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Gisborne Gazette serving the southern macedon ranges NOVEMBER 2017 – FREE
Colour me happy
Smiles were the go as 650 participants and more than 100 volunteers enjoyed plumes of coloured powder at the annual Macedon Ranges Health Colour Run and Walk on October 22. Volunteers at five stations spread half a tonne of brightly coloured powder in the Sunday morning event, sparking much laughter and joviality. The event continues to draw a large number of local families and young people eager for some communal fun and fitness along Jackson Creek. For more pictures and a report by event coordinator Kelly Milne, see page 5.
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HOME PAGE From the Editor's desk The Gazette team got a real boost in October when our paper received a record number of awards at the annual Community Newspaper Association of Victoria conference. It was very exciting and rewarding! See the details on page 3. And how lovely to see that the Gazette was considered worthy of inclusion in the time capsule buried by children at Manna Gum children's centre (See story below). Our strong partnership with the local community lies at the heart of the Gazette’s success. The high number of people who contribute to the paper sets us apart from many other community newspapers and, I believe, keeps us relevant. Our many volunteers include community group reporters, regular columnists, photographers, editorial and production team members, distributors and committee members. I extend a big ‘thank you’ to all of our volunteers for your part in our recent awards. I hope you can join us at our annual volunteer function on November 23 as we have plenty to celebrate together! Reception details are at the bottom of page 36. Happy reading, Corinne
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It was celebration time at Manna Gum Family and Children’s Centre on October 24. The new Manna Gum centre is a continuation of Gisborne Kindergarten, and to recognise this and, coinciding with Children’s Week, a time capsule was buried by families, staff and students at the Centre. The time capsule, a section of PVC pipe kindly donated by Benton’s Plumbtec, was transformed with a bit of kinder magic, painted gold and filled with treasure. It was placed at the end of our beautiful mosaic rainbow plinth created by Macedon Ranges artist Kathryn Portelli. It is a literal pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Included in our time capsule was artwork from the classes of 2016 and 2017, local newspapers (including a Gazette), puzzles, books and uniforms both old and new. We even included some gold coins. Gisborne Kindergarten was opened in 1974, and the time capsule is due to be opened in 2047; a serendipitous set of numbers! Rebecca Hunter (Parent Advisory Group member at Manna Gum F&CC) Children bury the golden time capsule at the Manna Gum centre.
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Your community paper triumphs
The happy dancers with teachers: L-R: Conor Hayes, Louise La Sala, Trea Harkin, Matilda Calvert, Kate Cossum, Angus O’Farrell, Louise Hanaphy and Alison Teese.
Local Irish dancers are national champions Gazette delegation (L-R) Ian Boyd, editor Corinne Shaddock, Phyllis Boyd and John Chambers were at the conference and were thrilled to accept the five Gazette awards.
Gazette wins record number of awards The judge noted the paper’s A delegation from the The paper has comprehensive Gazette was delighted comprehensive local conlocal content, good use of photos, tent, good use of photos, to collect five awards for attractive layout, excellent local attractive layout, excellent our community paper history page and a strong, positive local history page and at the 2017 Community Newspaper Association “strong, positive vibe that vibe that leaves you feeling good. of Victoria conference in leaves you feeling good”. The paper’s new look introduced in May this year Traralgon in October. They are all a result of the strong support the community gives the Gazette for earned us a finalist award in the Best Design and Layout category. Major contributors to this result which we are ever grateful. As in the past two years, the Gazette took out the were university students Josh Shipard and Celeste Best Community Content category with the judges Decis who helped us redesign our template and our impressed by the breadth of our community coverage production editor Pip Butler who implemented it and and the number of articles credited to community adds her special flair to every edition. Last, we were finalists in the Best Sports members. We also won the Best Photograph award for the photo provided by Macedon Ranges Health Reporting category for a cover story headed ‘New that we headlined ‘Colour Fun’ on the cover of our heights for local futsallers’ on three Macedon boys November 2016 edition. being selected to represent Australia in futsal. I thank everyone who contributes to the Gazette We were thrilled to be a finalist in the Best Community Newspaper category for the first time. for their part in these awards. Corinne Shaddock
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GISBORNE GOSS Congratulations to Gisborne’s Catherine Neill (pictured) who won the famous Garryowen equestrian event at the Royal Melbourne Show in September with her horse SLM Mercedes. The free After Dark Group, catering for older teenagers and young adults, has commenced its monthly meetings in Gisborne. Contact Louise Beer on 5428 0355 or at louise. beer@mrh.org.au for details. A local man recently had his wallet stolen from his jacket that he had hung over the neighbouring seat on the VLine train to Melbourne. Sad to see that Macedon IGA was broken into in October and thousands of dollars worth of cigarettes and alcohol were stolen. Two bikes and other property stolen from a Gisborne home last month have been recovered by police at addresses in Werribee and Wyndham Vale. This sadly confirms police warnings of out-oftowners turning up in increasing numbers to steal from our properties. It’s a hard lesson that we can no longer be as relaxed as we once were about the security of our possessions.
Lyn and Dare Stevens
Long-time residents heading to coast After 37 years, well known Gisborne residents Dare and Lyn Stevens will be leaving soon for Torquay where they will reside at a retirement village. Dare came to Gisborne in 1980 as minister of the Church of Christ in Station Street, New Gisborne. Following his ministry here, Dare was Chaplain at Melbourne Airport for 17 years. Lyn was employed at the Church of Christ Nursing Home in Northcote and later with Ansett as an Occupational Health Nurse. They spent two years as house parents to Aboriginal children in the Northern Territory between 2002 and 2004 and managed a retirement village in Croydon between 2004 and 2014. They have three adult children and five grandchildren. We wish Dare and Lyn a long and happy retirement in Torquay.
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Gisbus will run 15 new weekly services from November 20 to meet growing demand. The Route 473 service will gain an extra three weekday services to connect Gisborne town centre and the train station, improving coverage to the southeast by travelling further The Gisbus will be a more along Willowbank Road frequent sight around town. to Bloomfield Road. Route 474 will be extended to service Bullengarook via Gisborne Road, simplifying the network by making all on-demand services part of this route. The altered routes will provide residents in new estates around Gisborne access to buses when they need them most. Services on both routes are timed to connect with trains on the Bendigo line at Gisborne Station, making it easier for people to get to and from work or school in the city. New timetables and maps are available at ptv.vic. gov.au. Passengers can also book and find out more about on-demand buses at gisbus.com.au Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas said, “When it was first introduced, Gisbus was the first of its kind and it has proven a fantastic success story with local residents.”
Girls have something to cheer about
Even more alarming was a report of a severe aggravated burglary in Gisborne last month. Let’s hope that this dreadful incident is a one-off. Congratulations to Gisborne couple Chris (pictured left) and Dez Rock who have been chosen by the Federal Government to spend three months at a business incubator program in San Francisco that could see the expansion of their computer anti-hacking business. Some of Signature's cheerleaders are state champs.
Signature Cheer & Dance Studio athletes attended the Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation’s Victorian State Championships on September 22-24, the second-largest cheerleading competition in Australasia. More than 5000 athletes from 76 clubs competed and the club had some fantastic results. Senior Level 1 (10-18 years) Stunt Group: first place (Virgo) Under 11 Poms Duo: third place (Mia and Ella) Under 11 Youth Level 1 Cheerleading Team: third place (Capricorns) Senior Level 1 Cheerleading Team: fifth place (Virgo) Under 11 Contemporary Team: sixth place (Taurus Dance Team) Under 11 Hip Hop Team: seventh place (Taurus Dance Team) Under 11 Novice Poms Dance Team: eighth Place (Taurus Dance Team) – first time competing.
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Colour Run repeats its success Before the Colour Run and Walk set off on October 22, the crowd were warmed up by exercise physiologist Jamie Hart and Macedon Ranges Health (MRH) nurse Judith looked after first aid. MRH CEO Don Tidbury said, “For this to be our fourth year of the event and have such continued enthusiasm and support from the community is incredible. "The Colour Run is MRH's flagship health promotion event, and it provides a great day out for the family whilst encouraging healthy, active lifestyles and social inclusion. The event could not happen without the financial support of sponsors and the amazing team of volunteers. Major sponsors this year were Bendigo Bank and Neal Street Medical Clinic. Volunteer groups who ensured the event remained incident-free but still fun included the Men’s Shed, Live4Life Crew, Gisborne Scouts, Gisborne Thunder Swimming Club, Gisborne Church of Christ, Bendigo Bank, Rotary and the SES. Many individuals and MRH staff also contribute to the success of the event. Kelly Milne
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Above and right: Some of the cheerful 600 who took part in the Colour Run. All funds raised directly support MRH, a not-forprofit provider of health care, NDIS, welfare, home care and residential aged care. (More pictures on page 38.)
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FOR THE RECORD Early last month Macedon Ranges Shire Council welcomed the appointment of its new CEO Margot Stork who will take over from long-serving CEO Peter Johnston on November 13. Supporters of the planned Regional Sports Hub for New Gisborne welcomed $100,000 of federal support for a feasibility study into the project. Council has warned dog and cat owners of the penalties for not having their pets registered. Under newly adopted Council rules, smoking in seating spaces on footpaths outside cafes will be banned. The Crime Statistics Agency has reported a slight reduction in crime figures in the last financial year in the Macedon Ranges. Improvements to landscaping and amenities costing $3.15 million have been completed at Hanging Rock, funded by more than $1 million from Council and $2 million by the Federal Government. VicRoads has proposed the installation of traffic lights at the corner of Station Road and Saunders Road in New Gisborne. VCAT has supported Council’s refusal to allow a development at 22 Calthorpe Sreet, Gisborne, that sought to construct 10 town houses and 18 apartments.
The weather may be moody, but the new spring blossom and leaves around town are uplifting. Gisborne on October 19.
Shadow ministry visits town The state shadow ministry met in Gisborne on Monday October 9. Meeting with Opposition Leader Matthew Guy (centre) were L-R Gary Sanders, Amanda Millar, Maddy Stewart, Opposition Leader Matthew Guy, Darren Ponton, Helen Sankey, Paul Geraghty and Jason Chuck. The shadow ministry held their meeting at the Council Chambers, and also heard a presentation from Mayor Jennifer Anderson on the shire and priorities in the Council Plan.
A public meeting to seek input on footpaths in Macedon and Mount Macedon was held by the shire at Jubilee Hall, Macedon, on Sunday October 29.
