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Pride and joy Delight and wonder abounded at the Steam Rally on May 21 thanks to the Gisborne Vintage Machinery Society and general community members displaying items of all sorts that usually reside in their sheds. Every piece of equipment had a story, usually offered gladly by the proud owner standing nearby. There’s nothing like talking to people about things they love. Recently the family of the late Robert Humphryis donated a tractor that Robert had made using an old BSA motor bike engine and various bits and pieces. Robert, who worked as a fitter and turner with Cherry & Sons in Gisborne for many years, was renowned for creating similarly interesting machinery. More photos of local wonders on page 27
Robert’s widow, Mrs Lorna Humphryis, was happy to pose for this photo at the Steam Rally.
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HOME PAGE From the Editor's desk This month’s cover photo makes me smile. I like it for a number of reasons. The machine makes me stop and wonder what on earth it’s for. I imagine it sparked many conversations at the Steam Rally on May 21, often between strangers. The aplomb of the woman in the seat speaks to the pragmatism, experience and humour of so many country people. The machine was generously donated to the Vintage Machinery Society for the community to enjoy for years to come. The photo was taken at an event where people from all walks of life come together to discover and appreciate the passions and hobbies of others. In short, the photo encapsulates a lot of the things that make our community special. I hope you find something that makes you smile in this month’s Gazette. Happy reading, Corinne
PUBLIC FORUM 'Making do with less – development and justice' Speakers: Pauline Brown from Macedon Rural Australians for Refugees, Jan McColl and Louise Mooney. WHEN: 1:30pm on June 19 at Gisborne Uniting Church. Followed by discussion and afternoon tea. All welcome. Enquiries to Wendy on 5428 8574. Sponsored by the Adult Fellowship of Gisborne Uniting Church and the Gisborne Branch of Oxfam.
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Student to experience 'magic moment' that could inspire for a lifetime Gisborne Secondary College Student Polly Reid will be attending a youth leadership summit in Sydney this month thanks to sponshorship by Bendigo Bank. The five-day annual camp in late June and early July aims to empower youth to turn their passions into actions, build resilience and life skills, and inspire them to make their part of the world a better place. Polly was thrilled to be selected for this year’s Magic Moments Youth Leadership Summit and shared, “It is so exciting to be given the opportunity to gain skills that will enable me to make a real difference. I am also really looking forward to hearing the ideas of other attendees of the summit. It should be a great experience.” Branch Manager Jane Lincoln said the Community Bank Branch was honoured and delighted to be able to provide this opportunity to Polly. “Our branch is all about sharing our income to help our community grow, and investing in our youth is a wonderful way to do that,” she said.
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memo... The GREAT Association recently bought a defibrillator for the GREAT Centre at 23 Hamilton Street. The office is generally open every weekday from 10am to 4pm. It seems there are many AEDs around town, but many are in
premises that are often locked. Polly, pictured with Bendigo Bank Gisborne branch manager Jane Lincoln, heads off at the end of the month.
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Local law student in international moot win Congratulations to former local resident and Deakin University law student Casey Guilmartin who was on the winning team in an international moot in Hong Kong in April. In addition, Casey was named fourth-ranked speaker overall out of 223 students from around the world competing in the event. Casey’s family are long-time South Gisborne residents and Casey and her brother Leigh attended St Brigid’s and Braemar College. The annual moot, or mock trial, is the "Vis Moot" – the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. It is held each year in Hong Kong and Vienna and Deakin sends teams to both locations. Casey and fellow team member Nick McConville have brought home Deakin’s first grand final win in the Hong Kong event. Casey Guilmartin
Tongue in cheek campaign erupts over fate of gnomes Gisborne has shown its humorous side with a Facebook furore erupting over the fate of a colony of gnomes that appeared in the Botanic Gardens. The gnomes first appeared behind Gardiner Reserve last year. Early this year they were smashed by vandals but a new colony appeared in their place in the Botanic Gardens. Actually, on the matter of gnomenclature, is a gnome gathering a colony? Or a village? Whatever, the gnomes have now been removed to a temporary shelter in the window of a sympathetic store in Hamilton Street – 4 Paws And More pet supplies – and the council has asked for suggestions on a permanent home. The problem, says the council, is around safety associated with vandalism to the gnomes and to the gardens in general. The problem, say gnomophiles, is the council. Comments posted on the Facebook page have been entertaining. “I know they’re not paying rates, but they’re great for tourism,” says one. “Save the gnomes from gnomansland!” urges another. “Chain the gnomes to the trees!” suggests one fiery resident; and a more practical “Tell the gnomes to apply for a permit,” from another. And there are the regulation ‘stick to your knitting’ comments to the council – "why don’t you fix the potholes/zebra crossing/overgrown grass, instead." The council remains good humoured in the face of the impish assault, and has the last word: “We’re meeting with a garden gnome representative to discuss further, so look out for updates.” At the time of printing, the gnomes were still happily residing in Hamilton Street.
Colonisation in Gardiner Reserve...
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Twice a year the Gisborne Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank gives back to the community in the form of grants for groups and projects. The autumn grants were presented on May 15.
More than 50 people attend Bendigo Bank’s Autumn 2017 Community Investment Evening.
Community banking pays back... Sixteen valuable community projects have been made possible by being awarded community investment from Gisborne Bendigo Bank totalling $37,600. More than 50 people enjoyed the community stories shared at the branch’s Autumn 2017 Community Investment Evening on May 15 held at the Gisborne Church of Christ. Volunteer director and chair of the Community Investment Committee Karen Clifford opened the evening by explaining the unique Bendigo Bank Community Bank model which allows the community to share in the branch's income. Since opening in 2008, the Gisborne branch has invested an amazing $620,000 in the communities it serves. The largest grant ($6,930) went to The Mount Players for the renovation of auditorium seating in the Mountview Theatre in Macedon. President Andrew Meldrum said the upholstery on the 25-year-old seats had started to tear and the self-funded theatre would not be able to renovate them without the bank’s very appreciated support. Macedon Ranges Health received
$5000 to support its 2017 Colour Run and Walk. $3000 was awarded to Gisborne Secondary College Chaplaincy Support Group to support the school chaplain and to Mt Macedon Golf Club to replace pump lines of their 34-yearold irrigation system. Gisborne Thunder Swimming Club collected $2,000 to buy underwater filming and video analysis equipment which club president Tony Smith said would let them take their coaching to the next level. Woodend Lifestyle Carers Group received $1000 for their new ‘Blokes in a Caring Role’ program. Other community investment went to Gisborne Masters Football Club, Swinburne Avenue Kinder, Gisborne Giants Football Netball Club, PS My Family Matters, The Gisborne Singers and Gisborne Little Athletics. Karen Clifford closed the evening highlighting how the Community Bank model means the more business the branch gets, the more valuable community projects can be funded in future. “It’s a unique model that offers
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Mount Players president Tony Meldrum (right) is delighted to receive a grant for the renovation of theatre seating, presented by volunteer director Paul Crothers.
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...and giving does not stop there The GREAT Association is a regular supporter of community activities and so far this year has given grants totalling more than $25,000 throughout the community
Gisborne Singers director Stephen Brockman (second from left) with GREAT committee members Mike and Patsy Smith and Dorothy Murray. The Gisborne Singers recently received $6000 from GREAT. The GREAT Association – Gisborne Region Events Activities & Tourism – is proud to advise that in the first few months of 2017, it has provided grants totalling $25,055 throughout the community. Using some of the funds raised at the monthly Gisborne Olde Time Market and through Gazette advertising, GREAT has provided funding to the following organisations: Macedon Grand Tour $5000; Bullengarook CFA $1500; Gisborne Singers $6000; Gisborne Cemetery Trust $1255; Mount Macedon Dawn Service $3000; Gisborne Secondary College Chaplaincy $5000; Gisborne Men’s Shed $1000 and for the purchase of a defibrillator for the GREAT Centre as a community asset $2300. In addition, The GREAT Association has been investing large sums towards an outdoor entertainment space to meet the needs of the growing community (see page 12) and funds the annual Australia Day celebrations in Gisborne and the Arts and Family Fun Fest in March. GREAT member Ian Boyd and volunteer Margot Sanders display the defribillator bought by The GREAT Association for use in central Gisborne when required. Several volunteers have been trained in its use.
Gisborne and District Lions Club is another group which donates generously to community causes as it is able
The Gisborne and District Lions Club recently contributed more than $5000 towards community causes. These include: $1000 to Gisborne Secondary College to be administered by the College Chaplain and directed towards the needs of disadvantaged students $2000 towards the Gisborne Cemetery Trust memorial to commemorate children and adults buried in unmarked graves in the cemetery grounds $1000 to Macedon Ranges Health for materials associated with the sensory garden project for residents in the dementia wing of Gisborne Oaks aged care centre $1000 towards the appeal managed by Lions Australia for cyclone and flood victims in Queensland and northern NSW specific contributions to families within Gisborne and the surrounding district to support them in difficult times, including the provision of a nebuliser and food vouchers sponsored a child to attend the Lions Licola Children’s Camp in the school holidays. Further, Lions members sold ANZAC badges for three days prior to Anzac day to contribute to the Gisborne Branch of the RSL. To fund these donations Lions have used the proceeds received from fundraisers including functions, raffles, sausage sizzles and the popular Lion’s Christmas Cakes. Lions are extremely grateful to our local community who support their fundraising efforts.
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FRIENDS OF WYRALLA RESERVE The next 12 months will be exciting for Wyralla Reserve. The Master Plan will be a wonderful result (you can view the Master Plan at the Friends of Wyralla Reserve Facebook page). Some projects to start the ball rolling have been proposed. These include some seating, pathways and a play area. However, Council must agree and money needs to be found. Friends of Wyralla Reserve will meet Council officers to discuss undertaking projects. Money will be obtained from grant applications and by fundraising activities. If you have ideas for raising money let us know. Yes, we can have the traditional sausage sizzle, but there may be innovative ways to obtain the funds we need to move the Master Plan along. Please email us with your thoughts concerning the reserve. The Friends of Wyralla Reserve have regular meetings. Please email if you would like to join us. Membership is literally the price of a cup of coffee. New members are very welcome. Ian Turner wyrallareserve@gmail.com
GISBORNE GOSS Congratulations to Gisborne’s John Power who recently reached the big eight oh! Also, belated congratulations to Ed Vilips who turned 90 earlier this year.
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New Gisborne Primary student Zac with the SWEP webpage showing the school’s water use. New Gisborne Primary School is just one of the local schools saving water and money, thanks to a program sponsored by Western Water. The State Government’s Schools Water Efficiency Program (SWEP) has saved schools in the region $345,000 and 176 million litres over the past four years. Normally schools pay $300 a year to take part in the program, but Western Water has been sponsoring local schools to cover the cost. Under the program, schools have a free data logger at-
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Sad to note that Gisborne Copy Centre in the AAMI Centre, operated by Windarring, is to close at the end of the year, along with its Castlemaine shop. The shops provide employment to people with disabilities. Windarring hopes to be able to redeploy staff to other areas of its business. At a recent Priceline pharmacies conference in Melbourne, Gisborne’s Michael Alexander was named as the top nationwide pharmacist for the group. Gisborne Priceline was named the leading pharmacy for Victoria/Tasmania and just missed out on the national award.
Gisborne residents used an average 164 litres per person per day in April, a drop of almost 30 litres a day on the same time last year. Western Water’s monthly figures show Gisborne residents were among the lowest water users in the Macedon Ranges in April. However, Gisborne’s average daily use per person is still higher than the April average for the Western Water region – which includes Sunbury, Melton and Bacchus Marsh – at 150 litres
Nola Firth speaks at her book launch at Melbourne University on May 5.
Former Bullengarook resident Dr Nola Firth recently published a biography of the Australian priest Barry Marshall. The Armour of Light: The Life of Rev. Dr Barry Marshall was launched at Trinity College, University of Melbourne, on May 5. Barry Marshall predicted in the 1960s that if the church did not lose its complacency it would be irrelevant in a generation. At the time of his death in Oxford, UK, in 1970, he was probably the best-known Anglican priest in Australia. Described by some as a saint, his rattling of the church's chain alienated others. Four decades after his death, the influence of the Christian church as an institution has indeed greatly diminished in western society. Barry Marshall’s view of such things and his prophetic foresight are part of a story that enriches the history of Australian spirituality. Nola Firth has published academic work in the field of education, and essays and poetry. She won the Rhonda Jancovic Literary award for social justice in 2015 and is an Honorary Research Fellow at Melbourne Uni. The book is available at bookstores or online at http://firtharmouroflight.com.au
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To mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT Day) on May 17, local organisations and young people took a public stand to show their support for the range of people who make up a community.
Coalition sends open letter to MPs The Macedon Ranges Local Safety Committee is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Macedon Ranges residents and anyone who comes to work in or visit our beautiful part of Victoria. Evidence shows that because of discrimination, LGBTI members of our
community are up to 14 times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers. If we are serious about the suicide prevention work we do in this community, we need to get serious about addressing homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. Happy, healthy and safe communities are not made happy, healthy or safe by denying people their rights. The Local Safety Committee proudly provides support to all members of our community and we respect the rights and
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liberties of all people as being absolute. To demonstrate this, for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia in May, we wrote an open letter setting out our support for LGBTI members of our community (reproduced opposite) to state and federal Members of Parliament as well as LGBTI, mental health and youth organisations. The open letter is our way of letting our LGBTI co-workers, neighbours, peers and family members know that we’ve got their backs.
IDAHOT Day at GSC As Gisborne Secondary College is an LGBT+ inclusive school and part of the safe schools coalition, the school’s Pride Crew is continually organising events to show their support for anyone sexually or gender diverse, anyone who just feels excluded, or a bit different from anyone else. On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT Day) on May 17, the Pride Crew raised a rainbow flag to let LGBT+ students feel included among their peers. The rainbow flag is an important part of the LGBT+ community as the flag’s colours all represent different meanings: life, healing, sunlight, nature, harmony, and sprit. The Pride Crew also invited to the college Nevo Zisin (author of recent book Finding Nevo which explores issues surrounding gender, sex, and sexual orientation). The non-binary author spoke about growing up and the struggles experienced trying to fit in with society’s idea of ‘normal’. The Pride Crew, which consists of eight students from years 10 to 12, will be running events throughout the year to make any LGBT+ students feel comfortable about the way they identify, as well as to raise awareness about the LGBT+ community and the various internationally recognised issues around it.
Gisborne Secondary College students take part in IDAHOT Day, with events organised by the college's Pride Crew.
