Gisborne GazetteMay 2017

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Gisborne Gazette serving the southern macedon ranges MAY 2017 – FREE

Alluring autumn colour

With the ever-changing hues of autumn, every day can offer a new vista and experience. There’s nothing like the stunning foliage above, captured at Duneira by Ron Weste, to make you slow down and appreciate the blessings of our area.

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HOME PAGE From the Editor's desk The brilliant autumn leaves that bring so many people to our area are a great signal of change: the seasons are turning, footy and netball are back, and those who love the cold can look forward to shaking the cobwebs off their beanies before too long.

Another change has happened too: the Gazette has refreshed its design to better reflect the times and present the many stories this vibrant community produces.

Inspired by our 10-year anniversary last year, we asked local university students Celeste Decis and Josh Shipard to help us revamp our ‘look and feel’.

Between their strong creative proposals, the Gazette committee’s valuable input and market research conducted last month by our work experience student Zoe Long, we have arrived at a design that should serve our community newspaper well into the future.

I thank everyone who was a part of this process for their time, ideas and dedication to the project, and hope you like it.

Happy reading.

Corinne

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University students Celeste Decis and Josh Shipard were delighted to produce ideas for the new-look Gazette and apply their graphic art studies in a real life project.

Gazette committee members view presentations by the design students (front).

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Issue Month Deadline Distribution 119 June May 15 May 31 120 July June 9 June 28 121 August July 12 August 2 (Please note that due to time pressures our deadline for booking ads is five days earlier than copy deadline.)

DEADLINES FOR COPY Issue 119 120 121

Month June July August

Deadline May 19 June 14 July 19

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DISCLAIMER The views expressed in the Gazette are not necessarily those of The GREAT Association Inc unless acknowledged as such. No endorsement of products or services is implied by the listing of advertisers or sponsors. While every effort is taken in printing contributions accurately, GREAT Gisborne Gazette takes no ­responsibility for errors.

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OBITUARIES To submit an obituary for publication, please email elgrae@bigpond.com or phone 5428 2522. Please also provide a photograph for publication and restrict the article to about 250 words.

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

Macedon: Post Office, IGA store and the service station on Black Forest Dve. Gisborne: Village Shopping Centre, Gisborne Library, Foodworks supermarket, Caltex Service Station, Puma Service

Station, Coles supermarket and the GREAT Centre in Hamilton Street.

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

Riddells Creek: Neighbourhood House.

Woodend: Information Centre and Library.

Sunbury: Information Centre and Library.

Distributor’s Column Hello to all our wonderful distributors.

The winter period is particularly difficult this year as two key committee members will be away in August including myself so it is imperative that you give me maximum warning if you are not able to deliver in the peak ‘away’ months of June, July and August. The best way to do this is email me. With good planning we shall manage.

URGENTLY REQUIRED – enthusiastic people to deliver Gazettes in Gisborne and Macedon. We have vacancies for monthly distributors or just as backups, whichever is preferred. We also need help with unloading the truck of bundles of 50 and delivering these to our 70plus distributors.

Please just drop into the GREAT Centre at 23 Hamilton Street to register your interest.

Many thanks in anticipation.

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All ages can help deliver the paper! William delivers Gazettes with his mum near his home in Mount Macedon.

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Life's work etched in rock There is an encyclopaedist among us. He has lived in Gisborne with his wife Mandy for 18 years. They have raised their family here.

His name is Ian McFarlane and his special subject is Australian rock and pop from 1956 to 2016. Recently he published the “completely revised and updated 2nd edition” of The Encylopedia of Australian Rock and Pop (Third Stone Press). It comprises 544 pages and 600,000 words of erudition, knowledge, experience and facts, facts, facts on the artists of this country.

The first edition was published

by Allen and Unwin in 1999. This one has 160 new entries. The endeavour first time round and then the revisiting of it was more than a labour of love. This was a journey into the field of music carrying a dogged determination to record every detail of an artist or group. The encyclopedia is a product of the fan meeting the statistician.

It has always been so. McFarlane has been a music nut since he was a teenager (he’s 58). He was briefly the drummer in a band (Sabre) in high school with James Freud (who went on to the Models) and while Freud looked for a career from music after school had finished, McFarlane found his niche in writing about it.

Netballer makes national selection Gisborne netballer Olivia (Liv) Cautley has been selected to represent Australia in the U17 International Netball Tri Series to be played in South Africa in July.

The tournament is a tri series event in which the Aussies play New Zealand and South Africa in two styles of indoor netball.

The first style is 6s in which there are only 6 players in a team and the players can score two points if they shoot successfully from outside the circle. It is a very fast game. The other style is 7s indoor netball, which is similar to the traditional outdoor game. As both styles are indoors, the court is completely surrounded by nets which players can use to rebound the ball off to team mates. It’s non-stop action and very quick.

Liv’s mum Sue will get to see Liv in action as she will have the honour of being the guardian for the U17 team.

Ian McFarlane with the new volume of his Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop, amid his enormous vinyl collection.

He began as a contributor to the music magazine Juke. He juggled writing about music and working in more prosaic pursuits, such as administration and tertiary publishing, while all the time making lists – discographies, band memberships – until the idea crystallised that he would like to own a book that was a reference for the music of the nation.

He could write that book. So, he did.

McFarlane says, “I’ve only had two good ideas in my life. One was asking Mandy to marry me and the other was the encyclopedia.”

It was Mandy, he says, who

told him to get on with it when he was weighing up the prospects of embarking on the first edition.

Jeff Jenkins, Melbourne musician and writer, says in the foreword that the book was “the work of a fan, but one who writes with surgical precision”. It was the Bible for Australian music fans.

Praise the Lord, who’s probably flicking through it now to see who played lead guitar on an obscure Bside by a long forgotten Australian band. Forgotten to all but Ian McFarlane.

– Warwick McFadyen

Liv in action for Gisborne against South Bendigo on April 22.

Speedy Reidy finally achieves his dream Tim Reidy has been on a long journey towards his ambition of winning an Australian AMCA Nationals Championship, and it was all made worthwhile recently, when he claimed victory at Kalgoorlie International Speedway.

AMCA is the Australian Motor Contest Association. It is a variety of dirt track speedway racing where the emphasis is on the driver’s ability to race and not the amount of technology that can be purchased.

Trying since 2009 to gain the trophy,

Tim, a former Gisborne Secondary College student, was runner-up in the previous two championships.

"Finally being able to take out the Australian Championship was an absolute dream come true, not only for myself but for the whole team, who all put in an amazing effort throughout the weekend,” said Tim, 27, who has won 10 state titles during his racing career, including four Queensland titles,

Tim Reidy takes the podium.

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Rally promises big wheels and family fun Businesses nominated Fifty-seven local businesses have been nominated for a 2017 Bendigo Bank Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Award and have until June 19 to complete a submission.

Gisborne’s Chantel Gilbert and Jane Lincoln, branch manager of Gisborne & District Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank, encourage all nominated businesses to complete an application.

To Chantel, co-owner of Bluegum Electrical Solutions that won the Excellence in Customer Service award Chantel Gilbert of Bluegum Electrical, left, and Jane the past two years, the Lincoln, manager of the awards are a ‘must do’ Bendigo Bank in Gisborne. if you want to grow and promote your business. “Our business excellence awards have given us credibility and a selling tool to build trust and rapport with our clients,” says Chantel. “They have also been great for our team as they attracted staff who are on board with our vision.

“Some people say the application is too hard and not worth it, but I disagree. Even if you’re not successful, going through the application process is still very beneficial for planning and reflection.”

Bendigo Bank’s Jane Lincoln loves the awards because they celebrate local people whose businesses provide valuable services, employment and pride to the community.

Sunday May 21 will see the annual Steam Rally and Family Fun Day at the "Steam Park" in New Gisborne.

This annual event put on by the Gisborne Vintage Machinery Society is a great day out for the whole family.

Exhibits will include an animal farm, live steam engines, vintage and classic cars and working machinery. The ever popular and (loud) tractor pull will also take place, with competitors from all across Victoria.

Gates open at 9:30am until 3pm.

Admission is $10 per adult and children under 16 are free.

Please note that for display cars/ trucks etc, the driver is admitted free but onboard passengers

One of the vintage machines that will be on display. will be charged a reduced admission rate.

Stall holders and other exhib-

itors are welcome, but please contact the club beforhand via David Hubbard on 0402 783 958.

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Free passes on offer for Historic Winton Races Through the generosity of Noel Wilcox of South Gisborne, who is the national president of the Austin Seven Club, we again have five free double passes for this great annual event (held on May 27

and 28) that features historic cars, motor bikes and sidecars.

Be quick to call in at the GREAT Centre as all tickets went quickly last year. Maximum one double pass per person.

You will need to answer the question “Where is Winton?” to claim a double pass.

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Two days filled with business workshops will be presented by Small Business Victoria on May 24 and 25 to help you learn, improve and grow in your business. Macedon Ranges Business Connect will also be hosting a catered network lunch on the Thursday for

business owners to connect with others and share their experiences.

The conference will be held at Kyneton Town Hall.

You can select individual workshops to suit your interests and needs or discounted package options.

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▶ Maurice

and Lyn Beinat, co-founders of local business ecoMaster, have just completed their first fundraising trip to Thailand where they rode push bikes 500 kilometres in five days with a group of 66 business owners.

Betty and Eric Brinkley on their anniversary.

Milestone for Macedon couple Macedon residents Betty and Eric Brinkley recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.

The couple were married at Holy Trinity Macedon at the corner of English Street and Railway Parade.

The church was destroyed in the Ash Wednesday fires, as was Eric and Betty’s home at that time.

At the age of 98 Eric is probably the oldest WW2 digger in the district. He served with an anti-aircraft artillery company during the Japanese raids on Darwin in 1942.

Lyn and Maurice Beinat with some of the cyclists.

The bike ride was held to raise money for Hands Across the Water, a charity created by Peter Baines OAM, after the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami which left thousands of children homeless and orphaned.

Maurice and Lyn are members of a group, Business Blueprint, which has now run four rides

Louise 'Lou' Williams The Gazette notes with sadness the death of local mesothelioma campaigner Lou Williams, who died on April 18 after a 14-year battle against the disease.

in Thailand, raising more than $1 million in the process. On this trip, the group managed to raise over $385,000 riding from Hua Hin to Khao Lak – a distance of 500km. 100% of the funds raised go directly to the charity with no administrative fees taken out. The charity manages seven orphanages in Thailand.

Clients of ecoMaster, staff, family and friends contributed $13,535 to sponsor Lyn and Maurice’s ride.

Do you want to get involved? Lyn and Maurice are available to speak at functions about the charity and any aspect of the ride. For more information contact Lyn Beinat on 0400 221 914 or email lyn.beinat@ecoMaster.com.au

◀ Former Barringo resident Dave Hughes returned from Queensland to marry Melissa Rainsford at Cameron Lodge, Mount Macedon, on March 25. Dave’s son Kyle was best man and the bridal cars were ‘Mad Max’ themed vehicles.

Nominations open for Senior of the Year Do you know an older person who enriches our community? Recognise their contribution by nominating them for a 2017 Victorian Senior of the Year Award.

The awards acknowledge older Victorians who volunteer to assist, support and encourage others in their communities. Nominations are also being accepted for community organisations or businesses that create age-friendly communities through inclusion and active ageing.

For more information on the awards or to pick up a nomination form, visit seniorsonline.vic.gov.au, drop in to a Council customer service centre or call Stephanie Harper on 5422 0258.

Nominations close on Friday June 23.

Award winners will be announced at a ceremony to be held at Government House during the Victorian Seniors Festival in October.

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Kyle and Dave Hughes beside one of three 'Mad Max' style vehicles, with Leading Senior Constable Peter Wall from the Macedon Ranges Highway Patrol.

▶You know you’re in the country when.... you can still encounter people riding their horses through town. Kylie Hutchison and her daughter Evette enjoyed a ride in Gisborne on a warm day last month. Kylie and Evette are members of Gisborne Pony Club which meets regularly at IR Robertson Reserve in South Gisborne.

Kylie (left) and Evette were happy to stop for a photo in Robertson Street.

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Choir exercises cooking skills as well as vocal chords The Young Voices of Macedon have been putting to good use their new marquee, bought with a generous grant from the Gisborne branch of the Bendigo Bank. In addition to a sausage sizzle held in March at the Macedon Ranges Health Sunday Market, the choir held a further one in the grounds of the Church of the Resurrection on Easter Saturday, providing sustenance for the many visitors who came to view the autumn colours in Honour Avenue. The marquee and barbecue (also a new acquisition) featured at Forest Glade on Anzac Day. As well as raising funds to buy new music and folders, the choir has taken part in the annual Choralfest at Montsalvat, and choristers look forward to attending a workshop (as guests of the Bendigo Youth Choir) with eminent conductor and music educator Richard Gill in May. New members are welcome to join the choir from mid-May, at which time we will be focusing on preparation of our annual concert Terra Australis. For further information phone 5426 4801 or email sdggome@patash.com.au

RSL president John De Lai (left) and Major Scott Thomas.

Jamie and Sandra from Gisborne CFA lay a wreath.

All ages honour Anzac tradition in Gisborne Despite threatening weather a very large crowd turned out at the cenotaph for the solemn observance of this most important day on the Australian calendar.

Ably led by RSL President John de Lai, the program included sing-

ing with the support of the Gisborne Singers, the Anzac Day address by Major Scott Thomas and readings of letters and diaries of soldiers who fought at the 1917 Battle of Beersheba by Gisborne Secondary College vice-captains Bridie Ashdown

and Finn Langley.

After the laying of wreaths the ceremony ended with the Last Post and the singing of the National Anthem.

Once again members of the House of the Rock Church provided much appreciated morning tea.

Young Voices members hold the fort at their fundraising stall at the Church of the Resurrection on Easter Saturday.