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Logging to start on Mount Macedon Harvesting of the HVP Plantations' pines on Mount Macedon will start in December and is expected to continue for two years, mainly in the summer and autumn months. Much of the activity will be in the area of Clyde Track. Upon completion of harvesting, the areas will transition from HVP to the Department of Environment, Land,
Water & Planning for revegetation to native species and ongoing management. Once works begin, logging trucks will travel regularly on Mount Macedon Road. People driving in the vicinity are advised to take extra care and share the road safely with the B-double logging trucks. HVP Plantations is holding drop-in information ses-
sions at the Trading Post at Mt Macedon on November 9, 10-11am and 4-5pm. Operational updates specific to Mt Macedon can be found at www.hvp.com.au in the “HPV Announcements” section on the bottom of the home page. For further information, contact HVP directly at info@ hvp.com.au or by calling 5339 0000.
Tapping into Gisborne's kindness
Education Minister James Merlino and local MP Mary-Anne Thomas with Gisborne Primary School Assistant Principal Lisa Maxwell and student leaders Isaac and Darcy.
Gisborne Primary upgrade on agenda Education Minister James Merlino and Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas toured Gisborne Primary School on October 12 to discuss designs for its $1.6 million upgrade. The school received funding in this year’s Budget to upgrade its ageing classrooms and facilities. It is anticipated that the project will create new and upgraded classrooms – including reconfiguring classrooms into a horseshoe shape – to support modern teaching techniques and the school’s growing enrolments. It is also expected that the Prep and administration areas will also be upgraded. Work will start in the second half of next year, with the new school buildings expected to be completed in 2019. The upgrade designs are currently being completed by architects Bryant Alsop. Gisborne Primary School is expected to have more than 460 students next year.
McHappy Day, October 14: Sandra Barrotta and Ethan Brailsford with Gisborne CFA’s own Ironman and Spiderman. The day is held annually to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House charities and the CFA is one of the regular local participants.
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Pottery by Pam Jackson will be on display.
Buttlejork Artists The Buttlejorrk Artists are holding a week-long exhibition starting on Saturday November 4, at the Old Auction House, 52 Mollison Street, Kyneton. The exhibition will run for seven days. Work produced includes pottery, paintings, jewellery, textiles, mosaics and paper artwork including origami. The Buttlejorrk Artists group is a local mixed media arts group. It was formed in 1976. There are still some of the original members in the group and members produce a wide variety of high quality art works in many different media.
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Macedon Ranges Art Group show On the weekend of November 4-5, Macedon Ranges Art Group is holding the second of its bi-annual art shows at the Community Centre in Woodend. There is no entry fee and all the art displayed is for sale at very reasonable prices. As well as framed paintings we have unframed paintings and sculpture. During the two days of the art show, members will be demonstrating painting techniques in both acrylic and watercolour with a special feature being the chance for children of visitors to paint their own work. All painting Summer Evening, a typical painting at the Art Show. materials are supplied free. Also, all refreshments are available to visitors free of ing classes and art shows, please go to our website at www.macedonrangesartgroup.com where you will charge. If you want more information on the activities of find details of our activities, a selection of paintings by the Macedon Ranges Art Group including upcoming our members, future events and a membership applione-day workshops, social painting days, life-draw- cation form. John York
What's on at The Gallery in Mt Macedon? The Gallery is happy to present our Spring Exhibit, The Naked Fairy. The compilation of mixed media work by three members of the Arts Collective – Lara LeReveur, Annette Papax and Colleen Weste – displays individual styles in a variety of mediums, playing with an exquisite theme and delicately connecting nature with emotion. All are welcome to visit our little space on the Mount and enjoy this unique exhibition during the month of November. Meet the artists on November 11 from 2pm at 684 Mt Macedon Road.
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Birds of a feather A captivating display of birds will be perched in the Macedon Ranges this month and visitors are invited to take them home. More than 30 of the region’s most talented artists will present a range of 2D and 3D work as part of ‘FLOCK’, a bird themed exhibition organised by the Macedon Ranges Art Trail. Among the artists participating are Gisborne painters Helen Cottle, William Ritchie and Natania Hollingsworth, Gisborne South ceramicist Robyn Gurry, Mt Macedon watercolourist Caroliza Job, Mt Macedon silk artist Colleen Weste, and Macedon contemporary clay artist Lara Le Reveur. ‘FLOCK’ is open daily at The Old Auction House gallery, 52-56 Mollison Street, Kyneton, from November 2 to 27. Many of the artists will be at the gallery on Sunday, November 12 from 12pm to 4pm to meet visitors and discuss their art.
Young Voices of Macedon soar Young Voices of Macedon (above) presented their annual concert at the Church of the Resurrection, Macedon on October 22.
The program featured a diverse range of Australian choral music. We are lucky to have a choir in the Macedon Ranges that gives lo-
cal children the opportunity to sing classical music accompanied by high quality musicians.
'Gallantries' come home to roost in entertaining Coward play The Mount Players are well in to rehearsals for their next production Present Laughter, a play by Noel Coward. Set in the 1930s, the play revolves around Garry Essendine (played by Michael Treloar), a stage actor approaching middle age. Garry is, and has been, somewhat “gallant” with the ladies during his lifetime and it is all coming home to roost as he prepares to depart for a performance tour of Africa. His secretary Monica Reed (Cherry
Servis) does her best, with others, to keep him away from the romantic clutches of Joanna Lyppiatt (Justine Press), and the obsessive professional adoration of Roland Maule (Tim Allan). The play is light-hearted and entertaining and another excellent opportunity to enjoy a quality production by the The Mount Players. Performances are between November 17 and December 3. Book online through www.themountplayers.com
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A look at adult fiction Dare I say Christmas is around the corner (in about 55 days) and the perfect gift for mum, dad, adult friends or relatives is a good novel to tuck into over the summer. Here are some ideas... Miles Franklin winner Sofie Laguna’s dark, coming of age Aussie outback novel The Choke is gripping and definitely my favourite book so far this year. Michelle de Kretser’s funny and moving literary read Life to Come travels from Sydney to Paris and Sri Lanka. Revered Castlemaine local Alex Miller’s hefty Passage of Love lays bare the relationship of a husband and wife struggling to be together while fulfilling their own individual creativity. Dan Brown’s new book Origin will have lots of thriller fans, as will the fifth instalment in the Millennium Scandi crime series now taken over by David Lagercrantz – called The Girl who Took an Eye for an Eye. History buffs enjoy Ken Follet’s A Column of Fire, Tania Blanchard’s The Girl from Munich or Minette Walters’ new direction to focus on plague times in The Last Hours. Isabel Allende’s In The Midst of Winter is a tale of unlikely friendship that goes from present-day Brooklyn to Guatemala to turbulent 1970s Chile and Brazil. Crime aficionados like my husband will get stuck into Garry Disher’s Under the Cold Bright Lights, David Baldacci’s End Game or Michael Connelly’s Two Kinds of Truth. Debut novel Little Secrets by Anna Snoekstra is beside my bed right now – tragedy and mystery in an Aussie outback town. Reflections on growth, healing and honouring one’s roots can be found in Rupi Kaur’s beautiful second collection of poetry called The Sun and her Flowers. Actor Tom Hanks has turned to short story writing in Uncommon Type. Audiobooks I have loved this year are Mohsin Hamid’s Man Booker-shortlisted novel about the romance of two refugees in Exit West, as well as Vanessa Lafaye’s At First Light set in Florida in the 1920s and 1990s. My next audiobook will be the WWII based The Boatrunner by Devin Murphy, perfect for fans of Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See. For this month’s prize thanks to Random House and BookBonding, see page 39.
Singers present major Haydn work The Gisborne Singers are ending 2017 with a magnificent choral work which celebrates the beginning of the world from the biblical perspective. Haydn’s The Creation, a musical masterpiece, is a life affirming celebration which deservedly has formed an important part of the world’s choral repertoire since it was first performed 300 years ago. Joseph Haydn, the German composer, was inspired to write the work in 1798, after hearing Handel’s oratorios. The Gisborne Singers, a high-class Macedon Ranges choir, and have been performing the world’s great choral works for nearly 30 years. Musical Director Stephen Brockman will conduct the choir of 50 singers. The Creation will be performed in English and will be accompanied by a full orchestra and soloists; soprano Cristina Russo, tenor Christopher Roache, and bass Manfred Pohlenz. 2017 has been busy for the choir who began the
Open day at Treetops Scout Camp This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Treetops Scout camp in Royal Parade, Riddells Creek. The camp was first established at Mt Macedon in 1965 and following the devastating Ash Wednesday fires in 1983, the 28-hectare property in Riddells Creek was purchased and officially opened in 1987.
The camp is declared Land for Wildlife and has accommodation for up to 90 people and room for 1000 to camp through the lightly treed area, with some sites powered. A wide variety of activities is available including a flying fox, commando course, horizontal climbing wall, archery range, bush mini golf, environmental trail, Cub Jungle, and chapel. Treetops is hosting an Open Day on Sunday November 19, from 10am to 3pm. A sausage sizzle, run by 1st Riddells Creek Scouts, will be available. Everyone welcome. Further information is available from Peter Jones on 0413 392 821.
year with their first international tour, which included a performance at New York’s Carnegie Hall. There will be two performances: November 19th at Our Lady of the Rosary in Kyneton, and November 26 at Church of Christ, New Gisborne. Both concerts start at 3pm and will be followed by our famous afternoon teas. For bookings visit the choir’s website, www.gisbornesingers.org.au Alison Kinghorn
Geomorphic moods of ranges on show Photographer Bruce Hedge joins Woodend artist and print maker Robyn Leeder and Sydney artist Chrissie Lloyd to present an exhibition from December 2 to 10 of images capturing the many moods and landscapes of the Macedon and Cobaw Ranges. Chrissie Lloyd is a Sydney-based artist who is captivated by the bones of landscape — the rocks that hold and shape our world. Bruce Hedge is well known for his stunning images of Hanging Rock, the surrounding landscapes and their community. A professional photographer, he has been resident of Newham for over 30 years. With a background in architectural design, Robyn Leeder’s linocuts, drypoint etchings and collagraphs give a different perspective on the Ranges environment — its landscapes, birds and buildings. The exhibition at Norma Richardson Hall, Woodend, will be opened at 2pm on Saturday December 2. RSVPs for the opening to robynleedersart@ gmail.com The exhibition will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10.30am to 4pm and Sunday 1pm to 4pm. Devonshire teas/coffees available from Sunday December 3.
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The Macedon Ranges Photographic Society is congratulating itself on winning the 2017 Central Victorian Quad Competition between Bendigo, Castlemaine, Maryborough and the Macedon Ranges camera clubs. It was a close contest but MRPS regained the trophy for the coming year. The society's outing to Forest Glade at Mt Macedon and the competition and presentation night were loads of fun, with members meeting up with the other clubs’ members. The outing to Melbourne to shoot some street photography was also well attended The Melbourne outing. and, being held on Grand Final Parade day, the city was buzzing with lots of photo opportunities. Members look forward to seeing some of these chat to friendly club members. at the meeting on Monday November 6. The society meets twice a month at the Riddells Creek Coming up on November 25 will be the Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House, 59 Main Road. Neighbourhood Festival at which the club will have a Visit www.macedon-ranges-photography.org.au or the marquee. Drop in for a visit to view members' images and group's Facebook page.