Suicide Prevention Forum The Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group has been working hard in suicide prevention but we need your help to make sure we are on the right track and are meeting the needs of our communities. Everyone is welcome at a forum to be held at the Norma Richardson Hall, 15 Buckland Street, Woodend, on Wednesday June 28 from 6:30 to 8:30pm (supper provided from 6pm). Please RSVP by Wednesday June 21, including dietary requirements, to macedonrangesspag@gmail.com
EXCERPT from above letter: "The Macedon Ranges has made significant investment in suicide prevention and mental health and wellbeing initiatives... Support for equality is integral to and consistent with the aims of these initiatives. Given that we know there is a causal link between the effects of discrimination and mental health and wellbeing, it is inconceivable that we as a community support these initiatives and not LGBTI equality. The committee believes that the rights and liberties of all individuals are absolute. They are essential in the creation of a healthy, harmonious and open society. In line with this belief, we say the following: We are for Marriage Equality Equality is not negotiable LGBTI rights are human rights "We recognise that the rights of a majority of us have not been subject to debate and as such neither should the rights of LGBTI people. The committee will not, in language or action, be complicit in the denial or delay of LGBTI people's rights.
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Lorna Howard acts out ‘The Three Little Pigs’ for the kids.
Beth Crawford to speak on early ambulance auxiliary At the next meeting of the Friends of Red Cross Gisborne branch, well known and respected member Beth Crawford has agreed to speak to members about the early days of the Gisborne Ambulance Auxiliary. Many will remember the days when the ambulance auxiliary members ran the Gisborne Market. This was a great effort by Beth and the other members to assist the ambulance when funds were desperately needed by the Gisborne ambos in their early years. We look forward to Beth’s talk, to be held on June 2 at the Gisborne Community Centre. The last meeting was held on May 5. Although the number of members attending was down on the usual figure, those in attendance enjoyed the usual chatter and catch up of news and afternoon tea. It should be noted that the amount raised for Red Cross Calling published in the May Gazette was incorrect and the amount collected should have read $830. Submitted by Pat Beasley
Charitable, loving, dependable, generous, caring, selfless… these are all words that describe Lorna Howard. Previously a school teacher and restaurant proprietor, Lorna has been running the playgroup at the Anglican Parish Hall in Gisborne for more than 10 years and it doesn't stop there – she runs a monthly 'Messy church' session, volunteers in the op shop and even ropes in her husband Ron
as the onsite handyman. What a couple of amazing people. For a gold coin donation, Lorna opens her doors and her heart to children of all ages, providing a safe place to play and for mums to talk. She provides morning tea of fresh fruit and milk for all the kids, she reads books and prepares and teaches craft activities, she sings and she dances. She does it all with a smile on her face and
Art and theatre on agenda A small group of our friends will be travelling to Kangaroo Island while we, at home, will enjoy a day tour to Villa Fortuna in Bendigo. Our past trips have included Bellura Homestead and the Chocolate House near Hepburn Springs. The speaker for our May meeting was well known pharmacist, herbalist and radio presenter Gerald Quigley who gave an informative talk on healthy living. Thanks to our speaker co-ordinator Pam
for again arranging another interesting speaker. Recently we visited the Van Gogh exhibition and we plan a theatre afternoon to see Aladdin. South Australia anyone? Gisborne Probus is arranging a six-day trip to the Barossa Valley and Kangaroo Island from September 26. We will go over by train on the Overland and return by air. There will be a bus for all other travel. If non members are interested in joining the trip, please contact Keith on 5428 3898.
Vision Australia welcomes members The Gisborne Auxiliary will be holding its next meeting on Tuesday June 27 at 1.30pm at the Gisborne Masonic Lodge Hall. At this meeting we will be discussing our next big fundraising event, the popular 3S Lunch to be held at the end of July. New members Elaine Millar
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At the 40th Birthday party are (left to right) Graeme Batrouney, Ross Piper, Samantha Turner, Grant Hocking, Neville John and Bronwyn Stephens.
Rotary enjoys 40th birthday bash More than 100 Rotarians, partners and guests celebrated Gisborne Rotary’s 40th birthday at Highfield Estate on May 17. Guest speaker Ross Piper, Chief Operating Officer from World Vision, thanked Rotary for its important international work and emphasised the close collaboration between Rotary and World Vision over the years. Rodney Harrison, one of two “last members standing” from 1977, gave a short presentation about the early years of the Rotary Club of Gisborne. Barry Wills then outlined important local and international community projects undertaken by the club during the past 40 years. Everybody enjoyed the social event and we look forward to celebrating our 50th in ten years time! If you are interested in learning more about Rotary or wish to attend a Gisborne Rotary meeting please contact Brendan Watters on 5422 6442 or Stuart Bonnington on 5426 3600. Submitted by Brendan Watters
Lowther Hall Macedon Ranges Annual Luncheon This event will be held at 1pm on Saturday June 17 at the Telegraph Hotel, Gisborne. Please contact 0411 136 264
Gisborne's 'Team Bunji' recently completed the Victorian Charity Coastrek walk in support of the Fred Hollows Foundation. Along with 2000 other trekkers, team members Joy Garratt, Therese Blay, Kate Raines and Susan Utber trekked 30 kilometres around Point Nepean and Sorrento beach tracks and national parkland. Susan Ubter said, “The trek was very challenging, however the support and sponsorship by local residents motivated me to keep going and successfully complete the course.” More than $3,000 was raised by the team, who thanks local residents who donated sponsorship money to this very worthy charity. Dom Baetens of Mt Macedon was another local resident due to complete the trek.
GISBORNE GENEALOGICAL Group Stories of ancestors' home ground The next meeting of the Gisborne Genealogical Group will be held on Thursday June 22 at 7.30pm in the Family History Room next to the Gisborne Library. Members are asked to share stories about visiting sites where their ancestors lived both in Australia and overseas. There is nothing quite like standing on the ground where your ancestors stood hundreds Lyn Hall of years ago. We look forward to hearing some interesting stories. Our Members Nights are always popular and they give us a chance to get to know each other better and learn about the family lines being traced. It is not uncommon to find other members tracing the same families! Supper will follow and visitors are always welcome. The Family History Room is staffed by volunteers each Thursday afternoon from 2pm to 5pm to help you with your research queries. Members are reminded that Members Mornings are now held on the first Saturday and third Wednesday of the month from 10am to 12. This is a good opportunity for members to share their research and make use of the resources our library holds. Lyn Hall
Team Bunji raised more than $3000.
How time flies when you're having fun Oh, no! It can’t be. Almost the end of the first half of the year, with only one THE UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE more month to go. Well, time flies when you’re having fun, and we do that at U3A Monday sessions. In June we only have two speakers because of the Queen’s Birthday holiday and because one of them is doing a double turn. June 5 – Jeremy Drew speaks about aboriginal poets. June 12 – no meeting. June 19 and 26 – A special presentation by one of our members, Mary Oliver, about the island of Cyprus. Mary will talk about the remarkable history of this Mediterranean island from the earliest Neolithic times through to the present.
Tennis Club spices up life in South Gisborne The South Gisborne Tennis Club’s annual Curry Night never fails to impress with the wonderful selection of curries to tantalise your tastebuds. Speciality dishes, aromatic rices, dips, breads and sweets. Everyone is catered for. The Curry Night is on Saturday July 1 at 6pm. The cost is family $45, single $25. Fires will be stoked and court lights on; come prepared for any weather. Families, friends, neighbours are all welcome. BYO. We are on Millett Road, South Gisborne. All proceeds will go towards new court surfacing. Contact Gail on 0403 760 272 for any further details.
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Young volunteers gear up for a starring role in a new SES kids' video.
Donning the orange at early age is fun Gisborne SES celebrated National Volunteers Week in May, incorporating WOW – Wear Orange Wednesday – on May 10. WOW supports SES volunteers and their value to the community on a daily basis. On May 7, Gisborne SES volunteers and their children held a filming day for a new kids’ video. It was a great family day and everyone shared many great moments of laughter, family time and volunteer cohesion. The first kids’ video was produced last year and simulated a ‘Teddy’ bear rescue starring the children of current Gisborne Unit volunteers. They were so enthusiastic and really enjoyed making the video, which received many hits on social media. A second kids’ video is due to be released in early June. This time ‘Teddy’ bear is lost in the forest, and
the children have to conduct a search and rescue operation. The concept behind the kids’ videos is to instill a volunteer legacy in our future generations. This will enhance succession planning for community volunteers in the future. The Gisborne SES volunteers continue to be proactive by participating in multiple community events and facilitating educational programs to local residents, schools and community groups on building resilience for emergency situations. The dedication and professionalism of our volunteers is outstanding and we stand in awe of their commitment to the Macedon Ranges communities. Di Dale Deputy Controller Operations
Just before Easter, WLCG members enjoyed a delightful trip stopping for coffee or hot chocolate at the Chocolate Factory before going on to The Mill in Daylesford for lunch and a good browse around that amazing venue so full of wonderful memorabilia from the fifties, sixties, seventies and earlier. Members had a great time ooh-ing and aah-ing at items from their youth, from clothes, books, vinyl records and toys to beautiful items of glassware and china from their grandparents’ era. Our first Blokes group meeting was a great success, with eight carers feeling able to chat about their lives before the impact of dementia, and comparing notes on their struggles to maintain a normal lifestyle under their present circumstances. If you are a bloke who would like to have a chat and coffee with other blokes in similar caring roles, call Neil on 0427 679 330. The group is delighted to have won a grant from Bendigo Bank to help support this new branch of WLCG. We were also privileged to cater for the awards presentation night at which our president, Neil Pomroy, and secretary, Cherry Servis, received the grant certificate on behalf of the group. WLCG cannot thank the Gisborne Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank enough for its continuing support. Our next get-together on June 7 will be songs and poetry by local identity Alan Stone. So feel free to join us at Woodend RSL from 1pm. Entry is free.
CWA enjoys arts, travel – and hard work Gisborne CWA's last meeting was our 18th birthday and we celebrated with a lovely lunch provided by Sandra and Kerrie and a beautiful array of decorated patty cakes made by Kathy Page. Kathy, Edie Gundy and Janet Wojtylak have been very active members for all of those years. Kathy also organised the recent Bunnings barbecue which was an exhausting day and had them selling 780 sausages and cutting up 16kg of onions. The Central Highlands Creative Arts Exhibition in Sunbury was a big success for us with Gisborne winning the trophy for the highest number of points. Sev-
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en of us had an enjoyable weekend in Port Fairy, seeing the sights by the ocean and tapping our toes at the Irish festival in Koroit. Poor Nancy must have jigged a bit too hard as she has had to have her appendix out since our time away. We will have a short meeting on June 5 at Gisborne Secondary College then head to Macedon for a Denmark International Day lunch. Coffee, craft and chat is on June 19 at 10am in the meeting room at the community centre in Gisborne – all welcome. Craft on the Mount is on June 26. Our colour of the month is red. Christine Edwards 0437 953 253
Cherry Servis and Neil Pomroy (right) receive a Bendigo Bank community grant on behalf of Woodend Lifestyle Carers Group. With them is volunteer branch director Brian Collins.
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Around 65 widows, carers and Legatees enjoyed a morning out with entertainment by ‘Song & Dance Man’ Brendan Scott at the Vic Tavern on May 2. The lunch was part of the Vic’s ‘Morning Melodies’ program. The outing was funded by a grant from Gisborne Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank.
RSL thanks local generosity The Gisborne/Macedon Ranges Sub–Branch of RSL wishes to announce that $8,145 was raised from this year’s Anzac badge sales in both Riddells Creek and Gisborne. This is a tremendous result and our thanks go to the citizens of both towns for their support. Our sincere thanks also to the Gisborne Lions Club for help members gave the sub-branch in selling badges. In general RSL news, we are looking for business sponsorship. A major portion of monies raised goes to the welfare of veterans. If you know of any veterans who are ill, please let our welfare officer, Jan Field know on 0417 726 657. We continue to gather names of local veterans to add to the Gisborne Cenotaph. Please contact John De Lai on 5258 2134 with names you believe should be included. The next meeting will be Monday June 5 at 2pm. Please contact us on 5428 3154 if you would like to become a member. John De Lai, Bill Derham
Calling local bands and songwriters Young musicians are encouraged to register for the FReeZA Push Start’s annual Battle of the Bands competition to be held on Saturday August 5 from 6.30pm at the Kyneton Town Hall. Musicians aged 12–25 years of age who live, work or study in the Macedon Ranges can register as a band, duo or solo act, with participants given the chance to perform in front of a large audience. Macedon Ranges Mayor, Cr Jennifer Anderson, said the event was a great launching pad for aspiring musicians and encouraged them to get involved. “Battle of the Bands has been uncovering new acts for over 10 years,” she said. The winner receives a cash prize, and goes through to the regional finals to be held later this year. Registrations close on Tuesday July 18. To register, email mits@mrsc.vic.gov.au, call 5422 0242 or find us on Facebook via facebook.com/MacedonRangesYouth
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Just sharing a few comments this month taken from old Bullengarook Primary School Committee meetings which I am lucky to have copies of. A special meeting of the Committee was called on January 27, 1912. Those present were Gorman (Chairman), Thom, Carmichael, McCormack, Hassed and Webb. The business of the meeting reads as follows. “Proposed by Mr Webb and seconded by Mr Thom that the Department be informed that the Head Teacher’s Pony is running loose in the School Grounds and damaging the Shrubs and Flower Beds and to send our notice and her answer to them and ask them to deal with the matter at once. Carried.” I really think I would have been more worried about the children being hurt rather than the shrubs and flowers being damaged! At a meeting held by the Committee on March 27, 1963, in general business the following motion was put up: ”W. Walker moved and R. Morrison seconded that the secretary write to the Department to hurry up the State Electricity Commission’s installation of light and power to the school.” Wow, so only back in the 1960s we were still in the dark and without what we consider these days a necessity. What would the kids of today have done without all their electrical gadgets?
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GISBORNE REGION EVENTS ACTIVITIES & TOURISM View from the stalls Mama's Gozleme By Rosemary Davies Mama's Gozleme has been coming to the Gisborne market for more than seven years as one of our famous Gisborne Olde Time Market food vendors. Nuri and his family enjoy the atmosphere of the market, its setting and the people, and being busy from the early morning on market days feeding stallholders as well as visitors. ‘Goz' is Turkish for ‘eye’, referring to the inside filling of these delicious treats. Gozleme is a traditional Turkish street food cooked on-site, made from a flat pancake-like pastry, cooked on a flat grill plate and filled with your choice of savoury filling. You can choose from cheese, cheese and spinach, vegetable, chicken and beef fillings. If it’s a particularly cold wintry day and you are hungry, this is the just the place to be tempted.
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An amphitheatre for Gisborne? For the past two years, The GREAT Association has been in discussions with Macedon Ranges Shire Council with a view to GREAT funding a sculpture, doubling as an amphitheatre in the John Aitken Reserve.
