow” wet fly.

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Jane Sheldon with the Seraphim Trio play Ravel’s Five Greek Songs for voice and piano, Ravel’s Piano Trio in A minor, and Andrew Ford’s Last Words. Sunday August 2 at 2.30pm. Lowland Farm, 70 Brougham Road, Mount Macedon. Book online at www.macedonmusic.com or call 5426 1460.

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Guides pick up hints at CFA in Gisborne Members of Gisborne Girl Guides visited the local CFA station this month to learn about being safe with fire. The girls have been working on their Be Prepared badge which challenges them to think about what they would do in a variety of situations. New member Tahlia decided to make her Promise at the station. This is what she wrote about the experience: “When I made my Promise at the station, I felt like the centre of attention. You get to be a true Girl Guide. "When you say your Promise you salute with three fingers. The leaders then pin on the Promise and world badges to show you are now part of a worldwide organisation for girls. You are then given your sash which is used to place all the badges you collect along your journey. I received my first two badges too, so I am already on my way. Having my Promise ceremony among my peers and at the CFA station was one of the greatest experiences in my life.” If you are between eight and 12 years and would like to join Tahlia on her journey, phone Deb on 5426 1931 to arrange a visit to the Unit which meets on Thursdays between 5pm and 6.30pm. Deb Fleming

Tahlia makes her promise at the CFA station.

1st Gisborne Scouts hit the heights Abseiling and Rock-Climbing in the Grampians After a long absence from the Grampians due to the bushfires early last year, groups are finally allowed back in under a permit allocation. Mitchell Scout troop spent the June long weekend having a blast rock climbing and abseiling. Newest members of 1st Gisborne, Jess and Jack, even abseiled into the group in a unique investiture ceremony. The Scouts were all so brave and some overcame their biggest fears, that this inspired some of the leaders to give it a go too. Stanley Park Tree Planting Day Venturers and Ross Watt Scouts from 1st Gisborne joined forces with the Stanley Park Committee (Mt Macedon) to plant trees and shrubs to protect sensitive areas and to improve the vegetation in the park. Fifteen Scouts and Venturers atten-

Taking a well-earned rest during the Grampians trip are Jack (left), Dylan, Tom and Charlie.

ded along with a few parents, fighting the weather to get the job done. Great Ocean Road hike Scouts from 1st Gisborne hiked along the Great Ocean Road from Parker Hill to Johanna Beach.

New Gisborne Scouts – camping among the Tree Tops New Gisborne’s Cub Scouts, Scouts, leaders and parents had a great time at the recent group camp at Tree Tops near Riddells Creek. 28 youth members enjoyed activities around the campfire, the commando course, camping out in the cold, mountain biking, orienteering and just plain having fun. The group’s Scouts will return to Tree Tops in September for a camp. The “going up” ceremony will be held around this time. This will be a big event and see our Scout section grow to three patrols. We are excited as plans for our Scout fire pit progress. We’ll soon have a permanent campfire

and ceremonies area behind the church so we can have as many of our activities as possible outdoors. Our closing night for term two included an investiture ceremony. We now have 35 invested youth members. Our Cub Scouts and Scouts meet from 6.30pm to 8pm on Wednesdays at Gisborne Church of Christ, Saunders Road. For those who are hungry we have “gold coin donation” dinner at 6pm. The group is planning to open Venturer (14-17 years) and Joeys (6-7) later this year or in early 2016. For more information, contact Group Leader “Skipper” (John Frearson) on 0419 290 014.

The 14-year old scouts carried all their own equipment for the twonight hike. This hike is the pinnacle of the Scout’s badge-work that will help them earn the Australian Scout Medallion.

1st Macedon Scouts Winter Festival Saturday July 25, 1pm-4pm at Macedon Scout Hall. A mid-year celebration of all things wintery and scoutery. Featuring a jumping castle, jelly bean eating contest, craft, construction, cookery and sausage sizzle. Don't miss the fabulous 'ballista colour run' to end the day. All activities interactive and free. All kids from 7 to 13 are invited to come along and bring a friend and a parent or three.

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Bullengarook gets into interschool sport This month we would like to mention our Year 9 and 10 Interschool sports group from Bullengarook Secondary Campus. We have been involved in a number of different sports including lawn bowls, cricket, netball and indoor soccer. I think netball was our best sport and we demonstrated great sportsmanship and teamwork. We really improved over the course of the program. We played against a number of other schools and we won more games than we lost.

Over the last few weeks we have been playing indoor soccer at Diamond Valley Sporting Complex and we have run into some good players from other schools. Luckily we had Anthony and Dylan to keep us in the game who are excellent players for us. It has been great mixing with kids from other schools and getting coached by SEDA coaches. We are looking forward to second semester and playing basketball, indoor volleyball and football. Samantha Crawford and Garry Heald

Mt Macedon Primary sings a song of success The last few weeks at MMPS have been filled with success – on the courts, on the stage and in the Michaela, school reporter classroom. On May 22 our school netball teams competed in the interschool netball tournament. The B-Team drew 1, The A-Team won two out of five, and the Boys Team won seven out of seven. Well done to everyone. The Boys Team will go to the next round, the Zones. Good Luck! On June 12, our school choir, The Warblers, went to the Bendigo Eisteddfod to compete in the Primary Schools Choir Novice event. We sang Kookaburra and Iko Iko. We were so good we actually won gold and everyone was so happy and excited.

It was a really fun day! Also on Friday June 12, our school held a Neon Disco. The disco was filled with colour, music and dance. There was a lot of food such as party pies and sausage rolls. The dance competition was a lot of fun. The fantastic face paint glowed in the neon lights. In mid-June the Foundation to Grade 3 students got to learn all about Ambulance Victoria. They got to check out the back of the van and look at all the stuff that they use in emergencies. Everyone got to look at and hear the lights and sirens. Students also dressed up as paramedics. The past few weeks we have being looking at being principled and reflective learners. One class made a comic strip on being principled, showing empathy, respect and integrity. – Michaela Sloot

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Holy Cross tries city life At 9am on June 9, Grade 3/4 went on the bus to the Urban Camp in Melbourne. In the city, we went on a tram to the Queen Victoria market. We were able to buy something with our $10. After we had looked around the market we went to the playground and had our lunch. We walked to the Chinese Museum in Chinatown. A person told us about Chinese people finding gold in Australia. They also taught us about Chinese dragons and we saw the 60-metre dragon called Dai Loong, the third-longest dragon in the world; it has 6160 scales on his body! For dinner, we walked all the way to the Universal pizza restaurant in Lygon Street. We ate pizza and pasta and had ice cream for sweets. We caught a tram and then walked back to the Urban Camp. That night we watched an episode of Around the Twist and went to bed – zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz! In the morning everybody was woken up by the teachers at 7am. We packed our bags and had breakfast. We went on a Yarra river

Gisborne Primary girls lead the way in sporting success This year is shaping up to be another year of girls’ sporting triumphs. Last month, our netballers powered their way to the district championship. Three of the team members (Emma B, Georgia M and Amity) progressed to more advanced levels of the state team tryouts. Five of our students participated at the Western Metropolitan Regional Finals in cross country and three girls progressed to the upcoming state finals – Eleanor (6th), Emily (6th) and Milla (12th). Grade 1/2 students visited the Rosslynne Reservoir. They learnt about the structures of the local water supply, including outlet towers, dam walls, spillways and the pipe network.

Lauren Barake examines a Chinese fan during the Urban Camp.

cruise, looked around Melbourne then went to the Immigration Museum. Before we went into the museum the people from the Urban Camp brought us lunch! At the Immigration Museum we learnt about the many different people coming to Australia from different countries. We also learnt how people lived and worked in the olden days. We left the Urban Camp by bus and returned to school.

Students in the school choir transported their great singing voices to Bendigo to finish third at the Eisteddfod. Parents and guardians at all schools should have been informed of the State Government’s Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF), which is available to those with a valid meanstested concession card or to temporary foster parents. Application forms were available at school offices or online for schools to subsidise these costs by $125 (primary students) or $225 (secondary students). If you missed out on this year’s midJune cut-off date, keep an eye out for the scheme in 2016. David McCall

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What Would Sell?’ All money raised went towards Catholic Care Week and the Nepal disaster appeal. The year sixes took part in various activities regarding their confirmation, and then received their final initiation sacrament of Confirmation at St Anne’s Church, Sunbury. Some of the seniors played either interschool netball or football. Once again, everyone played well, but unfortunately no teams made it through to the next level. The Year three to six students tried out for interschool athletics at Dixon Field. The results are yet to come. Finally, I would like to congratulate two of our teachers, Miss Plumb and Miss Annie, on their graduation. Miki

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Maddison Nash is a Grade 6 student at Holy Cross Primary School. Maddison has spent many cold nights in 2014 and 2015 helping her Uncle Wayne at Melbourne City Mission which makes hot meals for Melbourne’s homeless. She helped by handing out hot meals to less fortunate people on the streets of Melbourne. Maddison is not one to tell everyone about her work and the good deeds she does. We discovered her efforts while she was doing a Powerpoint presentation about her Uncle Wayne’s charity work. Well done Maddison.