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sculptural forms. I hope you will find my craft interesting. The Phoenix group’s exhibition is at the Old Gisborne Court House on December 1-3. Opening night is Friday December 1 at 7.30pm. The exhibition continues on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3: 10am until 4pm. For details contact Susy Holgate on 0409 121 025.
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Macedon CWA honours late stalwart member We have dedicated a crepe myrtle tree in our hall garden to the late Mrs Jean Tom AO. Jean was a stalwart of CWA in the Macedon Ranges for many decades and also at state and national levels. She was a great mentor to many of us and is greatly missed. Some new and some old office bearers were elected at the AGM on October 17. Faye Armstrong continues as president, but Lesley Bonsack has taken over as treasurer from Jan Ham. Anne Fyfield is the new minute secretary. Lorraine Tweddle is acting correspondence secretary
as she was unable to take on this role again this year. The elections were chaired by Group President Helen Ryvitch. The president, secretary and treasurer’s annual reports showed another successful year for the branch. We are indebted to Jan Ham for her dedicated service as treasurer for many years. Jan has kept our finances on track and ensured we met our obligations on time. We cannot thank Jan enough for her work and look forward to her continuing to enjoy a more relaxed involvement in our branch for many years to come. Lorraine Tweddle, 5426 2045 Macedon CWA members with the tree dedicated to the late Mrs Jean Tom AO.
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Gisborne Friends of Red Cross are holding their early Christmas Lunch at the Clarkefield Hotel on Friday November 3 starting at 12 noon. All members and friends are invited to celebrate this occasion. Cost for the lunch is $20. If possible, bookings need to be made in advance by contacting Pat Beasley on 5427 3242 or Rosalie McKenzie on 0456 663 478. At the meeting held in October a number of members indicated their attendance and paid for the lunch on the day. I am sure that this will be a most enjoyable event to end the year which has been a very successful year for the group and thank all members for their support towards the ongoing work Pat Beasley of Red Cross here and overseas.
Two volunteer members received their Ten Year Service Medals on October 7 for their dedication and service to the Victorian State Emergency Service – Gisborne Unit. Administrative Support Officer Sybil Theodore and Communications Officer Jamie Leighton received their awards in honour of their volunteer service to communities, both locally and nationally, over the past ten years. Both are an integral part of the Gisborne SES Unit and enjoy volunteering their service to the Macedon Ranges Community on a daily basis. They have responded to countless emergency and non-emergency incidents, and participated in numerous community events and activities. We congratulate them both on achieving this milestone, truly a fantastic effort! Di Dale
As we head towards the end of the year, it can be a very stressful time for individuals and families. Christmas, work, exams and end of year commitments can increase the pressure we experience. Where stress interferes with our enjoyment of life, it may be helpful to see a professional to discuss your concerns. There are various psychological services available in the Gisborne area. One of those options is Macedon Ranges Health, whose psychology and counselling team can help you to find ways of managing stress and offers services in a number of areas including grief, loss, anxiety, depression, self esteem, life transition and adjustment issues. A paediatric psychology service is also available. For further information on MRH mental health support services please phone 5428 0300.
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Gisborne CWA The October monthly meeting was followed by the AGM presided over by Group President Peg Higginbottom. The outgoing president, Helen Ryvitch, gave an insight into outback CWA branches and was thanked for her busy years of work. The new president is Judy Culpan, secretary Chris Caddaye is to continue with the assistance of Judy Booth, and Kathy Page will keep her treasurer position with help from Val Jarred. Welcome to two new members, Barbara and Oine. I hope you have fun and friendship with our branch. Come and enjoy a sausage at Bunnings in Sunbury on Sunday November 26 and support our lovely ladies. Keep a lookout for our Christmas hamper raffle in the IGA complex from November 27. The profits from this will go to the Chaplaincy Fund at Gisborne Secondary College. Coming up for members is an Oaks Day lunch at Macedon CWA hall on November 9. The cost is $12 and there will be prizes for the best outfit and hat. Then on Saturday November 11 at Macedon there is a gingerbread house master class. These will be made for the Christmas Fair at Umina, CWA headquarters in Toorak, on December 2. The gingerbread houses are very popular and through donations of ingredients from Coles there are many Christmas cakes, puddings, mince pies and shortbread available. These can be ordered prior to the day by ringing 9827 8971. Our next meeting is on November 13 at 10am at Gisborne Secondary College, with coffee, craft and chat at the same venue on November 20. Colour of the month is spring green. Christine Edwards, 0437 953 253
Popular geneaology in focus The final meeting of the Gisborne Genealogical Group for 2017 will be held on Thursday November 23 at 7.30pm in the Family History Room adjoining the Gisborne Library. At this meeting group member John Benson will outline the way modern TV deals with factual information. A perfect example is how a topic such as genealogy has been popularised and turned into mainstream entertainment through programs such as Who Do You Think You Are? We look forward to John’s presentation of what will be a very interesting subject. As always, visitors are most welcome. Our final function for the year will be our Christmas Dinner to be held on Friday December 1 at 7pm. Family and friends of members are very welcome to attend. For details regarding venue and to book, please contact our secretary, Julie Dworak, on 5428 6476. We will once again be drawing our popular Christmas hampers at this function. As this is our major fundraiser for the year members are asked to please support it. Items for the hampers can be left in the Family History Room on Thursday afternoons during November (2pm-5pm when a volunteer is on duty) or they can be brought to the November meeting. Lyn Hall
Next year's Relay For Life date announced
Carols by Candlelight Macedon and Mt Macedon Carols by Candlelight will be held on December 20 at Tony Clarke Reserve.
Macedon Ranges Relay For Life will hold its 16th Relay to raise funds for Cancer Council Victoria at Lancefield on March 3 and 4, 2018. If you are interested in registering a team, joining a team or helping with the planning or on the day please contact us via email at lancefieldrfl@cancervic.org. au, call 1300 65 65 85 or visit the Lancefield/Macedon Ranges Relay For Life Facebook page.
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Community gets behind Festival The Lions Club, which is responsible for coordinating the Gisborne Christmas Festival, is pleased with the level of local support. Six major sponsors have come on board together with a large number of minor sponsors. Gisborne & District Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank have been engaged as the naming rights sponsor, with the festival to be known as the Bendigo Bank Gisborne Christmas Festival. The fireworks display, which is the concluding event on the night, is being sponsored by the Stoneman Foundation. The other major sponsors are Gisborne Euchre Group, The GREAT Association, McDonald’s, and UFS Dispensaries Ltd. The festival, which will be held on Friday December 8, will have an added focus on families with a range of free activities for children. Following the ever-popular parade, there will be live music, carnival rides and a variety of market stalls on Gardiner Reserve. The Lions Club is seeking community participation in the festival. Applications to be a stall holder or to participate in the parade are available by emailing gisbornefestival@gmail.com. Further, by buying a ticket in the popular Wheelbarrow Raffle, you could win a wheelbarrow full of a variety of goods to the value of $750. Russell Walker
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FOR THE GREEN THUMBS November in the garden Flower and ornamental garden
Gisborne Landcare is now active and recently held its first planting day in Gisborne. Thank you to all who attended. If you are interested in joining please contact the group at gisbornelandcare@gmail.com
Members' gardens impress Spring is upon us and, even though it has been a slow start, gardens are bursting out in all directions. This was certainly the case when more Kerry Langmaid than 50 members and guests visited two of our members’ gardens in midOctober. In each instance the soft fresh leaves of deciduous trees and shrubs offered picturesque backdrops to the continuing display of bulb varieties and the new growth of multiple perennials. The larger garden of one acre has been developed from a bare block over a 40-year period and has reached a stage where some of the larger trees have had to be removed due to interference with surrounding structures. Some of the outstanding features of this garden were the fabulous Peony and the extensive Wisteria. The overall effect of the garden, with its wide perennial
borders and lush lawn areas, was one of cohesiveness and balance. Although only half the area of the previous one, our second garden was no less impressive, offering a sense of calm and order provided by neatly clipped borders, well-manicured lawns, and surrounding garden beds, with structural divides creating individual spaces. A large outdoor room both enhanced the garden and was in turn seemingly enveloped by the surrounding greenery. Our AGM was held on this day and saw two long-standing committee members step down and be replaced by two equally enthusiastic members. The Gisborne Garden Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month, generally between 1pm and 3pm at various venues. The November meeting is in Kyneton and carpooling has been suggested. For further information, please phone Kerry on 0408 115 759. Kerry Langmaid
What a gorgeous spring we have been having. We waited so long through the winter and finally warm weather and the occasional shower of rain has appeared, to make the garden all lush and floriferous. Mulch, mulch, mulch if you have not done so already, to keep the moisture in the soil over the summer. As the lawn growth starts to slow down the mower height can be raised a little, to encourage stronger root growth with slower leaf production. On rural blocks keep your lawn and grass mowed for summer and remove any dead branches or dead shrubs closer to the house. Almost any annuals and warmer season vegetables can be planted out. Potted gardenias and warmer climate exotics or native plants can be repotted. If you have fuchsias or pelargoniums you can take cuttings as soon as the younger growth is hardened off.
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vegetables have been replaced with summer salad leaf plants, carrots, and spring onions, tomatoes, and annuals herbs such as coriander, chervil, dill and basil in the warmer spots.
Native garden It is time again for an overall tip prune of any native plants. Pinch out the tips with your fingertips or give them a light trim with hedge shears or secateurs. I will take some cuttings of my westringia collection and the grevilleas. Correas too can be grown from cuttings taken from hardened off spring growth that is not flowering.
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Keep regular water up to your raspberries, strawberries, gooseberries and currants to keep the flowers fresh for pollinating, otherwise they will wither and produce little fruit. If the pollinating bees are scarce, here is a tip. Place large pots of flowering plants, even annuals into the berry patch or vegetable garden for a few weeks to help entice the bees. Vegetables will benefit from a regular liquid feeding and timely watering to keep the crop lush and juicy. My winter
Mt Macedon Horticultural Society – On 7 November, committee member Jill O'Callaghan will speak on the creation of
Spend some time out in the garden or a local park with children and collect a few different coloured fallen leaves, twigs, fallen flowers or seeds, to make into a simple mobile. Collect one strong long stick as your base, tie a short length of string around this and make a loop for hanging. With fine string or even different lengths of coloured wool tie each seedpod, flower, twig or leaf, onto a long thread. Tie or glue these onto the main string to make a mobile to watch sway in the wind.