This venue for an outdoor entertainment space has recently been disallowed by the Council due to a perceived conflict should an event be held on a busy sports day in Gisborne. An alternative site has been
Gazette volunteer Maxine Barker – distributor Maxine lived in England before moving to Australia in 1992. She lived in Townsville, Broome and Surfers Paradise before moving to Gisborne in December 2013. Along with her husband Peter, Maxine distributes the Gazette in its biggest distribution area – the streets north of Brooking Road in the southern part of Gisborne. In September 2014, Maxine and Peter were delivering to 66 houses but that number has now grown to 240. Maxine worked as a dental nurse before being diagnosed with MS but she still continues to support the community. The Gisborne Olde Time Market was one of her first experiences of Gisborne. She describes Gisborne as a place of friendly people that she adores, and loves getting involved with local events and the Gazette. Interview by Erin Visagie
Reader survey positive about Gisborne Gazette Work experience student Erin Visagie, with the help of volunteers, conducted a survey in the first week of May on what residents like about the Gisborne Gazette and which sections they love. A large proportion of participants
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The most popular sections were Kid’s Corner, Around the Grounds, What’s On, Local History, Arts in the Ranges and Eating Out. A majority of locals surveyed said they liked everything about the Gazette and the variety of its articles.
suggested by the Council and following a committee meeting at the new proposed site, the architect has been requested to inspect this area to consider design changes that may be deemed more appropriate for this new venue.
New volunteers at GREAT Centre Three local ladies answered the call for additional volunteers to assist at the GREAT Centre and we were pleased to welcome Lynda Wenczel to share the volunteering role in the community. We can always do with extra support, so if you can spare two hours per week or fortnight, we would be pleased to have a chat regarding a suitable time.
Work experience with Gazette I decided to do a week of work experience at the Gisborne Gazette to learn more about journalism. During my week in the GREAT Centre, I have learned about formatting and editing, the work volunteers do, advertisements, how the organisation works, writing articles, cataloguing and photography. Examples of work I have participated in included writing some articles for the June edition of the Gazette, interviewing volunteers, taking a survey of what locals like about the Gazette and taking notes at a Macedon Ranges Health meeting. I’ve been fortunate in meeting so many lovely volunteers and learning and forming additional skills. This week has been an incredibly enjoyable experience. Thank you to all the lovely volunteers for being welcoming and helping increase my knowledge of journalism. Erin Visagie
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Photo Society to run public Photoshop workshop The Macedon Ranges Photographic Society club night on June 6 will see local photographer Peter Ryan judge our competition entries: topics ‘Open’ and ‘Weather’. On June 19 at our technical night, Deborah Mullins will demonstrate the intricacies of preparing a book cover, the set subject for our October externally judged competition. The club will host a half-day workshop on June 17: ‘Photoshop Basics: An Introduction to the Mysteries of Photoshop’. To find out more, or if you are interested in attending, check out the ‘Courses’ flyer on the club website. This workshop is open to the public. The May image exchange between our club and the Stawell Camera Club was very stimulating and has confirmed the desire for a club weekend away to this stunning part of Victoria. Looks like we’ll be heading over there for an extended weekend in October to explore the region with the guidance of Stawell Camera Club members. The society meets twice a month at the Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House. For more information, visit www.macedon-rangesphotography.org.au or our Facebook page.
Birds of the Macedon Ranges No 34 Ron Weste captured this pair of Little Pied Cormorants in Riddells Creek where he noticed they have been in residence for some time.
BOOKWORMS With Natasha Boyd
Some picks for book clubs
The May technical night on Prints and Printing. Image courtesy John Spring
Book clubs are a major hobby for many readers, yet the ongoing dilemma is what book choice will not be just a great read but elicit great discussion? Here are some non blockbuster, more 'indie' ideas. A novel that explores a lengthy marriage over several decades is Elizabeth Church’s Atomic Weight of Love. It elegantly explores the complexity of Meridian’s life, marriage, female friendship, crows, and the different paths one’s own life takes. Alice Hoffman’s novels always guarantee great discussion. Her recent one, Faithful, explores the impact of a car accident on the teen survivor and the family of the other passenger. My favourite novel of Hoffman’s is The Dovekeepers about the lives of four remarkable women in the year 70AD, during the desperate days of the siege of Masada. Selecting a timeless classic such as Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sajie will introduce you to the beautifully descriptive and at times funny story of the re-education of two Chinese city men in a rural village. Similarly, The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield is a fantastic gothic mix of Kate Morton meets Rebecca DuMaurier with wonderful imagery of place, eccentric characters and an intriguing mystery. Historical fiction fans will be captivated by Mischling by Affinity Konar as it explores a different facet of WWII, with the focus on twin experimentation by Josef Mengele inside Auschwitz. Or try the challenging 2016 Man Booker winner The Sellout by Paul Beatty which satirically focuses on African American life and is a clever book to admire for its language rather than just the plot and characters. Readers keen to read and discuss a book before a film release should consider The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot which will star Oprah Winfrey and is about Henrietta’s cells taken without her knowledge in 1951 and how they went on to help the world of bioethics as we know it today.
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Heat oil in saucepan, add onion and curry powder and fry for about 3 minutes or until onion is soft. Add sweet potato, apple and stock to pan. Bring to boil then turn down heat. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes or until sweet potato is tender. Remove from heat. Blend or push through sieve until smooth. Return to pan and reheat gently. Remove from heat. Blend or push through sieve until it is smooth. Return to pan and reheat gently. Season with salt and pepper and serve with crusty bread.
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Proudly sponsored by Macedon Ranges Art Group, Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art & Craft, The Gallery Mt Macedon, The Gisborne Singers, Duneira, Licorice Allsorts, Macedon Music, The Mount Players, Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society Central Victoria and Woodend Art Group
A taste of the arts for everyone Woodend Winter Arts Festival June 9 to 12 Various venues
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Free events start with fireworks The festival kicks off with a colourful explosion of fireworks over Buffalo Stadium, complete with entertainment, food vans and drinks. There will be pre-fireworks musical entertainment and a few words of formality before the first fireworks explode at 6.30pm. Gates open at 5.30pm. Free entry. Other free events include these exhibitions open all weekend: Macedon Ranges Art Group show at Woodend Bowling Club Macedon Ranges Potters, MRAG and The Gallery Mt Macedon's Out of the Box exhibition by local artists at Woodend Community Hub, 47 Forest Street 'The Colenso series' – a collaboration between commercial and fine art photographer Alina Golovachenko and Kathryn Russack, chef at Colenso, at Colenso, Anslow Street. The festival music program features Australian and international performances with children's tickets for music events $15 to enable the region's young people to see international quality performances up close. The Words and Ideas program features panels with leading journalists, commentators and authors. Please note that Mem Fox events are fully booked. The full festival program and tickets are available at www.woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au
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The Gallery Mt Macedon will present Artists at Work at the Woodend Winter Arts Festival over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. Open daily from 10 am to 4pm at Woodend Neighbourhood House, the show will include a pop-up exhibition of works by members of the Macedon Ranges Arts Collective, artist demonstrations and a kids’ activity table. The official opening will be on Saturday June 10 at 11am. Entry is free. The Gallery is also presenting a community exhibition challenge: Out of the Box. See www. thegallerymtmacedon.com.au for entry details. The Gallery is preparing for its annual Art to Wear Parade to be held on Wednesday July 5 at 1pm at Jubilee Hall, Macedon. A unique collection of handmade clothing and jewellery will be presented with champagne afternoon tea. Tickets are on sale now at $25. For more information call 5426 3322 or email info@thegallerymtmacedon.com.au
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Hop in and enjoy the art and a glass of wine by the fire The Woodend Art Group is preparing for the Winter Art Show to be held on June 10 to 12 from 10am to 4pm. Our members look forward to presenting their range of artistic talents at this time of year. Works will include sculptures, watercolour, oil, encaustic and acrylic paintings as well as handmade glassware and jewellery. Every year, students attending our after school Folio Club take delight in displaying their amazing drawings. These students are taught by award winning artists, Tim Jones and Kathy Medbury. Classes are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Participants from the printmaking classes will display their exploration in dry point, woodcuts and linocut. To enquire or enrol in these classes, please contact Marysia on 0422 397 247. Daniel Butterworth (Archibald Finalist 2016) is currently taking classes in Term 2 and 3 and some of his students are expected to show off their endeavours. Come and join us in the old tea rooms at the Woodend Railway Station. Entry is a gold coin donation and there will be daily door prizes and refreshments. Much more information is on our website www. woodendartgroup.org.au and feel free to contact president@woodendartgroup.org.au.
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The Singers perform in Kyneton on May 21.
Brahms' Requiem with The Gisborne Singers Performed May 21 at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Kyneton. REVIEW by Rowan McKeon Sunday morning began early for us as we set off on the long road trip from the Dandenongs on the other side of Melbourne. We picked up friends and met more friends at our favorite café in Kyneton for lunch. But all that fell away in the moment when Stephen Brockman raised his arms and The Gisborne Singers filled the church with Brahms’ first words: “Blessed are they that mourn.” For the next 90 minutes we were transported down to the discordant depths of despair and raised up to grand vistas of hope and celebration as Brahms and the choir, soloists and orchestra took us on a journey of life, love and loss, ultimately ending in lyrical joy. It was a wonderful afternoon of music: intense, joyous, and beautifully performed at the high standard that has become the hallmark of Stephen Brockman’s direction and his Gisborne Singers’ response. The friendly and scrumptious afternoon tea in the church hall afterwards gave us just enough energy to make the long trip home where we could begin planning for November when we will definitely be back to hear The Gisborne Singers perform Haydn’s Creation.
Local music lovers can look forward to a special treat when Friends of Music at Resurrection (FOMAR) presents The Youth of Today, a group of five highly talented young musicians (four of them local), on June 18. Singers Rosemary Cocklin and Chloe Harris of Gisborne, who are currently Bachelor of Music Honours students at Melbourne University and in the Opera Scholars Australia program, are already experienced performers in various genres and recipients of prestigious awards. Jem Sherwill, who grew up in Macedon, has made an impressive start to a career in composition, but he is also a fine singer, pianist and music theatre director, as evidenced in his involvement in Mount Players’ productions. In 2018 he will take up a position at the VCA Secondary School Theatre Arts program as accompanist and vocal coach. Guitarist Jimmy O’Hare
Youth of Today rehearse for their concert. of Gisborne is a Bachelor of Music student who performs and teaches in Melbourne and throughout the Macedon Ranges. He is highly regarded for his exploration of the guitar’s melodic, harmonic and percussive capabilities, often all at once in his original compositions. Finally, pianist Nicole Ng, also a Bachelor of Music student with aspirations for a career in performance, is an experienced and gifted solo and chamber performer,
with involvement in the Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra. The Youth of Today will perform a varied and attractive program including music by Head, Poulenc, Jamal, Powell, Rodrigo, Montsalvatge and Elgar and a composition especially composed for the whole group by Jem Sherwill. Concert at Church of the Resurrection, Macedon, 2.30pm. Tickets $30/$25. Bookings via trybooking.com Dianne Gome
A special Town Hall treat for Lennon fans 'Lennon Through a Glass Onion' Take an emotional trip down memory lane during this production, or consider it an introduction to the life and times of one of the most fascinating icons of our time. Created and performed by renowned Australian actor/musician John Waters and esteemed singer/pianist Stewart D'Arrietta, Lennon Through A Glass Onion returns to Australia following its New York season. Part concert and part bio-graphy, the show reveals the essence of the life and talent of one of the most admired musicians of the
past century with story and 31 songs, including Imagine, Strawberry Fields Forever, Revolution, Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds, All You Need is Love, Come Together, Help, Working Class Hero, Mother and Jealous Guy. Friday June 23, Kyneton Town Hall. Bar opens 7pm, performance starts at 8pm. General admission, theatre seating. Buy tickets online via the Macedon Ranges Shire Council website, or you can contact the Box Office on 1300 888 802 (Monday to Friday 8am-3pm) or buy in person at the Council Customer Service Centre in Gisborne.
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What's happening at The Mount Players Our second production for 2017, True West by Sam Shepard, will run until Saturday June 10 after opening on May 26. If you love contemporary theatre, you will love this play. A true black comedy can only be successful with clever, observant writing, passionate directing and, of course, great acting. Travis Handcock has used his directing expertise and worked brilliantly with his award-winning cast to create this wonderful piece of theatre that portrays the good, bad and ugly sides of human nature. Our 14th annual One Act Play Festival will run from
Indigenous art followed by unique perspective on land ADFAS CENTRAL VICTORIA (Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society Our Winter series starts on Thursday June 8 with a burst of colour provided by Dr Sally Butler’s lecture Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island Art. Sally Butler is a popular ADFAS lecturer who is Associate Professor in Art History at the University of Queensland, specialising in contemporary Australian Indigenous art. Her illustrated talk will examine areas such as how indigenous traditions survive in the modern world of rapid change and what ‘authenticates’ innovation in the ongoing traditions of Australian indigenous art. The lecture starts at 7:30pm at the Kyneton Town Hall. On Thursday July 13, Gerald Deslandes presents Landscape into Art. A lecturer with UK counterpart NADFAS, Gerald Deslandes studied art history at
Indigenous art is the focus for Sally Butler on June 8.
July 7-9. An assortment of short plays will be staged across the weekend, winding up on Sunday afternoon with awards presented by a guest adjudicator. This is a great opportunity to nestle in and enjoy a variety of theatre. Come for a session or make a weekend of it. Our August-September production, The Full Monty, has now been cast and is in full rehearsal. To book tickets go to www.themountplayers.com or call our box office on 5426 1892. Karen Hunt
Domes dot the lawns at the Cope-Williams winery and arts centre.
Discover the mystery of what lies beneath... ARE YOU IN A BOOK CLUB? READ THIS The book giveaway this month courtesy of publishers Allen and Unwin and Book Bonding in Hamilton Street is a copy of the 880-page Paul Auster high end literary novel 4321. The novel follows the life of Ferguson, born in 1947 and whose life will take four simultaneous and independent paths. Drop into the Gazette office and name a bookclub title your group has enjoyed to win the prize.
Beneath the mysterious domes on the lawn at CopeWilliams Winery and Contemporary Arts Centre in Romsey is an amazing exhibition, ‘The Art of Music’, totally constructed in sand. Sand sculptors have arrived from all over the world to create their own thematic inspiration. The free Neil McLeod exhibition in the Contemporary Arts Centre is on at the same time. The relaxed setting makes it a great family experience, with kids’ areas, cafe and food available. Free entry for children. The exhibitions opened on May 27 and run to the end of October. Open daily from 10.30am to 5pm. Tickets are $10 per adult – you can book through www.sandartgallery.com.au.
Cambridge and London’s Courtauld Institute of Art. His lecture concerns a 1970s group of British sculptors who, by altering elements in the natural landscape in the name of art, had a deep effect on landscape architects and the emergence of land art. Please note the change of venue and time for this lecture to the Mary Moloney Theatre, Sacred Heart College, Kyneton at 2.30pm for a 3pm start. In April, about 40 members and guests were treated to a delightful luncheon performance by Juliarna Clark who presented a French-themed program comprising songs and stories about Josephine Baker, 1906-1975, famous for her songs as well as her colourful life.. For enquiries about membership of ADFAS, contact Norma Aplin, Chair, on 0419 234 012 or Greg Heath, Vice-Chair, on 0418 561 051.