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New Gisborne discovers what school was like in the 1850s It was an early start on Wednesday May 27 as our Year 6 students, teachers and parent helpers loaded on to buses and made their way to Ballarat for their two-night camp. Their first stop was the Museum of Australia and Democracy at Eureka (MADE). They were guided through the museum, learnt more about the Eureka Stockade and got to see the actual Eureka flag. On Thursday and Friday the students were enrolled in the costume schools of St Peter’s, Red Hill National and St Alipius. They dressed up as children of the 1850s with even the teachers and parents dressed up as Sir and Ma’am! Tori’s reflection: “Two lines,” shouted Sir over a gentle murmur of chat which eased almost

at once as we came into character. It was our first day at school at Sovereign Hill and we were children in the 1850s. We stood in two separate lines, girls on one side and boys on the other. “We walked into school and took our seats. Suddenly, Sir commanded us to stand. Then he told us to sit. “Before we did anything else, Sir told the people at the end of the row to go to the front and collect the equipment for everyone. “The front row received sandboxes and a stick and the rest of us were given a slate board and slate pencil. And so began our writing lesson. We were all so quiet, listening to Sir’s every instruction. This is one of my favourite memories from our Year 6 Sovereign Hill camp.”

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Not your average classroom visitors It’s been a busy month at Gisborne Montessori with a focus on animals! All of our students from Preschool to Grade 6 had a visit from a wildlife carer with baby wombat ‘Winnie’, baby wallaby ‘Cinnamon’ and baby grey kangaroo ‘Bouncer’. A big thankyou to the carer who volunteered her time to help the students understand the dangers posed to wildlife and the importance of rescuing injured wildlife. We have had more wildlife visitors to the school with two kangaroos, one with a joey in pouch regularly, observing the happenings in the playground from a distance! Our newly arrived chickens have been ever so popular and well-loved with lots of cuddles. Cycle 2 (grades 1 to 3) have taken well to looking after the chickens and collecting the eggs. Lunchtime is also a popular time for the children to observe and play with them. The chickens don’t always like the attention! We hope to be acquiring some sheep for our orchard in the near future.  Our next information evening for our International Baccalaureate Middle Years Secondary Program beginning Year 7 in 2017 is Thursday August 6 at 7pm. All are welcome. See our website for more information.

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We are nearing the middle of the school year. The year has flown by for many students and teachers at Gisborne Secondary College. For something slightly different, we decided to interview a few Year 12 students to check in with them at this exciting time when it feels like our education is beginning to wrap up. We asked them what they have discovered about Year 12 in these first two terms. Here are their answers.

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Gisborne Secondary College students in Years 7 to 9 are achieving great results in the new ASPIRE program. This program started at the beginning of this year and has been a great success. It offers challenges to help students extend their abilities. Participants can do photography, design, poetry, writing, cooking or building projects with a teacher’s guidance. The program allows students to excel in an area of personal interest. GSC staff members involved in the program believe a student cannot be labelled by results they get on a test. Careers Coordinator John Horley said “It is not fair that students are being told what they are and aren’t good at because of a test result.” Staff understand that every student is

Year 7 students (L-R) Ben Geiger, Cleo Olive and Sasha Irvine are enjoying the ASPIRE program.

different and has different abilities. The program is helping them in exploring their abilities and celebrating them. ASPIRE is open to any year 7 to 9 student wanting to sign up and is run outside school hours. Currently there are 55 students involved in the program. “The students are responding well

and are enjoying the program,” Mr Horley said. “We even have parents in the community that are contributing with helping students.” There will be an exhibition showcasing the work of students in the ASPIRE program late in term three. Ashlee is a work experience student with The Gazette.

Year 12s beginning to look towards the next step.... This is the time of year when Year 12 students start turning their attention to the important question of which pathway to take next. For many students, it is deciding whether to go to university or to TAFE. For others, it is moving into an apprenticeship or traineeship. And for yet others, it is taking a gap year, and perhaps travelling overseas and having a working holiday. Issues such as ‘where will I live?’ and ‘how will I pay for day to day living expenses?’ are important considerations for those contemplating university. For students looking for full-

Careers Chatter with John Horley time employment, understanding what employers are looking for, having a current resume, and making themselves known to potential employers are essential requirements. For any contemplating a gap year, the key consideration is what to do when the gap year finishes. No matter which pathway students

choose, planning and preparation are essential and developing a Plan B is important. Students and families are advised to check the GSC Careers website for newsletters, links to other websites, and details of upcoming events such as the Subject Expo, Course Advising, Gisborne/Sunbury Careers and Employment Expo and VTAC Information Night. These events are designed to provide key information and support to help families and students make good decisions about what to do after secondary school.

Natasha Noel: “I am capable of a lot more than I thought at the beginning of the year. Anything is possible if you work hard and believe in yourself.” Jed Richardson: “It is very full on, and the teachers treat you as more of a friend this year.” Louis Moor: “It’s all right.” Tegan Owen: “It is stressful, yet fun.” Michael Bagnall: “I have found a greater sense of self.” Bianca Unwin: “It requires a lot of self motivation and time management” Brodie Tuck: “Year 12 is vastly different from Year 11, the workload and the expectations” Ruby Kemp: “Teachers are very useful resources, and there is more of a connection between everyone in the year level. Everyone is friendly and close, I love that! It will be worth it in the end.” Harri Jaunozols: “I’m looking forward to leaving and travelling the world.”

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Well, here we are in July already and the year is with Chris Williams speeding by at a fast pace! In her book The Garden Within, Lady Joan Law-Smith writes about owning Bolobek in the 1970s. She talks of freezing winters at Macedon and snow falling regularly. I have worked at Bolobek for five winters now and have yet to see a single flake! It would seem that times have changed. I still occasionally see a light snow fall in my own garden high up on Mount Macedon, but even up there it is a rare occurrence. Few things are more beautiful than a garden under a cover of fresh snow. There is plenty to do in the garden this month. We have been pruning all the old foliage off the Hellebores. When this is done the new flowers are displayed more effectively. Removing old foliage helps eradicate aphids that like to make their home over winter underneath it. It is time to prune hydrangeas if they are in need of it and soon we must once again start the huge task of pruning the roses as well. The first of the winter flowering bulbs will start this month and soon we will have snowflakes, snowdrops and jonquils. The violets have been flowering for a few weeks and they fill the garden with their nostalgic scent on calm, cold days. Another old favourite that has been flowering since June is lonicera fragrantisimum, commonly known as woodbine. The flowers are not much to look at, but the perfume is very sweet and it flowers constantly all winter. You can grow woodbine very easily from a cutting and it will put up with the toughest of growing conditions. It is a medium sized deciduous shrub. That’s all for this month. Stay warm and keep on gardening!

Garden Club learns about Daly Reserve show a deep understanding of their significance. The well-established Englishstyle garden immediately adjacent to the house will be maintained and enhanced, as will an existing orchard. After a short stroll down Prince Street (braving the icy wind), we warmed up with afternoon tea in the grounds of what was originally the Presbyterian Manse, and enjoyed hearing from the new owners their plans for the future of what is

At the June meeting of the Gisborne Garden Club we were treated to a very informative walk around the U L Daly Nature Reserve on the corner of Prince and Howey Streets. The knowledge and enthusiasm of our three guides was impressive as they underlined the importance of the Reserve’s role in retaining local flora and fauna, and plans for the future development of the area

already an impressive old garden. The next meeting, on July 8, will be an indoor meeting at Gisborne Masonic Hall. Beginning at 12 noon, a light soup and sandwich lunch will be served followed by Kerry a presentation by Langmaid Robyn Brader from Yackandandah. For further information please contact Kerry 0408115759.

Friends of Botanic Gardens: like to help? The Friends will be holding a planting day on Sunday 12 July from 9am to 10.30am followed by morning tea in the Gardens. This planting session will add some beautiful new additions to the collection in the Gondwana Bed thanks to Macedon Ranges Shire Council staff and the propagation results of the Friends.

Friends of

GISBORNE BOTANIC GARDENS NC Spring planting dates will be posted in the next issue for Stage Two of the master plan planting

which is the Macedon Ranges collection. Come along and enjoy a cuppa and other refreshments at the pop-up pavilion on the day in the Gardens. You can also become a Friend on the day. For further details contact us at infogisbotgard@gail.com or on 0428 295 977.

UPCOMING COURSES Garden course, Macedon Macedon Garden Supplies has started running workshops. A workshop for women on how to use power tools was held on June 5. The next one, on July 18, will be on ‘The Art of Pruning’, led by local designer and horticulturalist Stan Smith. Saturday July 18, 9am to 4pm. The cost is $115 and includes lunch. Call 5426 2400 for more information.