Work starts at Gisborne station Work on additional car parking at Gisborne Station, which was announced last year, began in April. The upgrade will provide 40 new spaces as well as the installation of CCTV and bright lighting. The upgrade is expected to be completed by the end of July.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE Mt Macedon CFA holds open day RACV guest at Macedon CWA The annual Association Day meeting on April 12 was enlightened about road safety for seniors by a speaker from the RACV. Twenty-eight members and guests from other branches were given insights into driver behaviour, bad habits and road rules that we sometimes forget or ignore in our day to day driving. This was well appreciated and a timely reminder of the risks on the road.

Funds raised from the Lorraine Association Day go to Tweddle head office to help victims of fire, flood or other crises.

President Faye and secretary Lorraine catered for lunch for the Kyneton Spinners and Weavers on April 8, which was enjoyed by the ladies.

Several members visited our friendship branch at Sutton Grange on April 19 for fashions from Tillow Clothing. A great day of fun and friendship was enjoyed.

We also visited the impressive Uniting Church, one of the few major buildings left in this lovely village.

State Conference in Shepparton in late May is the next highlight of our CWA year.

Lorraine Tweddle, 5426 2045

'The family that plays together, volunteers together’ Gisborne SES is fortunate to have a whole family who volunteers at the Unit. Michael, Marissa and their two children Billy and Robbie have proven to be an essential family asset to the Gisborne SES. Michael is our dedicated Work Health and Safety Officer, Marissa is in charge of facility maintenance, while Billy and Robbie are about to become young stars in the Gisborne SES's annual 'Kids Video', due out early in June.

They are an amazing and delightful family, full of positive energy and always smiling. A great signature family, and they all look good in orange!

– Di Dale Gisborne SES

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Thank you from the Red Cross The Gisborne Friends of Red Cross would like to thank all members and friends who recently attended the showing of winter clothing by Blumes Fashions.

A very pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by all in attendance and this was evident by the brisk sales of the garments.

A delicious afternoon tea was provided and social chatter completed the afternoon proceedings – a very successful event for Red Cross. Commission on sales amounted to $146, with a further amount of $400 from door entry.

Together with $170 from the Trivia afternoon held in February, a total of $716 has been raised for Red Cross Calling.

Gisborne Friends of Red Cross members would like to thank all the local communities who have given their support during many years of Red Cross Calling.

Pat Beasley

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Once again Gisborne will be raising our tea cups at the annual Biggest Morning Tea. This community function is to be held on Thursday May 18 at 10am at St Paul’s Parish Centre (behind the church) in Fisher Street.

The event is Cancer Council Australia’s most successful fundraiser in Australia. Proceeds are used to fund research, prevention and support services for those affected by cancer. Over a million people will be sipping their Elaine Millar way through morning teas at work, school,

home and in the community.

This year will mark the 23rd time this event has been held in Australia; our group has been holding it for 13 years. So come along and make this day “a great excuse for a cuppa”.

Entry is by donation at the door or if you would prefer to send a donation, please contact Elaine Millar on 5428 2522.

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Cemetery walk proves popular Gisborne Cemetery Trust members were pleased with the response to their tour of the cemetery on April 4.

Almost 100 residents of all ages followed trust member Eddie Gardiner as he pointed out the resting places of notable Gisborne residents from years gone by as well as areas where the names of those interred are unknown.

Eddie commented that most of the unused burial plots are already reserved and the trust has been in negotiations for many years to obtain the area of the pine plantation to the south to ensure the long-term viability of the cemetery.

Eddie Gardiner enlightens and entertains the crowd with stories of past residents.

Gisborne CWA creates special knee rugs

Help your community with Lions Club

Due to bad weather our April meeting was held at the Secondary College instead of the park. This was followed by a relaxed lunch.

Knitted squares for knee rugs are being sewn together, one for our branch entry in the Creative Arts exhibition and the remainder to be distributed by Sunbury group to the Riddell Gardens nursing home in Sunbury.

The Central Highlands Group Creative Arts is at the Memorial Hall in Barkly Street, Sunbury, on Friday May 5 from 10am to 4pm and Saturday May 6, 10am to 3pm. Come along and see all the handcrafts, knitting, sewing and cooking on display. Admission is $3, children under 16 free. There are morning and afternoon teas for $5 and lunch of soup, sandwiches, slice, tea or coffee is $10.

Our branch provided Easter eggs to the residents of Gisborne Oaks Nursing Home.

Thankyou to Judy Booth for making a new knitted poppy wreath for Anzac Day. Werribee is our sister branch and Kathy, Edie, Val and Fay enjoyed bingo at their association day recently.

Instead of our normal meeting on May 8 we are having a birthday bus trip to Daylesford. Members will be contacted as to where the bus will be leaving from before the day. The colour of the month is yellow.

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The Gisborne and District Lions Club is on its annual membership drive. Why join the Lions Club? Lions enables you to make new friends while providing voluntary services to help the community.

At Lions, the focus is on: - assisting those in need - assisting those that are disabled - building community assets - providing disaster relief - coordinating the Gisborne Christmas Festival.

The benefits of being a member include a sense of belonging, developing personal skills, making lifelong friends, the satisfaction of helping those in need, and the company of like-minded people.

If you meet with a Lions Club member before the end of May with a view to membership, you go into the draw to win a $1000 RACV Resort gift card from Lions International. There are eight RACV resorts to choose from in Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania. Simply grab an entry form from the Gisborne and District Lions Club.

If you are interested in joining Lions, contact Ross Sapwell, President, on 0419 305 590, or membership@gisbornedistrict.lions.gisnet.net.au or send a message to our Facebook page at Gisborne and District Lions Club.

Back to the prosaic after heady NZ cruise Arriving home to a peanut butter sandwich was a bit of a comedown for Probus members who had been cruising in luxury around New Zealand recently.

The food on board was scrumptious and plentiful and it was so nice not to have to lift a finger for those two weeks.

There were several other Probus groups on board as well. We were lucky with the weather which remained mild and the seas were relatively calm. One highlight was the perfect day we had sailing into Milford Sound. There was little wind and the sun shone.

Our ship came up to the sheer rocky sides of the sound and lots of photos were taken.

Another day was spent in Gisborne on the North Island – larger than our town and now imposing height limits of five storeys on its buildings. The trip was a great success. Thanks to Keith Hallett for the organisation.

Our friendly Probus group meets in the Masonic Hall on the first Thursday of each month.

At our last meeting, after a short cuppa break we had the privilege of listening to Graeme Millar speak of his many years in a changing Gisborne and his time with the PMG and Australia Post.

We are looking forward to our next tour which will be to Kangaroo Island.

Don’t forget the book exchange table – bring a book and exchange it for another.

– Trish Model citizens: Rob Wilkie and Geoff Young model the Gisborne NZ t-shirts they acquired while on the recent Probus cruise around New Zealand.

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L-R: Stuart Bonnington, Alan Hobbs, Anne Ireland and Brendan Watters at the Rotary Promotion night.

Promotion and Networking Night The Rotary Club of Gisborne recently held a Business Networking and Rotary Promotion night at the Gisborne Golf Club. The purpose of the event was to provide an opportunity for business networking in the Macedon Ranges area.

Leigh Tomkinson (Macedon Ranges Business Network), Cr Andrew Twaits, Julie Mason (Former Rotary District Governor) and Bryan Power (GREAT and Gisborne Gazette) made presentations on the night.

The Rotary Promotion segment was aimed at potential corporate members of Rotary who would have the opportunity to showcase their businesses to a wider client base in the district while helping to support the community. It was emphasised that Rotary now has a more relaxed policy towards weekly attendance.

Attendees regarded the evening as a success and we hope this will now become an annual event.

Any individual or company wishing to learn more about Rotary or attend any of our weekly meetings, please contact Brendan Watters on 5422 6442 or Stuart Bonnington on 5426 3600.

Rotary Club of Gisborne 40th Anniversary On Wednesday May 17 at 6.30pm, the Rotary Club of Gisborne will celebrate its 40th birthday at Highfield Estate, New Gisborne. Tim Costello AO, chief advocate and former CEO of World Vision Australia, will be the keynote speaker. Tickets are $40 per head for the twocourse meal. Enquiries to Ann on 0409 901 899.

New Members In April our newest members Noeline Richardson and Bill Ellerton were formally inducted into Rotary by Assistant Governor Graeme Batrouney. We look forward to them both helping Rotary making a difference in the community.

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Yet again, our speaker coordinator at Macedon Ranges U3A has put together THE UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE a varied schedule of guests who will speak about a range of topics this month. There may not be “shoes and ships and sealing wax, and cabbages and kings”, but everyone who comes will be sure to learn something new.

All the speakers either live here, or have a close involvement with our community Our “university” is not a place of big buildings with massive numbers of people hurrying from place to place to keep up their studying for exams.

We don’t do exams! We just learn new things, discuss ideas, and stretch our minds in order to keep them flexible, and it’s all in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere.

MAY SPEAKERS May 8: Horses in farming and in towns – Jane Holth 15: Water-saving strategies – Western Water speaker 22: Early Settlement of Gisborne District – Phyllis Boyd OAM 29: A History of Woodend and District – Jannyse Williams.

Our home is the old Senior Citizens’ Centre in Hamilton Street, and we meet for the morning speaker at 10.30am. If you would like to stay for lunch, tea and coffee are free, but you will need to bring a sandwich. There’s always a general discussion led by one of our members about current affairs and films/television/books we’ve enjoyed – or not! We’re usually finished no later than 2.15pm.

You can make enquiries by contacting our president, Malcolm Colquhoun, on 5426 2331 or 0435 790 236.

The blackberries were no match for this scraper.

Big guns roll in to beat the briars The Friends of Jackson Creek had to bring in heavy machinery to deal with a heavy blackberry infestation.

The north banks of Jackson Creek downstream from Kilmore Road have been given a grooming. Dense blackberry and willow branches have been mulched back to reveal the creek bank and open area.

Further tree removal right on the banks of the creek is being considered to prevent tall poplars with weak root systems from falling across the creek causing potential flooding issues or, as happened recently, falling across exposed sewerage pipes. The works were made possible through a weed reduction grant from Macedon Ranges Council. Follow-up poisoning will take place at a suitable time to manage regrowth and allow for some planting of natives.

This area is the last untouched section of the creek since the group formed 19 years ago and finalises a four-kilometre loop of the creek’s banks that have had a makeover of various extremes along with the provision of additional walking tracks and park upgrades along the way. Help is always needed and appreciated at our working bees every third Sunday of the month at 10am. Enquiries to 0415 534 477.

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The NDIS is here – but what now?

On Wednesday May 24, PS My Family Matters is hosting a forum which will feature three guest speakers who will address the key issues facing carers with the introduction of the NDIS – National Disability Insurance Scheme.

"Whilst there has been a lot of information put out in regard to the NDIS already, this forum will give carers the chance to ensure that they are NDIS ready," said Tamara from PS MFM.

There will be an open panel discussion, where carers may ask the questions that are relevant to their personal situation.

The forum is from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the MRH Centre, corner Neal and Lyell Street, Gisborne. For more information or to register for this free event please go to www.eventbrite.com.au and type NDIS What Now in the search box.

We also welcome you to contact the Macedon Ranges Health Intake Team on 5428 0300 with queries.

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The volunteers before setting out for their Good Friday Appeal door-knocking.

Gisborne rallies behind Good Friday Appeal The Gisborne community again gave very generously to the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, raising $19,133.

Gisborne Scouts, Cubs and CFA members door-knocked the town, with the transport very generously supplied by Gisbus.

The day started about 8.30am and it was not long before the hard-working ladies of the CFA were busy counting the donations collected in prior days from Caltex, Puma and businesses in the industrial estate.

Throughout the year collection tins are supported by Gisborne Village Homewares, Gisborne Fresh, Doonies Diner, IGA, Gisborne Bakehouse Café, Vic Tavern, Video Ezy and Cellarbrations.

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Doonies Diner is one of several local businesses with RCH collection tins year-round, and donated fish and chips to feed the door-knocking crew.

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In their annual endeavour, the dedicated and generous staff at Gisborne and Sunbury Foodworks supermarkets donated their wages for the day; together with the shops' profits, Foodworks contributed $35,000 to the cause. Foodworks has now donated $170,000 over the past six years.

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A metre really matters on the road: Pass with Care Readers may have seen the recent announcement from the State Government that it would not introduce a minimum safe passing distance, even as a trial. Victoria is now the only state or territory in Australia that does not have at least a trial in place.

The decision was made despite the recommendation of a parliamentary inquiry, to which we were fortunate to be invited to offer evidence in support of such a law.

Bike Safe Macedon Ranges is disappointed at the message this sends.

It segregates road users and offers no advice or help that can allow all users of our roads to interact more safely.

Unfortunately, it encourages the culture that some road users believe that they have a higher status than others.

Bike Safe Macedon Ranges encourages everyone to show some respect and a little patience on our roads so that we can all get home safely to our families.

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Stephanie Alexander shares her life

The work of Anne Spudvilas forms a fascinating exhibition at Dromkeen from May 28.

A child’s world in pictures on show at Dromkeen 25 Years of the Picture Book Art of Anne Spudvilas An exhibition of illustrations by Anne Spudvilas from 12 picture books will open at Dromkeen Gallery on Sunday May 28. The career of the multi-award-winning artist and children’s book illustrator has spanned more than two decades, collaborating with many of Australia’s top authors including Isobelle Carmody, Bryce Courtenay and Gary Crew.

Included in the exhibition will be original artworks from award-winning books The Race, Jenny Angel, Woolvs in the Sitee and The Peasant Prince.

The show will also demonstrate the illustration process with sketchbooks, dummy books, storyboards and background material used in the creative journey from author’s text to picture book.

Beginning with the cover from Isobelle Carmody’s The Gathering, the exhibition includes work from Li Cunxin’s popular story Mao’s Last Dancer in its picture book format, entitled The Peasant Prince. This book won the NSW and Queensland Premier’s Awards and has been translated into a symphony orchestra production and a play.