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FOR THE GREEN THUMBS Take a walk into the past It is hard to believe that this inviting explore the needs and ways to pathway through nature pictured conserve this special place. We recommend you take a below is so close to the centre of Gisborne. Here the traffic noise and leisurely stroll and experience for hustle and bustle of our busy lives yourself the peace and quiet on offer while remembering that many can be forgotten for a while. The bushland has existed since years ago Wurundjeri people would before European settlement and have stood where you are standing contains remnant now. All we ask is you vegetation. You can keep to the paths and trails to preserve the observe grasses and flora which have growth of new plants. In the meantime, survived over many you are welcome to generations. What a treasure we have join us at our monthly working bees. to enjoy and value. We sign in at the Many such areas Scout Hall on the have been lost in second Tuesday other parts of Victoria. Looking ahead to of each month at our AGM in July, we 9.30am. Enquiries to: dalyreserve@hotmail. will have speakers com who will explain and Daly Reserve stillness. Irene Perkin
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Tasks for the garden in June In the vegie and fruit garden Plants are growing slowly now the cooler weather has arrived. Slug and snail repellent is still important as these pests are still active. I am hoping my broad beans will make it through the cooler weather to give me a good crop later on. Advanced vegie plants and herbs are an easy way to go if you want to grow your own in a sheltered spot over winter. It’s time to begin planting out deciduous fruiting plants and to prune established ones. Different varieties and cultivars of trees are pruned in special ways so check on the details before you begin. Your pruning aim is to build up a structure of strong fruiting buds on the plant. Dwarf and multi-grafted fruit tree varieties are the way to make use of limited space in a small garden. Citrus prefer a warm site so reflected heat from a wall, paving or dark tarmac will help keep them warm and shelter them from cold strong winds. Spring planting is best for citrus in cool areas.
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and will give you months of colour in the garden. There are also plenty of native plants to give you an early winter colour splash.
In the native garden A number of long flowering natives will make excellent hardy garden plants. The winter heaths (Epacris) in pink and white flowering forms have been flowering since early May. You will see them out in the bush here and also along the sides of the freeway between Gisborne and the Woodend turnoff. The native fuchsia (Correa species) have a number of forms in flower from May through until spring. There are pink, orange, red and gold, lemon, green, as well as white flowering forms. Wattles also give good colour now months and Acacia iteaphylla is a lovely small growing form flowering from May through to July.
On a stunning autumn are evidence of spring displays to In the flower and ornamental garden day, the club was come. Expanses of lawn or gravel treated to a return visit pathways provide access throughThe earliest narcissus bulbs areknow showing Fffffffffeeling the chill? It’s OK, we already the to one of our member’s out while, hugging the house, a through and some are even flowering now. answer, we live here too. gardens in Gisborne. large north-facing paved area and Soon the snowdrops and snowflakes will In the family garden Twenty years ago, on completion adjacent timber decking offered appear, leading to a mass of friendly, bulb colour Sounds like you need an environmentally costof the new home, digging on the distant views to Mt Macedon. Plant cloves of garlic into the vegetable into August and September. Perennials or radiator heating system in The Gisborne Garden Club effective one-acre block began with fork and garden now. Each clove will grow into a new suchhydronic as thefloor tough pink Bergenia and blue mattock and planting of the now celebrated its 29th birthday at this plant that also produces six or more cloves or your whitenew/existing winter irishome canand be office. relied on for well established trees began. meeting. Over this time the club like the parent plant. Create plant labels for colour this season. Featuring a varied selection of has grown from the original five Servicing the Macedon for more thanflowering 30 years, spring planting by writing and decorating Some of theRanges perfumed winter members to a present membership native, Phone: evergreen and deciduous recycled icy pole sticks and researching shrubs issuch as scented 9419 1132, email: office@hydrofloor.com.au Hydrofloor the trusted supplierbox and(Sarcococca) installer of ornamental species, and sur- of 72. favourite to sow and plant spring. and wintersweet (Chimonanthus) flowers Can’t seeplants any heating? They canfor feel it ... hydronic heating systems across Melbourne. Meetings are Glenn Fisher rounded mixed shrubbery, Business Director:by James Barham manager: Modelling air drying clay labels with carved add scent through into August. Many varieties of salvias, pentstemons, held at various names and designs is another alternative. Sasanqua camellias are no-obligation in full flowerquote. now Onsite heating Chalmers, Contact James or Glenn for a free www.hydrofloor.com.au venues on James the Koopu hebes, ericas, flax specialists: and manySteve more to add colour and form, the second Wednesday the month, garden has a relaxed and inviting of Next talk will be on traditional garden tools usually between uniformity. Rose beds abound, and though 1pm and 3pm. The Guests at our speaker night on a speaker on heritage trees. not in full flush in May, there was next meeting is Kerry Langmaid June 6 are James and Matthew Visitors are always welcome, nevertheless a sprinkle of colour June 14 at New Gisborne. from FD Ryan on Traditional $5 entry. Meetings start at 8pm, Mt MT For further information please still persisting. Iris leaves and Macedon Golf Club/Horticultural MACEDON & DISTRICT Garden Tools and their use. bulbs beginning to peek through contact Kerry on 0408 115 759. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY INC. On July 4, we hope to have Hall, Mt Macedon Road.
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HEALTH & WELLBEING BETTY'S BOOP With Betty Doolan There was romance in the air at Gisborne Oaks when the LEP (Life Enhancement Program) staff put on a luncheon for the married couples. Some were residents of the Oaks and partners from outside were invited. It was lovely for couples to just sit for a short time at a table for two. The LEP room looked fantastic with each table having lovely linen, crockery, cutlery and candles. The food was all homemade and it was enjoyed by all. I must admit, I wish my hubby and I could have shared those private moments. In other news this month, a new Book Club group was thoroughly enjoyed by all the residents so this looks like a winner; residents enjoyed a visit from Sweet Blossoms Jewellery (no one offered to buy me a diamond ring); and I am now the official taster for the Cooking Group (I begged for this job). Many thanks to the wonderful Shed men who have made beautiful pot plant stands for our special garden. We have been on many trips to Mount Macedon to see the autumn leaves. I walk down beside the creek and I am amazed at the colours of the trees. Although I lived near Royal Park in Melbourne and walked around many times, I never saw the beauty our area has. Speaking of Royal Park, I remember one time my brother Wallie and friend Jacky Harris and I visited Aunty Annie in Carlton. After we had consumed all her cake and biscuits and homemade lemonade, Aunty Annie loaded us up with Cocky in a very large cage, a pot plant stand, small deck chair and a train set. Loaded up we walked home through Royal Park. Jacky demanded to know what he was going to have. I knew he was after the train set, so when he started to argue I picked up a cow pat and threw it at him so he dropped everything and went home. To this day I don’t know how we got home – every time the cage bumped against our legs, the cocky bit them! Stay safe, Betty
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MRH explores joining with Benetas Macedon Ranges Health (MRH) and Benetas have agreed to explore partnership opportunities in the provision of aged care and community services in the Macedon Ranges. As the population of the Macedon Ranges continues to grow, the number of people aged over 80 in our region is expected to double in the next decade. This will generate significant demand for retirement living and housing options, as well as aged and dementia care services. To address these challenges, and to ensure MRH can achieve its mission to provide high-quality, integrated primary and aged care services well into the future, the board has held discussions with a range of potential partners over the past 12 months. After careful consideration, Macedon Ranges Health and Benetas have agreed to consider how they might work together to meet future community needs. Operating since 1948, Benetas is a leading values-based, not-
L-R: MRH CEO Don Tidbury, board president Alec Djoneff, Gary Mcswain, Tony Cooke, Russell Walker and Lois Cameron. for-profit provider of residential care, in-home care, respite care, housing services and retirement living in Victoria. Benetas’s vision is to provide a fulfilling experience of ageing in which everyone has the opportunity to age well in communities of choice and support. The organisation has a significant presence in regional Victoria. A three-month due diligence process will now begin to investigate the potential benefits of a
partnership. Macedon Ranges Health and Benetas are confident the process will cause only minor disruption to clients and staff. While this is taking place, MRH will finalise its analysis of collaboration models. Macedon Ranges Health believes this process will help ensure the long-term viability of our services, ongoing employment opportunities and the continuation of care to our community well into the future.
Community nurse finalist in national awards
Louise Beer
Congratulations to Louise Beer, community nurse at Macedon Ranges Health, who was a finalist in the Nurse or Midwife of the Year category of the national Hesta Nursing and Midwifery Awards. Louise was one of only five national finalists.
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Louise was nominated for her outstanding contribution to improving mental, sexual and physical health outcomes for youth in the Macedon Ranges. MRH is incredibly proud to see Louise and Macedon Ranges Health acknowledged at a national level.
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Play a part in Colour Run
Op Shop – thanks to donors
Macedon Ranges Health is thrilled to be bringing the Colour Run to Gisborne again this year. Make sure to save the date – Sunday October 22 at Gardiner Reserve. Our even bigger announcement is that our two major sponsors from last year are supporting us again: Bendigo Bank and Neal Street Medical Clinic. We are delighted to have both businesses on board – their financial and physical involvement in this event is such a wonderful reflection of the Gisborne community. We welcome local businesses interested in participating in the Community Event of the Year via sponsorship, volunteering, registering a business team or being involved in an expo on the day to contact Kelly Milne – 5428 0300 or Kelly.milne@mrh.org.au This event with 800 registered participants and more than 100 volunteers sells out every year.
The Op Shop on Hamilton is thrilled with the support the community provides through visits and purchases at the shop and incredible donations. We just want to remind donors that we are unable to accept large items such as furniture pieces and pool covers (although after a donation of one we did sell it!) We don’t have the space for storing and also have difficulty moving these items. We welcome, though, all other pre-loved items and look forward to seeing you in the shop soon. Opportunity on Hamilton, (supporting the Gisborne Oaks), 76 Hamilton Street, Gisborne.
Men's Shed steps up 1950s vintage clothes and hats at the Op Shop on Hamilton.
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Daphine Eyles turns 100 COUNCILLOR'S COLUMN With Cr Helen Radnedge
Gisborne is once again on AAMI’s list of top five animal collision hotspots in Victoria. In 2015 Gisborne was number two; in 2016 Gisborne was number three with Woodend at number five and this year Gisborne is again at number three with Bacchus Marsh at number four. The full story can be found on AAMI’s website. This report highlights a huge threat to our wonderful wildlife and the danger to motorists. Please be extra vigilant on our roads especially at dawn or dusk as this is when our wildlife is most active. If you are involved in a collision or see an animal that has been hit, you can call Wildlife Victoria on 1300 094 535 for information on what to do for an injured animal, pouch young or young at heel. Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network has a great website with a lot of information about local wildlife and the things you can do to help it – from making your property wildlife friendly to suggestions when driving to keep yourself and our wildlife safe. People often wonder what the crosses spray-painted on dead wildlife means – it means that the animal has been checked for a joey. As well as our precious wildlife, there have been many sightings of deer from Gisborne through to Bullengarook. These large feral animals present a huge danger on the roads. Please stay safe. Cr Helen Radnedge, mobile: 0437 386 922, email: hradnedge@mrsc. vic.gov.au
Daphine says turning 100 is 'just another day'.
One of Warrina Aged Care’s very youngat-heart residents, Daphine Eyles, turned 100 on May 27. A special afternoon tea was held with residents and family members on May 26 and Daphine went out with family on the big day. Warrina's Jenny Jewel shared the following about Daphine: Daphine Eyles was born in Orange and that is where she went to school, married, had two children (Kaye and Garry) and retired. Later on she lived in Wagga before moving to Gisborne Warrina Aged Care to be closer to family. Daphine has five grandchildren
New leader for Gisborne Masons Braith McClure was installed as Master for 2017-18 at the recent Gisborne Masonic Lodge changeover, the 96th Master at the lodge. Braith is a surveyor and works with AAM Group as their General Manager of Survey. AAM carries out aerial mapping, construction surveying, laser scanning and spatial data management across Australasia, Africa and Braith McClure India. You may recognise Braith as he managed the Telegraph Hotel for three years around 2003 with his parents Ray and Dawn. Braith has lived in Gisborne for 14 years with his wife Isobel and two children, Ava and Finn. Braith joined freemasonry in 2007 and has thoroughly enjoyed the mateship that freemasonry provides. This year the Gisborne Lodge will continue to raise money for local charities, engage in community activities and provide a valuable supportive and friendly atmosphere for men in the district. If you would like to know more about freemasonry, please contact Braith on 5428 8074 and he would be happy to explain what freemasonry is all about.
Wedding Expo showplace for brides On Sunday June 25, a Wedding Expo will be held in Kyneton with more than 20 businesses taking part. The Macedon Ranges Wedding Expo hopes to attract brides from both within the Macedon Ranges and surrounding areas. "We will be presenting a range of suppliers covering everything from venues and catering to cake and make-up artists,” said organiser Kate Fairley. “We are partnering with Mussared Design Studio for this event, whose custom gowns will be on display in two catwalk showings at 11.30am and 1pm, along with other suppliers such as The Florist on Piper, Journey By Light and Blackbird Cakes.” Where: Kyneton Business Hub, 26 Piper Street. Entry $5.
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(George, Angus, Henry, Daniel and Rebecca) and three great-grandchildren (Ari, Esther and Max). Daphine has enjoyed a happy life by keeping busy. She has always loved embroidery, knitting and maintaining her beautiful garden and, of course, having her grandchildren around. Daphine is a talented artist who has a wonderful collection of her beautiful paintings. Daphine says her secret to a long life is “do everything in moderation”. Daphine is a wonderful resident at Warrina who still likes to keep busy and will give anything a go.
SA walkers enjoy visit to local area The Gisborne Bushwalking Club helped to promote the local area recently by hosting a group of 50 walkers from the Adelaide The Adelaide visitors enjoy the barbecue. Bushwalking Club. They spent a week here, most staying in the Macedon Caravan Park, some in tents and some in vans. A few opted for local motels. The weather was good and several walks were offered each day, with a leader and “whip” to guide them. The visitors were introduced to our club members at a barbecue at John Aitken Reserve on the Monday evening and at the end of the week we organised a meal at Top of the Range cafe with sweets supplied by club members. Our visitors all agreed that the area had a lot to offer to walkers, with Mount Macedon and the Lerderderg being favourites. Many promised to return for another holiday. The Gisborne club may be invited to return the visit next year. Thanks go to Lorraine Broad for initiating the visit and to all the people who planned and led the walks. It was an achievement for a club with about 80 members to entertain a club with about 800 members! I am sure they will tell all their members of the success of the trip. If you would like to walk with us, contact our president, Pierre Mulheim, on 5428 3490 or Peter Bishop on 5427 0888 or go to our website www.gisborne bwc.org.au Geoff Young
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SCOUTING
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A month of fitness and creative arts for Guides (L-R): Scouts Matilda, Ethan, Alex, Maggie and Jacob.