Raising a small flock Raising and caring for a small flock – a three-week course for the person starting out who wants to raise sheep, goats, cows or pigs. Session 1 – Different animals / different requirements THE TWILIGHT S C H O O L Session 2 – Setting up facilities Session 3 – Physical handling and looking after. Wednesday evenings July 15, 22 and 29, at ‘The

Patch’, at Rupertswood College, Sunbury. The cost is $30 or $15 concession. To book your space, contact Bruno Lettieri at blettieri@scr.vic.edu.au or call 9744 0085.

Growing backyard produce The Twilight School is also running a workshop on growing your own vegetables, from seed to harvest. You will learn how to make your own compost, prepare soil for planting, propagate seeds and make your own seed-raising mix, grow winter produce, make your own fertiliser and harvest your produce. Sunday July 26, 10am-3pm (lunch provided) $30 adult, $15 concession. Bookings blettieri@scr.vic. edu.au or call 0422 298 643.

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More jobs for the garden in July

Birds of the Macedon Ranges 16

By Rosemary Davies

Leave the rose pruning until later in the season, instead of June pruning as you would around warmer Melbourne. Cold winds and frosts can burn young buds and tips if we prune hard now. Protect tender perennials with a light layer of straw, sugar cane mulch or decomposing leaves from your deciduous trees which will protect the crown of the plant. Shelter other tender plants with frost cloth or hessian over winter. Add some flowering annuals to the garden; insects and many nectar-feeding birds are particularly attracted to golds, yellows or white and we need to encourage our bees, beneficial insects and nectar-feeding birds. Use cold wet days for planning more habitat plants for birds to shelter – small flowering shrubs for small birds like wrens, tall trees for bigger parrots and magpies. A good choice for splashes of winter colour in borders and pots are pansies, violas, mini white chrysanthemum daisies, primulas and polyanthus primroses. No room for any more plants? Then plant up some glazed or terracotta pots with annuals and smaller flowering plants and they will brighten up the winter garden. Evergreen plants that are not frost tender can be pruned or lightly trimmed this month and it’s also pruning time for some of the dormant deciduous fruiting plants. Add some more plantings of vitamin rich green leafy

Nectar-feeding birds are attracted to yellows and whites, which also make beautiful splashes of colour in a winter garden.

vegetables to the garden so you can use them in the kitchen. These can be added to casserole dishes and soups so they build your immunity. During the school holidays, children could make habitats for insects, bird feeders for hanging in trees, collections of seeds or cones, or gather different leaf shapes to press and make cards. Or pot up their own colourful additions with flowering annuals or late bulbs.

Netball pavilion works progressing The Macedon Ranges Netball Association (MRNA) is eagerly watching construction of the pavilion at New Gisborne’s new netball centre. For 30 years the MRNA operated its popular junior competition at Gisborne Secondary College from two small garden sheds at the school. Once the netball complex opened in 2014, the MRNA was able to move to a portable on the site. In April this year, construction of the pavilion began. This is Stage Two of the project and is estimated to be completed by October. The pavilion will provide the MRNA, affiliated clubs and the local community with a much-needed space comprising canteen, toilets and showers, first aid, control room and 110m2 of open space. The first competition to be held at the fully completed site will be MRNA’s annual representative tournament which attracts teams, clubs and associations from all over Victoria. Gisborne Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank is the major corporate sponsor of the pavilion and recently formalised a five-year partnership with MRNA

This beautiful crimson rosella was photographed by Ron Weste in Stanley Park, Mount Macedon.

MRNA’s Lisa Russ (in white) with Gisborne Community Bank branch’s Chairman Barry Mullen (right), Director Graham Stewart, and Angela Dickins after both parties signed a fiveyear sponsorship agreement for the pavilion.

to support local netball. MRNA will hold its Annual General Meeting on August 12 at 7.30pm in the Gisborne Football Netball – Lisa Russ Club rooms. All are welcome.

These birds can be enticed into gardens where seed feeders are placed.

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Kids Corner

THE GREAT ASSOCIATION Gisborne reGion events Activities

GISBORNE Work

tourism

Plant One On Me

OLDE TIME MARKET Experience

Work experience students

The Gazette had the help of two talented Year 10 work experience students in June who carried out many tasks. Some of their reports appear this month and others will appear in later editions. Liam also produced a fabulous drawing of the GREAT Centre which you can see on page 34.

Liam

Ashlee I am a Year 10 student from Ringwood Secondary I am a Year College. I chose to do work experience with the 10 student at Gisborne Gazette because I’m interested in Maribyrnong article writing, graphic design and what happens Secondary College. in the world! I had many options for work I chose to do my week experience, but I chose the Plant One On Me has a large area of plants and trees on display. at the Gisborne Gazette Gazette and I loved it. I First Sunday of every month because I am interested in had the opportunity journalism, design and photography. to learn Goldfields many things Honey has been providing I spent two weeks at the Gazette and loved am pm about Australian articles and honey varieties and honeythe experience. I did a wide range of work which I got the chance to based products for the people of Central Hamilton Street-Aitken Street was very beneficial to me. The volunteers that Victoria for over 20 years. interview people. *Please note dogs not permitted in work atthe the centre were great and wonderful They have Gisborne market precinct* Without doing work been attending Olde Time Market for many years anda lot from the two weeks I company. I learnt experience with the have educated theirspent loyal customers at the Gazette and I have picked up skills Gazette, I wouldn’t about the many different types of honey, to other aspects of writing I can now introduce have had theflavours chance and their health benefits. their and art. I can’t thank the team enough, and I to learn all You the will great find good value and friendly look forward helping out in the future. service at the Goldfields Honeyto Stall things I have.

Goldfields Honey

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

Distributors needed!

Along the path in the Reserve in Hamilton Street, shoppers with an interest in gardening can find a huge range of plants of all sizes and varieties, from seedlings to many We mature trees and desperately need shrubs, your reasonably priced, from Plantwe One assistance so that canOn Me. continue to deliver the See theGisborne advertisement onto page 21 for Gazette all your more details of specials available at the letterboxes. Walkers and deliverers are urgently June and July Olde Time Markets.

needed as several of our volunteers have found it necessary to retire in recent months and some regulars are away. The greatest need is in Macedon followed by Gisborne. Most runs only take an hour or so and it’s wonderful exercise and only once a month. So if you have been wondering how you can help with this great newsletter, now’s your chance and I thank you for it. Please contact Richard at richardwhiteley1@ gmail.com or on 0439 800 430.

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DISTRIBUTOR is one of theNEWS many stalls that is a regular at the market. We welcome Lorraine Hanks as a new distributor in the Macedon area.

On a sadder note, we farewell Christine Rhodes, Denise Brogan and John Chambers as valued distributors and we thank them sincerely for their loyal work over a long period. Richard Whiteley

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

What people gain from volunteering

GREAT artists’ display

At the GREAT Centre in Gisborne we have There is a wide range of organisations and to which you can contribute. All the volunteering an exhibition from local jobs available to people who are interested in that local residents do helps shape the community artists which changes volunteering. These positions not only offer a and keeps it running efficiently. Organisations each month. helping hand to keep the community running, but such as GREAT, Rotary, Macedon Ranges Health, The photographic View of the market from the Hamilton they also offer personal benefits to the volunteer. Windarring, the Scouts, Lions, various ‘Friends of...’ exhibition which ran Street office. Many people who have volunteered have great groups and dozens of sporting organisations also through June will remain things to say about their experiences. I can say create pathways into leadership roles and playing on the walls and pottery first hand that volunteering at an aged care facility your part in the community you call home. by Jan Maxwell and Pat and hearing the stories that were shared with me Little things such as helping in a sausage sizzle Beasley, including this opened up my eyes. Making their day better and and raising money helps the community in more unique piece pictured ways than one. meeting new people was an amazing experience. at right, will be added A comment on volunteering by Ken from the Volunteering generally doesn’t require any to the displayThe for July. Visitors browse among the stalls on Aitken Street. inaugural presentation of the Men’s Shed is typical of the volunteer experience: special skills and has no age limits. If you want to Come and admire the Gazette Award was made Gisborne “I got out a lot more than I put in,” Ken said. A gain leadership skills, help improve the community lastartists. month to Gisborne Singers skills of our local GREAT volunteer said: “It’s fantastic knowing you and learn from your peers, volunteering is a great membertoMargaret Brockman. Open Monday An enthusiastic volunteers from so. theStart GREAT are helping to make things better for someone else, team way toofsucceed in doing todayAssociation and help manages the Margaret was awarded the prize Friday, 10am to 4pm. Olde you Time Market held the first of each month, from 9am to 2pm. and it also helps you feel part of the place live.” take theon next step intoSunday improving the future. as the choir member who had sold All welcome. Funds raised from the collection of stall fees are returned to the community in the most tickets to one of the choir’s The Gisborne area has a range of associations – Ashlee Grech

Gazette award to Singers choir member

Who runs the Olde Time Market

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

many and varied ways, such as grants to community groups or sponsoring of community events. The GREAT Association and other volunteers also produce the monthly Gisborne Gazette and distribute it throughout the south ward of the Macedon Ranges Shire. If you would like to become involved in any facet of this community service, please contact one of the following people: GREAT president Phyllis Boyd, 0431 063 119, secretary Ian Boyd, 0417 059 525, or treasurer Graeme Millar, 5428 2522.