Exhibition Opening: 3pm Sunday May 28. Closes Friday September 22.

Dromkeen Gallery, 1012 Gisborne-Kilmore Road, Riddells Creek.

More than 100 people were inspired by cooking legend Stephanie Alexander at a question and answer session at Gisborne library on April 7. Book Bonding and Goldfields Library put on the event, thanks to Penguin Book Publishers.

Prompted by questions from Natasha Boyd of Book Bonding, Stephanie generously shared details of her mother’s influence on her love of food, her passion for French delights, various restaurant and training apprentice stories, her long friendship with Maggie Beer, her love of shopping at farmers’ markets and watching travel food shows such as Luke Nguyen and Rick Stein.

Stephanie is a strong believer in making fresh food preparation and family meal time a priority.

She also proudly spoke of the creation and impact of her famous The Cook’s Companion, and of her Kitchen Garden Foundation which Brussels sprouts? is now in 11% of Australian primary schools. It was Not for me, fantastic to have some says Stephanie! local students who were undertaking the Foundation program attend and ask questions, when she readily admitted she was not a fan of Brussels sprouts but loved broad bean dip and salad in all its guises.

She also advised checking out her Cook's Companion app as well as signing up to her newsletter via her website www.stephaniealexander.com.au When we went to print, there were still a few signed cookbooks at Book Bonding that would make a great Mother’s Day or general gift.

Stephanie Alexander at Gisborne Library with (L-R) Anne Roberts, Subha Simpson, Natasha Boyd of Book Bonding and Georgia Emonson.

Aleesha Hatty of Riddells Creek Primary asks Stephanie a question. Aleesha enjoys the kitchen garden program at school.

Library takes part in 1000 books program Gisborne Library is participating in the ‘1000 Books Before School’ program for our youngest readers.

Please come in and join up and go on an amazing reading adventure with your child.

Storytime, Toddler time, Rhyme time and Saturday stories are back on.

There are now two toddler sessions, on Mondays and Thursdays, and Subha Simpson Rhyme Time has moved to Friday

morning. Come and join us for a fun session full of songs, stories and fun activities. For details, please call on 5428 3962.

Don’t forget to join us every third Saturday of the month for Saturday Storytime. All ages welcome.

Want to learn how to speak Italian, French, Japanese? Our e-library can help assist with language learning, IT skills, entertainment, family history research and much more.

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Waving the flag from Windarring to send off the cars are James Hynson (left) and Simon Adolf, with David Ellis (centre).

Vintage Gisborne More than 100 vintage and classic cars departed Gisborne on the 14th GREAT Macedon Grand Tour on April 1. Fifteen Australian-built Fords led the Tour away from Gisborne after being “flagged off” by volunteers from The GREAT Association and Windarring.

The field then headed off on a 300km tour of the beautiful Macedon Ranges and surrounds finishing up with a dinner in the magnificent Kyneton Town Hall.

Prizes were awarded to the best-presented vehicles and Tour entrants raised $1500 for charity. Sunday morning saw 40 of the Tour vehicles assemble in the John Aitken Reserve with owners enjoying a stroll through the Gisborne Olde Time Market.

The weekend was a wonderful success and we would like to send a big thankyou to the Tour sponsors: GREAT, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, TD Automotive Services, Gisborne and District Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank, RT Edgar, the Hanging Rock Winery and the MotorActive Group.

A thank you and an invitation

Help mothers in need this Mother’s Day The Nappy Collective, May 5-19 Everyone appreciates that being a parent can be difficult, but for families in crisis, or mothers in shelters who are escaping domestic violence, the challenges are much more serious.

One of the toughest things for these mothers can be providing basic healthcare items for their babies and children such as nappies.

The Nappy Collective is calling on families across Australia to donate leftover nappies, which will provide vital material aid to mums in need and help share the joy and love of Mother’s Day. Macedon Ranges Further Education Centre is pleased to be participating as an official drop-off point in Gisborne for unused left-over disposable nappies. We hope the local community will help support The Nappy Collective, dropping off nappies between May 5 and 19. MRFEC is at 12 Hamilton Street, Gisborne. Enquiries: 5428 3799.

Above: a 1928 Ford Model A leaves from the historic Court House.

First Aid training for volunteers Cobaw Community Health’s Central Victorian Volunteer Service is hosting First Aid and CPR training in Gisborne on May 16 and 17. For further information or to register visit www.volunteering. cobaw.org.au.

The sessions will be at the Gisborne Community Centre on Hamilton Street and will go from 6:30pm-9:30pm.

The cost is $45.

Macedon Ranges Oxfam Group collect from the public at times of special crisis. In April, members collected for the Syrian refugee camps in the Middle East. $300 was donated, which has been specifically sent to these people by Oxfam Australia. We thank passers by who respond to these requests.

The Adult Fellowship of the Uniting Church Gisborne, in conjunction with Macedon Ranges Oxfam, is holding a forum in the church on Monday June 19 at 1:30pm. The topic will be on the theme “Those who have less” and speakers will include Mohammed, a refugee from Lentara Refugee Centre at Broadmeadows, and Jan McColl, who will speak about Occusi in East Timor. Everyone is very welcome.

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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 and the Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society, Central Victoria

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New series for children Are you sick and tired of your kids reading the same book over and over? Here are some new and upcoming release ideas.

The hilarious Spy Toys by Mark Powers came out in January. Think Toy Story meets James Bond – with evil elephant villain, and great for 8+.

Our February favourite for 10+ kids was the clever story of What To Do If You Turn Invisible

by Ross Welford. Of course 13-year-old Ethel thinks this is fun at first but then she is thrown into a nightmare of lies, the struggle to be seen again, and trying to solve the mystery of her own birth.

March saw the start of a fun magic series for 10+ called The Young Magicians and the Thieves Almanac by comedian / magician Nick Mohammed.

Follow four kids who join a magic circle: Alex is great at cards, Zack is a nifty pickpocket, Jonny is a science explosive expert whilst Sophie is great at hypnosis. For more advanced 9+ historical fiction fans there was also The Turnkey by Allison Rushby, a ghost mystery set in WWII. Trenton Lee Stewart, author of The Mysterious Benedict Society, released a new series in April called The Secret Keepers about a pocket watch that allows Rueben to disappear for 15 minutes at a time. Think Roald Dahl meets Lemony Snicket, and perfect for 10 to 13 year olds.

Sally Murphy, author of one of my favourites, Toppling, has a new standalone novel coming in May called Looking Up. Pete desperately wants a telescope for his birthday. But when a mysterious card arrives in the mail, what Pete wants is turned totally upside down. It’s an intriguing story for 9+ readers.

Popular Sally Rippin, of Billie B Brown fame, has a new older 8+ series called Polly and Buster coming in June, about a witch named Polly who befriends a feelings monster named Buster. Great themes of friendship, empathy, peer pressure and making mistakes.

In July, Matt Stanton’s Funny Kid for President will be perfect for 9+ fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Big Nate. It follows funny kid Max as he deals with poop scandals, stalker ducks, surprise debates and the great library vomit-ageddon as he tries to become class president.

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WANT A FREE BOOK? ) This month’s prize is a copy of Horizon by Scott Westerfeld, thanks to Scholastic and BookBonding. It's an eerie supernatural plane crash survival story for strong readers 10+.

Drop into the GREAT office and name another survival book or television show to win the prize.

The Gisborne Singers are doing the hard yards putting the finishing touches to their first big project for the year. Under the competent direction of Stephen Brockman, they will perform the sublime Brahms Requiem in May. The German Requiem (sung this time in English) is the composer’s greatest choral work and one of the best known Protestant Requiems.

As usual, the choir will be backed by a fine orchestra and soloists are the ever-popular Lee Abrahmsen (soprano) and Manfred Pohlenz (bass).

If you have not heard this music before, give yourself a treat and come

along. The performances will take place at the delightful, historic bluestone Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Kyneton on Sunday May 21, and at the Gisborne Church of Christ in New Gisborne on Sunday May 28. Both concerts start at 3pm.

Although tickets can be prebooked for both venues, there will be no seat allocations at Kyneton, so seats will be available on order of arrival at that venue.

Our famous afternoon tea will be served after the performances at both venues. For bookings go to www.gisbornesingers.org.au or phone 0413 003 254.

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THE GALLERY MT MACEDON The Gallery Mt Macedon is celebrating autumn with a burst of nature’s colours depicted on canvas, silk, paper, jewellery and more.

Wander down the lane and marvel at the autumn leaves’ explosion of colour both inside and outside the gallery building. Enjoy all that Mt Macedon village has to offer in natural beauty and good food while exploring our Autumn Reds Exhibition. See how our local artists have been inspired by this season.

Mt Macedon is buzzing with so many visitors and we welcome you all so come and be amazed at the autumnal colours. Exhibition continues throughout May. Opening hours: Friday-Tuesday 10am to 4pm. (closed Wednesdays and Thursdays). Free entry. www.thegallerymtmacedon.com.au

OPEN STUDIOS

Daylesford Macedon Ranges Open Studios Local Open Studios this month are Anthony Vanderzweep, bronze sculptor; Colleen Weste, textile artist; Marian Alexopoulos, mixed media and encaustic artist, and William Ritchie, wildlife painter. The studios will be open on May 6 and 7 and May 13 and 14, from 10am to 5pm. www.openstudios.com.au

VOCAL RANGES FESTIVAL Kyneton

Three days of concerts, workshops, storytelling, singalong, Friday May 5 to Sunday 7. All bookings: www.trybooking.com

May holds musical delights at Duneira Now that the weather is cooler, it’s time to get indoors and enjoy some fantastic musical offerings at Duneira during May. Three midday concerts are scheduled, and are free on a first-come, first-served basis. These concerts feature the Masters performance students from Monash University, and generally showcase a mix of piano, wind and string instruments, and voice.

It’s a wonderful way to spend an hour and a great opportunity for talented young musicians to gain performance experience. Bookings are essential and must be made through the website.

Spoil your mum (or yourself) on Sunday May 14 with our Mother’s Day Concert and Afternoon Tea. We begin with afternoon tea at 3.30pm in the elegant dining room and then move into the music room for a concert featuring classical chamber music. One lucky mum will receive a door prize at the end of the event. Tickets are $25 per adult and $15 per child under 16. All children must have a paid ticket.

Enjoy a sublime musical experience on Sunday May 21 when Accademia Arcadia present a repeat performance of their sell-out Melbourne Recital Centre performance Music for a Prussian King. Featuring trio sonatas of CPE Bach, Quantz and Benda, this music will be played on baroque-style instruments.

Tickets for all events are available online at www.duneira.com.au

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Mount Players present a potent black comedy Our next production is the black comedy True West by Sam Shepard.

Melbourne director Travis Handcock has gathered an incredibly experienced and talented cast with well-known local actors David Runnalls and David Cubley being joined

by Melbourne actors Lee Cook and Sandy Green to present this powerful play.

True West is a character study that examines the relationship between Austin, a screenwriter, and his older brother Lee. Austin is house-sitting their mother’s home east of Los Angeles while she is in Alaska. During his stay he is confronted by his brother, who bullies his way into staying at the house and using Austin’s car. In addition, the screenplay which Austin is pitching to his connection in Hollywood somehow gets taken over by the pushy con-man tactics of Lee, and the brothers find themselves forced to cooperate in the creation of a story that will make or break both their lives.

True West runs from May 26 to June 10.

To book your tickets, go to www.themountplayers. com or call our box office on 5426 1892.

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Lee Cook (left) and David Cubley rehearse a scene in True West, the Mount Players' next production opening on May 26.

Hammering holes through familial brick walls of Europe

Kerry Trawn (right) receives her Member of the Year award, presented by Subha Simpson, Gisborne Librarian.

In March, the Gisborne Genealogical Group held its AGM at which the executive for the coming year was elected. They are Michele Pinti, President; Tricia McLay, Vice-President; Lorna Jackson, Treasurer; and Julie Dworak, Secretary, assisted by Kerry Trawn.

At this meeting the Member of the Year was also announced, the recipient being Kerry Trawn. Kerry has contributed a great deal to the group,

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GISBORNE GENEALOGICAL Group especially during the past two years while serving on the Committee.

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday May 25 at 7.30pm in the Family History Room, next to the Gisborne Library. A discussion on ‘Brick

Walls in European Research’ will be led

by Michele Pinti and Julie Dworak.

Tracing ancestors in Australia and the UK is relatively easy, but those with family originating in Europe often have difficulty following the trail. We look forward to Michele and Julie’s presentation.

Supper and time to chat will follow the talk. Visitors are always welcome ($2 donation, please) Lyn Hall

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MR Photographic Society Melbourne-based photographer Ron Cork judged the first externally judged competition of 2017 for the Photographic Society in April.

The winning images for the Set Subject, ‘Floral’, were Ronda Woolgar for the print section and Tom Templeman for the digital. In the Open category Paul Fletcher took out top spot for print, and Tom Templeman the digital section.

The club night on May 2 will highlight an in-house challenge: club members will present their own processing of three images of another member – this can really demonstrate an alternative way of seeing your work.

Coming up at the society's tech

night in May will be a review of the 40 exchange images between our club and the Stawell Camera Club. It will be fantastic to see that part of Victoria on display. And it will be great to get the feedback from our images being reviewed by Stawell later this month.

And at the end of May is the annual Victorian Association of Photographic Societies Annual Convention which many of our club members will be attending.

Macedon Ranges Photographic Society meets twice a month at the Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House.

For more information, visit www. macedon-ranges-photography.org.au/ or our Facebook page.

Travis Easton at his April presentation of waterfall photography for the Macedon Ranges Photographic Society. Image courtesy John Spring.

All kinds of culture on offer at Woodend Winter Arts Festival June 9 - 12

Tickets are now on sale for the annual Woodend Winter Arts Festival which will take place in venues throughout Woodend over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June.

The festival line-up includes something for everyone – classical music (including guitar, piano, ensembles and quartets), speakers (including Mem Fox and garden writer Michael McCoy), writers’ workshops, poetry, and political panels that promise to be animated and thought provoking (the legacy of Paul Keating, for example!).