1st Gisborne Scouts try life on the run Hoadley Hide is a camping and hiking activity which was held at Barry’s Reef Scout Camp in the Wombat State Forest. This year’s theme was “On The Run”, so the event had a prisonerof-war camp breakout style with teams of four to six members. On the first day we had bag check then did a rogaining course. When we got to the camp ground we were greeted with the camp leaders yelling and really getting into the role of a “prison warden” and you could tell everyone was having fun laughing and playing along. For dinner we had to get into groups and cook a meal as a team to get assessed. For the next two days, we were given a passport to log the activities we went to; the activities ranged from construction to riddles and mind puzzles. Each activity gave the teams points based on teamwork and attitude. On the second night there was a “break out” which consisted of a night hike and when we got back the camp changed from having mesh walls to walls of streamers and instead of a prison it was a “freedom camp”. On the last night there was a giant disco and dinner was provided and was really good. On the last day we packed up our tent, got our final scores and certificates, if we were using it for badge work, and went home. Overall it was a fun experience and we all made lots of friends and had lots of fun. Alex Brown Interested in joining 1st Gisborne Scout Group? Please email admin@1stgisborne.com.au or phone 0487 706 804. We cater for Joey Scouts (6 years) to Rovers (26 years) and are always interested in anyone who would like to volunteer their time as a leader or on our group committee.
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(L-R): Steph, Amelia, Keyanah and Grace. Keyanah and Amelia made their Promise at Gisborne Girl Guides this month and were presented with their sash and badges. All Girl Guides around the World make a Promise to do their best and become proud community members. Gisborne Girl Guides created abstract wall art for their special mums this term. You draw patterns on a canvas and then spray with a special liquid which causes the colours to run together creating colourful patterns. When dry, a special message was written on it. We hope all mums had a fantastic day on May 14. Members were presented with their Health and Fitness badge this month. To earn this badge, the girls had to undertake fitness challenges, healthy eating activities and give a talk about a sporting idol. Girls will participate in a District camp at Riddell in June with members from Woodend and Lancefield Guides. Guides is a personal development program for girls that focuses on developing confidence, self esteem and collaborative skills. Gisborne Unit accepts members who have turned eight years of age. Phone Deb on 5426 1931 if you would like to organise a visit to one of our meetings, which are held on Thursdays between 5pm and 6.30pm.
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Regional first win for The Field Trip Congratulations to Paul Kooperman and The Field Trip, who received a recent award for youth engagement and social enterprise. The Field Trip is a youth leadership organisation with bases at Riddells Creek and Lancefield and which includes members from Gisborne. The organisation and its founder, Paul Kooperman, received the Christine Cox Trailblazer Award for Youth Engagement, Employment and Social Enterprise, awarded by the Central Ranges Local Learning and Employment Network. This term, one Field Trip member gets to be MP For a Day, filling the shoes of local MP Mary-Anne Thomas in State Parliament. Next term, the organisation is turning a resident’s back yard into a mini-farm of edible produce. Every term The Field Trip undertakes a project to put kids in a position of leading their community and the weekly program is have a positive impact on the lives of the young participants. The Field Trip is currently offering one local young person $500 to pursue their dream. Find out more and register for the weekly program via the website, www.thefieldtrip.co
Paul Kooperman is presented with the award. (Left to right): Lilla Hausler, Maya Russell and Zac Hansen work on a filmed cooking segment at a Field Trip meeting.
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Diana Taurins is finishing up a rewarding career in fashion.
Boutique closes after 30 years of dressing up Gisborne When Diana Taurins decided to open her clothing boutique in Hamilton Street 30 years ago, the town around her little patch in the centre of Gisborne was a completely different place. There was a gracious old weatherboard house on the Brantome Street corner where the health food shop now stands, a green weatherboard house on the Cellarbrations liquor store corner, and a cream brick home where the Corner Café now cooks up its delicacies. Her boutique, Peach Illusion, endured as other shops came and went around her but now, after three decades, Diana has decided to retire. It was the lack of a good quality dress shop in the area that prompted Diana to open Peach Illusion. Since that day in 1986 she has stuck to
small designers so that she could always offer something different from the big stores in Melbourne such as Myer and DJs. It was a strategy that worked, and over the years she was able to open stores in Altona, Sunbury, Essendon, Port Melbourne and Williamstown. As well as local people, her customers came from a very broad radius, including places as far afield as Bendigo and Echuca. Now, as Gisborne has changed and moved into another phase of its life, so too will Diana and her husband Martin. Time now perhaps to call into those surrounding businesses, and grab some hearty supplies from the health food shop, a bottle of bubbly from the liquor store, a double shot flat white from the café, and kick back into a whole new lifestyle.
Winter has arrived! Cold mornings follow on from even colder evenings. It is tempting to stay inside and do very little, so indoor activities seem just the trick. With this in mind, long-term Macedon resident and local identity Rob Taylor has just the thing for you. How about trying indoor volleyball! Rob plays in a local competition, based in Woodend. Every Thursday evening, enthusiastic players meet at Buffalo Stadium. This competition comes under a Riddells Creek Association, part of Volleyball Victoria. Four teams battle it out each week under the inspired names of Old and New, Shark Bite, Black Socks and Wild Cats. The mixed teams are made up of both veterans and juniors, with Rob being one of the oldest (a youthful septuagenarian), and the youngest 16. There is no training for the teams – just rock up on a Thursday night for a warm up then a game. Rob says, “There is a lot of team spirit and a lot of laughter. The younger players keep the older players enthusiastic. The older players pass on skills and knowledge.” Sportsmanship prevails also. Competitors often congratulate not just their own team members, but members from the opposition as well. “High fives all around,” he says. The competition has two seasons, February to June, then again from July to November, and is always looking for new members to join in the fun. No experience is necessary and players work at their own fitness level. “It’s a great way to keep moving,” says Rob, who has been playing volleyball for 30 years...and still going strong. So keep in mind Thursday evening, 7.30-8.30pm. Meet new friends, keep fit, learn new skills. For more information contact Rob on 5426 1637. Stay warm everyone. Happy exercising! Belinda
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Gisborne & Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society Gisborne Court House 4 Hamilton Street Open Wednesdays 10am to 4pm Phone 5428 1450 e: history@gisbornemountmacedon.org.au w: www.gisbornemountmacedon.org.au
LOCAL HISTORY Last month we featured the history of the Gisborne Racecourse. Continuing the theme, the following story of a 'riot' at Gisborne appeared in newspapers after a race meeting in 1893.
Disgraceful Scene At Gisborne
Seated at far right in the front row, Edward Whitlow is part of the Victorian eleven of 1859.
Gisborne's first solicitor
Gisborne’s first solicitor was a star cricketer. Edward Hardman Whitlow played for Lancashire in England in 1854 and 55, and virtually his first stop after he leapt off the boat to Australia in 1858 was the Melbourne Cricket Club. His debut match here was in the Northerners v Southerners – a closely watched precursor to the intercolonial Victoria v NSW match set for early 1859. The teams were made up of English gentlemen divided on the basis of whether they were born north or south of the latitude of Greenwich: being Manchester born, Whitlow was a Northerner. In this match, one of those against whom Whitlow played was Tom Wills, founder of Australian Rules football. As a native-born player, Wills was given honorary membership of the Southern Englanders. The Sydney Morning Herald wrote of Whitlow that "His style of play is of the most artistic character and he is deservedly regarded as a great acquisition to the Victorian forces.” The Argus called his batting “scientific and beautiful” in making his 35 not
out. Whitlow was duly picked for the Victorian team which played and beat NSW by two wickets in Sydney in January 1859. He looked to be shaping up for a stellar career. Later in 1859 he moved to Gisborne where he settled in as the township’s only solicitor. He continued to play for the MCC as well local matches where he starred with Thomas Ferrier Hamilton. In 1863 he married Charlotte Horne and they had one son. But Whitlow began to drift in and out of team lists and worrying signs of trouble began to appear. In 1863 he found himself in the bar of the Cornwall Arms in Melbourne at 6am, where he was robbed. In 1865 Gisborne bootmaker Samuel Hornell, involved in a legal stoush, told a judge he had not obtained legal advice because there was only one solicitor in Gisborne and he refused to use him. Clearly something was going on with EH Whitlow. He made one more appearance in the state cricket team, in 1866. By 1869, Whitlow was being
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chased for small debts, had lost his office, and had made an arrangement with a petty villain in Melbourne to tout for clients on the street outside the magistrates' courts. The source of Whitlow’s sad decline became all too clear when he died the next year, on 29 November 1870, of acute alcoholism at the age of 38. It was a dramatic and sad fall for Whitlow, who was born into a privileged family in Manchester in 1832. He was the son of solicitor Richard Duxbury, who took the surname of Whitlow on his marriage to Sarah Gardner (beneficiary of a Whitlow relative's inheritance) in the 1820s. Edward grew up in the romantically named ‘Noah’s Ark’ manor house in Broughton. By the age of 18 he was playing for Broughton, fronting up against AllEngland sides, before moving into the Lancashire county team. Whitlow’s death occurred just 12 years after the talented cricketer was selected, with immense hope for the future, in Victoria’s pioneering interstate cricket team.
After the last race at Gisborne on Tuesday, a disgraceful scene took place. As is usual every year a large number of Melbourne roughs, pick-pockets, welshers and spielers make Gisborne a happy hunting ground, and probably more welshing has occurred there than on any other racecourse out of Melbourne. The club has done all that is possible to check it, and on Tuesday had Mr Wright, the VRC detective, to superintend matters. Everything went well prior to the last race, when the gates were rushed. The unsuspecting country public bet with unknown men, and were welshed. To get even a number of young Gisborne men waited near the station prior to the train departing, and set upon a couple of welshers. This was the beginning of a row, the equal of which has not been seen for many a day. Bludgeons, stones, bottles, and everything movable was brought into play. Men were laid out in all directions, some were clinging on to fences with blood streaming from their faces, while others were insensibly stretched on the ground. One poor wretch was doubled up against a fence gasping for breath, when a cowardly rough from Melbourne kicked him with great force. Some bystanders picked him up und carried him into a private house, while the howling mob followed and dragged another Gisborne lad out of a hotel and left him lying senseless. At one time fully 50 men were taking part in the fight. Not a policeman was to be seen during the progress of the affray.
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NEWS FROM THE COUNCIL Register early for your kindergarten spot Register your child for kindergarten by June 30 for the best chance of securing a place at your preferred kindergarten next year. Kindergarten and three-year-old program registrations for 2018 must be lodged by June 30. Council will still accept late registrations but you may not get a spot at your preferred kindergarten. Council’s director of community wellbeing, Karen Stevens, said, “Kindergarten is a fun environment that gives children the opportunity to learn and develop positive relationships with other children. Our educators are passionate about the role they play in children’s lives, each aiming to support children to play, explore, solve problems, communicate, think, create and construct. Several of our kindergartens have recently benefited from upgrades to outdoor play spaces offering new ways for children to explore and discover nature. By registering before June 30 you also go into the draw to win a prize pack valued at more than $150. The pack includes a family pass to Mr Snot Bottom’s Stinky Silly Show, a Hanging Rock car pass, a family swim voucher for use at any of Council’s pools, a polo shirt, SunSmart wide-brimmed hat, drink bottle and toothbrush and toothpaste. For more information about kindergarten programs, Early Start Kindergarten, fees and enrolments, call Council’s Early Years unit on 5422 0239 or visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/children.
Cigarette retailers warned to play it safe on IDs Three local retailers were recently found selling cigarettes to minors during an annual Council testing program. The retailers received an official warning, with one trader receiving a $621 fine for repeatedly selling cigarettes to a minor. A Council officer said, “We understand it isn’t always easy to tell how old a person is, so traders must ask for identification from any person who may be under 25 to avoid any penalties."
600 students launch youth mental health project
Year 8 students from Gisborne Secondary College and Braemar College were among those at the Live4Life launch last month.
Free workshop on keeping horses and livestock safe from fire Keeping grass low, managing weeds and talking to neighbours are a few of the tips that will be shared at Council’s free fire planning workshop for horses and livestock on Tuesday June 6 from 7pm to 9pm at Romsey Community Hub, Main Street, Romsey. Council’s fire management officer Angus Duckmanton will join local agronomist and equine land management specialist James Almond from the Lancefield Equine Clinic to deliver this informative workshop. The aim of the workshop is to provide practical information that will help landholders prepare long-term farm management plans. Council’s manager for community safety, Anne-Louise Lindner, said, “It is important that we work together to manage weeds, particularly woody species such as gorse and blackberries, and keep grass height low.” With over 20 years agricultural and farming experience, James Almond will share his insights on small farm management in relation to reducing the risk of fire. “Paddock rotation and composting manure, which you can then spread over your paddocks, provides cost-effective solutions to improving pastures,” he said. Book your place through the website mrsc.vic.gov.au/business-events or call 5421 9617.
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More than 600 Year 8 secondary school students from the Macedon Ranges Shire gathered in Kyneton on May 2 to launch this year's Macedon Ranges Live4Life initiative. Live4Life is a rural youth mental health promotion strategy and is in its seventh year of operating in the Macedon Ranges. Live4Life educates Year 8 students on mental health and provides leadership opportunities for 30 Year 9 and Year 10 students from five high schools in the shire: Gisborne Secondary College, Braemar College, Kyneton Secondary College, Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Specialist School and Sacred Heart College. The program is a partnership between Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Victoria Police, Cobaw Community Health Service and the five schools to promote rural youth mental health. In 2016, Macedon Ranges Health also joined the program as a community partner.
Business excellence award nominees Macedon Ranges Shire Council congratulates all the nominees for this year's Bendigo Bank Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Awards. Finalists in each category will be announced in August and the winners will be honoured in September. The following are the businesses based in the South Ward that were nominated: 3 Little Pigs Acium Sports Baringo Food and Wine Bluegum Electrical Solutions Bodyfit Pilates Bolobek plant fair and accommodation Bookbonding Braeside Mt Macedon Country Retreat Bush Inn Motors Cavalli Motor Sports Cellarbrations Cool Clutch Country Gourmet Meat and Poultry Duneira Elly B Salon Flying Pigeon Foodworks Gisborne Gisborne Copy Centre Gisborne Health Essentials Gisborne Market Gisborne Medical Centre Gisborne Peak Winery Gisborne Post Office Gisborne Veterinary Clinic GREAT Macedon Ranges Grand Tour Hyde’s Quality Drycleaners Ida Red Inform Osteopathy Jed Macedon Nursery and Garden Supplies Macedon Ranges Health Massage by Caroline Mini Mr Cafe Mount Gisborne Cherries Mount Macedon Winery Mount Towrong Vineyard Mount View Olive Oil Neal Street Medical Clinic Nixon Financial Services Pet Stock Raine & Horne Gisborne Rice Bowl Robyn Patton Life Coach RT Edgar Macedon Ranges Sheppards Choice Gourmet Kitchen Snapshot Photos So Latte Sports Physio and Active Rehab Telegraph Hotel Cordial Factory The Trading Post Tieve Tara Gardens True Intent Video Busters Villa Pillegi Olive Oil Willowbank Early Learning Centre.