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

VIEW FROM THE STALLS

KYNETON TOWN HALL SHOWS

The Gisborne Olde Time Market is a popular event and as stallholders return month after month and year after year, they develop a close relationship with market organisers and the local community. The following comments to organisers from recently retired stallholders highlight this relationship. “I would like to thank you all so much for making my time at the market an easy experience. I have had a wonderful time at every one of your markets. All the best to you all and we will come and see you when next we come for a visit.”

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“I would like to thank you for the privilege of being a stallholder at Gisborne Olde Time Market. I am certainly going to miss the friends I have made and look forward to attending Gisborne market as a customer. (I am also looking forward to the sleep-ins and extra time with my two children!)”

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July events Stripey

Stallholder profile Hastings residents Gill and Rod Lee (pictured) have been selling their unique garden wares at markets for 16 years and first came to Gisborne Olde Time Market in 2011. They also attend markets at Eltham, Red Hill,

Mornington and Violet Town and do very good business each year at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Rod makes all of the metal and wooden creations in his home workshop.

The EGGScellent adventures of an emu chick Garry Ginivan, producer of Possum Magic, Wombat Stew and My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch now brings to life Wendy Binks’ delightful story, Where’s Stripey? Friday 10 July, 6pm Saturday 11 July, 1pm & 3pm General admission Full: $17, Family: $60, Groups 8+: $15 Phone: 1300 888 802 Website: mrsc.vic.gov.au/arts/buytickets

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News from Know someone who deserves recognition? Do you know a young person between 12 and 25 who lives, works or goes to school in the Macedon Ranges and deserves to be publicly acknowledged and celebrated? If so, then we want to hear from you. Nominations are now open for the Macedon Ranges Youth Awards 2015 and close on Friday 31 July at 5pm. You can nominate online at mrsc.vic.gov. au/youth or pick up a nomination form from a Council Service Centre or your local secondary school. Award recipients will be announced at a ceremony on Tuesday 25 August in Kyneton.

New car park in Kyneton A new car park has been completed in Market Street, Kyneton, providing an additional 30 off-street car parks. It will be handy for those visitors from other towns who sometimes have trouble finding a spot to park. The new car park includes two disability spaces. Have a laugh Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

The Lost WW1 Diaries of Paddy Callinan

Winter activities at indoor stadium The Stadium in Gisborne is being enjoyed by many local sporting and community groups. A range of activities are held in the stadium including: Change it up training exercise classes. A fun way to get fit. Contact libby@changeituptraining.com Netball competitions, contact 0412 314 596 Basketball competitions, contact Andrew on 9744 4762 or visit www.aussiehoops.com.au Indoor soccer competitions 0417 791 280 or email president@gisbornesoccerclub.com.au The two-court stadium is available for hire for sporting events, community events and other functions.

Obsessed from a young age about all things Anzac, comedian Damian Callinan routinely visits regional war memorials in search of diggers bearing his name. One day he finds an old WW1 diary of Paddy Callinan in a Warrnambool op shop. Is Paddy the mysterious digger his family never speak of? THE LOST WW1 DIARIES OF PADDY CALLINAN Friday 31 July, KYNETON TOWN HALL Friday 31 July, 8.30pm 8.30pm 1300 888 802 or General admission mrsc.vic.gov.au/buytickets Full: $35, concession: $30, Groups 8+: $30 Phone: 1300 888 802 Website: mrsc.vic.gov.au/arts/buytickets comedy/drama

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Gisborne & Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society Gisborne Court House, 4 Hamilton Street Open Wednesdays 10am to 4 pm.

By Phyllis and Ian Boyd

By Phyllis Boyd

Power to the People

N 1912 the Gisborne Progress Association discussed the subject of street lighting and advised that enquiries were made to shire secretaries at Drysdale regarding airgas, Drouin regarding electric light and at Healesville regarding acetylene gas. A public meeting in September 1912 considered electric lighting to be most suitable for Gisborne, so a subcommittee comprising Messrs. Sambell, Oakley and E Gardiner was formed to draw up a circular giving full details and cost to each householder. Prior to this time, the only lighting in the town was oil lamps on the hotels, required by law to advise that they provided accommodation, and a few others erected in strategic places in the district, such as at the New Gisborne Telegraph Office and by the Gisborne fountain. In December of that year, a Progress Association deputation addressed the Gisborne Council with an estimated cost of £1,200. A Council subcommittee was then formed comprising Councillors Peavey, Cherry, Brady and Healy. In May of 1913, a canvass of residents assured 50 connections and by August of that year, Cherry & Sons factory advised that terms for supplying power were under negotiations with Gisborne Shire at £100 per annum for five years, to supply 75 homes and 20 street lights. Because Cherry’s power was not fully utilised in the evenings, it was proposed that this excess power be used for home and street lighting. On April 7, 1914, VJ Crowley was appointed consultant engineer. In January 1915 Gisborne Shire Council borrowed £1850 at 4½ per cent for 15 years and in the following month, Byrne & Co was the selected tenderer for house wiring at 17/10d per point. In March 1915, Silverton Co began installation of a dynamo and power lines for Gisborne and New Gisborne. This dynamo was to be installed in a powerhouse in Brantome Street beside Cherry’s factory (which was on land now occupied by Gisborne Village Shopping Centre). Before this time, the factory relied on a wood-fired boiler providing steam to drive a single-cylinder steam engine with a two-ton flywheel. Its drive pulley was connected by hemp ropes to a transmission system. Individual machines took power by way of belts and pulleys from the main shaft. The new system would give more flexibility with electric motors on each machine. It was proposed that power from the

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Local History

P O Box 113 Mount Macedon 3441 Phone (03) 5428 1450 history@gisbornemountmacedon.org.au www.gisbornemountmacedon.org.au

When electricity came to Gisborne and New Gisborne 100 years ago

Before electricity was connected, the only street lighting in town came from these lamps attached to pubs, mandated by law to let people know where there was accommodation available.

dynamo would be available for home and street lighting until 11 o’clock every evening. The system operated in this manner until 1921 when the Gisborne Shire Council provided diesel engines that were so noisy, they were heard from far distances. The official opening of the Electric Light in Gisborne took place on July 16, 1915, when the general public was invited to the Power House to witness the switching on. The Gisborne Gazette of June 14, 1915, reported that “work is almost completed with approximately 500 points installed. Intending consumers are required to communicate with the Shire Secretary if they require the light, so that they will be saved the additional expenditure and inconvenience of having to provide a

casual man, instead of having same done now by the Council’s Contractors. This will also entitle the householders to avail themselves of having the payment extended over a given term, if so desired.” A few days later, a special meeting of the members of the Borough and Mountain Ridings of Gisborne Shire was held to consider celebrating the installation of the electric light at Gisborne and New Gisborne, present were Councillors Gorman, Shire President, McGregor, Bird and Baillie. L Burne, the electrical H engineer in charge of the installation, and H George, who was in charge of street lighting, were also present. It was decided the current should be switched on in the town by turning on the street lights from the Power House in Brantome Street and within a week or ten days the houses would be lighted. The secretary was instructed to send out the necessary invitations.

he Gisborne Gazette of July 23 reported that the ceremony of turning on the electric light in Gisborne was performed on Friday July 16 when Mrs Gorman, wife of the Shire President, in the presence of a number of residents, switched on the light to the street lamps. Councillor Gorman made a few remarks, in which he congratulated the people of Gisborne on having an up-to-date

system of lighting. It was satisfactory to know that the support already given to the scheme was greater than was at first estimated, so there could be no doubt of the success of the scheme. After the ceremony, the Shire President entertained some of the councillors at Power’s Telegraph Hotel. Though the light was in every respect satisfactory and Messrs Crowley and Byrne and all connected with the installation did their work well, there was a general feeling that it was a pity the installation of electric light was not celebrated in a more adequate manner. At the May meeting of the shire council, a letter was received from a Mr A. Oakley, Secretary of the Progress Association, suggesting that a more worthy celebration be organized. It was resolved to leave the matter to the councillors of the Borough and Mountain Ridings. A few days after the lighting of the street lights, residents received electric supply house by house. Surely it would have been better if the two townships and the streets had been lighted for the first time at the same time. It would have been in keeping with the importance of the occasion to have had some entertainment in the Mechanics Hall to which the whole party could adjourn after the opening ceremony and where the public men would have the opportunity to make remarks suitable to the occasion. Last but not least, it was a pity the council did not follow the usual custom of presenting a souvenir to the lady who had turned on the light. If these matters had been attended to, the installation of the electric lighting system would have marked a red-letter day in the history of Gisborne and New Gisborne. It was not until October 1, 1928, that power in the Gisborne district was connected to the state electricity grid, soon after a fire had destroyed the Cherry factory power station.