It also includes art exhibitions by the Macedon Ranges Art Group, the Macedon Ranges Potters, the ‘Out of the box’ exhibition by local artists and an exhibition – The Colenso series – featuring a stunning collaboration between commercial and fine art photographer Alina Golovachenko and Kathryn Russack, chef at Colenso.

Highlights of the music program include a silent film accompanied by live musical accom-paniment, the Australian Guitar Trio, the Australian String Quartet and one of Australia’s finest pianists (Tony Lee).

As well there will be a very special evening, Boccherini and Bocconcini, at the historic Jackson

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Quinta Essentia with their unique wooden instruments will present arrangements of Brazilian popular tunes.

Hall at Braemar College, featuring food from Italy, Spain and France by Hal Riches and Kathryn Russack, and music by Accademia Arcadia.

The free festival fireworks show will take place on Friday night at Buffalo Stadium, Woodend.

Entertainment and food stalls will operate from 5:30pm and fireworks will begin at 6:30pm.

Full details of the festival program and tickets are available at www.woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au

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KYNETON TOWN HALL SHOWS Whether you want to laugh, cry, delve into Australian history or hum along to a familiar tune, Kyneton Town Hall is offering it in May. On Friday May 12 at 11.30am, the life and music of Burt Bacharach is reimagined in a tribute performance, Magic Moments.

If its laughs you’re after, book a ticket to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow: on Saturday May 13 at 7.30pm, performers from the festival bring the show to Kyneton, with performances from Bob Franklin, Danielle Walker, DeAnne Smith, Sean Choolburra and Sam Taunton.

On Tuesday May 30 at 7.30pm, indigenous Australian history is exposed in the theatre piece Coranderrk. The production, presented by ILBIJERRI Theatre Company, recreates a chapter of Australian history which saw the people of the Coranderrk Aboriginal Reserve go head-to-head with the Aboriginal Protection Board to continue their explorations in self-determination on the country left to them. A story of resistance and strength, this spirited drama revives the voices of those who fought, and aims to encourage an understanding of the past between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.

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Artworks blend photos and mixed media Exhibition at Gisborne Library An exhibition of photographic art collages produced by the art group at Gisborne Windarring is on display at the library.

The artists have used black and white photos of their friend Ben and overlaid them with a variety of media. They have employed everyday materials to highlight certain aspects of the photographs and created 3D effects. Gisborne Library is proud to showcase this exhibition which will be on display until the end of May. – Subha Simpson

Whimsical Wes wows Woodend film buffs

Ben, whose pictures his classmates have based their art on, stands proudly with his artwork.

Dare stands in front of her artwork. Dare’s perspective has created beautiful pieces of art, so much so that she has her own wall.

Macedon Ranges Film Society’s April screening featured acclaimed director Wes Anderson’s whimsical, quirky and ultimately heart-warming film Moonrise Kingdom about two runaway, outsider ‘tweenagers’ and the adults intersecting their lives. A stellar ensemble cast included Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Ed Norton, Bruce Willis and Tilda Swinton.

This month, MRFS is screening the 2013 Polish film Ida directed by Pawel Pawlikowski.

Anna, a young novitiate nun in 1960s Poland, is on the verge of taking her vows when she discovers a dark family secret dating back to the years of the German occupation.

In other news, the Film Society now has a website, www.mrfilmsociety.org, allowing members and the public to keep up to date on forthcoming screenings, film notes, special events and other film-related news and information.

Macedon Ranges Film Society meets on the second Wednesday each month at Woodend Community Centre. Film notes and an informal supper are part of the evening. MRFS is a membership-based club.

Enquiries by email to mrfilmsociety@gmail.com or call Lorraine 5427 0921 or Christine 5429 5452. www.mrfilmsociety.org

Gisborne Ramblers Brigid with her three dipictions of the Eiffel Tower.

Tamika with her photographic artworks featuring London's Big Ben and classmate Ben.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

Proudly sponsored by Macedon Ranges Health

Setting a new benchmark in teamwork We recently installed some custom-made bench seats at the entrance to the Macedon Ranges Health Centre. There are many activities involved in such a project. Measuring the location, designing, checking the design with stake-holders, welding and painting steel frames, shaping and varnishing the timber, bolting everything into place and, last but not least, making the well-earned cuppa afterwards.

Our project team comprised Karl, Roger, Camden, Merv, Bill Mc, Jackson and Jason – ages range from 14 to 91. What a team!

Sometimes the biggest pleasure of a job doesn’t come from making something, it comes from being part of the team that made it. If you’re looking for a friendly team to join, come along any Monday, Wednesday or Thursday morning and try us out.

With Betty Doolan

Jackson, Merv and Camden prove the strength of the finished seats.

Extended services and new staff at Health Centre

Catherine Hart (clinical psychologist) and Jamie Hart (exercise physiologist).

In April MRH welcomed two new clinicians to the Macedon Ranges Health Centre – Catherine and Jamie.

Catherine is a clinical psychologist and Jamie is an exercise physiologist.

Catherine and Jamie recently moved from Melbourne and are looking forward to working and living in our wonderful community, enjoying a big back yard with their children and are very excited about the new addition to their family – chooks! They are both big advocates for health and wellbeing.

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Catherine and Jamie will complement our mental health and physical activity teams; stay tuned for updates on some exciting programs and opportunities with our new exercise physiologist.

Our expanding physiotherapy team welcomed back Sheridan Brand from maternity leave this month.

Sheridan was delighted to see the team had doubled in size since her departure therefore ensuring we can meet the demands for physiotherapy services.

I have a lot to tell you about what residents have been doing. We enjoyed a lovely ‘High Tea’ and the food was very nice with sandwiches, cakes and lots of goodies. The lovely Arthrell family provided this High Tea. We had a bus trip to Daylesford to the Mill Markets and it was great to hear the sounds of delight as we received our meals. They have a group of people walking around and you just tell them the stall number and what you want to buy. I could hear my name being called as it was time to go home. I did quite a good job of dodging Debbie the LEP (Life Enhancement) staff member! It was a wonderful day and many thanks to LEP staff and volunteers for giving the residents a day to remember.

St Patrick’s Day started with lunch of baked potatoes with fancy fillings – not too sure about the green lemonade! Then there was an Irish film and two lovely Irish dancers finished a beaut day.

Recently I received a copy of Remembering Melbourne 1850-1960. It had items about different suburbs. I remember going to the pictures at the Padua Theatre in Brunswick, and the pages about North Melbourne brought back lovely memories. Our ancestors built these beautiful buildings; it is a pity in our time of change we foolishly pulled them down.

One of our new groups is cooking with Lynn from LEP staff. The best part of the group is that residents get to taste whatever they make. The Easter Eggs were little balls of pure chocolate. "Wow".

Residents’ days are made happy because all of these wonderful people make it so.

Stay safe, Betty

Bequests and donations made to Macedon Ranges Health ensure Gisborne’s growing and ageing community will continue to receive quality health and aged care services well into the future.

Your gift can be a special way to remember a loved one or recognise the support and care we provide.

For more information on the bequests and donations program, please contact CEO Don Tidbury on 5428 0300, don.tidbury@mrh.org.au or visit www.mrh.org.au

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Coffee group enjoys a cosy corner

'Say No to Family Violence'

Snapped on March 30, this group of Gisborne Oaks residents meet at the Kosy Korner cafe at Macedon Ranges Health every Thursday morning for coffee, crosswords and chat.

They are assisted by Deborah Young from the Oaks.

On Friday May 12, Macedon Ranges Health will be having a 'Say No to Family Violence Day’ at the MRH Centre.

The day will include training for staff in recognising and responding to family violence, facilitated by the Centre for Non-Violence, and we will host a community barbecue lunch.

The barbecue will be at the MRH Centre from 12pm to 1.30pm and it would be great to have the community share lunch with Macedon Ranges Health employees, and say No to Family Violence.

Some alarming statistics on family

violence include: • One in three Australian women has experienced physical violence since the age of 15.

• One in four Australian women has experienced physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner.

• On average, at least one woman a week is killed by a partner or former partner in Australia.

(Our Watch, Understanding Violence, Facts and Figures, http://www.ourwatch.org.au)

For more information on support services please phone Macedon Ranges Health on 5428 0300.

Session on Alzheimer's services Birds of the Macedon Ranges #33

As part of Macedon Range Health's community education on Alzheimers disease, an introduction to dementia and available services for family and community members will be held on Tuesday June 6 at MRH from 5pm to 6.30pm. If you are interested in attending this sessions or would like further details, please contact Lexi Hilgert on lexi.hilgert@mrh.org.au or 5428 0394. Please note that numbers are limited.

If anything was designed to induce a sense of peace and wellbeing, it is this image from Ron Weste of a yellow-billed spoonbill resting at the Riddells Creek lake on March 31.

Cancer support program at Bundaleer By the age of 85, one in three men and one in two women will have been diagnosed with some type of cancer. This is an astounding statistic and let's not forget those that are affected by cancer indirectly: the supporters, helping someone they love and care about navigate a cancer diagnosis.

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OBITUARY Leonard Thomas Lalor 20 November 1941 – 2 February 2017 Leonard Thomas Lalor (Len) was born in Sea Lake, the eldest of four children. He had three sisters: Mary, Christine and Geraldine. The years spent in Sea Lake held very special memories for him.

In 1952 the family moved to Meeniyan where his dad was appointed Station Master in the Len Lalor Victorian Railways. This was the first of many moves to come. In 1954 the family moved to Minyip in the Wimmera wheat country. Over the years Len often spoke of the happy times he had growing up and he always looked forward to family get-togethers.

Len met his wife Lynette Williams when they were working in the same office for the Victorian Railways in the city. They married in 1967 and would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in July this year. Their first home was in Vermont and they had two children, Clare and Paul. Lynette’s family farm was in Gisborne and every Sunday the family travelled there to visit her father.

Len and Lynette were devoted to each other and together they made a great team and shared many interests. Len had a keen interest in photography and in his twenties they travelled around the country photographing steam engines.

Len enjoyed his time working with the railways as an auditor and continued working there until he retired in 1994. He loved gardening and propagated hundreds of trees from seedlings and planted them on the property at Gisborne. Forty years on and the trees he planted are now flourishing.

In 2000 Len and Lynette moved to Gisborne.

Len became a keen fulltime hobby farmer, a role he relished. Together Len and Lynette formed many new friendships and retained old ones in the Gisborne area.

Len certainly didn’t have any problems making new friends despite his hearing impairment. He was a most enthusiastic Fitzroy then Brisbane Lions supporter.

Len’s greatest qualities were his willingness to help others, his positive, kind and encouraging nature, and his fantastic sense of humour. He was devoted to his grandchildren Savannah, Nathaniel, Finn and Max and looked forward to another grandchild due soon.

Len’s funeral service was held at St Brigid’s Church followed by a burial at the Gisborne Cemetery.

COUNCILLOR'S COLUMN With Cr Andrew Twaits

Left to right: Terry Campbell, Neil Pomroy, Brian Richardson and Norm McBean. They come from Woodend, Malmsbury and Romsey and represent how widespread WLCG ranges in its membership.

Blokes in the caring role take time for a chat with mates Woodend Lifestyle Carers Group was established in 2012 to support carers of loved ones living with dementia. Since then numbers have grown considerably and now include 12 male carers in a predominantly female organisation.

We know that there are many more men in the Macedon Ranges who are in a caring role, and we are now exploring how to support them with a 'men only' branch of WLCG. A coffee morning has been organised for Friday, May 5, which will be facilitated by Vincent Poisson, program manager, rural services with Alzheimer’s Australia Victoria, together with Neil Pomroy, president of WLCG. This will be an opportunity for blokes to meet other blokes caring for someone with dementia, Parkinson’s disease or acquired brain injury.

You may also be dealing with grief at the loss of your loved one and therefore need support – in a blokey way – on this stage of your journey.

If you are interested in taking part, just turn up on May 5. Coffee will be served from 11am to 12.30pm at Woodend RSL Club in Anslow Street.

For further information call the Secretary on 5420 7132.

Thanks to so many of you who took the time to make your thoughts known about what the Council’s priorities should be over the course of the next Council Plan. Following the April Council meeting, the draft Council Plan (which incorporates the Health and Wellbeing Plan) and the draft 2017-18 budget are now available for community review and feedback.

You can view them online or at shire customer service centres until May 30.

A key feature of this draft Council Plan is that it’s based on a 10-year time horizon – beyond the four-year focus of previous Council Plans. If the community supports this approach it should help the current Council make better decisions for the long term benefit of the Shire.

The draft budget provides a clear window into the operational workings of Council.

I’d encourage you to have your say about where expenditure is planned and to ask questions about the rationale for different funding priorities.

The new Council is working well with our local state member of parliament and we are building broader stakeholder relationships that will hopefully assist with funding applications for important projects such as the New Gisborne Sports Fields and the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub. As always, please feel free to get in touch by email or phone if you have any Councilrelated issues you’d like to discuss.

Cr Andrew Twaits Macedon Ranges Shire Council M: 0429 066 000 PO Box 151 Kyneton Victoria 3444 Email: atwaits@mrsc.vic.gov.au Web: mrsc.vic.gov.au

Defined Benefit Pensions & $1.6m superannuation transfer balance cap With all of the talk around the $1.6m superannuation transfer balance cap, something that hasn’t been discussed a great deal in the media is around the treatment of defined benefit pensions in relation to the cap. The application of the cap differs depending on whether the pension is sourced from taxed funds (generally private sector funds and some public sector ones) or from untaxed sources (some public sector funds). If you are unclear if your pension account fits one of these descriptions contact your superannuation fund and they can confirm.

You can establish if a defined benefit pension will be valued at over the transfer balance cap limits by multiplying the amount received annually by 16. Therefore if you receive a pension from a defined benefit fund at or over $100,000 you will be considered as using up all of your cap.