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Free cross country training on offer Gisborne Litttle Athletics and running coach Mark Carey are running free cross country training and races at Dixon Field on Fridays from 5pm to 5:30pm. The events are mainly aimed at children aged 5 to 16 but are open to all. Parents having been joining in the runs with their children. Mark Carey is a level 3 running coach who recently moved to Gisborne and is passionate about running. He offers coaching in conjunction with Little Athletics and also on a private basis. Mark thinks it’s just great to see kids running around in the outdoors even in the colder months. “For some athletes, running is what they love to do. For others, running is a great supplement to the team sport they play,” he says. Club President Steve van Emmerik says, “Come down to Dixon field to the old clubrooms ready to run on any Friday at 5pm and enjoy the beautiful town we live in. It’s free, anyone can come and there’s no need to register. Distances run are appropriate to age and fitness level.” Support from Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Bendigo Bank have made these weekly events possible. Little Athletics generally runs at Dixon Field in school terms 4 and 1 but cross country is run dur- Young athletes enjoy some crosscountry running. ing terms 2 and 3.
Enthusiasts produce a vintage show Gazette volunteer Ron Weste attended this year’s Steam Rally on May 21 with about 1000 other folk and had the following thoughts to share. “As always, the event was very atmospheric. The noise, the sights, the smells – it’s a sensory experience.” “It’s great because kids can see how things work. "The kids of today see so many things on screens but when they look at a machine, they see the wheels going around, see the governors working, see the belts going around – it’s real.” “It’s about a slower and considered time.” “The machines are kept by true enthusiasts which adds to the experience.” “The fact that we’re still
able to see these things in the 21st century is unique and something most people today don’t get the chance to do.” And for those who think steam engines are just a thing of the past and best forgotten, Ron points out that when you go to a level crossing there is still an image of a steam engine on the sign – so it’s not all gone!
Vintage Machinery Society member Bill McIlquham (left) with the society's president, Anthony Davis.
Tom Sankey with his pride and joy, a restored 1933 Hupmobile. Hupmobiles were built from 1909 to 1939 by the Hupp Motor Car Company in the US.
Speedy remedial action draws plaudits When preparing to host 50 interstate visitors for an after sunset Sunday barbecue in the John Aitken Reserve last month, the Gisborne Bushwalkers noticed that only one of the five fluorescent lights was working. This was reported to the council on a Wednesday and was remedied by the Friday. We also reported the poor state of the bird hide near the soccer field. It was remedied in good time before the interstate bird watchers arrived. So often our local council gets negative comments but in this case they were terrific in their prompt response. Lorraine Broad
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Cheery cut and pasters for this edition from St Brigid's: Neivh, Sophia, Olivia, Harry, Lachlan and Jaxon, who also provided some of the jokes and riddles.
9. If you buy five items that each cost $2.50 at the market, how much change will you have from $20? 10 What is the capital of Tasmania?
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Initially there will be two after-school sessions for ages 8 to 12 years. Meetings will be on the fourth Monday and Tuesday of each month from 4pm to 4.45pm at the Gisborne Library. For further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the library on 5428 3962.
What gets wetter the more it dries? A towel I can fly but I have no wings, I cry but I have no eyes, wherever I go darkness follows me, what am I? A cloud
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New Gisborne finds goldmine of new experiences Camp at Sovereign Hill was absolutely amazing. First of all we had the fascinating actors that were in the streets and then we had to act ourselves! Dressing up as school children from the 1850s was a great experience. We had a visit from the hilarious ‘doctor’. He had the most pathetic but funny jokes, the 'budgie jumping', well, that was the worst of them all. The games on the streets and the troopers, oh they were ridiculous! Our Ma’am was the most amazing of all at St Peter’s. In class we did it exactly the same as the old school – well, except for the caning. Glad we didn’t do that! Our time at the Ragged School was heaps of fun. We acted like true olden-day students, writing on a slate and with an ink and quill. Every day at costume school we went out for “Morning and Afternoon Air” and played with old toys. At two o’clock every afternoon we split into two groups to go off to do our trades (work). The boys did steam and farming works while the girls did sewing and stable work. Overall, 6C’s time at the Ragged School was heaps of fun! 6B went to Red Hill National School right at the top of Sovereign Hill. We had lessons of writing with slate and pencil that upgraded to pen and ink. We learned our seventeen times tables and a poem, The Village Blacksmith, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Our teacher was the headmaster and we called him Sir. By Chelsea Lee and Taya Berens (Year 6)
The school at Sovereign Hill re-created conditions of the 1850s – except for caning, luckily!
St Brigid's students focus on changes for the better In May the students of St Brigid’s united to celebrate Catholic Family Week. With the motto ‘Champions for Change’ it is now, more than ever, that we need to celebrate our love for our families. The Preps and Juniors have been creating paper chains in the shape of people in their families to show the importance of their family. Throughout this week we have been asking to reflect on how we can make a small change in the wider Gisborne community.
Starting with our families, it might be helping Mum with the dishes, playing with your siblings, or even just having a conversation around the dinner table. We can all be champions for change. We are starting with caring for our families, but, as a community, we can just give someone a smile, ask if they are OK or ask someone in need if we can be of help. How will you make a change in our society? By Neivh and Sophia, Media Leaders
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crazier Crazy hair = crazy money raising at Gisborne Primary We are over halfway through the term and lots of things are happening. On May 5 we had a crazy hair and casual clothes day that raised $1,029 for the retaining wall and a charity. The creations that turned up were testament to what young people can do when they give full rein to their imaginations and creativity. In week four, the major sports teams were announced, which is
always a big moment. Congratulations to all the people who made it in. The football and netball teams were the first in action, followed by soccer. District cross country had to be postponed until later on the day that it was scheduled because so many Grade Six students were visiting Gisborne Secondary College. Hopefully all mothers in Gisborne had a great Mother’s Day. On the Friday before, students went into the gym and bought gifts for their mums. We thank the
parents who helped organise this. Large blackboards and sandpits may sound retro, but our students are enjoying these new additions to the playground, while enhancing their imaginations and construction skills at the same time. Social and emotional learning has a big impact on a child’s school success, so Gisborne Primary is incorporating the new Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships program into all classes. Isaac, with David McCall
It's nothing if not wild at Holy Cross Term 2 at Holy Cross started with a bang – literally, if you were in Mr Coughlan’s science class! The grade 3/4 classes’ inquiry unit this term has a science focus with students conducting all sorts of experiments. They also have a visit to Scienceworks scheduled. Our Preps were visited by Wild Action Zoo and all had the experience of holding one of the animals native to our area. Some of the animals were bigger than our Preps! Our grade 1/2s have been out and about looking at personal, family and local history. They took a step back in time to visit Yarrabee Yesterdays World all dressed in period clothes. The senior students are so busy this term we hardly see them! Interschool sports has seen them enjoying competing against other schools and showing their talents outside the classroom. They also have a science unit this term and are focusing on electricity, so we are hoping not to hear any big bangs from their classrooms!
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From nimble feet to nimble brains, it's all go It has been a very busy few weeks here at Mount Macedon Primary! With netball, soccer and NAPLAN, we have been kept very active. We sent three netball teams to the New Gisborne courts to participate in the interschool competition on May 17. Our mixed team missed out on finals by a single goal and played very well throughout
The Girls Netball A team enjoys interschool competition.
the day. Our two girls’ teams also played really well and showed great skills on a very cold day. After a fundraising effort from our school band, The Truants, we have been able to buy recording and editing software for our students to practice us-
ing during music lessons with Ms Coote. The software will allow us to record our own music and edit it as well as recording podcasts for other subjects. Thanks to Michael Gurr for helping with the research and purchase of this equipment. A quick congratulations to our grade 3 and 5 students who completed their NAPLAN testing in May. The students ap-
proached these tests with a positive attitude and as an opportunity to try their best in a national testing environment. Our two soccer teams competed in the interschool soccer competition. After weeks of practice and training, each of our teams was able to be super competitive against the other schools. Grade 5/6 MMPS students
Michael Gurr shows Henry, Ben, and William how the new music recording equipment works.
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GSC wins place in first competition appearance Gisborne Secondary College has competed for the first time in VEX Robotics, the largest and fastest-growing high school robotics competition globally. Eleven teams from four schools took part in the tournament at the 2017 DATTA Vic Annual Conference at Harvester Technical College, Sunshine. Team Gisborne was represented by Sarah Evans, Hakim Juma’at, Liam Kaliszewski and Jack Prater. After the qualification rounds Team Gisborne ranked fifth and qualified for the semi-finals. After the semifinal matches their team fin-
Students hold one of the school's Silkies, which serve an environmental purpose by clearing up insects as well as providing eggs.
ished in third place after a narrow loss to Highvale College team A (last year’s tournament champions). This is an excellent result for the team. Credit also goes to Jacob Cloete, Rowan Sixsmith and Austin Corbell who significantly contributed to the design, building and programming, which was mostly completed during lunchtimes over the past two months. We would like to congratulate Team Gisborne on receiving the Design Award at the VEX tournament.
The Gisborne team's robotics design.
Ruby the goat is carefully fed by a student.
Kidding around at Gisborne Montessori School With the arrival of Ruby the Goat, we feel that our animal husbandry program at Gisborne Montessori School is taking shape. We now have a goat, sheep, chickens, a goose, alpacas on the way and we are on the search for two friendly donkeys as well. The animals are cared for by the students; including feeding, cleaning, watering, shearing, building of new paddocks and shelters. There are several reasons why we would like to add donkeys to our program, one being that donkeys are sensitive to human emotions and needs, and they can assist children in developing their selfesteem and empathy. The animal program has benefits in both literacy and mathematics learning. For example the animals ignite children’s imaginations for narrative writing, and building paddocks/shelters and selling produce is a practical and relevant way of learning and applying mathematics. We aim for the program to be sustainable; with money earned from selling eggs and wool paying for the animal feed, and the guard animals protecting the chickens and the young. Silkies rummaging around the greenhouse area to fertilise the soils in the vegetable garden while also keeping away insects and keeping down weeds. We are looking forward to continuing this positive development of our animal program. Katrine Craft, Gisborne Montessori School
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The seven students who contributed to the final entry proudly display the design trophy and their robotic creation.
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WHAT'S ON @ GSC With Candice Crane & Dean Karapoulos For us, the past month at Gisborne Secondary has been focused on engaging with the community, both in school and out of it. For the first time, a student newspaper is being established within the school by the Student Representative Council, with submissions being accepted from any student with something to contribute. Seeing a school as a community is incredibly important; each member has value and something to contribute, and through contributing we support each other, whether that takes the form of brainstorming ideas in the study centre with a friend who is producing a short film for Year 12 media, or awarding scholarships to Year 7 students for showing a passion for arts, sports or academics. In the wider community, we were honoured to be able to speak at the Anzac Dawn service at Mount Macedon on April 25 where, despite rain and frigid temperatures, hundreds of people gathered to pay their respects. To us, Anzac Day isn’t a celebration or glorification of war, but an opportunity to reflect on the brutality of war and the devastation wrought among soldiers and their families both locally and worldwide. As a new generation, it’s up to us to avert conflict in the future and strive for peace while meeting challenges with the same qualities of courage, commitment and mateship shown by the Anzacs, and offering shelter, a fresh start and a home to those affected by crises worldwide. We’d like to thank Alan Mitchell, the chair of the Dawn Service commitee, as well as the Macedon Ranges RSL for giving us this opportunity, and for the immense amount of effort they put into the organisation of the dawn service. Thank you, Dean and Candice
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Scholarships awarded to Year 7 students Each year Gisborne Secondary College awards scholarships to six Year 7 students. The 2017 scholarships were awarded to six talented and capable students at a formal presentation ceremony at GSC in May. The audience of Year 7 students, teachers, parents and family members heard College Captains Dean and Candace and Vice-
When it comes to career decisions, nothing is more important than seeking out opportunities to see and experience an industry or an education facility to help in feeling confident to make these decisions. In the coming weeks, students can register online with many of the TAFEs and universities for ‘Experience Days’. These programs are often course-specific and provide a far more in-depth look at the institution. Last year many of our students found these programs extremely worthwhile. In line with assisting students to understand their future study options, we have had the first of our Year 8 university excursions.
Captains Finn and Bridie outline the achievements of each of the scholarship recipients. The recipients are all outstanding young people who have not only excelled during primary school but have also made a very positive start to their secondary schooling. They should all be very proud of both the quality of
CAREERS CHATTER With Kerry Huke
Throughout the term all Year 8 students will travel in small groups to visit universities, as well as talking with some of our past students currently studying at these institutions. This month, it has been a pleasure to support 168 Year 10 students to finalise and undertake their work experience and Structured Workplace Learning placements. For many students, work experience is almost a rite of passage. It is a valuable experience. This year we had students doing
their applications and their performances in the interviews. The scholarship recipients for 2017 are: Academic: Musetta Choi-Hatcher and Mary Whitely Arts: Jake Jarris and Sophie Taverna Sports: Hope Barton and Ruby Watts.
placements across the state and one of our Year 10 Student Leaders organised her placement at a wildlife park in NSW. I would like to extend my personal thanks and that of the college to the businesses in our local and wider community for their continued support providing work placement opportunities. It is a joy to see and to hear the positive outcomes and experiences from students. If you have a business or your employer would like to provide students with placement opportunities, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Kerry Huke, Careers Development Coordinator, email: huke.kerry.k@edumail.vic.gov.au
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AROUND THE GROUNDS Petanque comp over for season but play goes on The petanque competition season has come to its winter break. The past month saw members participate in the final events. The North West Region Cup played at Avoca between 14 teams saw Mt Macedon among the top five teams. Team 1 from the Grampians came top but there ws only five points separating them and fifth-placed Mt Macedon. Members Vincent Ruiz and Danny Green, along with Bernie Bommarito and Peter Curtis, attended the Caulfield Doubles. Success came for Vincent and Danny, who finished third in the Principal and defeated Bernie and Peter in the play-off. This shows that the training these players engage in during the year is bringing up the standard of play. If you wish to be part of this growing club, come along on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 10am, or call Doreen on 0417 552 063 for more information.
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Tying the fly to catch the fish
Our first fly tying session for this year was taken by Tony Mockunas with assistance from Rob Rowe. The fly chosen was a “Brown Nymph”. Tony presented an overview of the basic requirements such as hook sizes, materials to be used, and the proportions of the fly. Then, after the materials were distributed, we started with the traditional wrapping of the hook shank with thread. As we progressed with the tie, Tony, having been a pupil of the late George Rowney, used many of “Old
Tony instructs participants on fly tying. Mudgutz’s’” idiosyncratic terms to describe the application of various
materials. For example Tony would describe the amount of dubbing material required as a “mist” of fur then advise that the best way to make dubbing adhere to the thread is to use “fly tyers’ lubricant” (your own saliva). As the session continued, Tony and Rob inspected our progress providing personal instruction. I was pleased to be told that my fly despite being rough and scruffy would suitably imitate a leggy nymph. We’re fortunate to have as club members such skilled fishers and fly tyers who are able and willing to teach and share their skills. Visit www.calderflyfishing.com.au for more information, club activities or to contact us. Louis Bokor
Gisborne FNC in feature games of Indigenous round
Players model the special Indigenous round uniforms.