Historical Society News Stage 1 of the stable refurbishment at the Gisborne Court House has now been completed and the society eagerly awaits further funding to assist with the completion. Many thanks to those who have offered to loan or donate items of memorabilia towards this display.

Commuting: Time on the train By Morgan Reinwald

Each day, hundreds of people from all over Gisborne catch the train, travelling across Victoria. I happen to be one of these people who commute daily. I attend St Kevins College in Melbourne and catch the 6:25am train from Gisborne station and return on the 4:20pm train from Southern Cross. I see the same people Hundreds of people catch the V/Line train commute in our every day. Friendship community: tell us groups have formed and about what you do people look forward to their and why you catch the commute because they get train. Email your story to socialise. People enjoy a to the editor at editor@ laugh together after a long gisbornegazette.org.au day of work. Alice Bills, a regular commuter, explained why she trains it every day. “The V/Line allows me to experience the best of both worlds, what the country has to offer as well as the city, with only a comfortable train trip in-between.” Many 9am to 5pm workers would say that train

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Self-care for parents travel is one of the most exciting parts of their day, though it does have some disadvantages. To get to my destination by train, it takes twice as long as it would by car, forcing me to wake up earlier in the morning and arrive home later at night. Most people use their commuting time to their advantage. Some people use their journey to fulfil their daily social needs. Others like to knit clothing, do crosswords, complete homework and catch up on lost sleep. Train travel is a non-stressful mode of public transport worth trying.

OBITUARY Doris Bernice Cartwright 23 January 1928 – 24 April 2015 Doris was born in Cooroy, Queensland, to Elsie and William Gibson. There were five sisters in the family. Doris attended St Celia School in Brisbane and after leaving school worked in the Taxation Office in Brisbane. Doris met Bill Cartwright at a dance and they were married at Corpus Christie Church in Nundah, Brisbane, in 1953. Their first home was in Brighton, a suburb of Brisbane. They had two children, Lynn and Mark, and later three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Doris and Bill enjoyed the outdoor life and travelled extensively around Australia and over-

seas, including Europe, South-East Asia and North America. Doris enjoyed yoga, walking and athletics and was an official with Queensland Athletics. In 2007 Doris and Bill moved to Gisborne to be closer to their daughter Lynn who lives in Monegeetta. Doris passed away on April 24 after a short illness. Doris Cartwright A funeral service took place on May 1 from St Brigid’s Church, Gisborne, for the Fawkner Cemetery.

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Self-care is not self-indulgence, but a selfdirected set of actions – even a philosophy some might argue! – that forms part of the ethical practice of those in the healthcare and caregiving professions. It applies equally to parents in their roles as caregivers trying to reach the elusive goal of home-work balance. Self-care involves an awareness of the danger signals (such as increased exhaustion and a loss of temper, sense of humour or compassion) and a conscious decision to engage in energising habits. This ensures that one has the internal resources, resilience and physical and mental energy to be able to honour one’s commitments in an effective manner. As parents we have a responsibility to engage in regular self-care in order to maintain a sense of wellbeing, parent more effectively and to function more effectively in general. Showing our children that we also have needs and take good care of ourselves – be that through art, music, exercise, getting enough sleep, eating regular meals, setting aside time to relax and spend with friends – also teaches children important lessons about stress management and the fact that others also have needs and feelings. It is also an opportunity to role model the importance of kindness towards self and others and of having independent interests and hobbies outside work and family that can help to rejuvenate one’s spirit. Parenting can be tough at times. There is great value in adopting an attitude and regimen that supports and encourages holistic wellbeing. Not only can that help prevent feelings of burnout during tough times, but regular self-care can also encourage greater resilience and help one to reconnect with the joys of life, of being a parent, and is a reminder that one is also an individual with varied roles, responsibilities, and interests. We all talk about self-care, however, talk is cheap, life is short and each one of us has to take the responsibility to actively seek out and engage in regular healthy activities that replenish, re-energise and make life seem less of a drudge. Some laughter and joy wouldn’t be amiss too. And more sleep.

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Premiership footy reunion Gisborne Football Netball Club celebrated the 50th and 40th anniversaries of their 1965 and 1975 premierships on June 13. It was great to see so many members of these premiership years in attendance – 14 from the 1965 team and 18 from the 1975 team. These teams included some of Gisborne’s greatest footballers ever including Eddie and Peter Gardiner, Tom Sankey (11 best and fairest awards), Graham Kays (five best and fairest), Past players Eddie Gardiner, Graham Kays, John Robinson, Peter John Fitzgerald (five) and Gardiner, Doug Belcher, Tom Sankey and Bob Hayes at the reunion. Laurie Thomas (three). Three players, Tom Sankey, Graham Kays and Doug Belcher, played in both premierships. 1975 coach Jack Edwards spoke of the great team he had and the enormous respect shared among the group. Wonderful memories were shared of a fantastic era for the Gisborne Football Club. Jack Edwards, Rob Rymer and Noel Jewell. Ian Johnston John Fitzgerald – Colin Rodgers

Active month for Gisborne golfers On a freezing cold and wet day 20 ladies braved the conditions to play in the Royal Women’s Hospital 4 BBB qualifying round. The winners were Kerry Petersen (13) and Mariana Devcic (13) with a good score of 44 points. They now progress to the next round, which will be played at Long Island Golf Club in October. The club singles knockout competition was won on May 27 by Margaret Barker. The Silver Spoon final round has also been decided with the winner being Adrienne Fievez with a score of 78 net.

Recently Gisborne entered four teams for the Bacchus Marsh Bowl. Played on a sunny but cool day, the team of Margaret Power, Karen Dillon and Linda Frew secured the Bowl with a great score of 112. Gisborne 1 were the runners up. Karen Dillon and Anne Glassey were grade winners both with 38 points. Following the very successful Gala day, the Gisborne ladies were able to present the Hesket/ Kerrie CFA with a cheque for $2,600 which will help with equipment cost for their slip on truck.

The presentation: Vice-President Suzanne Velk hands the cheque from the golfers to Hesket/Kerrie CFA representative Emma Brown.

Congratulations to Mt Macedon Golf Club winners The club congratulates Alex Fraser who is our 2015 Club Champion. Alex achieved this win over three consecutive rounds, leaving the field in his wake. His gross score of 208 included a new course record of 65 (2 under par) in the second round. Other major winners included Isaac Golden, B Grade Champion, and Darcy Doyle, C Grade champion. As the new financial year approaches

so does the new playing year. Modest membership fees in a range of categories have been set for the upcoming year. The club’s new lease with the Commonwealth bodes well for the future and provides certainty. Mount Macedon Golf Club is the place to be and there are exciting times ahead with the opportunity to do some long term planning. The club highly values the support of its

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Five enthusiastic juniors travelled The A1 Hurricanes are third to Bendigo on May 24 to compete on percentage with Isabel in the Winter Squad Challenge, Zarkov and Sam Rogers doing which included players from regwell. ional Victoria. The C2 Hornets are also Competing in the 10-andhaving a good season and under and 12-and-under singles, being chased by the Avengers, all of the boys were playing in their also a Gisborne team. first tournament. They achieved We should mention Mitchell great results and displayed Bruce who is playing in the fantastic sportsmanship. A2 Tornadoes. He is playing From left: Kyal Tunley, Aidan Crisp, Jacob Jacob Croft was the overall very well as he heads the Croft, Sean Crisp and Josh Davidson. winner in the 10 and under age player rankings for the section. section B1. Led by Will Somers, who group, and they all look forward Good work to all of our junior to improving their rankings at the is second in the player rankings, his athletes. team of Zac Vescovi, Hugh Harris, next Squad Challenge in July. As the season continues and the It has been a busy season for the Matthew Bruce, Rhys Conlan and chill sets in, we wish every team Gisborne Junior Tennis Club, where Tom Williams are doing very well. and team manager all the best for Other teams are also going well the rest of the season. Remember nine teams have been playing some with the C1 Starfighters and D you can get further details about excellent tennis. The Gisborne Bombers are pres- Rockets coming in second in their the club, court hire and coaching at ently showing the way at the top in competitions. www.gisbornetennisclub.com

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Hi from the Macedon Tennis Club. Let’s keep this short and sweet. It’s winter, it is cold. Thursday night open is signing up teams for the next season, so don’t miss out. A kind reminder: on August 22 our gala trivia night will be held. Be sure to get tickets to join all the fun at Jubilee Hall, Macedon. Congratulations to Section 2 Meteors on winning their flag in the Thursday night winter season. Section 1 Tuesday ladies competed in the Grand Final of the winter season. Despite a tremendous effort, they were runners up to Melton South. Well done to them all. Our juniors continue to play with enthusiasm and great spirit. Monday social continues every Monday afternoon – a spot of good tennis, local gossip and afternoon tea. Rug up and play tennis to keep warm. Happy hitting. – Lisa

some time out for you. MDLTA teams are being organised for the new season starting in July. For more information, contact Kim Bouchier on 0407 043 043.