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Taxed Defined Benefit Pensions – 50% of pension amounts over the current cap of $100,000 will be included in the taxpayers assessable income at marginal rates, no offset is available.

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Youth health expo gives students options Twenty-five students attended a Youth Health and Wellbeing Expo held in Gisborne on March 30. The students were mostly from Kyneton which is serviced by outreach services from Macedon Ranges Health in Neal Street.

The purpose of the expo was to increase students’ knowledge of what type of services are available across the Macedon Ranges.

The students formed small groups and circulated through five stations in the Macedon Ranges Health building discussing areas such as diet and exercise, police support and mental and sexual health.

They finished the day with a barbecue at the Men’s Shed.

A student wears 'beer goggles' to experience the difficulties of functioning under the influence of alcohol.

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Students in a diet and exercise group try ‘planking,’ a core strength exercise.

It's hard! The best performer lasted one minute 15 seconds.

TOWN – Autumn change not restricted to leaf colour As we all enjoy autumn, it is not just the colour of the leaves that are changing at Gisborne TOWN Club.

As our club began a new TOWN (Take Off Weight Naturally) recording year on April 1, we made a renewed commitment to achieving our goals.

To achieve this we do not look at quick fixes or rely on fad diets. It’s all about supporting and encouraging each other to lose weight gradually through lifestyle change and healthier food decision making.

This means eating the right sort of food, eg fruit and vegetables, choosing to eat smaller portions

and, of course, regular exercise.

So why don’t you take the first step on your journey to a healthier you and join us at Gisborne TOWN club where we will support, encourage and in our group therapy sessions, share tools and ideas to help you achieve a healthier you.

We meet every Monday from 6pm at the Gisborne Bowling Club.

We would love to have you come and join us. For further information, contact Cathy on 5428 1334 or Dianne on 5428 3088. – Di Di Egan

Your input sought on draft budget Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Draft Budget Report for 2017-18 is now on public exhibition until May 30.

The draft budget proposes a rate increase within the mandated 2 per cent cap and more than $80 million towards services and projects across the shire.

It is aligned with the Council Plan for 2017 to 2027 (which includes the Health and Wellbeing Plan) and Strategic Resource Plan 2017-18, both of which Council is also inviting comments on until May 30.

This year's Draft Budget proposes to increase spending across a number of areas, including supporting parents with young children, volunteers, walking and cycling paths, community facilities, and for strategic planning aligned to community expectations regarding outcomes from the Macedon Ranges Protection Advisory Committee.

Tip shop planned Funding has also been allocated to establish a re-use shop at the Kyneton Transfer Station and upgrade change rooms at JD Clifford Reserve in Macedon.

To find out more and have your say, visit Council’s website, www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay, or view copies in person at any of Council’s service centres.

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GISBORNE REGION EVENTS ACTIVITIES & TOURISM View from the stalls

Penny displays some of her products at the market.

Penny Krstev Macedon Park Emu Farm

By Rosemary Davies Penny Krstev of Macedon Park Emu Farm has been a regular at our Gisborne Olde Time Market for over 12 years. She is also a keen supporter of the GREAT Association. Penny has lived in Gisborne South for more than 34 years with her menagerie including a range of unusual poultry, cows, sheep and emus. Developing and marketing emu oil products is her speciality for the market, and feedback and inquiries from customers directs the range of emu oil products she develops.

Emu oil is said to have a range of useful properties related to the skin and it is used for its anti-inflammatory properties in moisturisers for dry, sensitive skin and creams for dermatitis and arthritis sufferers.

Apart from emu oil products, Penny also sells a range of poultry including chickens, geese, ducks, and breeds of laying hens including Isa Brown, Silkies, Light Sussex, Wyandottes and Silver Dorkings. These are some of the more unusual breeds of poultry not easy to come by these days. Many of these hens would also make excellent pets.

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The G R E AT Association

The benefits of volunteering The GREAT Association (Gisborne Region Events Activities and Tourism), which also runs the monthly Olde Time Market in Gisborne, is looking for volunteers.

GREAT is a friendly, not-forprofit community organisation that develops and supports a range of community activities and also assists with supporting various community initiatives. It also produces the Gisborne Gazette community newspaper each month.

If you can give a few hours once a week or month or help with special events, we would love to meet you and make you feel welcome as a member of the team.

There are all sorts of different jobs and activities where you could help and enjoy the benefits of sharing

your skills, your passion for this region and get to meet new friends and neighbours.

Volunteering gives you a good feeling when you contribute to your local community. You gain a sense of achievement, build your social network, use some of your existing talents, learn new ones, and it helps you feel more connected to the area.

Volunteering also improves health and wellbeing, and boosts one's self-esteem and confidence as well as building new life and work skills.

Find out more about what GREAT does and how you can be involved. We’d love to meet you soon at the GREAT Centre, Shop 4, 23 Hamilton Street, Gisborne (next to Flight Centre.)

Be part of something GREAT!

Margot Sanders

Gazette volunteer: Margot Sanders Margot has lived in Bullengarook/Gisborne since 1979. She volunteers at the GREAT Centre, the Red Cross Emergency Services, Gisborne Primary School, and tutors School of the Air students on outback stations.

She and her husband Gary featured in an ABC Radio National program in April on their work with these students.

Margot started volunteering at the GREAT Centre to promote the great local community, and enjoys helping with events that the GREAT Centre runs.

Featured artist for May Peter Newberry returns to exhibit his paintings this month at the GREAT Centre.

Peter’s work is always popular so be sure to drop in to view it.

For some time the GREAT Centre has been a drop-off point for the Uplift bra project, which takes donated bras in good condition and distributes them to women in disadvantaged countries.

Unfortunately the Gisborne volunteer for the project is no longer able to transport them to the dispatch centre so we will not be accepting any more donations.

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SCHOOL'S IN

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No time to stop at Mount Macedon Primary School The Life Education van came to our school on the last Wednesday of term one. Life Ed is an organisation that helps teach students about being healthy and making good decisions. The life education van is fun, interactive and interesting.

“My favourite thing about the Life Education van was seeing Harold the toy giraffe,” say Ava and Liv. On March 8 the interschool tennis was on. Schools around the area competed in the tennis competition to move on to the next level to compete against other regions. Maddison’s note: “Everyone did great at the tennis. It was a tough comp; well done to the people who got into the next comp.”

Be Yourself Day is a day that Mt Macedon Primary School had on the last day of term one. Everyone had to dress up in casual clothes and bring a gold coin donation that went to the Kids’ Helpline. The school raised $170. The day was developed to have students ‘be themselves’ and share the things that make them unique and important. Thank you to the Junior School Council for organising the day.

Written by Ellie, Kyla and Maddie

New Gisborne’s peer mediators act to help keep playground happy This term New Gisborne Primary School established its Peer Mediator program. Due to its success in previous years, more than 20 Year Five students put their hands up to participate as peer mediators.

After a number of lunchtime meetings where the students were informed of their role in assisting younger students to help solve minor playground issues, the students eagerly spoke at assembly and visited the younger students before commencing.

The goal of the peer mediator is to listen to both sides and help students find a solution that both parties are happy with so they can move on and continue playing.

In their bright yellow vests the peer mediators are identifiable and it is proving to be very effective initiative.

The Buddy Benches (kindly donated by the Avasti family) are also proving to be a safe spot where

Sully and Leon Avasti (seated), classmates and peer mediators gather at one of the Buddy Benches handmade by the Avasti family for New Gisborne Primary. students can sit if they are feeling lonely. Our peer mediators regularly check this stop each lunchtime and help these students rejoin play.

We’d like to congratulate all of our peer mediators on their first weeks

and with such fine representatives, we are confident of continued success.

Finally, many thanks to the Avasti family for their handmade bench seats.

Gisborne Montessori picked for leadership role

Ben, Ellie, Akira, Catie (above) and Liv and Chloe (right) enjoy the activities in the Life Education van.

Gisborne Montessori School has been chosen as a Lead School to further develop the Victorian Education Department’s work in promoting respectful relationships.

This work is aimed at preventing family violence through education, building community awareness and the delivery of targeted programs.

We are proud to be chosen to be a leader in this field. We were nominated because of the outstanding work we already engage in around building positive relationships throughout the school community.

The program will involve our staff team receiving

further professional development around the theme of positive relationship education.

We will also work with other professionals in our area to develop support networks for families who identify as requiring additional support.

Our staff team, once trained, will then mentor teachers and staff from other schools.

We are committed in this school to creating an environment of gender equity, a place where everyone feels safe and feels heard, a place where we can all interact in a respectful, peaceful manner. It is our aim to make the world a better place for all children and families in our community.

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'Peace at Home and Peace to the World'

Late entry for 'most dramatic' Greatest Shave Hair today, gone tomorrow: The two ‘L’s lead the way at Gisborne Primary

This was the focus of Holy Cross Primary's school gathering to honour those who have served and those still at their posts. The last Anzac song was written to keep alive the memory of Alec Campbell, the last surviving Anzac who passed away in 2002. He experienced war first hand and in a talk to Australian schoolchildren expressed his hope for ‘Peace at home and peace to the world.’

As we quietly gathered to honour our soldiers and service personnel we recognised with pride the freedom that we enjoy today has come at a great price.

Our school captains carried the Australian flag and after attending the ANZAC Day Ceremony at Salesian College and on ANZAC day at the Gisborne service, they were very reverent in showing the respect and importance of the day.

A special assembly was held in March to witness Grade Three student Luke lose his long locks, as he raised well over $2,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave. Luke (pictured) grew his hair for two years, before losing the lot.

Grade Five student Lochie was inspired to get involved to support his friend, five-year-old Matilda, who is currently undergoing treatment for blood cancer.

For those of you who are old enough to remember putting a few coins into a paper bag for a lunch order from the school canteen (or tuckshop, as you may have called it), here’s another sign of progress: nowadays, it is done online via a phone app and paid for by credit card, at the swipe of a finger! Not all tradition has been lost, though – real money still changes hands as the children line up at the window for a recess or lunchtime snack, served by our friendly canteen manager Jane and a dedicated army of parent volunteers.

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Ed Ferguson, a grade 5 student at Mount Macedon Primary School, has already achieved what many of us dream of all our lives, representing Australia on an international stage.

Ed has been picked to play for the Under 11s Australian Futsal Association team representing Australia in Hawaii in December. Ed has worked hard to develop his futsal skills and should be very proud of his achievements in the sport. Well done Ed.

Luke’s hair transformation, shown in these these ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos, was shared with the whole school. as our newly appointed Principal. Most recently, she was in the same role at Newham Primary School. A big thanks to Brea Terris for steering the ship as Acting Principal over the past six months.

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St Brigid's school Easter celebrations

Cameron Kimmins, Tyler Ball and Luke Cardillo. Cameron and Luke are wearing their great-grandfathers’ medals.

It has been a very good start to the year at St Brigid’s with a lot of fun activities during Term 1.

It was great to finish off with our Holy Week paraliturgies. Through the last week of term and the weeks leading up to Easter, St Brigid’s students have been reenacting the journey of Jesus. During this time we couldn’t help but reflect on if Jesus was alive today, what would he make of this? What would he think of the paraliturgies we have been doing? Also, what would he think of the world today? What would he say? What would he think and what would he do?

Each class performed a different event of Holy Week. Everyone did really well, and it was great to see the students being so involved and really raising the Easter spirit.

Hope you all had a Happy Easter and a safe and happy holiday and are ready for a long and fun Term 2!

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Grade one students Denzil Green and Lily O’Connell are joined by Lt Commander Colin Fiford (Rtd) and Lt Commander Dennis Franklin at the cenotaph.

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Plaudits for a stalwart of Macedon cricket Congratulations to the Macedon Cricket Club for the 3rds X1 taking out the GDCA against Hanging Rock. It was the club’s first premiership for a number of years and a fantastic result for all members of the team. Go Cats!

Also being celebrated by the club are the achievements made by club legend, John Ewels. John’s efforts on the day and throughout the year resulted in him taking out the team’s season award for both bowling and all-rounder. But wait, there’s more! Each year the Cricket Victoria Volunteer Recognition Program recognises those who have made outstanding contributions to cricket. Nominated by

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President Steve Harrison, John was officially recognised with a 50 Years of Service Award and was invited to attend the award luncheon at the MCG as a guest of honour.

Steve’s words on John: “John is the lifeblood of the Macedon Cricket Club, with 38 years of continuous service in all roles. Without John’s involvement, it

is doubtful the club would have survived.

Cricket Club every since. John has had He has been key in leading a small, sucmany roles over the years and provided cessful community club, with three senior extraordinary service. He was captain for and three junior teams. First to turn up nine years, vice-captain for 16 years, asto training, match day and club functions, sociation delegate for 18 years, secretary John’s efforts have also resulted in sponfor 33 years and committee member for sorships, grants and volunteer support.

35 years. He has received awards along As club president, I could think the way for his bowling and batof no one better to receive ting, was named Best Clubman such an award.” seven times, and is a Life MemJohn’s involvement with ber of the club. And he’s still playcricket began when he starting! ed playing in Essendon at 14 Congratulations to you, John! years of age, and was at EsSee you next season. sendon from 1963 to 1978.

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Memories of an 'Old Man from The Rook' This month's column is an extract from a book written by Bernie Dunne, one of our early residents, which is a compilation of his memories of life.

Childhood days at Bullengarook (1919- 1932) My name is Bernard (Bernie) Dunne.

I was born on the first of September 1919, at the Gisborne Bush Nursing Hospital. My mother was Ellen Dunne (nee Haire b.20/03/1879), and my father was Thomas Dunne (b. 4/10/1873), a farm labourer and general handyman, well respected in the district as a good hard-working man. We lived in a small weatherboard house on a ten-acre block which enabled us to run a few cows and hens. I am the youngest of the five sons – Jack, Tom, Frank, Maurie and yours truly. At the time of writing this part of my story (January 1994) only Frank and I are left.