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Expert combs every inch of Daly Reserve October’s working bee put on perfect weather to greet our special guest Paul Foreman, of Blue Devil Consulting. He walked every inch of the Reserve studying the flora and grasses and offered advice on how to best manage the weeds and nurture the native flora. His formal report will be a valuable guide for future working bees. He described the tree canopy, low bush and ground cover as being conducive to the ongoing survival of this area of remnant vegetation. Removing weeds of gorse, dandelions and cape tulip using our long-handled weeding tools is proving a great success,
as they cut down on the need to kneel and bend. Tuesday November 14 will be our next working bee, signing in at 9.30am. Please feel free to walk around with us. We can tell you of our progress and future environment plans for this special place. Cuppa is always at 11am. Due to problems with our Hotmail address, please send enquiries re working bees, events, membership, or if your email address has changed, to iperkin@bigpond. net.au Irene Perkin
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Classic piece of Mt Macedon history to open The magnificent hill station garden Ard Rudah will open at the peak of its spring glory with Open Gardens Victoria on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 November. Originally designed by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller in the 1870s, Ard Rudah is recognised by the National Trust as a garden of historical significance. Many of the original plants are still highlights of the garden, including a copper beech that is over 30 Moss-covered stone bridge at Ard Rudah. metres tall and an enormous linden tree. peonies, tulips and other bulbs and The six-acre garden had quite forget-me-nots – all overlooking a huge humble beginnings as part of an apple circular lawn. orchard and was named by the first Exploring the garden is a delight. owner, prominent industrialist William A series of terraces – accessed by MacGregor using the Gaelic words for beautiful stone steps – reveal banks of ‘high promontory’ – ‘Ard Rudah’. scented azaleas and dense plantings of Spring is a highlight, when large many unusual shrubs and perennials, garden beds around the front of the with lovely vistas of the different garden house burst into colour with massed spaces.
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With Open Gardens comes the opportunity to visit or revisit Duneira’s amazing bluebell drive, which will be at its best in the early part of November, for a short season. Open Gardens will be held on Sundays November 5 and 12…a great opportunity for photos and a family day out. Other interesting events during November include an interview ‘On the Couch’ with Max Gillies, noted actor, satirist and impersonator. Join us in a most expressive concert with internationally renowned tenor Robert Macfarlane who will bring works from several Bach composers including WF, CPE, JCF and JC Bach, accompanied on the Cristofori piano. Events for lovers of literature and art include a Book Club session focused on Margaret Drabble and a session on the Australian women artists from the Stoneman Collection led by Peter Perry who was Stuart Stoneman’s art advisor. There are also several options for house tours. Visit www.duneira.com.au or our Facebook page. The bluebells await!
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The woodland is a magical space to wander through, with giant oaks and sycamores overhead and a carpet of bluebells in spring. A maple walk leads to the bottom of the garden, where there is an enchanting fernlined creek, which runs beneath two moss-covered stone bridges through a tree-fern gully. This is a rare opportunity to come to this special garden – visitors are encouraged to relax, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a picnic. Address: 49 Devonshire Lane, Mount Macedon Open: Saturday 4 November Sunday 5 November 10am - 4.30pm Entry: $10 (children U18 free) Students $5 Extras: Devonshire teas available. For more information and other Open Gardens, see www. opengardensvictoria.org.au
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GISBORNE REGION EVENTS ACTIVITIES & TOURISM Don't miss Gisborne's Carols by Candlelight The GREAT Gisborne Carols by Candlelight will be held on Sunday, December 10 at 7pm at Dixon Field. Pre-entertainment by Jimmy & Paige will begin at 6pm. They are a young duo continuing to push the boundaries of just how much a duo can do. A huge voice and breathtaking guitar leads to a virtuosic and passionate performance. Come early so you don’t miss them.
There will be a sausage sizzle, ice cream vans, coffee van, and glow sticks for sale. Come along and listen to choirs from the local primary schools as well as the Young Voices of Macedon, and join in the singing of carols with the Carols by Candlelight Choir accompanied by Jem Sherwill on keyboard and Jaidan Shapcott on Cello.
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Come and see who will be awarded the Bendigo Bank Local Hero Award for service to our community over many years. Nominations to localherogisborne@ gmail.com by November 10 please. We look forward to seeing you there. Special thanks to committee members Erin McKinnon and Tracey Calnan for all your hard work. Bronwyn Tacey Carols by Candlelight Committee
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By Rosemary Davies David Richardson is one of the newer market stallholders and has been coming regularly for the past four years. He started woodworking as a hobby 14 years ago. It all began when he was trying to find a particular item made from wood for his house, but could not find exactly what he wanted, so decided to have a go at making one himself. David’s work has evolved from coffee tables and other smaller timber items to his speciality range of quality finished jewellery boxes. These are available in a range of different timbers, styles and colours. The timbers used include jarrah, sassafras, Huon pine and English oak with some beautiful contrasts in inlaid work. These make beautiful keepsake gifts for someone special. In the past two years David has also been developing his skills in picture framing. Bring along that special picture or photo you need framed, have a talk with David and hopefully by the next market your lovely artwork will be ready for you to pick up, just in time for Christmas!
Necessity was the mother of invention – and a new skill – for woodworker David Richardson.
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GREAT AGM 2017-18 The Annual General Meeting of the Gisborne Region Events Activities and Tourism Association was held on September 28. The new committee for 2017-18 consists of President: Moc Hoyne Vice-President: Graeme Millar Secretary: Graham Dickinson Treasurer: Dorothy Murray Committee: Andrew Armstrong-Taylor, Ian Boyd, John Chambers, Ben Lawrance, Patsy Smith, Mike Smith, Bronwyn Tacey, Darryl Young, Rosemary Davies and Market Manager Phyllis Boyd. Congratulations to all.
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A foggy morn...
THE 'ROOK REVISITED With Shirley McKeown Taken from the Bacchus Marsh Express, Saturday 18 February 1899.
South Gisborne is hidden in morning fog late last month: the view east from Mount Gisborne Road, snapped by an early rising reader.
Young sports champions helped SUPER MINDBENDER (Example: A muG IS BORN Every day.) Find the names of three Victorian towns in the following sentence: Pete rang to say he couldn’t go to the meeting at Salesian College, but Daniel or Neville would attend. (Answers Page 39)
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Afternoon tea gatherings were held at the electoral office of Rob Mitchell MP recently to honour the efforts of McEwen’s elite young sportspeople. The Member for McEwen, Rob Mitchell, presented recognition certificates and cheques to over 20 young athletes. Each of the local champions had been recognised for their commitment and achievement in their chosen sport at a young age, Mr Mitchell said. “The $500 grant acknowledges that young people often find it difficult to meet the ongoing and significant costs associated with participation at sporting competitions, particularly those from regional areas,” he said. The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for young people aged 12-18 towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at an endorsed state, national or international sporting championships or a School Sport Australia championship. Application information and forms for future Local Sporting Champions Grants can be found at www. ausport.gov.au
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"BULLENGAROOK. (From our own Correspondent.) At a meeting held here on the 1st inst. for the purpose of arranging about the erection of a public hall, a good deal of argument was indulged in as to where it should be erected. Those on the west side of the hill wanted it on their side; and those on the east of course preferred it over there. As the meeting was not well attended (there being only about 11 present) and they could arrive at no definite arrangement, it was decided to hold another meeting in Mr. M. Carroll’s barn on the night of the 7th. On that date a few more put in an appearance, there being about 18 present, and all from Bullengarook east, with the exception of two or three. Mr. Caspar was voted to the chair. Three sites were offered, and Mr. Carroll’s on the east side of the big hill was accepted, very close to the creamery. A committee was at once formed, with power to add to their number, consisting of Messrs. F. Caspar, M. Hassett (sic), M. Carroll, Jas. Fitzgerald, J. Dunn, John Carroll and Mr. Dineen. Mr John Carroll was appointed Secretary, and Mr. Dineen Treasurer, to take the necessary steps to raise funds for the proposed hall. It was also agreed that the committee should hold its first meeting at Mr. Caspar’s residence on Tuesday night, 21st inst. As the people on the west side are not satisfied with the site selected, they have decided not to co-operate, as they consider it will be too far away from Melton, Toolern, Bacchus Marsh, and Coimadai; from which places a good deal of support comes. All that I have spoken to on the subject object to the hall being erected in the east, and state that they will not go over the hill to a dance. As the people are divided, and very little hopes of a hall being erected either in the east or west, I have decided to exercise myself no more in this matter, although it has been my ambition for years, not for my own interest, but for those of the rising generation." How sad that because of the views of some people the hall was never built. I do not have the name of the person who reported these meetings however I feel they may have been a local to the area. – Shirley.
Do you salary sacrifice into superannuation? Consider Mavis’ case Mavis is a 56 year old employee of BHP Billiton and has been salary sacrificing to superannuation for the last few years to build her retirement nest egg. Mavis is concerned that due to the changes in superannuation contribution limits that she may need to revise the amount that she salary sacrifices into superannuation. Mavis currently earns $253,000 gross earnings per year as an office manager, her superannuation guarantee that is paid by her employer is 9.5% up until the maximum superannuation contribution base which comes to $20,049. The new concessional contribution cap for 2018 is $25,000 which means Mavis has the ability to salary sacrifice up to this amount. As a result Mavis can salary sacrifice an additional $4,951 to be within the concessional superannuation contribution limit. Mavis will need to consider Division 293 taxation consequences as her income (including reportable super) exceeds $250,000. Division 293 tax of 15% applies to concessional contributions when the $250,000 threshold is exceeded. As Mavis is $3,000 over the threshold she will pay an extra 15% tax on these superannuation contributions, equating to $450.
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NEWS FROM THE COUNCIL Curious collectables at Kyneton Museum Take a peek at the weird and wonderful world of collecting in Council’s new exhibition, Hobby to Hoarding, opening on Friday 3 November at 5pm at Kyneton Museum. A collaboration with the Kyneton Historical Society, the exhibition sees five of its members share items from their unusual collections including pieces that are over 100 years old. Open Friday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm until January. Entry fees apply. For more information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/ museum or call 1300 888 802.
Maintenance under way Council has begun its annual street tree pruning and maintenance program in Gisborne to ensure that street trees are not at risk of coming into contact with power lines. It is anticipated the works will be complete mid-December. For more information, or to report overhanging trees near power lines, contact Council on 5422 0333. The annual roadside weed program has also started. Focal species include blackberry, gorse and serrated tussock. In 2016-17, the program led to a reduction of over 100,000m2 of weed cover on Council-managed land.