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Macedon Meteors Stephen, Wendy, Craig, and Dean won the Section 2 Thursday night comp.

South Gisborne Tennis Club’s annual curry night is back: Saturday August 1 at 6pm. Beef, lamb, chicken, vegetarian, aromatic rices, dips, breads... If curry is your thing you can’t miss this club event. Family $35. Single $20. Fires will be stoked, court lights on. Bring your racquets, coats, hats. Families, friends, neighbours all welcome. There’s plenty for all. BYO drinks. Contact Gail on 0403 760 272 for further details.  Congratulations to Section 2 Tuesday Ladies who won the MDLTA grand final and Section 3 who were runners up.  The new season starts in July – Come and join us.

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Bowlers forecast steady progress Stage one of Gisborne Bowling Club’s new carpet green has just been completed with nearly 1900 cubic metres of soil being removed. The next stage will be laying the drainage, constructing surrounding ditches, and establishing the base for the new green. The club must fence the new area and complete the surrounds before the carpet surface can be laid, to avoid contamination. If all goes to schedule, the surface should be ready for the carpet to be laid

by the time the Gazette goes to press. Gisborne Bowling Club members are funding the entire cost of the new green with the assistance of a $100,000 grant from the State Government. The total cost will be close to $400,000. Members look forward to playing on the new green next season and hope the improved playing conditions will attract new players to the club. John Evans, President, 0427 947 325

Gisborne appoints star coach Star batsman Simon Harman has been appointed Senior Coach of the Gisborne Cricket Club. Currently playing cricket in England with fellow Gisborne product Daniel Salpietro, Simon will take the reins as soon as he returns from the UK. He will be supported by a number of coaches, including Jason McDonald, Craig Jones and Tim McCaskill, as the Dragons look to expand their coaching panel to cater for the massive growth in the club. Simon takes over from Daniel Trevillian who has done an outstanding job over the past few seasons and will continue as a senior player. Daniel was instrumental in rebuilding the club to a standard where members could look to once again challenge in the McIntyre Cup. The Dragons have been active with recruiting and have boosted their squad with the addition of gun paceman Jay King from Rupertswood and former star player Beau Valka who has been playing at premier club Essendon. Both these players will be very strong additions to the Dragons line up. Pre-season training will start in early August. Anyone seeking information should contact Andrew Headberry on president@gisbornecc. com – Andrew

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Hard work pays off at Gisborne Croquet Club Some of our members work very hard for the club, so I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their efforts. A big thank you to Len Gamble for his ongoing maintenance around the club. To Ros Anders I say ‘well done’ for finding help and or sponsorship for all of us. Thanks to Joan Gregor for being our face at Council, and thanks to Rosie, the face behind the scene and winner of the President’s Award for 2015. Rosie Devey is our quiet achiever who does so much, in such a quiet way. To Morris Evans, thank you for your care of our greens and your care of our equipment. To Wendy Black: what a job! All I can say is ‘well done’. To our tournament organiser Jean Bedwell and her helpers: many thanks. I would also like to say ‘thank you’ to The

GREAT Association for our new pin board and to Bendigo Bank for their grant for a hot water system. We are truly indebted to all of our sponsors; how lucky are we! Our committee remains the same and we look forward to a great year ahead.

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Central Highlands cricket Congratulations to Patrick Doyle, Flynn Lakey, Caedon Lane, Samuel Mackey, Sam Graham, Harry Jones, Roby Lane, Sam McCaskill, Sam Ramsay, Braden Spear, Riley Vernon, Ryan Baker, Tom Rogers and Matt Underwood on making the initial Central Highlands Male Pathways Squads for the 2015-16 Victorian Bushrangers Pathways season. A further bravo to Matt Underwood for being one of five players of the Central Highlands Region to be selected in the initial Victorian U19 Cricket Squad for 2015-16. These boys are on the way to being cricketing superstars! – Liam Simpson

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Gisborne Thunder busy in competition mode The swimmers at Gisborne Thunder have been very busy this past month competing in meets across Melbourne. There was a huge turnout for the Melton Encouragement Meet with many club swimmers trying their best to improve their times and celebrating personal successes. Congratulations to all of you who gave it a go! Over the next couple of months we have club swimmers competing in various Swimming Victoria club meets including our target meets in Kilmore and Eaglehawk. We wish our swimmers the best of luck. If you are interested in participating in our monthly club meets, please come along to the Gisborne Aquatic Centre on Saturday July 11 at 5pm. Participants must be able to swim 25 metres. Entry is free for first timers and new swimmers are always welcome. Come down and share a barbecue and some friendly competition. For further information visit our website www.gisbornethunder.org or email admin@ gisbornethunder.org

Some members of Gisborne Thunder Swimming Club and the Gisborne Aquatic Centre competed at the Melton Encouragement Meet on May 31.

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Keen Taekwondo competitors (left to right): Trent Avram, Caleb Bottcher, Darcy Bones, Will Jackson and Jack Repka. Back: Ryan Howard. Jane Broome, Elaine McCrory, Carolynn Morris and Karen Brown were among those who enjoyed the evening with Athol Guy and Friends.

Athol Guy, far left, Buddy England (remember 'Mr Movin’ Man'?), Jenny Blake and Rod Hulls rock the audience at the Golf Club.

A fundraising night with Athol Guy and friends – Buddy England, Jenny Blake and Rod Hulls – was held at the Gisborne Golf Club on June 13. They played terrific music, really getting everyone rocking with tunes familiar to all. The funds raised go towards the Gardiner Reserve Community Project, which has raised funds for various works including the erection of lights (for night matches

and events) and an electronic scoreboard. This scoreboard will be used on match days, for community film nights and as an emergency message board in event of disasters – such as we had with the February bush fires last year. The committee also supports an amphitheatre proposed by The GREAT Association for John Aitken Reserve not far from the barbecue area. – Mike Smith

Gisborne Taekwondo Six members of Gisborne Taekwondo attended the Victorian Winter Taekwondo Championships on June 6 and 7. It was the first time for four athletes to be competing in a major competition. The team came away with four gold and two bronze medals. Ryan Howard competed in two fights, with one win and one loss. Ryan has just returned after a two-year break from the sport. Jack Repka took gold and retained his Victorian Champion status. Trent Avram was awarded a gold medal in his first major championship, Will Jackson received bronze for his efforts and Darcy Bomes competed in his first fight and won two gold

medals. Caleb Bottcher came away with gold after beating a worthy opponent in his first major competition. All these young students now have their sights set on Victorian state selections next month. I am very proud of these students, who are aiming high. Students in the top three will have the opportunity to compete in Nationals in October. Gisborne Taekwondo is now offering self-defence classes. We are located at Lot 1, Factory 6, Newry Drive, New Gisborne. For more information, visit our webpage www.gisborne taekwondo.com.au or email glyn. thomas@netconnect.com.au or phone 0401 878 190.

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Macedon Musings with Melanie Fattore A casino night is coming to town on Saturday July 25 with the Macedon Junior Football Club to host ‘Viva Las Macedon’ at the Tony Clarke Reserve indoor stadium. Tickets are $40 and include two free drinks and some funny money (not legal tender) to get you started. There will be three gaming tables, with two set aside for roulette and one for blackjack, along with other games going on in the background. The revelry kicks off at 7pm and the bar will be open until midnight. Ticket sales and queries can be directed to either Ann Lynch (0477 010 667) or Tamara Collins (0411 017 185). I popped in to meet the new owners of the ‘Mr.’ cafe in Macedon recently. The cafe, formally known as Sitka, is operated by Trent and Justin, both residents of Trentham. The pair has lots of changes proposed for the future including some refurbishing and extending service to seven days. At present they are open Wednesday to Sundays until 4pm.

Happy students cheer news that they will get their new art room.

New Gisborne art room finally to be rebuilt It has taken almost four years but New Gisborne Primary School has now been allocated funds to rebuild its art room which burnt down in 2011. The State Government allocated $500,000 for the project in the recent state budget.

Member for Macedon MaryAnne Thomas celebrated the announcement with students and at a recent visit to the school.