My first memory is being taken to a dam, with Mum and some of my brothers. It must have been at the time of a bushfire – always a danger in the forest areas in the summer months, and we must have been taken there

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for safety. It is all very hazy as I think I would have been only two or three at the time.

I can’t remember much about my pre-school days. I am sure I would have been rather spoiled, as I was four years younger than Maurie. I vaguely remember the local school teacher, Mr George Baird, coming past our place one day towards the end of 1924 (the year before I started school) and him saying to the other brothers who were there with me out on the road, “So – this is the Count.”

I’m not too sure what he meant as he was a rather strange man in some ways. Brother Maurie has referred to his persecution complex; but there is no doubt that he was a very good teacher.

Extract from Near the End of the Journey – Memories of an Old Man from ‘The Rook

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Historical Society News Members of Gisborne & Mt Macedon Districts Historical Society’s executive were pleased to entertain and share our local history with 35 interested visitors from Melton Shire on Thursday April 20 as part of the Heritage Festival.

A small group of members is continuing to work to a deadline with the Heritage Adviser on providing research relating to many properties in Gisborne and New Gisborne, in the hope of having them protected by the Shire’s heritage overlay in the future.

The early school scene in the stable behind the Court House will soon be changed, so another visit in May will surely be of interest to you. The society plans to request funding for solar lights to be installed in the stable, to make these displays that are open every day from 10am to 2pm more clearly visible on overcast days. Free entry.

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CAREERS CHATTER

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With Candice Crane & Dean Karapoulos From a Careers perspective Term 2 is particularly busy for our students at Gisborne Secondary College.

In week 3 our Year 10 students will undertake their work experience placements. This is exciting and challenging for our students to make these arrangements and to have a taste of the world of employment, if only for a short time.

During this same week, our Year 11s will be attending ‘Australia’s Biggest Careers Expo’.

This event is held each year at the Caulfield Racecourse and has more than 180 exhibitors.

This year the dates are May 4-7. For more information, visit www.vceandcareers.com.au In week 4 our Year 12 students will be attending a ‘Tertiary Information Service’, otherwise known as TIS, in Kyneton. TIS presentations provide information for students on the process of applying for university and TAFE. Following the TIS event, we will have visits and presentations from universities and TAFE providers throughout the term to assist students to investigate all future education options. These dates have been published on the parent and student portal and are available to students from all year levels.

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Gisborne Secondary College Chaplaincy The Chaplaincy AGM will be held on Monday May 29 at 7pm in the College Library. Please come and join us and listen to our guest speaker, Leading Senior Constable Jason Azzopardi, the Macedon Ranges’ Youth Resource Officer.

We will also draw the raffle of the beautiful patchwork quilt donated by the Macedon CWA Patchwork & Friendship Group. Thank you, Bronwyn Tacey

Leading the GSC assembly (from left): Principal Andrew Robertson, Dean Karapoulos, Candice Crane, Alan MitchellLapin, vice-principal Tracey Summerton, John Delai, Robin Funston, Bridie Ashdown and Finn Langley.

School holds special Anzac assembly The Anzac tradition, acknowledging the ideals of courage, endurance and mateship that are still relevant today, was clearly in focus at Gisborne Secondary College on Monday April 24.

Students know that Anzac Day is the day on which Australians remember the sacrifice of those who died in war but they also have a respectful understanding of the history and the personal stories that resonate through time.

Special guests at the assembly included Dr Frank Donovan from the Macedon Ranges Dawn Service Committee, John De Lai, president of Gisborne RSL, Rob Funston secretary of Gisborne RSL and Alan Mitchell-Lapin of Gisborne RSL, all of whom have become recognised figures at the college. Dr Donovan’s song about Banjo looking as though “he knew it was coming” brought forth more than a tear or two.

College Captains Dean Karopoulos and Candice Crane along with Vice-Captains Bridie Ashdown and Finn Langley led the assembly and read inspirational excerpts of writings from the Beersheba campaign. Supported by Alex Vincent, music teacher, and his playing of The Last Post and the Rouse after a minute's silence, the assembly was genuinely moving.

Principal Andrew Robertson again promoted great learning and ensured that students all know that Anzac Day is more than a national holiday, it is a fundamental Australian tradition.

The College Captains also play important roles in the community Anzac services at both Mt Macedon and in Gisborne and they value the experience as one of their most memorable in Year 12.

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During the school holidays, Gisborne Secondary College sent a group of students on a historic and cultural study tour of Greece, the birthplace of Western civilisation.

During the 16-day tour, they saw many historic sites such as the Olympic Stadium, the Acropolis and National Archaeological Museums, The Temples of Apollo, Athena, Zeus and Hera, and the Labyrinth at Knossos.

Byzantine monasteries dating back to the 11th century were fascinating places perched high on the top of some very inaccessible rocky outcrops (the gigantic rocks of Meteora). The artwork inside their churches was so ornate; most of the students had never seen anything like it before.

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On the island of Crete, the tour group stayed near the old port, first built by the Venetians, and visited the Palace of Knossos, which dates back to 2000BC. Many great places were visited and the students ate a wonderful array of Greek food.

The students will always remember this experience of learning from the ancient past of Greece and from its present-day culture.

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GISBORNE'S RACY PAST Historically known as 'the swamp', the marshland near the Steam Park at New Gisborne was turned into a reserve in 1987.

But in years gone by, ladies and gentlemen hobnobbed in the grandstand as horses pounded around the track when it was home to the Gisborne races.

This was one of the last races held at Gisborne Racecourse, which was officially closed in 1933.

By Ian and Phyllis Boyd

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elbourne’s first race meetings took place on Batman’s Hill as early as 1838. Soon after his arrival in Melbourne, Crown Lands Commissioner Henry F. Gisborne (after whom the township of Gisborne was named) chaired a meeting of the Melbourne Jockey Club that decided on a three-day meeting at a new site on the Maribyrnong River at Flemington. Henry, who was a steward at that first Flemington meeting, was described as one of the best sportsman of the time.

On 25 December 1848, a small advertisement appeared in the Melbourne Daily News for a three-day race meeting in 1849 at the Carlsruhe Inn, which stood at the foot of Mount Macedon, to start on Monday January 1: frst day Hurdles, second day Hack Races and third day Mare Races.

The Commissioner of Crown Land for Western Port, E.S. Barnett, wrote a letter dated 29 July 1854 to the Colonial Secretary requesting, "Land known as the large swamp on the Kyneton side of the Gisborne Road to be used as a race course, cricket ground etc”. A reply arrived in August 1854 in which Captain Clark, Royal Engineers, Surveyor-General, stated that, “having inspected the land as detailed, I have no objection to it being reserved for the purpose required”.

The Melbourne Morning Herald of 8 April 1858 included an advertisement for Gisborne Racecourse – to be let at public auction at the Old Bush Inn, Gisborne, on April 12 for a term of five years. However by 12 March 1861, the Gisborne Express contained a reference to the potential closure of the Gisborne Racecourse: "We the undersigned have seen in the Express an announcement that the Gisborne races would be discontinued. Calling a Public Meeting at Gardner’s Telegraph Hotel on Friday March 15th. Race Committee – Robert Kirk, E. Williams, J. Tovey, T. Beckett, William Hurst, S. Hornell, W. English, A. Macpherson, H. Rayner and A. Neilson."

It appears that the racecourse was saved, because in 1865 T. F. Hamilton, W. Robertson and J.C. Thomson applied, as the trustees of the racecourse reserve, for a lease of the reserve to improve the turf. n the Bacchus Marsh Express of 26 February 1876, we find that George Lock had applied for a publican’s temporary license for the Gisborne racecourse, which was granted, and the same paper on Saturday 22 September advised that the trustees of the racecourse met at New Gisborne the previous Saturday. Present were. J.F. Hamilton, T. Pearce and William Robertson Junior.

Three tenders were opened for the right of grazing on the course for two years and that of George Walker, at £33 per annum, was accepted.

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report in the Sunbury News of 22 November 1902 reads: "On Tuesday last the annual Spring Meeting of the Gisborne Race Club was held, and proved most successful. The attendance was very good, and the newly erected grandstand was comfortably filled, and was much appreciated. The Hon. Secretary, Mr H. Pierce, had the arrangements very complete and it is to that gentleman that credit is due to a great extent for the success of the meeting. The stewards and other officials each attended well to their duties, unless for the fact that the races might have been got off nearer to time. Mr John Brady as Judge gave every satisfaction.

The publican’s booth, which was conducted by Mrs Fagan, was well patronised, but no over-indulgence was noticeable in the crowd. The racing was very interesting, close finishes being the order of the day.

In 1927 an article in the Gazette advised that the track had been regraded and the fencing and drainage completed at a cost of £1000.

Regular race meetings continued to be held at the Gisborne Racecourse until 1932.

The grandstand and loose boxes from Gisborne racecourse were auctioned off on a wet day in 1940. Gisborne was renowned for the wet weather which attended its race meetings, and on sale day it rained again, which caused one of those present to remark: 'The old course is running true to form: It rained throughout its life, and now it's raining for its funeral.'

– The Argus, May 1940

Minutes of a Gisborne Shire Council meeting in 1933 indicate that advice had been received from the Racecourse Board regarding the closure of the Gisborne Racecourse, and the Shire Council suspended standing orders and voted unanimously against its closure.

A scathing letter from a disgruntled farmer appeared in the Gisborne Gazette soon after, in part reading thus: "Sir! The letter published in your last issue signed 'L. Chapman, Chairman, Racecourse Board' is certainly a most extraordinary one in finding flimsy excuses for closing such a splendid and old established racecourse as that at Gisborne.

In closing the course, they have closed one of the best in Victoria on which at most there were only five meetings a year. The meetings are always attended by respectable, well-conducted people who found pleasure and enjoyment on such few days as our struggling farmers could get away to enjoy a respite from lifelong drudgery on the land.

To prevent the funds of the city clubs from sinking, the wise ones have hit upon the extermination of country courses.

Mr Chapman’s letter conveys the idea that he does not consider the Gisborne people have much initiative.

Well, perhaps so. Poor, hard-working “way backs” never get much credit for being over intelligent except when they become Ministers of the Crown. This season has been a very severe one here with most of us, who have lost sheep and cattle through starvation. Can he, with all his initiative, instruct us how to get over that, pay towering taxes, support the unemployed, pay big rents and find huge salaries for the tall poppies of the Civil Service? Our racecourses are closed. Perhaps our cricket and football grounds will follow...

I am told the chairman of the VRC has since made an appeal for a further reduction in order to swell horse racing on the principal courses in Melbourne."

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Map of the course showing site of the track beside Mount Alexander Road (old Calder Highway).

ther racecourses that operated in this district for many decades were at Riddells Creek, Romsey, Woodend, Sunbury and Kilmore, while occasional race meetings still take place at Kyneton and Hanging Rock.

The “Gisborne Racecourse Marshland Recreation Reserve” was zoned as a conservation area in 1987 and named in 1991. An arboretum-botanical area at the site was relocated next to Jackson Creek in Gisborne.

A proposed boardwalk at the reserve would allow visitors to study vegetation and birdlife without disturbing the pristine area. Latham’s snipe and the golden-headed fantail warbler feed in the marsh in summer. Latham’s snipe is a migratory bird protected in Australia by the Japan-Australia Migratory Bird Agreement and the native flora found in the reserve is unique to this area.

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Cubs of the Caribbean 1st Gisborne Cubs attended 'Cubs of the Carribean' District Cub Camp at Anglesea in March.

Approximately 90 Cubs from around the Macedon Ranges came together for pirate fun at camp and on the beach.

They were very lucky and had beautiful weather which allowed them to make the most of their time at the beach. The Cubs would like to thank all the leaders and helpers who went along and made the camp such a success.

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 anyThomas and Sebastian one who would like to Muston make 'arrr-some' volunteer their time as a pirates at Anglesea leader or on our group camp. committee.

GISBORNE GIRL GUIDES: Grace and Keyanah lay flowers on behalf of the Gisborne Guide Unit on Anzac Day, accompanied by Erin, Dale, and Amelia. In April the Unit began work on their Anzac badge which has the theme this year 'Animals in War', so the girls will research a story related to this and present to the Unit.

Scouts from many local groups converged to show the flag at the Anzac Day ceremony in Gisborne, where RSL President John De Lai led the service.

Macedon-Riddell team gets top marks After a busy term one spent camping, canoeing, diving, cooking and blowing up things with bicarb, four 1st Macedon Scouts teamed up with two Scouts from 1st Riddells Creek to attend the Stradbroke Cup over the Easter period.

“Straddy” is a competition camp that is held at several locations state-wide. Our scouts attended the local one at Treetops Scout Camp in Riddells Creek, which this year attracted more than 120 Scouts from across the region.

Each Patrol camps independently and are assessed throughout the weekend. As Patrols gain new practical skills and put them into practice their assessments are reviewed and their improvements noted. Our Scouts made an amazing and consistent effort throughout the camp and gained the top award, Gold. They can now proudly declare themselves co-holders of the Stradbroke Cup! A big well done to the Ranges Rangers! If you are interested in scouting, check out www.vicscouts.com.au to find out where your nearest group is.

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FOR THE GREEN THUMBS Autumn sunshine enjoyed in Macedon garden Club members and friends thoroughly enjoyed the April meeting at a half acre garden developed over 40 years from a bare paddock. Having survived the 1983 Ash Wednesday fire, the mature trees now flourish over an abundance of camellias, salvias and roses. Meandering paths and archways invite a visitor to wander past a fernery or sidle into a seated nook to view aspects of the garden. Forward planning ten years ago now provides abundant crops from fruit trees such as the Washington navel orange, the Lapin cherry and white nectarine.

During afternoon tea our hosts took the opportunity to pass on such good gardening tips as keeping up regular pruning and ensuring the garden benefits from the ongoing addition of manures and organic compost.

A most enjoyable garden visit for all.