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Local horse owners are invited to attend two free events with Stuart Myers exploring sustainable land management practices that support healthy horses. Healthy Land, Healthy Horses – Sunday 26 November 26 from 9.30am to 4pm. How to manage land in a sustainable and cost effective way and encourage happy and healthy horses. Property Planning Day – Sunday December 3. Stuart Myers will support 10 horse property owners and managers develop a plan to sustainably manage their land. Attendance at the first seminar is a pre-requisite for attendance at the Property Planning Day. Both events are at Kerrie Hall, 6 Kerrie Valley Road, Kerrie. Bookings essential. Lunch and refreshments provided. To book or for more information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/ environment-events or call 5421 9660.
Council’s Occasional Care program in Woodend will close as of December 20 after a review confirmed a steady decline in use. Children currently enrolled in the program will be able to continue using the service until then.
Nominate an inspiring young person Council is encouraging shire residents to nominate someone they know for the Victorian Young Achiever Awards for people under 30 years of age on December 31. Nominations are being sought in a range of categories including online achievement, community service and social impact, group community achievement, arts and fashion, TAFE student, health and leadership.
Nominations at www.awardsaustralia. com/vicyaa. For more information, contact the Awards Office on 9720 1638 or email vicyaa@awardsaustralia. com. Submissions close Monday 18 December.
Watch meetings online Council meetings are now being live streamed and can be accessed at mrsc. vic.gov.au/livestream. Within 48 hours of each meeting, video recordings will be uploaded with bookmarks for each agenda item. Archived recordings will remain on the website for up to 12 months.
Australia Day awards and grants open Nominations are now open for Council’s 2018 Australia Day Awards and grant applications from community groups planning to hold free Australia Day events. Award categories are Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community Achievement, Community Event, and Arts Ambassador. Entry is open to all people who live, work or study in the Shire at the time of nomination. Award winners will be announced at the Australia Day celebrations on Friday January 26 at Kyneton Town Hall. If you’re involved with a community group that’s planning to hold a free Australia Day event, you can apply for an Australia Day township celebration grant up to $500. Both award nominations and grant
applications close on November 8. For more information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/ australiaday or pick up a form from a Council customer service centre.
Greater bushfire protection measures Changes to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) mapping in the Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme have been introduced by the State Government. Land with the potential to be affected by bushfires that was not previously included within the BMO has now been included and a small number of properties have been removed. Council has notified residents whose property has been included or removed from the BMO. For more information, visit www. planning.vic.gov.au/bmo For information on how you can prepare yourself and your property for the bushfire season, visit mrsc. vic.gov.au/fire-ready and like the Macedon Ranges Emergency Alerts Facebook page, facebook.com/ MacedonRangesEmergencyAlerts
Free land management course A three-day course held on three consecutive Saturdays will cover a range of land management issues including weed, native vegetation, pasture and water management. Saturdays November 11, 18 and 25, 9.30am-4pm, Romsey Community Hub. To book, contact William Terry on 5421 9660 or at environment@mrsc.vic.gov.au
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COUNCILLOR'S COLUMN With Cr Helen Radnedge
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has now begun live streaming council meetings. The first recorded meeting was our October ordinary meeting. Following the live streaming, the recording will be divided into chapters to enable residents to find and watch any particular item. It is hoped this feature will be accessible a few days after the meeting. The next meeting is November 22, which will be the first meeting with our new CEO, Margot Stork.
Birds of the Macedon Ranges #39 Ron Weste spotted this little striated thornbill at Sanatorium Lake on September 26 gathering nesting material in preparation for its spring brood. Striated thornbills build their nests on the outer branches of trees, usually eucalypts. The nests are oval shaped with a hood over the entrance.
Snakes on the move The most commonly encountered snake in the Macedon Ranges is the lowland copperhead. This species is sometimes incorrectly identified as a red-bellied black snake as both species often have a reddish belly. Copperheads survive around wet areas where they prey on frogs and skinks. Contrary to common belief, snakes are not aggressive and will only attack if they feel threatened. They are excellent indicators of ecosystem health and are often found where smaller prey are plentiful. Snakes play an important role in maintaining prey.
They are also an important food source for other predators such as kookaburras. If you see a snake, leave it alone and it will move on. Alternatively, if the snake requires removal, contact a qualified snake handler who will be able to remove and relocate the snake humanely.
Free Chilean needle grass event Learn how to identify this high impact agricultural and environmental weed from an expert scientist. Saturday November 11, 10am-12pm, Carlsruhe CFA, Three Chain Road.
With summer not far away, a great way to keep up-to-date with many of our local fire brigades is through liking and following their Facebook pages. Lots of information from Santa runs to warnings and much more can be found there. I would like to thank our CFA volunteers for all they do in looking after the Macedon Ranges community. With the review of the planning scheme due to start early next year, it is interesting to read many of the old public documents to learn so much of the background, assets and values of the former Shire of Gisborne and the Macedon Ranges and Surrounds. Helen
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LOCAL HISTORY
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From the Macedon Village Settlement to Middle Gully
n 1893 a disastrous financial crash occurred in Victoria. After the crash, the Victorian Government made land available in what were known as “Village Settlements”. Sadly the allotments of between 10 and 30 acres proved to be too small and the land too poor to sustain a family so within a few years, many Settlements were abandoned. “The Village Settlement School” number 3259 opened in 1896 on two acres donated by Mr David McCormick for this purpose. It was situated on Mount Alexander Road, later known as the Calder Highway, at the corner of Fingerpost Road near the lagoon between Macedon and Woodend. The school was a portable building with attached two-room quarters that was transported from Bullengarook, school number 1416. The first head teacher was Peter Norris. Subsequent teachers included a Mr Poon, Mr Vick, Mr Lamb, Mr Manson, Mr Lawson and Miss Allen. The site of the school was fenced following a deputation to the Education Department in 1898, signed by 18 families. The site is still marked by a large oak tree. Sixty years later, Bill Hibbert shared his memories of living at a Village Settlement and attending the “Macedon Village Settlement School”. Bill, who was born in 1902, was a son of John Henry Hibbert a woodcutter. Bill started school on July 3, 1908 and, having three siblings already attending the school, he settled in easily. The pupils were about even numbers of girls and boys whose ages ranged from six to 14 years, a total of approximately 30 in number. They did not represent many different families as most families consisted of several children. Although all the children were Australian born, this did not apply to their parents who were of mixed nationalities including English, Irish, Welsh, Italian and Russian.
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ll the children walked to school, distances varying much the same as the neighbourhood situation. The Hibbert children had about two and a half miles to walk to school, so it was a case of “Early to Bed”, “Early to Rise” as besides school there were other jobs to be done at home. Bill found it easy to drop into the routine of school work. In those days it was class one to six and later, state schools offered grades one to eight. School lessons consisted of writing, starting with writing on a slate using a special slate pencil. The writing could then be rubbed off using a damp sponge. If cared for properly, the slate could be handed down to the next member of the family. Pupils then began writing in a “Copy Book” that showed examples with spaces left between each line of lettering
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shooting, fishing, playing or watching football or cricket if the local team was playing at home. They also played games such as cards, draughts, bobs and anything else that could be thought up. In 1910 and for many years it remained that students could leave school when they turned 14 or having completed the ‘Merit Certificate’. However a ‘Qualification Certificate’ taken in grade six allowed a pupil to go on to ‘High School’, although few parents had the means to pay bus or train fares and fees for attending High Schools. Boys and girls enjoyed "Bird Day" when they were allowed out into the surrounding bush to find and name as many birds as possible. On odd occasions, a new bird was located and the locators would describe the bird to the teacher who would consult a bird book to identify the species. The pleasure of a day out was spoiled when homework essays were expected. In 1912 the Hibbert family moved from the Village Settlement into Macedon just a quarter of a mile from the Macedon State School number 1660, where Bill continued his education. In 1918 the Macedon Village Settlement School closed owing to several families having left the district, thus reducing the number of children attending to below Education Department requirements. Remaining pupils then had to transfer to nearby schools at Woodend and Macedon.
E Empire Day at Jubilee Hall, Macedon. in which pupils would eventually try their skill. Once a copy book was started there was no rubbing out so one needed to write in it with care. All pupils had to learn to be “right handed” as it was considered incorrect to be left-handed. In a few cases this caused hardship and tears. Other lessons taught were Arithmetic, (written and mental), Algebra, Geometry, Grammar, Composition, Essay Writing, Poetry, History, Geography, Latin, Spelling, Nature Study, Physical Training, Woodwork (for boys) and Sewing and Cooking for girls. Once every month, the time between morning recess and lunch time was taken up in what was known as a “spelling bee”, girls versus boys, each class or grade being separate. The spelling words were taken from the “School Paper” which was printed
monthly by the Education Department and sold to pupils for two pence per copy. The nearby lagoon was a favourite place where fish were plentiful and it was also a good spot for a swim. Sometimes, after a very hot day, some of the pupils would go in for a quick “dip” to cool off. The lagoon often dried up during periods of drought. There was not a lot of leisure time, as by the time children got up, got ready and walked to school, there was little spare time in the mornings. Likewise by the time they walked home, brought in the wood, carted water, chased after the cow and many other chores, it was tea time. In winter it was practically dark when they arrived home from school, especially if they dilly-dallied on the way. At weekends or holiday time, once all the chores were done, kids preferred to be outside
mpire Day in May each year was a day when everyone dressed in their best clothes. At Macedon school, the session was thought by young folk to be rather boring, being taken up with ‘Saluting the Flag’ followed by a lengthy talk about the British Empire. After morning recess pupils were lined up and marched to Jubilee Hall. Here tables were set up with goodies to eat; parents spared no effort to make sure their children were all well fed. Children were then sent out and parents and friends took over the dining room. Later everyone adjourned to the oval for a day of sports. Once the sports were over, they all returned to the hall where more goodies were laid out. Every child was given a bag of sweets and that was the end for the younger children. The remainder of the day was devoted to dancing for adults and a few of the older children. Music was supplied by piano or accordion, the musicians playing by ear as few could read music. Everyone looked forward to this day year after year, but with the passing of time, Empire Day ceased to be celebrated.
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A first-hand account of Cuboree fun Cuboree was awesome! I had lots of fun and I got really muddy. It started on Monday October 2 and finished on Friday October 6. We got lots of badges and we got to trade some with the other cubs from all over Victoria and Tasmania. The Gisborne pack was 105, and we were called the Cyclops. There were lots of fun activities we did at Cuboree which were Cherry Lane, Back to Gilwell, CFA Safety, Arabian Nights, Rise of the Dark Djinn, A Cautionary Tale, Senses 1001, To Scouts and Beyond, Three Wishes and Bazaar’s Dreaming. There were also four sub camps where all the cubs would sleep, eat and play during the free time.
1st Gisborne and 1st Woodend Scout Packs. The sub camps were called Sinbad and The Seven Seas, Duck Inn, The Market Bazaar and Magic Carpet Ride.