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■ Food banks across the Macedon Ranges have had a surge in families needing help. ■ Former VFL footballer and politician Phil Cleary gave a powerful talk to Gisborne Football Netball Club about domestic violence and how courage is needed to speak up about it. ■ Macedon Ranges Shire Council is offering grants of up to $900 to local groups to run an activity during the 2015 Victorian Seniors’ Festival in October. ■ The Macedon Ranges Green Energy Coalition is collecting signatures to encourage Council to become carbon neutral by 2020. ■ Gisborne Post Office is expanding into the corner office recently occupied by a clothing store. ■ We are sad to note the death of Elsie Olarenshaw, one half of the longest marriage in Australia of 81 years. Elsie and Roley Olarenshaw, who regularly attended Gisborne and Riddells Creek Senior Citizens’ lunches, were married in 1933. Roley turned 100 in 2013 and Elsie died just short of her 101st birthday.

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Pipe organ dedicated at Church of Resurrection Anglican Bishop Andrew Curnow of Bendigo attended a special service at The Church of the Resurrection, Macedon, on Sunday May 31 to perform the dedication ceremony for the newly rebuilt pipe organ. Later that day we had the inaugural recital, given by visiting organist Jennifer Chou. It has been the best part of

a year since the organ at All Saints Anglican Old Cathedral in Bendigo was dismantled for rebuilding by Australian Pipe Organs Pty Ltd. Now installed in its new home, the instrument is very much “at home”. Care has been taken to match the timber of the pipe casework and the console to the existing blackwood lining boards and

Fr Greg Davies and Bishop Andrew Curnow perform the dedication ceremony, with attendants Brett Collins (left) and Angus and Joshua Collins (right) assisting.

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Essentials given to the needy Is your heater working well? Do you have a warm bed to sleep in at night? Imagine these cold nights and having to sleep outside with only the clothes on your back. A small number of dedicated House of the Rock volunteers together with a group of Lancefield Primary School students and parents have recently banded together to provide backpacks filled with the basic essentials of life and warm blankets to people who are experiencing homelessness in Melbourne. The Victorian state gathering of BMi (House of the Rock’s governing organisation) will be held on Saturday July 4 in New Gisborne. All are welcome. Cost is $15 per person and includes morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. Maureen and Steve are travelling to Vietnam this month to help with Gay Wilding the cheesecake business run by their sons. This business also has links with bible studies and English classes so we look forward to hearing more about this ministry when Steve and Maureen return. For further information about our church or any of the above ministries, please phone John or Jenny Barnes on 5426 2039 or Gay on 5428 7213. Gay Wilding

ash furniture in the church. The instrument appears perfectly sized and voiced for its new home. In short, it looks and sounds great. This project has been a labour of love particularly for Director of Music, Dianne Gome, and for project leaders Greg Campbell and Winston Deason. Fundraising has been successful, demonstrating broad support in the community. The “Resurrection Organ” is also dedicated to the memory of the late David Gome, husband of Dianne, who died last year. David is described as a “parishioner, choir member, and passionate supporter of the [organ] project and the music ministry at the Church of the Resurrection”. For technical enthusiasts, there is an article about this organ in the June 2015 issue of Organ Australia, written by Greg Campbell. It is pleasing to think that in its new incarnation this organ is going to get a lot of use, for both worship and music performance. – Barry Firth

Dianne Gome, Director of Music, at the organ with Greg Campbell (project leader), Daniel Bittner of Australian Pipe Organs and Winston Deason (project leader).

Op Shop jottings.... Op Shop jottings.... Op shopping is a great way to shop and support the recycling of your unwanted goods. If you find that your budget is getting a little tight, pop into an op shop in Gisborne. There are four of them. What a great choice in a town the size of Gisborne. Following our furniture auction on June 13, there is still a large quantity of items for sale at St Paul’s Op Shop. If you buy an item of furniture and have difficulty getting it

to your home, let day. Of course, me know and for a this wouldn’t be small delivery fee, possible without arrangements can the generosity of you, the public. be made to have it delivered. We are open At the end of Tuesdays 10am to this year, however, 1pm, Wednesdays Valued volunteer we will not be to Fridays 10am Joyce Young. to 4pm, and accepting any more furniture items. Saturdays 10am-1pm. We are so fortunate to have Our volunteer this month a large band of enthusiastic is Joyce Young, above, who volunteers who put in works on the counter. countless hours to stock – Graeme Millar, 0413 781 501 the shelves and racks every

Biggest Morning Tea raises $700 for research St Paul’s Anglican Church hosted its 12th Biggest Morning Tea on May 28 and raised $700 to support the Cancer Council of Victoria’s prevention, research and

support programs. Thank you to the many people in the community for their support. The Cancer Council would not be able to carry out the wonderful

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Gisborne Gazette July 2015

Uniting Church

Homelessness a huge problem Sometimes discouragement and encourage-ment go together. This was the feeling of the congregation of Gisborne Uniting Church recently as it studied the issue of homelessness in Australia. Discouragement lies in the size of the problem. As the cost of housing in particular has risen, the number of homeless people has soared. SHARE, the fundraising arm of Uniting Care and Uniting Church Services, has a story of a small family which went from happy security to homelessness within six months. The young mother died. The father suffered a workplace injury, lost his job and lost the family home. He and his two young daughters slept on park benches and then in a shipping container before finding support via SHARE. Whilst we know we cannot solve all the problems of all the homeless people, the congregation has affirmed that its consistent giving of funds, food support and prayerful consideration are ways we can make a difference. As it is easy to feel overwhelmed by issues such as homelessness, it is very important to value even small contributions. Uniting Church Care is the largest not-for-profit service provider across Australia. That alone tells us that our contributions are important. We are a very warm and welcoming group of people who would welcome you to our service at 9.30am every Sunday.

Minister loves local community feel By Liam Simpson

Paul Crothers was born in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. He worked as a spectacle lens maker, a TAFE teacher and a construction worker before moving to Gisborne. The move was prompted by an offer from the Church of Christ to become the minister. Paul has been minister for five years and he loves it. His role as minister at the Church of Christ in Gisborne wasn’t his first though: he worked as a youth minister

at Crossway Baptist Church and Croydon Hills Baptist church for eight years. He has a Bachelor of Theology and a graduate diploma of the arts (mission study). Community is very important to Paul, that’s what he likes the most about Gisborne – that it’s one big tight community. Paul is a director of the Gisborne Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank as a volunteer. He works with the bank to help make business profitable so the bank can provide grants to the Gisborne community.

Paul Crothers

The letters in ‘silent’ also form the word ‘listen’... Something that will keep you from serving others is arrogance. Arrogant people seldom meet others on common ground. They don’t believe they should have to because by their own estimation they live on higher ground and shouldn’t have to descend to anyone else’s level. They expect others to come to them. It’s ridiculous for anyone to think they have all the answers. Such people can become

way’ attitude. To win them you must be willing to build a relationship. The letters in the word ‘silent’ also form the word ‘listen’. Relationships are built by listening to people, loving them, learning from them, and leaving them better off than you found them. – wordfortoday.com.au opinionated, narrow–minded and arrogant, listening only to their own thoughts and ignoring advice and suggestions from others. When your overriding goal is to build a case for your own viewpoint, people get turned off if you have a ‘my way or no

FaithWorks invites you to our Sunday church service; everyone is welcome. We start at 10am at the Manaaki Function Centre, Aitken Street. More info can be found at our website, www.faithworkscc.com.au

An original view of GREAT Centre Work experience student Liam Simpson drew this sketch of the GREAT Centre in Hamilton Street, Gisborne. Liam, who lives in Melbourne, has been staying in Gisborne with relatives while he completes his week’s Year 10 work experience.

Gisborne Gazette July 2015

Chance to join bulk-buy solar Macedon Ranges residents are eligible to participate in MASH2, the second round of a community solar panels bulk-buy for households organised by Castlemaine not-for-profit The Hub Foundation. 225 homes installed solar panels from the first round of MASH (Mount Alexander Solar Homes) in 2014. The Hub aims to help people reduce carbon dioxide emissions and electricity bills by making solar energy more affordable. For more information, contact The Hub on 0455 589 065.

Assistance for tourism operators Tourism Macedon Ranges has produced a set of business tools that form part of the Unlocking Tourism in the Macedon Ranges project. Resources, plus photos and videos, are now available on a key-shaped USB, to ensure tourism operators have up-to-date information to help with collaboration among businesses and key agencies. These USBs are available for all businesses that have a tourism focus in the region. If you don’t already have your key, drop in to the Visitor Information Centre in Woodend or Kyneton or call them on 1800 244 711 for further information. Helen Relph, Chair of Tourism Macedon Ranges, is excited by this opportunity. “Please take advantage of the key, your new library of resources. It’s brimming with logos, videos and practical options to help put your tourism business on the map and to assist you in working with others to create an unforgettable experience for visitors and locals. There is absolute value in us all working together to have people stay longer and explore more in the region.” For more information contact Helen Relph at hrelph@bigpond.net.au or on 0419 022 922.