The next meeting is on May 10 at a member’s garden in Gisborne. The club meets on the second Wednesday of the month, generally between 1pm and 3pm. For further information please contact Kerry on 0408 115 759.

Landcare group for Gisborne A meeting for everyone interested in joining a Gisborne Landcare group will be held at the Scout Hall in Howey Street, Gisborne, at 7pm on May 17.

You can contact Ross on 0429 360 466 if you wish to know more or register your interest.

We hope as many people as possible will attend as this is an important step for the community in protecting the local environment.

Hope to see you there!

Tasks for the garden in May In the flower and ornamental garden Some of my early winter bulbs are showing through the ground now. There is still time to add a late planting of winter spring bulbs if you can find them at nurseries. If your garden is very tiny without much room to spare, crowd some bulbs into a lovely large pot (with a drainage hole) in the bottom and cover the bulbs with soil. This will create a mass of bulb colour in a few months. Plant some annuals over the top for flowers until the bulbs are up and flowering.

This is the best time to choose which spectacular autumn foliage plants you would like in your garden.

The next three months are the time to plant them, while they are dormant.

Deciduous spring flowering trees and shrubs such as ornamental flowering plums and cherries can also be picked up from nurseries for winter planting.

In fruit garden In the thevegie vegieand and fruit garden Prepare your ground now for planting new fruit trees and fruiting bushes. Dig over a sunny well-drained site and mix through compost and gypsum. Leave the soil for a few weeks to settle then you can plant out your new specimens.

Lemons and other frost-sensitive fruiting plants should be left for spring or summer planting, when the frosts have passed. All fruiting plants need good air circulation around them to prevent moulds, rots and other diseases developing. Weed around all your existing fruiting plants and tidy them up for

MT MACEDON & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY INC. Speaker Night May 2: Tim Uebergang, Horticultural Curator at Melbourne University, on 'The System Garden'. And on June 6, the topic will be traditional garden tools and their use. Meetings start at 8pm.

DOWN TO EARTH With Rosemary Davies the colder, damp months. A light mulch of raked-up autumn leaves will help keep down the weeds but avoid piling them right up against the trunk of plants.

Add some winter vegetables seedlings to the garden and a few annuals to bring in the bees for pollination.

In native garden Inthe the native garden The native and exotic birds have been having a great time in the garden recently, feeding on all the seed pods and flowers. The cockatoos as well as the rosellas have enjoyed the cones on my ornamental thuja conifers as well as the fruit on my apples and peaches. The cockatoos always come into the garden about now to feed on the acorns from my oak tree. Native birds are happy to have any plants to feed on whether native or exotic, they don’t mind.

In the family garden Build or renovate a cubby house using some bright paint colours. Have a competition to collect the best range of colours, shapes and sizes of leaves. Try tracing around the edges of leaves with a pen and paper to make an artwork.

Garden design workshop Join Romsey horticulturalist Kerri Mewett on Saturday May 13 for a free practical workshop on sustainable garden design, covering topics from site analysis, soil types, companion planting and garden zones, to understanding how to attract wildlife to your property.

From 10am to 11.30am at the Romsey Community Hub, 98-100 Main Street, Romsey.

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You want to plant – but what, and where? it) talks about the long-term issues created When you intend planting some trees to create a by cypress trees planted for windbreaks.

He suggests "a well designed shelter belt hedge or shelter around your property, consider of native trees and shrubs indigenous to Federation of Environment & the area will in the same time produce a that over time these Horticulture Macedon more effective, resilient and sustainable plantings will have a Ranges significant impact on the windbreak". local environment and biodiversity. This is Planning a penetrable shelterbelt of sevwhere a little planning and research can eral rows of mixed local trees, shrubs and make all the difference. grasses together gives shelter for stock Many of us go to a nursery and buy what while providing food and shelter for local is recommended but this is not always the fauna, assisting with salinity and erosion best for the local landscape. problems. Well-chosen native species are A straight row of hedge dominated by more adaptable and more vigorous growers. species such as Cupressus leylandii, proNative plantings help to expand and lific in some regions, is not necessarily build the wildlife corridors. Research shows the best answer. These it is best to plant a mix of fast trees are wonderful in and slower-growing species; Europe but even some some of the best include naregions have declared tive cypress (Callitris spp.), them an invasive spesheoaks (Allocasuarina spp.), cies and have banned blackwood, (Acacia melanany further planting. oxylon), yellow gum (EucalypAn interesting article tus leucoxylon), candlebark

by Dave Stewart, a small (Eucalyptus rubida) and silver farm consultant (type in banksia (Banksia marginata). windbreak trees, Weekly Until next month, Times and you will find Acacia melanoxylon FEHMR

Welcome rains see natives sprout Daly Nature Reserve news

to a Conservation Area.

Our team includes horticulturalists and a native orchid enthusiast, all of whom are keen to pass on their knowledge. Everyone is welcome to join us at our working bees, held on the second Tuesday each month.

Sign in at 9.30am at the scout hall.

Work is varied, not too strenuous and we end with a cuppa at 11am.

Enquiries: dalyreserve@hotmail

Irene Perkin

Our gardens have welcomed recent rains but our last working bee had to be cancelled for the comfort and safety of our helpers, when the morning dawned very cold and wet. We had hoped to carry out the final clean-up following the pine tree felling.

A walk around later in the day when the sun began to shine revealed new growth. In our photograph you can see a brand new wattle seedling bursting through in the shadow of the trimmed pine trunks. It is stunning how quickly nature reacts to changed conditions.

We will be encouraged to observe, record and photograph future progress as Daly Nature Reserve naturally reverts to its original indigenous state.

This is even more important to achieve since recent rezoning A new seedling finds the sunlight.

NEWS FROM THE COUNCIL Protect your bush block forever Come along to a free information session for landowners on the financial incentives and support available for protecting native plants and wildlife on their property.

The event will be held on Tuesday May 23 from 7pm to 8.30pm at the Kyneton Mechanics Institute, 81 Mollison Street, Kyneton.

Participants will find out about conservation covenants and environmental stewardship programs to assist with works such as exclusion fencing and weed control to protect conservation areas on bush blocks.

Representatives from Trust for Nature, Land for Wildlife and the State Government’s Native Vegetation Offsets Department will attend.

To book your place, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/environment-events or call 5421 9660.

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Input sought on Climate Change Action Plan

Wandering livestock danger to driver safety

Macedon Ranges Shire Council has drafted its first Climate Change Action Plan and is seeking community feedback until May 9.

The draft plan outlines how Council will reduce greenhouse emissions from its operations by 25 per cent by mid-2021. It also outlines how Council will support community efforts to address climate change, and promotes a shared Council-community vision consistent with the Victorian Government’s target for a zero net emissions Victoria by 2050.

To view the draft plan and have your say, visit mrsc. vic.gov.au/yoursay or drop in to one of Council’s offices.

Council is urging all owners to ensure their animals are adequately confined to their property after an increase in complaints about wandering livestock.

Since the start of 2017, Council has received more than 80 complaints about livestock on local roads. Fortunately, the majority have been in daylight hours when drivers have been able to see the animals.

Owners must ensure that their animals are adequately confined and that there is enough feed and water on the property to sustain them. Often the livestock break through fences in search of food. Fencing must be secure and well maintained.

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Adult Riders to hold show jumping day On Mothers Day (May 14) GDARC will be holding a Show Jumping Day at our club grounds, the IR Robertson Reserve on Couangalt Road, South Gisborne. This event is another fundraiser for our new club house.

All levels from 5 to Advanced are welcome. Catering will be available for breakfast and lunch, and a coffee van

will also be attending.

A raffle at $5 per ticket will be run with every ticket winning a prize.

All Horse Riding Club Association of Victoria members are welcome and anyone else who may be interested in our sport. We will pray to the weather chiefs for a lovely sunny day.

Photos of the event will follow next month.

Evelyn Crawford,Treasurer

Our boots are made for walking... but we don't forget socialising Left to right, Denis Swainson, Brian Anderson, Mary Haire, Jan Telford, Bernice Graffin, CHBD Chairperson Dorothy Evans, Cliff Butler and John Cowlishaw.

Eight 'super vets' recognised at Gisborne Bowls Central Highlands Bowls Division held a special day at Gisborne recently when eight super veterans (bowlers over 80 years of age) were presented with their super veteran badges.

CHBD chairperson Dorothy Evans congratulated the super vets at an informal tournament she introduced for the over 70s this year at Gisborne.

Nearly 50 bowlers from various clubs attended and all attending thoroughly enjoyed the social atmosphere and hoped that it would be an annual fixture.

Lancefield bowler Garry Bilson sponsored the day and displayed his range of natural oils and creams that he has developed over 16 years of research in sports medicine. His creams

are popular with the bowlers for their aches and pains.

Two games of two bowl triples over eight ends were played with the winners being Bill O’Connor, Gordon Charles and Bill West. Runners-up were Eddie Gundy, Bill O’Connell and Max Hinneburg.

The division thanks Garry very much for his sponsorship and we hope it can be an annual event.

The division would also like to thank Member for Macedon MaryAnne Thomas for her generous sponsorship of the recent Shield Day held at Kyneton Bowls Club. These events rely on sponsorship so the division greatly appreciates our various sponsors for their generosity.

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The Gisborne Bushwalking Club is currently planning walks for July to December and Leaders are suggesting local and regional walks that will occur on two weekends a month and one Wednesday a month. The Club is also lucky to have Shirley as an active Social Secretary. She has already locked-in two evenings at shows staged by the Mount Players as well as a trip to Cruden Farm on the Mornington Peninsula.

A trip to the Touring Archibald Exhibition combined with a short walk has proven popular in recent years, so Shirley has arranged a trip to Geelong this November for the 2017 exhibition.

The regular December half-day walk and Christmas lunch is also in her planning diary.

By the time you read this we will have showcased the Macedon Ranges to 45 walkers from Adelaide. Lorraine co-ordinated the Gisborne “Team” that led 13 walks in a seven-day period and arranged two social evenings. The Adelaide walkers will host us in Adelaide sometime in the next 12 months.

Titanic Grand Final ends Futsal season The grand finals for the Macedon Ranges Futsal season were held on March 24 at Gisborne Secondary College. The Hurricanes ended up victors after a titanic battle against The Bumblebees in the U12 White division.

Not only was the game tied after regulation time but the 10 minutes of extra time still could not separate the two teams. So, a penalty shoot-out was required – the Hurricanes prevailing 4 to 3. Both sides played exceptionally well, befitting a stand out season.

Leigh Rowland The victorious U12 team.

Heidi and Brian Rice took the Adelaide Walkers to Anakie Gorge.

If this sounds interesting to you and you would like to know more about the club’s activities, contact our President, Pierre Muehlheim, on 5428 3490, VicePresident, Peter Bishop, on 5427 0888 or see our website www.gisbornebwc. org.au Peter Bishop

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Footy's back !

What a fantastic way to start the Auskick season at Macedon, with a visit from local Macedon Ranges and AFLW Melbourne Demons’ player, Ainslie Kemp.

Ainslie joined us at the Macedon Auskick Centre on April 22 where the children were excited to have her help with drills and a game.

The coaches and players were delighted to meet a real AFLW player and have the opportunity to ask questions, learn from an experienced player ... and score a photo at the end.

We thank Ainslie for her gen-

erous contribution of time and knowledge.

With the success of the AFLW’s first season, Macedon Auskick has had an increase of girls registering for the term.

We hope that, with time and the growing popularity of the AFLW, young girls in the area will join in similar numbers to the boys and mark the beginning of a Macedon Cats girls’ competition.

If your child is interested in registering for Auskick, go to the website www.aflauskick.com.au Katie Toll-Woods Girls Auskick Coach

Ainslie Kemp from the Melbourne Football Club fires up young Macedon Auskickers.

Excited kids pack Auskick Gisborne

Firstly, thank you to everyone who supported our Easter Raffle. To all club members, a huge thank you for all that you did either in selling tickets or in supporting us in other ways. We had our best result ever as well as some very happy winners.

First prize went to Jeanette Hofer, 2nd to Trish Chinn, 3rd Bernadette, 4th Krystina Matthews, 5th Jill Lidgett and 6th Janice Unsworth. A huge thank you to Joan, Gill and Margaret for arranging baskets and delivering.

On April 19, we held our own in-club social day and for the first time we included a fun course as well as a golf croquet course.

We had a great time trying to get over the water jump as well as going through the car wash and the castle. The bamboo forest, cat trap and the croquet faces skittles all proved a test to our skills. I don’t know how many managed it through the flower garden either.

Well done to all winners on the day.

Our club president played off in the state regional finals in April. Results next month, but well done Barb Snibson.

Welcome to Janet who came and joined our club because through these articles she thought we were a happy group. How true.

Margaret Wardell

The Grade Ones are excited...

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About 170 excited youngsters turned up with proud mums and dads at Sankey Reserve on the morning of April 22 to enjoy their first taste of Aussie Rules for the year, ever for some. Divided into groups approximating the ages of Preps, Grades 1 and 2, the children, including 30 girls, had fun participating in games organised by the 14 enthusiastic coaches, four of whom are women.

Auskick Coordinator Jamie Anderson was thrilled with the rollup and will be happy to hear from any other parents who have yet to register their children.

News from Macedon Ranges Croquet Club

▶...the Grade 2s delighted...

Coaching help Jamie would be very pleased to have more volunteers to help with coaching.

He can be contacted on 0419 165 556 or via gisborneauskick@gmail.com At the end of the session, Jamie made a presentation to former Auskicker Luke de Ruiter who has completed seven outstanding years with Auskick. ... and the Preps thought it was a lot of fun.

The fun course set up for the club's social day on April 19 presented some real challenges!

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Gisborne Thunder swimmers

Remarkable score wins Gazette Shield Autumn is a delightful time to play golf at Mount Macedon Golf Club. This year is no exception. Benign weather, greening fairways and the foliage of the deciduous trees turning in colour add to the joy. The presentation of the course is a credit to all those involved.