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Last month Ross Watt and Mitchell Scout troops set off to Rowallan Scout Camp in Riddells Creek to participate in the Night Owl Hike with more than 200 Scouts. Night Owl Hike is a night hike that takes place every year at different locations in the region. Myself and five other girls from Ross Watt left the camp at 6.30pm with a map and compass to navigate around the bush, stopping at each checkpoint on the map to complete fun activities to earn points. The patrol with the
cold. On Thursday we got to take Puffing Billy to the activity that was at Emerald. It was awesome! Andreas Wurm, Hamilton Pack 1st Gisborne
most points at the end of the night wins. My favourite activity was a blindfold maze where we had to lead our team members around. Our patrol got back to camp at midnight and we had a snack around the fire then went to bed in our tents. To our surprise the next morning we were told that our patrol had won. It was very challenging but heaps of fun. Bec Leslie Ross Watt, 1st Gisborne
Gisborne Girl Guides resumed in midOctober after having a term break and welcomed Kayla as a new member. The girls are making camp bags this term using the tie dye method and learning how to sew on a machine. They have chosen to work on nature badges this term as we can spend more time outdoors now that the days are longer and the weather is warmer. If you would like to visit Gisborne Guides, please contact Deb on 5426 1931. Suits girls 8+. Deb Fleming
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With Betty Doolan I want to share with you a wonderful day I had with my daughter Judith (who lives in Queensland) who was coming to Melbourne for ten days. Judith phoned me and told me to book a taxi to take us to Spring Street, Melbourne. Now this had me thinking (which is hard sometimes). I asked everyone, “What’s in Spring Street?” Then came the answer: the Princess Theatre and playing there was The Book of Mormon. I didn’t fancy that, but it was a surprise birthday and Christmas present so I thought I should make the most of it. The taxi stopped near the theatre but much to my surprise Judith said, “No, not here”. When I looked around all I could see were coffee lounges. I thought, ‘surely not all this way for coffee?’. As we walked on all of a sudden Judith said, “Wait here, don’t move” (I thought, where would I go). Judith was walking behind me so I didn’t know where she went then she reappeared with a big smile on her face. We walked a little further and stopped at a little green door. It was opened by a very pleasant young man and we entered the Windsor Hotel. Beautiful chandeliers (I had to ask who cleans them), the ladies’ toilet was called the Ladies Powder Room, the tables all had white linen and fine crockery. There was a chocolate fountain where guests were dipping marshmallows. The best was a three-tier stand – the bottom tier had beautiful finger sandwiches, the second tier little cakes (I only got to here) and the top were savoury pies. Cups of tea served from silver pots and then finished with scones, jam and cream. If you want to celebrate anything special or just give yourself or a loved one a day to remember, go to the Windsor Hotel. I hope this article is not boring but I wanted to share with you my most enjoyable day that I will remember always. Stay safe, Betty
Only crosswords at the Shed What a difference a space can make. Crosswords or Cross Words? Rarely will you hear any cross words at The Shed but we recently completed a Crossword Project for The Oaks. This allows a group of residents to participate in a crossword session. It’s a standard metal whiteboard with a few important Shedman additions. Merv dug out an old pin-striping gadget from home and Roger helped him blow the dust off and fix it so the grid could be permanently
Maurie and Wendy nail the cross word on the new board. marked. Karl painted and fitted the brackets and Jarrod worked on the magnetic squares. There was a heap of words bandied about during this project (mostly from Karl) but none of them were cross.
If you’re interested in a bit of fun teamwork, or you just want somewhere different to sit while you do your own crossword, drop in and see us in Lyell Street any Monday, Wednesday or Thursday morning.
Youth Clinic @ MRH Do you not want to get out of bed (doona dive), feel sleepy, food binge or not eat at all? Maybe you don’t want to see friends, family or go to school. Maybe you feel angry or emotional or have issues with school, parents or family and friends. The MRH Youth Clinic at 76 Hamilton Street, Gisborne, is open on Wednesdays from 4.30pm to 7pm during school terms and is for anyone from 12 to 25 years. It is a free health service to youth and you can present with any concerns for discussion – mental
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health, sexual health and anything else. You don’t need to make an appointment, just come along either on your own or with a friend. This is a confidential and private service. Speaking with someone can make you feel supported and may provide you with the first steps to helping yourself feel better. For further details, please phone Macedon Ranges Health on 5428 0300 and ask for Louise Beer or email louise.beer@mrh.org.au directly with any questions.
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Free meningococcal vaccine for older teens Local councils are urging all adolescents aged 15 to 19 years to get the free meningococcal vaccine before the end of 2017. To combat a recent rise in cases of meningococcal disease, the Victorian Government has introduced a free, time-limited vaccine program for young people aged 15 to 19 years until December 31. This free vaccine has been available through secondary schools as part of a program introduced to combat a recent rise in cases of deadly strains of meningococcal disease. Young people aged 15 to 19 are the most common age group to carry meningococcal disease. Young people receiving the vaccine will be protected against the increasingly common ‘W’ strain of the disease, as well as three other strains (‘A’, ‘C’ and ‘Y’). The vaccine is safe and effective and free until December 31 at scheduled school vaccination days, council immunisation sessions or from your GP. This vaccine is also available for adolescents who are not currently attending school. To find out more about meningococcal disease or the free vaccine program visit www. betterhealth.vic.gov.au/menvax Submitted by Macedon Ranges Health
MRH Board recommends amalgamation with Benetas The Macedon Ranges Health (MRH) Board has recommended to its members that MRH enter into an amalgamation with Benetas. Members of MRH will meet on November 19 to vote on the recommendation. In 2016 MRH met with a range of not for profit industry providers to review opportunities to achieve its vision: To establish a best practice, integrated health and aged care community in Gisborne. MRH pursued this path because it recognised that to achieve its vision there was no realistic prospect of securing the capital needed. After an extensive industry search and due diligence process, the MRH Board believes Benetas is best placed to assist MRH to achieve its vision. If the amalgamation is approved by members, Benetas has committed to investing more than $60 million in the local community over the next eight years, including redeveloping Gisborne Oaks as a new, state of the art 130-bed residential aged care facility and building a best-practice retirement village. They will also expand MRH’s community and home care services to meet the needs of the region’s growing population, with the number of people aged over 80 forecast to more than double in the next 10 years. The MRH and Gisborne Oaks brands will remain. The amalgamation aims to enhance access to services, especially for those most vulnerable in our community.
MRH CEO Don Tidbury and President Alec Djoneff welcome Benetas CEO Sandra Hills and other members of the Benetas delegation at the October briefing. Benetas is a respected industry leader in the provision of home care, residential aged care and housing in metropolitan and regional Victoria, with more than 1,500 staff and 400 volunteers. As a not-for profit organisation, all revenue generated is redirected back into services, staffing and facilities. Community members who would like more information on the amalgamation can contact MRH President Alec Djoneff and/or CEO Don Tidbury on 5428 0320. Submitted by Macedon Ranges Health
After-hours cardiac health group starts this month Same Sex Marriage survey support Need help during the same sex marriage survey period? Cobaw Community Health is providing free LGBTIQ+ support and information at Kyneton, Woodend, Gisborne and Romsey rotating around the libraries on Friday afternoons from 3pm to 5pm. Contact Cobaw on 5421 1666 for more information.
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Individuals with known risk of cardiac disease, or those who have experienced a cardiac event, are overweight or have concerns with their blood pressure, may be interested in an after-hours cardiac group program starting in November. This is a great stepping stone for people wanting to begin exercise with professional guidance. The program starts on Tuesday November 14 at 6.30pm, at Macedon Ranges Health, Neal Street. The classes will run for one hour. There will be five sessions. There is a small cost to be involved but we
will provide you with the equipment you need which you keep so you can continue the program at home. The program will be run by exercise physiologist Jamie Hart. For further information and to register your interest phone MRH on 5428 0300. If you are unable to start this year you can register for the next program starting in February. This program has been made possible by a donation from the Gisborne and Macedon Junior Football Clubs following the Play for Heart Day earlier this year.
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Seeing the bushy side of Sunbury Recent walks on isolated forest tracks at Spring Gully and Daylesford were contrasted when Club members Kerena and Jill led 17 members of the Gisborne Bushwalking Club on a circuit walk through the rural fringe and recreation reserves of Sunbury in October. This 14kilometre walk highlighted the range of open space and historic structures that can be enjoyed in and around Sunbury. The walk took in the rural views behind Rupertswood (Salesian College) and along Jacksons Creek past the original dry-stone walls that were used to terrace the Goonawarra Winery. A lunch-stop in Wanganui Park overlooked the bluestone railway viaduct on Harpers Creek; the walkers then Walking Club members relax at “The Nook” in Sunbury. passed the Gothic-style Priorswood House shop to discuss priorities for trail improvement plans fol(1878) and passed by other historic colonial buildings lowed by a barbecue lunch hosted by Parks Victoria. in the Jacksons Hill area to conclude for afternoon tea If these activities sound interesting to you or you at Apex Park. would like further information, you can contact our club In mid-November, a group of Gisborne Walking Club President, Pierre Muehlheim (5428 3490), or Vice-Presmembers will join Parks Victoria Rangers for the first ident, Peter Bishop (5427 0888), or go to our website Friends of Macedon Regional Park exercise. This will www.gisborne bwc.org.au Peter Bishop include a trail inspection on Mt Macedon and a work-
Start losing weight before summer Need help shedding those extra kilos? Then look no further than your local Gisborne Take Off Weight Naturally Club. We are the only T.O.W.N. Club in the Macedon Ranges. The club is voluntarily run by and for our members and we offer a low cost weight loss support group with a yearly fee of $49 to cover administration and insurance with a weekly fee of $5. We get together weekly to discuss how we can achieve our weight loss goals. Your goal is set
in consultation with your GP. We don't follow fad diets and we realise that there are no quick fixes. Instead we concentrate on healthy lifestyle changes. We do this by encouraging our members in our Group Therapy sessions to adopt healthy food options and portion sizes, exercise and to have a positive attitude to their weight loss journey. We meet every Monday at Gisborne Bowling Club from 6pm – 7pm. You are welcome to come and check us out. If you wish any further information you can ring Kathy on 5428 1334 or Dianne on 5428 3088. Dianne Egan
MACEDON MUSINGS With Belinda Carlton-Doney
While the Mount Players have been flat out preparing Present Laughter, the Mount Players Youth Theatre has also been busy. The Macedon-based youth group has members from around the Macedon Ranges, ranging in age from 10 to 16+. Three groups operate within the Youth Players: Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors. They meet on a Monday and Wednesday night at the Mount View Theatre in Macedon. Throughout the year workshops for youth members cover all aspects of stage and theatre, including acting, set design, props, costumes, makeup, theatre tech and scriptwriting. The workshops are designed around what mosts interests the members. Some participants have also found it great for developing self-confidence. This year the Senior group (16+) had great success, writing and producing a one act play, Making a B/Line. They performed the play at festivals around Victoria and it was nominated for and received several industry awards. Congratulations! The entire Youth Theatre group is now gearing up for their combined, end of year showcase. This year marks the ten-year anniversary of the group, so the production will include a review of past shows and performances. The group has been responsible for every aspect of the show; scripts, backstage, onstage, front of house, makeup, costumes etc., it’s all their own work! Do you want to see these talented young performers? If so, three shows will be performed over December 16-17. Tickets are available via www. mountplayers.com or The Mount Players Youth Theatre Facebook page. If you have a young thespian at home, why not bring them along to join the group? Enrolments for 2018 open in January, with details and contacts on their Facebook page. Break a leg Players!