What Else Date

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1-31: Photography & Pottery displays, GREAT Centre 4 Friends of Daly Reserve AGM 4 House of the Rock state gathering 6 Kyneton Town Hall show: Stripey 6 U3A term 3 begins 7 Horticultural Society guest speaker 8 Art to Wear parade, The Gallery 8 Film – Philomena 11 Macedon Angling Club AGM 12 Planting day at Gisborne Botanic Gardens 13 Photography tech night 16 Talk (ADFAS) – Summer Palaces of the Tsars 18 Gardening course – Pruning, Macedon 23 Genealogy talk on Trove 24 Kyneton Town Hall show: Back to Broadway 25 Casino Night (Macedon Junior Football Club) 25 Macedon Scouts Winter Festival 26 Workshop: Growing backyard produce 26 Watercolour workshop 27 Gisborne Christmas Festival AGM 28 3S Luncheon 31 Lions Club fundraiser for GSC chaplaincy 31 Kyneton Town Hall: Lost WW1 Diaries of Paddy Callinan AUGUST 1 Curry Night, South Gisborne 2 Macedon Music concert

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100 Years Ago From the pages of the old Gisborne Gazette July 1915 The Federal Capital – Some friction appears to have arisen between Mr Walter Burley Griffin, the architect chosen to carry out the design of the Federal Capital, and the department. It is not quite clear what the trouble is but from the debate in Parliament last week, it appears that the distinguished architect is being hampered in his work and members on all sides of the House seem disposed to take his part. Mr Griffin is a man with a world-wide reputation and that reputation is involved in his handling of the capital design. He has been brought here to carry out the plan and should receive cordial support from the department. This is a work which is going to involve the country in great expense and the people are entitled to have the very best in beauty and utility which it is possible to get for the money. War News – If the Australians distinguished themselves by their dash and gallantry in effecting the landing at Gallipoli, they are doing no less honour to their country by the steady manner in which they are settling down to the trench warfare which must continue till the peninsula is cleared. The task before them is a formidable one, as the Turks, under German direction, appear to have fortified every point of vantage. There is the consolation however, that the position of the Turks is even more difficult, for nearly every part of the peninsula can be reached by the guns of the fleet, and as the attacking forces accumulate, even the strongest positions must become untenable. There is a high compliment to the valour and efficiency of the Australians in the remarks of the “Times”, which says that “the precipitancy which caused the Australians and New Zealanders to rush on into danger at the beginning of the attack has disappeared and has been replaced by the steadiness and calculated valour of veterans.” Domestic Science – The school of domestic science, which is being held this week at the Gisborne Mechanics’, is attracting large numbers of old and young. The Council of the College of Domestic Economy considers this scheme of a travelling school as an excellent means of furnishing a much desired opportunity for instruction in different branches of household economy to those who, through distance, are unable to avail themselves of classes in the cities and in the country high schools. A start was made on Tuesday morning with about 50 children from the schools. The children were given demonstrations in laundry and cooking, after which they were required to do practical operations. It should be needless to say that they took a great interest in the work. They are to do similar work at their homes and to write compositions on the work. Henry Howey – Dr O’Donnell read a paper before the Historical Society at the Town Hall, Melbourne, on Henry Howey, pioneer of the Gisborne district. ... Howey was born in Beadnel, Northamptonshire, England, about 1805. In 1825 he wrote to Earl Bathurst, Secretary of State for the Colonies, asking for his influence with Sir Ralph Darling to procure him a grant of land in NSW. Howey brought £800 with him to Australia’s shores, and very soon afterwards received his grant – ‘Strathearn’ – on the Goulburn plains.

What’s On

Regular group meetings New members welcome

ADULT RIDING CLUB (Gis.) 2nd Saturday Robertson Res ADULT RIDING CLUB (Bullengarook) 2nd Saturday Rec Reserve ANGLING CLUB 2nd Wed 8pm Railway Hotel Macedon BRIDGE CLUB Mon 12.30, Tues 7.15, Thurs 12.30 St Mary’s Church Hall, Woodend 5420 7595 BUSHWALKING CLUB Tel 5428 2450 CANASTA CLUB 2pm every Mon except first Mon of month, Parish centre (behind St Pauls Church, Gisborne) CAR CLUB 1st Wednesday 8pm Steam Park CARERS GROUP (MacRanges) 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1pm Woodend RSL 5420 7132 (Note: 4th Thurs carers only) COFFEE FOR CARERS 3rd Tuesday La Cibo Cafe 10am COMMUNITY GARDEN Wed 9am Church of Christ CROQUET CLUB Wed & Sat 10am Dixon Field CWA GISBORNE 2nd Monday 10am Masonic Hall, Gisb. CWA MACEDON 3rd Tues 1pm & 7pm 662 Mt Macedon Rd DALY RESERVE WORKING BEE 9.30am 1st Saturday EUCHRE Tues 7.30 Doug White Meeting Room 5428 2695 FILM SOCIETY 2nd Wed Woodend Neigh’hood House 5427 2323 FLY FISHING CLUB 4th Wed 7.30pm MRFEC Gisborne FOCUS CLUB 2nd Fri 12 noon Gisborne Golf Club FRIENDS of JACKSONS CREEK Working bees 3rd Sun 10-noon, 5428 1178 or 0417 558 221 FROCKS & JOCKS CHOIR Tuesdays 7.30pm 5428 3002 GARDEN CLUB 2nd Wed Various 5428 2434 GENEALOGY GROUP 4th Thurs 7.30 Family Hist Rm GIRL GUIDES Thursdays 5pm Gis Comm Hall GISBORNE SINGERS Tues 7.30pm Holy Cross PS HISTORICAL SOCIETY Wed 10am-4pm Court House LIBRARY: TODDLERS’ STORY TIME Mon 10.30am, Wed 10.30am LIONS CLUB DINNER NIGHT Last Friday of month La Cibo Cafe 6pm 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 MT MAC & DIST HORT SOC 1st Tues Horticultural Hall MUMS’ GROUP 2nd Mon, 9.30-11.30am 49 Fisher St OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB Sun 9am Riddells Rec Res OLDE TIME MARKET 1st Sun each month 9am-2pm OXFAM LUNCH 3rd Friday, noon Uniting Church PETANQUE 2nd & 4th Sat, 10am behind Caltex service station, Station Rd, Gisborne PHOENIX ART & CRAFTS 1st Thursday monthly 5428 2835 PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC 1st Tues & 2nd Mon 7pm Riddell’s Creek Neighbourhood House PONY CLUB Bullengarook 1st Sunday Rec Reserve PONY CLUB Gisborne 1st Sunday Robertson Reserve PROBUS 1st Thurs 10am Masonic Hall QUILTERS (Gisb) Wed 7.30pm Room attached to Gisb Library RAMBLERS Fridays 9.15am Tennis Club Dixon Field RED CROSS 1st Fri 1.30pm Sen Cits Rooms ROTARY Tues 6.45 for 7pm Gisborne Golf Club, book 5428 4483 by 1pm Mon RUNNING GROUP Tues & Thurs 6pm, Sun 8am Gisborne Aquatic Centre RSL 1st Mon 2pm 5428 2233 SAFARI CLUB 2nd Sat 5428 1878 SEED SAVERS 2nd Monday 7.30pm Riddells Ck Neighbourhood House SENIOR CITS (Macedon) Tues 10am Tony Clarke Res SPINNERS & FIBRE GROUP Tues 12 noon Riddells Ck Neighbourhood House THUNDER SWIMMING CLUB 2nd Sat 5pm Aquatic Centre TOASTMASTERS 1st & 3rd Tues 7.20pm Senior Citizens Centre, 8 O’Shanassy St, Sunbury T.O.W.N. Mondays 6pm Gisborne Bowls Club TOY LIBRARY Sat 10-noon; 1st & 3rd Wed 10-11am TRAVEL CLUB 3rd Tues 7.30pm Riddell Neighb’hood House U3A Mondays 10.30am MRFEC ULYSSES GROUP 3rd Tues 6pm Sunbury FC VINTAGE MACHINERY 1st Sun 10am Steam Park WRITERS’ GROUP Last Sat of month 2-5pm Woodend Neighbourhood House YOUNG VOICES Thursdays 4.15-5.45pm St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Forest St, Woodend 5426 4801 or sdggome@patash.com.au YOUTH SPACE Thurs 4-6pm Manaaki, Aitken St

Gisborne Gazette July 2015

Bank with us and help our community grow. At Gisborne & District Community Bank® Branch we recognise that local clubs, projects and community groups are an important part of the community. That’s why we show our support in many different ways – like awarding grants and sponsorships to 20 community organisations on 25 May 2015. As a Bendigo Bank customer you benefit from a great range of competitive products and personal service, plus the satisfaction of knowing your banking is contributing to Gisborne and the surrounding community. Drop into our friendly branch at 11 Nexus Way, Gisborne or phone 5420 7210 to find out more.

Gisborne & District Community Bank® Branch

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 237879. (S52391) (06/15)

Gisborne Gazette July 2015