The prestigious Mount Macedon Gold Plate was held in March. This widely supported event is enriched by participation of teams from around the district. Congratulations to this year’s winners: Neville Clarke, Brian Walsh, Wayne “Puggs” Christie and Peter Semmens.

Pennant golf is once again under way, with the club fielding scratch and handicap teams. We are aspiring to back up the success of last year with one (or two) additional pennant flags for the trophy cabinet. It is early days at this stage and, as they say, “we’re taking it one match at a time”.

Another important event on the MMGC event calendar is the keenly contested Gisborne Gazette Golf Gala.

Thirty-six players contested this 4BBB stableford event which was won by Neville Clark and Gary Liddy with a remarkable 50 points. The club greatly appreciates the support of the Gazette.

Special congratulations to Matt Willis who is our 2017 Match Play Champion, defeating Marcus Ward 2 and 1.

What another spectacular month it has been for the swimmers at Gisborne Thunder. Many of our swimmers have competed in Schools Sport Victoria events over the past couple of months and most competed at Regional level with outstanding results.

Nine-year-old Dempsey Smith, (50m breaststroke), and Tyler Theodore, 12 (50m butterfly), have qualified for the next competition in Melbourne. Congratulations to you both and best of luck.

We held our Annual Club Championships at the end of March, when our swimmers fought to achieve personal best times and strove to be age group champions. Our presentation night will reveal the results and they will be posted in next month’s article.

Gisborne Thunder has introduced a Masters Club and we look forward to hearing from new members interested in joining. You can find details on our website, Gisbornethunder.org Our next club night will be held on Saturday May 13 at 5pm at the Gisborne Aquatic Centre. New swimmers are encouraged to come along and swim for free. We will hold our AGM just prior to racing; new committee members are always welcomed and appreciated.

Gary Liddy and Neville Clarke proudly hold the Gazette Shield.

Petanque: Funny name, great game

MMGC welcomes new members and green fee players. Membership fees are modest and pro-rata rates currently apply. Phone 5426 1650, drop in, or visit www.mtmacedongolfclub.com.au to find out more.

Tony Littman

Seven members and an umpire from Mt Macedon Petanque Club attended the Avoca Doubles competition in midMarch, June Hunter and Rhonda Shear winning the ladies’ doubles competition. At the end of March, 140 grade one and two students from Gisborne Primary School were introduced to the fun of petanque, proving petanque is a sport for all ages.

Training continued in preparation for the NW Region Challenge Cup, which was held at Avoca with seven clubs each providing two teams of five players.

The National Championships of singles, doubles and triples was held at Caulfield Park over Easter.

Players from around Australia and New Zealand competed, five members of Mt Macedon among them. Peter Curtis achieved a silver medal in the over 60s Singles Consolante Competition. Vincent Ruiz, Lindsay Kinghorn and the club's junior, Bridie Kinghorn, competed in the Open Triples. Bridie, with two players from NSW, came third in the Open Consolante. Vincent and Lindsay played hard but were pipped by a few points in most games. Danny Green was the senior umpire for two days, then played in the Triples, getting into the Principal of the Over 60s, only to finish fourth.

Want to play petanque? Call the Secretary, Doreen, on 0417 552 063.

In search of the elusive Murray cod With summer coming to an end, I again led the club out on our annual native fly fishing trip. Flies were tied, leaders changed and gear checked in preparation for the trip. Our Murray cod’s feeding habits meant that we’d need to be on the water at first light, so camping gear was also required.

Meeting the two Robs at daybreak, I then met Michael so that he could follow me to our destination.

I taught Michael how to fly fish for the elusive Murray cod (saying it’s different from trout fly fishing is an understatement); big flies, heavy leaders and stiff fly rods were

Michael’s cod.

the order of the day.

After a few tips on casting and retrieves, Michael was going through the motions, but he soon understood that the timber where the cod

lives is a great trap for unwary flies.

I pointed out a likely spot where Michael cast his fly: he got a hit and a trout-like strike but no hook-up.

We left our cod there, fished the pool below, then revisited him a few minutes later. The hit came on queue and Michael’s strip strike hooked his first cod. A quick fight and obligatory happy snaps had the cod swimming home safely. Michael then went on to hook and land his second cod a few minutes later before we called it a day.

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Images by Chris Fleming

Senior Gisborne Bulldogs captain Jarryd Lynch leads the way through a guard of honour in memory of Ben Watt at the April 22 game against South Bendigo.

Gisborne Giants inaugural Under 11 netball team. The team had a memorable first game on April 23, defeating Gisborne Rookies by one goal after a nail-biter of a match.

A tenacious Errol McConnell breaks away from his Rupertswood opponent in Macedon’s strong home win on Anzac Day.

SPORT IN PICTURES

Macedon's Chloe Wilson takes the high ground at a practice match on April 1.

There was plenty of action when the U11 Saints faced Lancefield on April 22.

Charlotte Crooks of Gisborne was thrilled to meet and get the autograph of professional surfer Sally Fitzgibbons at Bells Beach last month. On the same day, her grandfather, Gazette photographer Chris Fleming, snapped this spectacular action shot of America's Kelly Slater.

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Charity's Secret op shop a winner.

St Paul’s Anglican Op Shop Jottings Now that the nights are cooler, the demand for warm blankets, comforters and doonas of all sizes are in high demand. Your donation of these clean items would be very much appreciated. We are always on the lookout for shop fittings. In particular we are looking for a shop counter with a display area. Please contact Janine on 0422 440 348 if you are able to assist.

On Saturday mornings over the next few weeks, piping hot donuts will be on sale at the Op Shop, with all proceeds to support the Gisborne Secondary College Chaplaincy.

We were saddened to hear that one of our long-time volunteers, Thelma Yourn, passed away recently in Sunbury. Thelma worked at the Op Shop counter for many years before moving to Sunbury.

Our sister Op Shop at Riddells Creek, Charity’s Secret, recently participated in the shire-wide Cancer Council’s Relay for Life window competition. They are happy to announce that their window won the competition.

They are also selling ‘TEAMLILY’ bands at $5 each to help fund medical and travel expenses for the De Haas family – sevenyear-old Lily has brain stem cancer. Call at their Op Shop in Main Street, Riddells Creek and say ‘Hi!’ Graeme Millar 0413 781 501

Our Op Shop volunteer this month is Margaret Young, a helper at the counter over many years.

At our April Muffin n’ More we welcomed Carolyn Walker from Days for Girls, a charity that endeavours to provide feasible access to quality, sustainable female hygiene and health education.

In underdeveloped countries female hygiene is a huge issue. Not having sanitary supplies means days without school, days without income and days without leaving the house.

Days for Girls have teams around the world that raise funds to provide sanitary hygiene kits in a drawstring bag along with reproductive and hygiene education.

The Craft Group at the Uniting

Church have decided to assist the charity by making the bags and kits thus giving dignity, health, safety, and education, all in a bag. The first session will be on May 9 at 12 noon. Join us in this worthwhile project. We would welcome your help.

On May 8 we will be holding our annual Kays Classic Fashion Show in the Church at 1.30pm (details below).

If your group is looking for a venue our lovely refurbished rooms are available to hire. Speak to Paul on 5428 2446.

Come and worship with us at 9.30am on Sundays – you would be most welcome.

Kays Fashion Parade returns Gisborne Uniting Church Adult Fellowship will host a Winter Fashion Parade by Kays Classic Fashions on Monday, May 8 at 1.30pm at the Church in Brantome Street, Gisborne. There will be great brands at low prices to suit ladies sizes 10 – 24, as well as a ‘specials’ rack. The cost of admission is $10, which includes afternoon tea and door prizes. This is a wonderful opportunity to buy your winter wardrobe early! All welcome.

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Phyllis Agnes Morrison 28 December 1918 – 7 March 2017 Phyllis was one of four girls born to Cliff and Agnes Comber in Avoca. Cliff was a station manager and later a stock agent and the family lived in Amphitheatre, Birchip, Kyneton and Bullengarook where Phyllis attended school.

Upon leaving school, Phyllis worked as a nanny for Dr Ulick Daly. At a local dance, Phyllis met Barney Morrison and on March 23, 1940, they married at St Patricks Cathedral in Ballarat. They lived in Ballarat for a short time then moved back to Gisborne where Irene, Glenys and Mervyn were born.

Phyllis was very active in the Gisborne community. She was a life member of CWA, and a member of the tennis club, Progress Association, St Brigid’s Auxiliary and the Gisborne Swimming Pool Committee. She excelled in tennis, golf and bowls and enjoyed bingo and cards. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting and face washers and socks were her specialty!

Phyllis supported Richmond in the AFL and enjoyed watching tennis and football on television.

Phyllis learned to drive when she was in her forties. Her first car was an Austin A30 and the family had many hairy trips for a while until Phyllis became an experienced and competent driver. Phyllis also took in boarders; a constant flow of school teachers and bank tellers. She was caretaker at the Gisborne swimming pool for many years and it is said that she taught all the kids in Gisborne how to swim but couldn’t swim herself!

When Barney passed away in 1983, Phyllis moved into a unit in Fersfield Road, Gisborne. She enjoyed many trips to Yackandandah with Glenys and would make the trip more interesting by counting all the trucks and reading out all the signposts!

Phyllis moved into Gisborne Oaks nursing home in 2016 where she was very happy in her final years. Sadly, her daughter Irene passed away in September 2016.

Phyllis had eight grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. Phyllis passed away at The Oaks and a funeral service was held at St Brigid’s Catholic Church followed by burial at the Gisborne Cemetery.

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From the pages of the old Gisborne Gazette

MAY 1917 An Interesting Address – Some of the Pioneers of the Sunbury District was the title of a very interesting paper delivered by Dr. N.M. O’Donnell on Monday night at a meeting of the Historical Society of Victoria, held in the Town Hall. These included Samuel and William Jackson, who settled there in 1836 and built the first two huts in Sunbury.

After them Jackson’s Creek was named.

Samuel Jackson, who was an architect, designed St. Francis’s Church in Elizabeth St., Melb., the old Melb. Hospital, and also the first Roman Catholic Church, which stood on the site of the present St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Another Sunbury District pioneer mentioned was George Evans, who fought as a midshipman in 1801 at the bombardment of Copenhagen, and was personally thanked by Lord Nelson for gallant conduct.

Evans died in Melb. in 1876 at the age of 92.

John Aitken, after whom Aitken’s Gap was named, was also on the list. He bred a very fine strain of merino sheep, and following on over 20 years squatting experience in the district returned to Scotland in the late fifties.

The Jacksons and Evans came to Melb. in Fawkner’s schooner Enterprise in 1835. Aitken landed in 1836 at Arthur’s Seat.

Britain’s Food Problem – It is now admitted that the problem of food supplies in Great Britain is becoming serious. Injunctions are being issued to feed cats and dogs only on food unfit for human consumption and the abolition of horse-racing is being asked for in order to conserve oats and fodder. There are 4000 racehorses now in training, each consuming 14 lbs. of oats daily, while carriage horses are still being used for fashionable drives in Rotten Row and are being sleekly fed on oats that could be used for human consumption. “Oats and barley,” said Mr Lloyd George, “are very good food. I was brought up on them.”

Tree Planting – In the coming planting season, the Forestry Dept. have announced their intention of planting 1000 acres of pine and fir trees at the foot of Mt. Macedon.

About 40,000 acres altogether in different parts of the State will be laid down under pine and fir this season, and large areas under gum trees.

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

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

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

WHAT ELSE IS ON

New members welcome

Date Page

MAY 5 Blokes who are carers coffee morning 22 16 5-7 Vocal Ranges Festival 8 Fashion Parade at Gisborne Uniting Church 38 9 Making sanitary kits session, Uniting Church 38 9 Last day Climate Change Plan submissions 33 10 Film Society presents Ida 19 12 Say No to Family Violence Day at MRH 21 12 Magic Moments at Kyneton Town Hall 18 13 Garden Design workshop 32 13 Comedy Roadshow at Kyneton Town Hall 18 14 Mother’s Day concert at Duneira 16 14 Show jumping day at South Gisborne 34 17 Gisborne Landcare meeting 32 17 Rotary 40th anniversary dinner 10 18 Biggest Morning Tea 8 21 Gisborne Singers – Brahms’ Requiem (Kyneton) 16 21 Accademia Arcadia concert at Duneira 16 23 Conservation Covenants information night 33 24 NDIS forum 10 24-25 Business conference 4 26 Opening night of Mount Players True West 17 27-28 Historic races at Winton 4 28 Dromkeen exhibition opens 12 28 Gisborne Singers – Brahms’ Requiem (Gisborne) 16 29 Chaplaincy AGM at GSC 29 30 Coranderrk at Kyneton Town Hall 18 JUNE 6 Alzheimers information session at MHR 21 9-12 Woodend Winter Arts Festival 18

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

Baringo FilmClub Club Program Baringo Film Programme

SENIOR CITS (Macedon)

Tues 11am Tony Clarke Res SPINNERS & FIBRE GROUP Tues 12 noon Riddells Ck N’hood House

TABLE TENNIS

Wed 7.30pm Tony Clarke Res, Macedon THUNDER SWIMMING CLUB 2nd Sat 5pm 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

Working bees 1st Sun of month, 8.30am at Steam Park; Meetings last Friday 7pm at Steam Park

WRITERS GROUP Last Sat of month 2-5pm Woodend N’hood House

Week Week Matinee Matinee starting Commencing

Evening

May 1 4 Lost Quiet in Translation October Chaos

Where aminIthe Going?

The Lady Van

Evening

October Year without Sex I,Ex Machina Daniel Blake May 8 11 KinkyMy Boots October TaisSaison toi Mar 15 18 La Belle

Woman of in Gold Legend Ben Hall

October Mar 22 25 CallasPhilomena Forever

Looking for Grace The Fencer

November 1 Monsieur Lazhar Mar 29 Volver

The King’s Speech Moonlight

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

For detailscontact contact For membership membership details film@baringo.net.au

film@baringo.net.au

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