Gisborne Football Netball Club were this year afforded the honour of playing the feature game of the Bendigo Football Netball League’s Indigenous Round against Eaglehawk. This initiative was established in 2014, following the lead of the AFL, to showcase the culture and artwork of the local Dja Dja Wurrung community. Uniforms for this round were designed by Mandy & Ky-ya Nicholson. The artwork on the football jumpers featured Waa the raven, Waa being the helper of Bunjil in the protection of Country, waterways and people. The designs on the netball dresses feature gum leaves (representing Welcome and the smoke that emanates from them at a Welcoming Ceremony, as well as warding off bad spirits and welcoming Ancestor spir-
its) and water, this being a symbol of life, cultural renewal and continuation. These uniforms were presented to participating players by Rodney Carter, Dja Dja Wurrung traditional owner, representing the designers. During his address to Gisborne players and members, Rodney spoke of the history and significance of this round as well as the stories of the featured artwork. The senior football and A grade netball games were preceded by a smoking ceremony with the winning football team awarded the Wirama Perpetual Shield. The winners of the medals for Best on Court and Best on Ground for Gisborne were Keara Fitzgerald and Jarrad Lynch.
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Cricket Club welcomes new coach Gisborne Cricket Club is very pleased to advise the appointment of Glenn Waites as Club Coach. Glenn is a past Dragons champion, having played in two A Grade flags as well as having strong experience in the Premier Cricket competition with Northcote and Collingwood. A proud and passionate Gisborne person, Glenn will start work immediately to prepare the Dragons for a new season. We are thrilled to have Glenn back at the Dragons and look forward to working with him to make the most of the enormous potential we have. Glenn will take over from Simon Harman who has done an excellent job as playing coach over the past two seasons, with back-to-back victories in our top two grades. The club has decided that with the growth in playing numbers across the board we require a non-playing coach who can work on player development through the grades. Simon will continue as one of our greatest senior players with many more runs to be made. All at the club extend a massive thanks to Simon for his contribution.
Flanked by a wall of successful cricket teams, Glenn Waites (left) is congratulated by club president Andrew Headberry.
GISBORNE BOWLING CLUB ROUNDUP Presentation night Gisborne Bowling Club held its presentation night on May 12. The club has had an outstanding year with Saturday Division 1 winning their first premiership in 53 years. Medallions were presented to the winning players by Central Highlands Bowls Division (CHBD) Chairperson Dorothy Evans. Congratulations to all the winners in the club events: Ladies’ champion Flo Roche; Ladies Pairs’ Lorraine Geary and Mary Wilson; 21 up Louise Ball; 100 up Flo Roche, Ladies Fours’ Rob Sellman, Louise Ball, Rhonda Kelaart and Mary Wilson; Men’s champion Craig Evans; Men’s Pairs’ Vic Foxford and Darren Fletcher; 21 up Ian Ball; 100 up Ethan Higgins; Men’s fours’ John Evans, Craig Evans, Tim Rogers and Glenn Johnston (jr). Another highlight of the night was the presentation of a super veteran’s badge (for bowlers turning 80 years of age) to Bill O’Connor. Bill joined the club in 2012 and has been a very active member, serving on the match committee for several years, as vice-president for five years and on the greens’ committee for five years helping maintain the two greens. Gisborne Bowling Club congratulates Bill on receiving his award and wishes him many more years of bowling and friendly fellowship with the club. John Evans Young at heart Bill O’Connor is awarded a super veteran’s badge by CHBD Chairperson Dorothy Evans.
Smash the winter blues away with badminton Just because it’s starting to get colder, there’s no reason to hibernate. Leap into action and join us at Macedon Ranges Badminton Club. Our Spring season starts on July 18 with a ‘come and try’ night. We have two sessions a week; Tuesday evenings starting at 8pm and Thursday mornings starting at 9.30. The venue is Tony Clarke Stadium, Macedon. All skill levels are welcome, so come and join us. Contact David on 0419 589 425, Leith on 0402 791 263 or macedonrangesbadminton@gmail.com
Ladies Mini League Gisborne Bowling Club again held its Ladies Only Mini League competition this year. Dorothy Evans was given permission from Bowls Vic to hold the event and the competition was played over four weeks from March 17 to April 7. This is the second year for the competition. Eight teams took part: Trentham, Wallan, Melton, Sunbury, Macedon, Bacchus March, Gisborne 1, Gisborne 2. Teams played seven rounds of 8 ends 2 bowl triples. The ladies thoroughly enjoyed the competition and look forward to next season. Overall winners after seven rounds were Louise Pas, Janice Boxshall and Margaret Hinkling (S) from the Melton club. Dorothy was thanked for all her work organising the competition and she in turn thanked everyone for supporting the competition. She said she really enjoyed promoting ladies' bowls and seeing women playing and enjoying themselves and forming new friendships.
Gala Day success on the golf course On a beautiful autumn day the Gisborne Golf Ladies recently held their Annual Gala Day. One hundred and twenty three ladies from around Melbourne were represented. The charity event raised money for the Gisborne Oaks aged care facility to enable them to buy a vital signs machine. Local businesses generously gave donations together with contributions from the golfing ladies, ensuring the prizes were well worth winning. Out on the course the golfers had to come to terms with the format of Texas Ambrose and a secondary event with a “Pink Ball” – once lost the team was eliminated. Great fun was had trying to pitch balls into the dinghy at the 16th; no one was successful but prizes were given for being close. After golf we all enjoyed lunch and the well known Gisborne Ladies' desserts: some say they do not come for the golf. The manager of Gisborne Oaks, Robyn Parish, gave a short talk explaining her role and thanked the golfers for their generous support. The Ladies Sunday Pennant have had a successful season and next season they will be promoted to section three. Margaret Barker
Gala Day winners (L-R): Judy Trimble,Trish Eldridge, Kerry Slater and Jacqui Nelson.
Gisborne Thunder Swimming Club Last month the club celebrated the achievements of swimmers during the annual presentation evening. Congratulations to Lucy McCamley for being the overall point score aggregate winner for the 201617 season. This trophy is awarded to the swimmer who has made the most improvement in stroke times during club night meets. An outstanding achievement! Congratulations to age group champions Catherine Mahoney 8/under, Kiera Cooper and Lucas Jones 9-10 years, Darcy Smith and Tyler Theodore 11-12 years, Izabella Crawford and John Need 13-14 years and Grace Avenell-Thompson and Hunter MacKay 15 years and open. Many other awards were presented on the night to our swimmers. Your efforts are recognised and inspirational. Well done to you all. Thank you to our sponsors Neal Street Medical Centre, Bakers Delight and Sopranos for their ongoing support. Next month we welcome Brad Harris from Melbourne Vic Centre who will be giving club swimmers expert stroke correction workshops. Be sure to register your interest ASAP. Our next club night will be held on Saturday June
Overall point score winner Lucy McCamley, runners up Grace Avenell-Thompson and Rose Avenell-Thompson with Georgie Masood from Neal Street Medical Centre. 10 at the Gisborne pool at 5pm. New swimmers are welcome to join in for free. Enjoy a sausage sizzle and a fun family night out. Faye Matthews
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NO HORSING AROUND FOR LOCAL RIDERS
Top gong for Holy Cross student
Adult riders in showjumping day
Olivia Gillespie, a grade 6 student at Holy Cross, was recently awarded the Nan McArthur Award after competing at the Victorian Equestrian Interschool championships at Werribee Park. This prestigious prize is awarded to the individual rider who gains the most points throughout the Equestrian Victoria week long interschool event held each year. There is also a teams component. The Nan McArthur award is to honour the best all-round rider and to encourage young riders. The winner has their name inscribed on the Perpetual Trophy and receives an inscribed plaque. The show name of Olivia's horse is Cherishwood Dream On, which is the name he competes under, but Olivia just calls him ‘Donald’. This is the highest award a primary school student can achieve and Olivia was presented with her plaque at an assembly at school. Olivia is pictured above holding the plaque.
The Gisborne District Adult Riding Club (GDARC) held its annual show jumping competition on May 14. About 50 competitors braved a very cold morning to enjoy a brilliant day of jumping and great company. Thanks to all of our riders and volunteers for contributing Judy competes on a cold but brilliant day with the Adult Riders. to a great day and congratulations to those who placed a long break and those who are more adin the events throughout the day. vanced through the levels. Gisborne District Adult Riding Club is We have monthly rallies and welcome a friendly social club that welcomes mem- new members throughout the year. Check bers of all levels of riding experience. We out our Facebook page or website for have members who are not long starting more insight into GDARC or to request out, those who are returning to riding after more information. Kristin Lyons
Siblings fly the flag in state interschool titles The Victorian Interschool State Championships is the biggest and arguably the most important event for juniors on the state equestrian calendar. Held over a week at the Werribee Park equestrian centre, this year’s event attracted 466 competitors from 190 schools riding 599 horses. Several hundred of the horses and riders camp at the venue for the entire week. Gisborne siblings Isabelle and Harry Luxmoore once again had a strong showing at this event, both earning themselves a spot on the Victorian team to compete at the Australian Championships later this year in Toowoomba. Isabelle took out the Novice and Elementary Dressage championships on her horse Linus WK and was Reserve Advanced dressage champion and winner of the novelties and handy mount on Regal Tiarnah. Harry was undefeated in the showjumping on both of his mounts, taking out the 95cm championship on Rising Spring and 80cm championship on Parklands Marlee. Isabelle was also runner up in the Nan MacArthur trophy for the best performed secondary rider. Isabelle and Harry combined with Felicity Sutherland and Jemma Reeve-Singles to earn Braemar College third place in the school championship shield. Harry Luxmoore was undefeated in the showjumping on two different horses.
Isabelle Luxmoore took out two dressage titles on Linus WK.
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Auskick rewards fine young footballer Gisborne Auskick would like to recognise a fine young man in Luke De Ruiter, who has completed an outstanding seven years as an Auskicker, in additional to junior football. Luke is a talented footballer with considerable skill sets, a cunning opportunist who materialises from nowhere to scoop up the spoils or charges into a pack to claim his prize. Sporting an obvious maturity in the game, Luke is a symbol of sportsmanship and fair play. His success comes from his own individual determination and strength of character. Though, it needs to be said, like his brothers before him, his Mum and Dad (both Auskick coaches of 10 years or so), clearly instilled a lot of learning during that time. One such lesson I recall with a smile was when his father Matt, casually jogging past Luke up the field following the ball, flattened Luke with a solid hip and shoulder and a cheeky smile. Glancing back to ensure he had not knocked out his son, I recognised the lesson. This lesson was called 'Constitution'. We wish Luke all the very best in his future pursuits and look forward to seeing him make a name for himself in the seniors and very likely onwards to become an AFL star.
Jamie Anderson congratulates Luke de Ruiter on receiving his Auskick Legend’s trophy after completing seven years at Auskick. Luke’s mother Joanne, right, and father Matthew were Auskick coaches for more than 10 years.
Netball coach brings wealth of experience
Guy Keane
Guy Keane, the Gisborne Football Netball Club's A grade netball coach, comes to the club with a wealth of coaching and playing experience. Guy’s most recent coaching success was with the Victorian Fury team who came runners-up in the Australian National League final held in Perth. Guy was assistant coach to the Victorian Under 21 Girls team in 2016. He played in the Men's Nationals on the Gold Coast in April this year, coming runner-up. Guy has been a regular member of the Victorian team for many years and after the Gold Coast tournament was selected for the 2017 Australian Men’s team for the eighth time. Guy is currently the Coach and Umpire Development Manager for Netball Victoria. His expertise, calm demeanour, knowledge of the game and interest
in developing all players in the club have made him a great asset to the club. While he is coaching A grade, he has spent time in pre-season training with some of the younger players in our club, several of whom have recently been selected for the Bendigo Football Netball League’s Under 17 team. Melinda Luke has been named as captain of the team, alongside Tyla Evans and Holly Doricic. Holly was named best on court in the recent Under 17 Interleague game against Ballarat. The GFNC plays on Saturdays at either Gardiner Reserve or in Bendigo and anyone interested in watching games is welcome to come and support the club. Under 17 games begin at 10am, followed by B reserve, B grade, A reserve and then A grade at 3.20pm. Sandra Stewart
Macedon looking for players Ask not what your tennis club can do for you – ask what you can do for your tennis club. Macedon Tennis Club is seeking new players for Tuesday Ladies, Saturday open mixed, Thursday night open and, of course, Junior competition. There is no better time for old, new and even nonmembers to sign up and commit to a comp. All levels
are catered for so there is no excuse for not joining in. The family, social and community benefits are vast, not to mention the chance to get in a bit of exercise. Our very own Eric Thornton, at age 86, was recently awarded a life membership to Macedon Tennis Club. Eric continues to play every week in our Monday social group proving that age is no barrier and the life sustaining adage ‘if you don’t use it, you lose it’. Please check out the club website to join in. Happy hitting. Lisa Fowler
Macedon Ranges Croquet Club It is hard to believe it is June already. Our AGM has been and gone and our season is officially over for another year. But what a year it has been – new members, some exciting things beginning to happen with our facilities, a new club champion in Ken Anders and a new mid-week champion. Congratulations to Morris Evans who now holds the Gisborne Gazette Trophy. A special mention as well as congratulations go to Helen Shirley who was runner up in both of these events. Come on ladies, we will have to show these men we are up to the challenge. Margaret Closter was the winner of the hoop in one – well done! It had to happen due to our increase of members, but it was a shock to have all our courts filled to capacity and still have members waiting to play. A great feeling as it was a day in May; who knows what will happen in good weather. Our president Barbara was unsuccessful at the regional finals but we were so proud that one of ours had made it that far. There is only one change to our committee for the next year: Ros Anders will replace Faye Armstrong as vice-president. Thanks Faye for everything you did. Play will continue through winter weather permitting. The season reopens in September. Margaret Wardell
Vale Ken Booth Mount Macedon Golf Club mourns the loss of club stalwart Ken Booth who passed away on May 14 to illness. Affectionately known as “Kenny” or “Boothy”, he took up golf at MMGC when he and Judith retired to Gisborne about 30 years ago. A fair golfer in his day, Kenny’s contribution was Ken Booth played at Mt what he added to the rich Macedon for 30 years. tapestry that is Mt Macedon Golf Club. Kenny was funny and joyous; he loved a chat and was always interested in others’ stories, seeking views across the myriad topics that piqued his interest. Always the gentleman, Kenny had the highest regard for family. He’d caringly ask, “how are things at home?” He was especially kind to the women and younger members. At times Boothy would cop a ribbing from someone and he’d wander off retorting, “I’m going off to talk to someone who can talk some sense” and before you knew it he’d be chewing someone else’s ear. Not one for committee membership, he nevertheless kept busy around the club, running the bar on Sundays, checking all the scorecards for presentation. His Melbourne Cup sweeps were legendary. We are all diminished by Kenny’s passing. I feel honoured to be able to say that Boothy was my friend and I would be one of very many people whose lives were richer for knowing him. We offer our deepest condolences to Judith and family. In brighter news, congratulations to Matty Willis who is our club 2017 Matchplay Champion, defeating Marcus Ward. At the time of writing, our pennant scratch team had made the final and club championships had begun; stay tuned. MMGC welcomes new members and green fee players. Phone 5426 1650 or drop into the clubhouse on the weekend. Visit mtmacedongolfclub.com.au Tony Littman
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SPORT IN PICTURES Clockwise from left: 1 Nothing holds back Matt McDonald in Gisborne U16 v Melton on May 28. 2 Carlie Prictor pushes through to kick the footy in Senior Women Gisborne v Drysdale on May 21. 3 Dan Markworth’s attempted quick breakaway is thwarted by his Broadford opponent on May 20. 4 Jade Elder tackles Olivia Peterson in Gisborne Youth Girls Blue v Gisborne Youth Girls White on May 21. 5 U11 MRNA Rep team’s Natasha Lilford gets the ball while playing the Possums on May 27. 6 Under 13B Rebels v Saints played on May 20.