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Kids and families check out fly flishing The Calder Fly Fishing Club held a very successful Fly Fishing Day for Kids and Family at the Walter J Smith Reserve in Riddells Creek in October, attracting more than 150 visitors. The young people and families attending were introduced to all aspects of fly fishing and were able to learn and try fly casting (some catching a fish), sample water from the lake to learn about the aquatic life that form the trout’s diet, and watch our experts tying flies. Notably, Neo, a young man with a disability who attended in a wheelchair, was able to land a trout. He also won a raffled family membership to the club. Visit www.calderflyfishing.com.au for more images of the day, information on club activities or to contact us. Louis Bokor
Ben and junior fly fishers.
Dusan teaches Mila to cast.
'It's all down hill from here!'
Fly Tying lessons with Bruce and Peter.
Plantation Operation Notification HVP Plantations will be commencing harvesting of the Mt Macedon pine plantations from this summer. Harvesting will be undertaken in stages over the next 2 years, mainly during the summer months.
1st Macedon Scouts participated in Brock Dunn’s Green Cord Hike on the Goldfields Track in the last weekend of October. The route was 45km long, from Mt Franklin to Castlemaine. The patrol camped at Vaughan Springs Campground for the weekend. Along the track were many old mining ruins from the gold mining days that the patrol stopped and visited. We even got into one of the mines and did some exploring through different arms of the cave. The weather was great and everyone had fun even though the hills and rocks were hard work. Famous words from Zak: “It’s all down hill from here” – which meant only until the next hill! Mark Baeten
Zac Dunn, William and Stephen Shaddock, Brock Dunn, Mark Baeten, and Aramis LeReveur.
revegetation with native plants. Signage within and on the edge of the plantations highlighting safety requirements. Road closures in place on roads that enter onto active plantation operations.
Once harvesting has been completed on these currently Your safety is important to us leased plantations, the area will transition to DELWP Felling and processing trees and loading trucks are hazfor revegetation and ongoing management. ardous activities. Large machinery is involved and the ability of operators to hear and see beyond the immeWhat you can expect diate area of operations is often limited. As well as changing views you can expect to see: We have a duty of care for all workers and visitors to Road works to prepare the site for traffic and machinery. Heavy machinery felling, processing and stacking the logs in the plantations. Trucks carrying logs to our customers. Heavy machinery preparing the ground for
our plantations. For these reasons:
Public Access to the plantation is restricted for the duration of the harvesting operations Seek an alternate space for recreation Please observe all safety signs
For further information Operational updates are located on the HVP website www.hvp.com.au — refer to the “HVP Announcements” section on the bottom of the home page. Contact HVP directly at info@hvp.com.au or 03 5339
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KIDS' CORNER
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Did you hear about the guy who invented the knock knock joke? He won the Nobel Peace prize.
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Two peanuts were walking down the street the other day. One was assaulted.
You can’t say 'p' without closing your mouth
You can't lick your own elbow.
The length of your thumb is the length of your nose.
There is this machine that makes only gold coins. It makes no sense! Coco: I know someone so stupid that they climbed over a glass wall to see what was on the other side.
L-R: Dash, Gabe, Mack, Charlie, Coco, Lexie – the lively group of Grade 6 students from Macedon Primary School who did the cut and paste of this month’s Gazette. Some parts were a real team effort!
Why did the toilet paper roll down the hill? To get to the bottom.
The size of your foot is the same as the length from your elbow to your wrist Elephants are the only animals that can’t jump Kangaroos, emus and cows can’t walk backwards
I have a bed but I don’t sleep in it, I have a bank but I don’t deposit, I’m always running, never walking… what am I? Who was phoned by Australia's Prime Minister recently after a sporting success in America?
Did you hear about the restaurant on the moon? The atmosphere was bland but the food was out of this world!
What is the highest mountain in Victoria?
Dash: Why does Peter Pan always fly? Because he Neverlands!
Who is the bad guy in 'Oliver Twist'?
What did the baby corn say to Mama corn? Where’s Pop corn?
Spring colouring fun!
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Come Join the Fun of The Renegades Girls Junior Cricket League
Gisborne and District Cricket Association will be running a “Girls Only” cricket competition again this year. The Renegades Girls Junior Cricket League Gisborne District competition will commence on Friday the 10thof November 2017 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Please contact Angela Dempsey Junior Girls Coordinator on 0412 204 975 for details of your local participating club.
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Heaps of activity at Macedon Primary In the last week of October Macedon Primary School had a Writer’s Festival. Parents were invited to come and see the displays. All students wrote wonderfully creative descriptive pieces about the seasons. It was a celebration of our writing and a time to show off what we have learnt throughout the year and years at Macedon. The Foundations wrote pieces about spring, the 1/2s wrote about winter, the 3/4s about autumn and the grade 5/6s about summer. All of the students had incredible artwork from vases of paper flowers, drawings of winter to silhouettes of trees and drawings of Aztec suns. We have been learning how to include writing devices such as power of three, points of ellipsis, alliteration, similes, metaphors, personification and much more. Here are some examples of descriptive writing: “I like bright yellow daffodils.”, “the wind howled like a thousand wolves.”, “I see big fiery red and golden trees.” and “The cricket’s chorus chirps.” These are examples of adjectives, similes, alliteration and personification. Some students were even selected to read in front of
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The Writers' Festival wall the whole school at assembly. We all enjoyed listening to each other’s writing and helped each other improve along the way. It was a great experience and we all hope to do it other years. Renee and Harry, Grade 6
...And don't forget our School Fete on November 25 'Spring into Summer Fest’ this month at the Macedon Primary School Fete on Saturday November 25 from 10am to 3pm at the school, Smith Street, Macedon. Enjoy a true country fair with loads of great rides and live entertainment including local bands. There will be a large selection of delicious food stalls along with craft, book, plant and produce stalls. Journey through the Animal Adventure Land at the school’s Middle Gully Reserve with pony rides and a great interactive animal farm, and
see two informative performances from Wild Action Zoo. There will also be plenty of great rides with the thrilling ‘Cha Cha’ ride, the Giant Fibreglass Slide, Chair O Plane, jumping castle and the ‘Teacher Dunk Tank’, along with a fun Games Alley. Try your luck at the silent auction and major raffle or relax at the Devonshire Tea and cakes hall. This year’s Fete will be bigger and better than ever with all proceeds going towards resurfacing of the school’s basketball court.
During the second week of term 4, the whole school started a two-week swimming program at Gisborne Aquatic Centre. We travelled to the pool by bus daily to swim for 45 minutes. The program included swimming skills, techniques and basic safety around water. Everyone enjoyed it, learning and practising new skills. We are also this term heading towards our Grade 6 Exhibition. In this year’s exhibition, the central idea is “the media is a powerful tool”. You can tell that all the Sixes are very busy but having fun just the same. Every exhibition group is doing different media such us internet, YouTube, street art, TV, advertising, Instagram, music and podcasts. We all think it will go very well and look forward to learning about how the media is used as a powerful tool. Later this term, the 4/5/6 classes will be travelling to camp at Queenscliff and will be staying in Cottage by the Sea, which has an amazing view of the ocean. We are all looking forward to going on a ferry and going to the Marine Discovery Centre. We will be staying three nights and four days, which will be full of excitement. By Charlotte, Bella and Molly
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All put to the fun test at Holy Cross Primary School camp
Sara Mazzarella has a lesson in archery.
Thursday October 12 saw the Grade 3/4 children from Holy Cross Primary head off to camp. A grand total of 92 children, nine staff members and three unsuspecting dads packed into two buses and headed to Mill Valley Ranch in Tynong North. After two hours on the road, we were very happy to get off the bus and explore the camp. The ranch had been built to look like an old country town; even the cabins were in on the act and decorated to look like shops including a saddlery, hardware store and barbershop. Children were both challenged and excited by the range of activities on offer. We filled our two days with damper cooking around the fire, working in teams on the initiatives’ course and the amazing race around camp, hitting (or missing) the mark in archery, putting our bodies to the test in the commando course and seeing camp from up high on the two-person ferris wheel. We even managed a hike in the dark after dinner, to see the lights of Pakenham and learn more about the history of Mill Valley. An amazing time, if not much sleep, was definitely had by all. Karina Romana
Some grade 3/4s ham it up at Mill Valley Ranch.
New buildings a step closer To start Term Four, Victoria’s Minister for Education and Deputy Premier, James Merlino, and Mary-Anne Thomas, State Member for Macedon, visited Gisborne Primary School. They saw the current buildings and heard opinions about possible redevelopments in the $1.6 million upgrade. We thank them for visiting. From a student viewpoint, the other important visitor was a koala that made its home in a fragile tree branch near the gymnasium. Presumably, it wasn’t thrilled with all of the attention, but hopefully it found some comfort in knowing that several hundred children were interested in its welfare.
We have a new canteen manager and her name is Dee Spiteri. Her first week went very well and we wish her all the best in the role. A big thank you to outgoing manager Jane Davies, who has done a stellar job over the past five years. This month, we are participating in VicHealth’s annual Walk to School program that encourages students to walk, ride or scoot instead of driving. A crazy sock and shoe day was held late in the month to promote these healthy habits and encourage children to achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Isaac, with David McCall
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Coco Porter has been nominated as this year’s ‘Gisborne Gazette Young Achiever’ from Macedon Primary School. Her growth as a Grade 6 student in the local community has shown her to be a quiet achiever displaying the school’s ethos and values; Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity and Teamwork. In her role as co-president on Student Council, Coco has made speeches and presentations at various school events and assemblies, raised money and awareness for various charities. She continues to support and guide others as a young member of the local community. We in the Macedon School community commend her achievements and wish her the best in her future leadership endeavours. Some of the New Gisborne students celebrating Indonesian Independence Day.