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THE CHURCHES St Paul’s Anglican Op Shop Jottings Winter has arrived and our racks and shelves have been replenished with good quality warm clothes including coats in all sizes, all styles and at great prices. It’s a great opportunity also to buy animal blankets to keep your pets warm in the colder months. If any readers have surplus blankets suitable for dogs and cats, we will gladly accept them. For many people, money is getting tighter and shopping is becoming a luxury, but not for the smart shopper. Local op shops are home to some amazing finds. Our two op shops – St Paul’s in Gisborne and Charity’s Secret in Riddells Creek – are operated by volunteers and carry a large range of clothes, books, bric-a-brac, kitchenware and toys. For the winter reader, there is a wonderful range of adult fiction, non-fiction and children’s books available. This month we feature Janine Sanders (pictured), coordinator of the Gisborne Op Shop. Graeme Millar 0413 781 501
Seventh Day Adventist Church All are welcome to attend a special service on June 17 at the Seventh Day Adventist Macedon Ranges Church at 18 Barringo Road, New Gisborne. The service will be conducted by “Celebrate Messiah” who each year present a wonderful program that promotes love, understanding and unity among all people looking for hope, happiness and love. We also invite all interested to join in our activity programs specially designed for children featuring craft, outdoor activities, bushwalks, nature skills, community service and much more: “Happy Hands”, our weekly program for children one to five years olds. Information at www.happyhandsart.com “Adventurers”, our fortnightly program for children aged five to nine years “Pathfinders”, out fortnightly program for children ten to 15 years. Please contact Melissa on 0413 871 921 with any enquiries about these programs.
Sponsored by Anglican Parish of Gisborne ■ Uniting Church in Australia ■ St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gisborne ■ House of the Rock Church, Gisborne ■ Gisborne Church of Christ ■ Faithworks-Manaaki ■ St Brigid’s Parish.
Gisborne Uniting Church The second Tuesday in May was damp and gloomy and the organisers of Muffin 'n' More were not expecting many visitors. The day brightened considerably when a bus load of women from the Roxborough congregation of the Assyrian Church of the East came to Gisborne for the day. Seeing our waving “Open” banner, they came in and shared muffins, coffee and faith with us. It was a chance for conversation between one of the world’s newest denominations with one of the oldest. Meanwhile, in another part of the hall, our Craft Group measured, cut, folded fabric and sewed along with volunteers from Days for Girls to create
hygiene kits. This is an ongoing effort and if you have sewing skills and a little spare time on the second Tuesday of the month, you would be so welcome to help us. Oxfam and the Uniting Church are organising a forum on Monday June 19 entitled “Live simply so that others may simply live”. Speakers are Mohammed Isah from Uniting Care Broadmeadows, Pauline Brown from Macedon Rural Australians for Refugees and Jan McColl who will speak about Oecussi in East Timor. All the speakers have personal experience of “those who have less”. The forum starts at 1:30pm. Discussion and afternoon tea to follow. Join us any Sunday at 9:30am – we would love to see you. Glennis Speed
Toadstools pretty but deadly Older readers will probably fondly remember these toadstools from that onetime staple of children's libraries, Enid Blyton's Noddy series. The toadstools, Amanita muscaria genus, are common locally at the moment. Very attractive to children with their bright colours, the toadstools are poisonous and should be avoided.
Join us at St Paul’s Anglican Church for Messy Church on the fourth Sunday of the month, 4.30pm at St Paul’s Parish Hall, cnr Brantome and Fisher Streets, Gisborne.
A very successful Morning Tea was held in St Paul’s Anglican Centre on Thursday May 18. A well attended social event was greatly enjoyed by all and $572 was raised for the Cancer Council Victoria to help fund cancer research, prevention and support services. Elaine Millar The food was scrumptious along with great entertainment. Thank-you everyone for your support. Elaine Millar, 5428 2522
Find your peace stealers WHEN – Sundays 10am. Encounter Café 10am on Market Sundays WHERE – Manaaki, 35 Aitken St, Gisborne. “You can maintain a peaceful state of mind whatever you do. How is that possible?’ The Bible says, ‘Search for peace, and work to maintain it.’ (Psalm 34:14) “To enjoy a life of peace, you must first recognise what’s stealing your peace. For example, you may be disturbed by having to do two or three things at a time, while another may be energised by fielding several projects at once. We’re all different, and we must learn to know ourselves. “Joyce Meyer writes: ‘I can endure things better when I’m not tired… so now I try not to get overly tired because I know I’m opening a door for my peace to be affected. It will be virtually impossible to enjoy a life of peace if you don’t know what your “peace stealers” are. Keep a list each time you get upset. Ask yourself what caused the problem. Be honest with yourself or you’ll never break free.’ “You must ‘seek, inquire for… crave peace and pursue (go after) it!’ So if you’ve lost your peace today—go after it and get it back.” – vision.org.au
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REGULAR MEETINGS
YEARS AGO
From the pages of the old Gisborne Gazette
JUNE 1917 Empire Day – Gisborne State School celebrated according to the programme of the Dept., on the 24th May. The children, under the head teacher Mr Lanyon, enjoyed the treat, though the weather was inclement. The address by Rev. D.G. Baillie, who said the origin of Empire Day was suggested by the Earl of Meath and it was now held on a long-observed day, viz., Queen Victoria’s Birthday. The Empire was founded not on armies and navies, but upon freedom, right, and justice, and for these principles they were prepared to pay a price. The Russian Revolution – The general approval expressed by the press of Great Britain of the Russian Revolution might lead those who look only to the press for guidance to suppose that the rule of a weak autocrat had been replaced by a stable democratic Government. It is certainly satisfactory to find that the Czar has been swept aside by the rising tide of democracy, but so far, there is not much evidence of a stable government being formed. Macedon Planting – About a fortnight ago, a dozen men were put on government work at the top of the Mount, clearing and planting cedar, oregon and pine trees. These men, some of whom are married, have to walk a distance of between 3 and 4 miles every night and morning, have to do their work out in the open, and as the weather has been very bad this last week or two, it is not hard to imagine the conditions they have to work under at the top of the Mount. The secretary of the local branch of the PLC received a letter this week from the Forests Dept., through the Hon. A.R. Robertson, MLA, stating that the wages of the men employed at the top of the Mount planting pines etc had been increased to 8/6 per day. State Parliament – The coming session of State Parliament will open on 27th June. The principal measures that will be submitted are Tramway Control, Price of Gas, Closer Settlement, Discharged Soldiers’ Land Settlement, Factories Amending, Charities, Council of Agricultural Education, Censorship of Films, and Fruit Canneries Trusts Bills. The question of the development of brown coal deposits is also to receive consideration. Air Warfare – An interesting article on aerial warfare by Mr C. Alma Baker, the Honorary Organiser of the “Australian Air Squadrons’ Fund”, contains an appeal to the people of the Commonwealth for battle planes under the authority of the Imperial War Office. This gentleman’s campaigns in the Malayan States and Australia have resulted so far in 68 war planes being presented to the Imperial War Office, being 50 from Malaya, 17 from New South Wales and one from South Australia.
WHAT ELSE IS ON
New members welcome
ADULT RIDING CLUB (Gis.) 2nd Saturday Robertson Res ADULT RIDING CLUB (Bullengarook) 2nd Saturday Rec Reserve ANGLING CLUB 2nd Wed 8pm Railway Hotel Macedon ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP 1st Mon 1-3pm Woodend N’hood House BRIDGE CLUB Mon 12.30, Tues 7.15, Thurs 12.30 St Mary’s Church Hall, Woodend 5420 7595 BUSHWALKING CLUB Various locations Tel 5428 2450 CANASTA
CLUB 1.30pm every Mon except first Mon of month Parish centre (behind St Pauls Church, Gisborne) CANCER SUPPORT GROUP last Wed of month MRH CAR CLUB 1st Wednesday 8pm Steam Park, New Gisb CARERS GROUP (MacRanges) 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1pm Woodend RSL 5420 7132 (Note: 4th Thurs carers only) COFFEE FOR CARERS 3rd Tuesday 10am La Cibo Cafe COMMUNITY GARDEN Wed 9am Church of Christ CROQUET CLUB Wed & Sat 10am Dixon Field CWA GISBORNE 2nd Monday 10am Gis Secondary College CWA MACEDON 3rd Tues 1pm & 7pm 662 Mt Macedon Rd
DALY RESERVE WORKING BEE 2nd Tues 9.30am Daly Res Aitken St EUCHRE Tues 7.30 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 JACKSON CREEK Working bees 3rd Sun 10-noon, 5428 1178 or 0417 558 221 GARDEN CLUB 2nd Wed various venues 0408 115 759 GENEALOGY GROUP 4th Thurs 7.30 Family Hist Rm, Library Gis Comm Hall GIRL GUIDES Thursdays 5pm GISBORNE SINGERS Tues 7.30pm Holy Cross PS
Date Page
JUNE (May 26) to June 10 Mount Players True West 18 2 Beth Crawford speaks at Red Cross 8 18 8 Aboriginal art lecture 10-14 Woodend Winter Arts Festival 16 10-12 Artists at Work at The Gallery 16 10-12 Winter Art Show at Woodend 16 14 Unveiling of cemetery memorial 8 9 17 Lowther Hall luncheon 18 Youth of Today concert 17 19 Public forum 2 23 Lennon Through a Glass Onion concert 17 25 Wedding Expo 22 8 27 Vision Australia meeting 28 Suicide prevention forum 7 May to October 30 Sand Sculpture exhibition 18 JULY 1 Curry night at South Gisborne Tennis Club 9 16 5 Art to Wear parade at The Gallery 7-9 One Act Play Festival 18
HISTORICAL SOCIETY open Wed 10am-4pm Court House LIBRARY: TODDLERS’ STORY TIME Mon 10.30am, Wed 10.30am
LIONS CLUB DINNER NIGHT Last Friday of month 6pm
Sponsored by Gisborne Collision Centre
La Cibo Cafe
MARTIAL
ARTS Thurs from 5.15pm St Brigid’s Hall Masonic Hall Aitken St MASONIC LODGE 2nd Thurs 7pm MASTERS AFL Wed 6.30pm Sankey Reserve MEN’S SHED BARBECUE Last Mon 12.30pm Lyell Street MT MAC & DIST HORT SOC 1st Tues Horticultural Hall MUFFINS ’N’ MORE 2nd Tues 10am-noon Uniting Church 49 Fisher St MUMS’ GROUP 2nd Mon, 9.30-11.30am
OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB OLDE TIME MARKET
Sun 9am 1st Sunday
Riddells Rec Res 9am-2pm
PETANQUE
2nd & 4th Sat, 10am behind Caltex service station, Station Rd, Gisborne PHOENIX ART & CRAFTS 1st Thursday 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) RAMBLERS
Wed 7pm
Room attached to Gisb Library
Fridays 9.15am Tennis Club Dixon Field Sen Cits Rooms RED CROSS 1st Fri 1.30pm ROTARY Tues 6.45 for 7pm Gisborne Golf Club, book 5428 4483 by 1pm Mon RUNNING GROUP Tues & Thurs 6pm, Sun 8am Gis Aquatic Centre RSL 1st Mon 2pm Hall at 247 Station Rd 5428 2233
SENIOR CITS (Macedon)
Tues 11am Tony Clarke Res SPINNERS & FIBRE GROUP Tues 12 noon Riddells Ck N’hood House
Alan Perry
Young Achiever of the Month
Tracee Perry
Sophia McBride, St Brigid's Sophia is a hard-working and dedicated student who demonstrates ownership of her learning. She comes prepared to start each day with an energetic and enthusiastic attitude. Sophia is one of the school’s Media Leaders and has taken ownership of this role. She uses initiative and foresight to plan and carry out leadership tasks and is a great role model to younger students. Congratulations Sophia. You’ve earned it!
Baringo FilmClub Club Program Baringo Film Programme
TABLE TENNIS
Wed 7.30pm Tony Clarke Res, Macedon THUNDER SWIMMING CLUB 2nd Sat 5pm Gisborne Aquatic Centre TOASTMASTERS 1st & 3rd Tues 7.20pm Senior Citizens Centre, 8 O’Shanassy St, Sunbury T.O.W.N. Mondays 6pm Gisborne Bowls Club TOY LIBRARY 2nd Sat 9.30-11am; 2nd Wed 9-10.30am & 2nd Mon 3.30-4.30pm Robertson St U3A Mondays 10.30am MRFEC ULYSSES GROUP 3rd Tues 6pm Sunbury FC
VINTAGE MACHINERY
Week Matinee Week Commencing Matinee starting
Evening
October Chaos June 5 4 Wild Quiet Strawberries
The Lady in the Van Cafe Society
October 11 My Year without Sex Ex Machina Split June 12 Sunshine on Leith
Working bees 1st Sun of month, 8.30am at Steam Park; Meetings last Friday 7pm at Steam Park
June 19
October 18
Rosalie Blum
WRITERS GROUP Last Sat of month 2-5pm Woodend N’hood House
June 26
October 25
The Hunt
WRITERS (Scribes & Scribblers) 2nd Tues 10am-12 Riddell N’hood House
YOUNG VOICES
Thursdays 4.15-5.45pm Norma Richardson Hall, Buckland St, Woodend, 5426 4801 or sdggome@patash.com.au
Evening
November 1
Tais toi
Gold AWoman UnitedinKingdom
Philomena
Looking for Grace The Cruel Sea
Monsieur Lazhar
The King’s Speech
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What makes a successful business? You. You work tirelessly to ensure your business succeeds. The long days and the longer nights. You never stop thinking about what you can do to make it better. Every decision is important. And every step is considered. Including choosing the right bank to help manage your money. At Gisborne & District Community Bank® Branch, our small business specialists deal directly with you. We appreciate that your business is your livelihood, and we respect it as such. Because when we help your business succeed, we know we’ve succeeded. Smart Banking Solutions for Small Business Drop into our branch at 11 Nexus Way, Gisborne or phone 5420 7210 to find out more.
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