Selamat siang! Indonesia in focus at New Gisborne Primary School
Students have learnt about Kuda Lumping (Flat horse) which is a Javanese dance depicting a group of horsemen. These colourful Indonesian horses adorn the walls of the Ibu Dawson's Indonesian room.
Selamat siang – hello! It has been a busy year for New Gisborne Primary School’s Year Foundation, 1 and 2 students as they have been taking part in their Indonesian lessons with Ibu Dawson. The students spend one hour each week in the bright and colourful Indonesian room with Mrs Dawson, learning about Indonesian language and culture. Most recently, the Year 2s have been learning adjectives and opposites such as besar/kecil (big/small) and panas/dingin (hot/cold). They have been able to use these in short sentences to describe objects, animals and people. The Year 1s have learnt the days of the week and can sing a song to help them remember their new vocabulary. When asked “hari ini hari apa?” (what day is it today?), they are quick to remember their Indone-
sian words. The Foundation students, along with the 1s and 2s also celebrated Indonesian Independence Day earlier in the year. Students showed their enthusiasm and excitement by dressing in sarongs, topi (hat), ikat kepala (headband), neklis (necklace) and penggemar (fan). In conjunction with the Independence Day celebrations the students learned about Kuda Lumping (Flat horse) which is a Javanese dance depicting a group of horsemen. The students all designed and decorated their own Kuda Lumping. Thank you to Ibu Dawson for bringing the language and culture of Indonesia to New Gisborne Primary School and to the students who consistently impress us with their hard work and dedication to their learning.
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Braemar students travel to Japan During the September holidays, 29 Year 8 students and teachers from Braemar College travelled to Japan on a cultural tour. We had the opportunity to live with a Japanese family on a homestay program, attend Heishu Junior High School to participate in cultural activities and the local town’s Ota Festival.
With Candice Crane & Dean Karapoulos
As the school year comes to a close and we enter the season of exams, we see students rising to meet the challenge and showing their capability and passion. Outside of intense study and compassionate support of each other, however, we’ve seen students going even further and making a difference on a national and even international level. After hearing that Australian politicians refused to sign a treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons in the UN written by the International Campaign for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), a group of year 12 students decided to launch a campaign to convince our politicians to sign it. They collected signatures for petitions, wrote letters, met members of ICAN and — most importantly — hand-folded and delivered sets of 1000 paper cranes to both Bill Shorten and Malcolm Turnbull with the message of nuclear disarmament. The latter were physical reminders of their responsibility to commit to peace and never condone, allow or even simply ignore injustices worldwide. Exams are a challenge, that’s true, and we face many problems in the wider world: climate change, poverty, inequality, volatile politics. But based on the calibre of the people we see around us, we’re overwhelmingly hopeful for the future. All of us have the capability, regardless of scores, to make a positive difference, and we are confident we will. Thank you, Dean and Candice
Braemar Year 8 students participate in the Ota Festival in Tokai, Japan
We also visited the mega city Tokyo for three days and travelled the countryside of Hakone where we travelled by cable car to end up standing right on an active volcano.
Natasha Miller
Tokai City in Japan is the Macedon Ranges’ sister city and Braemar College wanted to show that just because the schools and places are on either side of the world, you can still make lifelong friendships across the globe. Overall, the Japan tour was a great opportunity to step out of our comfort zones and fully embrace the Japanese Culture, an experience I will never forget. Natasha Miller Year 8
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Salesian students win big at Melbourne Show Salesian College Sunbury this year had an Agriculture team at the Royal Melbourne Show. On one day the students took home a 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th placings in the ‘Handling’ steers category and the day prior, a fourth and sixth ribbon. At such an elite level, this is a remarkable effort. They competed against some businesses that have been doing this for many years as well as some interstate schools.
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Skate Park competition popular Despite overcast weather conditions, the annual North-Western Skate, BMX and Scooter Competition held in Gisborne on October 21 drew crowds of young people keen to test their skills.
Hosted by Council’s Music In The Sticks’ crew and the YMCA, the competition is becoming a favourite among locals. The competition attracted about 30 competitors with some travelling from as far as Geelong for a chance to skate at the Gisborne Skate Park. The scooter leg of the competition was by far the most popular, drawing at least 15 local young competitors. The winners were: BMX – 15 and Over: Jack Randall; Scooter – 14 and Under: Trennon Phillips; Scooter -15 and Over: Kasiani Kozzy Ngendawanga;
Skate - Open Male: Jake McDonough; Skate – Male Under 16: Ryan Seymour. Skate Male – Under 12: Finn McClure. Skate – Open Female: Estelle Commando Girl. Music In The Sticks events are drug, alcohol and tobacco free. Melbourne folk rockers Foley entertained the crowd with 40 minutes of hard, fast folk punk music including a debut of their latest single, 4400, a quirky tune about aliens. The Music In The Sticks crew, a group of young volunteers, provided a barbecue and drinks. If you are interested in volunteering for Music In The Sticks, contact Natalie at mits@mrsc.vic.gov.au Chris Fox, Music In The Sticks member Eighteen happy faces enjoy the two-course catered meal and the pleasant company in the Court House.
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AROUND THE GROUNDS Friday night social bowls starting up
Junior winners Lulu and Josh.
Of victories and trivia... What a stunning day for the Senior Club Champs at the Macedon Tennis Club. Sunday, October 15 saw the ultimate victors being Jenny Svendsen in the Women’s Comp and Doug Ryan in the Men’s Comp. Congratulations to you both and of course to all others who competed on the day. The following Sunday, October 22, the Junior Champs were played with Lulu Tomkinson and Josh Doolan winning the Girls and Boys Comp. All other comps are continuing to play well with Juniors, Seniors and Thursday nights well into their respective seasons. Now for a bit of tennis trivia! Did you know the longest single match in recorded tennis history was 11 hours and five mins in 2010 at Wimbledon, between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut? Isner, from the US, eventually won 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-6, 70-68. Wow what a game! Lisa Fowler
COACHES SOUGHT Applications for the following netball coaching positions for 2018 are now open: A Grade, A Reserve. B Grade, B Reserve and Under 17. Gisborne Football Netball Club plays in the Bendigo Football Netball League competition. It is a strong and community minded club looking for committed, enthusiastic people to take on the above roles. All enquiries and applications to netball@gfnc.com.au
Gisborne Bowls Club is beginning a Friday night of social bowls along the Jack Attack concept, open to all interested parties. Come on down and enjoy a great time of fun and excitement. The format of play will be two bowl triples (with teams able to be registered including more players to accommodate for absentees and/or cater for those who have busy working lives). This allows for substitutions to be permitted at any time either during play or at the respective ends of games, which include two sets of five ends with a sudden death tie-breaker if needed. Games will last 60 to 75 minutes for a match. The introductory season will be scheduled over six to eight weeks. Experienced players will be on hand to assist you and your team on the finer points of the game and encourage people to join the club as social or full members. The clubhouse will be open for refreshments at the bar and players may also partake in the fun of the weekly raffles. The series starts on November 3 with names in by 4.30pm for a 5pm start. Cost is $6 per player. Single entries will be accepted and teams arranged. Loan bowls will also be available where required. Contact SMS 0487 421 731 or email Ethan.Johnston2@gmail.com
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Rookies player wins RDFL Best and Fairest Congratulations to Sebastien Bell-Bartels, a junior Gisborne Rookies player, for winning the overall RDFL League Best & Fairest this year. Seb played the season for the Rookies’ First Division 16.5 age team that came runner-up to Melton in a gruelling grand final. Seb won the RDFL Best & Fairest by 27 votes. The runners-up polled 16 votes for the season. Seb had a busy season, also representing Sebastien Bell-Bartels the Rookies on two Representative teams – RDFL Interleague 16.5YO and the Goldfields 17YO team, which was selected from four Leagues, RDFL, BFNL, MCDFNL, and CHFL. The latter team travelled to Cairns, Townsville, and Geelong to compete. Seb competed in the Calder Cannons 16s State TAC carnival in April and has been selected to attend the Calder Cannons summer squad.
Croquet Club still on a roll Last month I mentioned that we were a growing club and we truly are one that is defying the odds because we gained two more fully paid up members and we have another eight in ‘come and try’ mode. Welcome to our club Anne and Win. We hope you enjoy many years of running the hoops with us. Our growth as a club is also pushing quite a few of our members into undertaking a coaching course so that we can give all new members a better start to their croquet journey. Many thanks to Ros Anders and her band of helpers for the fundraising initiative at Forest Glade Gardens at Mt Macedon followed by lunch. It was an outstanding success as well as an amazing garden to visit.
About seven of our members along with Graeme Punshon spent a Saturday turning the hoops, re measuring all courts and marking the lines. Quite a bit of gardening and clearing of bushes was accomplished as well. Thanks Desma, Rosi, Olwyn, Barb, Gill, Margaret, Len and, of course, Graeme. At our recent inter club challenge Kyneton came out victors once again. We had the lead for most of the day but they were too good on the day. Our courts are looking good and at present they are being used four days a week, but we need toilets, a larger club house and more courts to meet our needs! Margaret Wardell
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Gold and bronze for local taekwondo club
Robyn, Margaret, Glenys and Judy.
Funday Monday returns to Gisborne The warmer weather has arrived and that means it’s a return to Funday Monday at Gisborne Golf Club! Every Monday at 10am you will find all sorts of golfers out on the links at Gisborne. This is an initiative of the Ladies' Committee designed to encourage women in our community to come and give golf a try. Some of the ladies already participating had never played golf before while others have some experience of the game. They can come out with others and have a hit and giggle with no pressure in a relaxed atmosphere. Some of the lady members, ably lead by Robyn Butler who has taken this on board and does a wonderful job, volunteer their time to come out and have a hit with these beginners and also practise their own golf at the same time. No clubs? No worries. There are a few sets that can be borrowed on the day. Please contact our golf professional, Matthew Duncan, on 5428 2698 to book into the program or for more details about Funday Monday ring Robyn Butler on 0408 449 363. About 25 of the lady members went to the annual Murray Downs Ladies Classic golf competition for a few days of golf and relaxation. This is a hugely popular event and there is always a dress up dinner… Ladies... I have photos, but thought perhaps this newspaper wasn’t quite the platform for them to see the light of day.
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Four members from Gisborne Taekwondo competed at the National Championships in Bendigo on October 7 and 8. This is the biggest taekwondo held every year in Australia, with more than 900 competitors. The club came away with two gold and two bronze awards. Troy Williams and Joshua Hartney won Gold in Traditional. Balien Williams and Isabella Wilson both got Bronze in sparring. It was only Isabella’s second time in competition. All students made the club proud. The club has now made over 50 National Champions since it started back in 2001 and has grown to be the biggest full time Taekwondo club in the Macedon region. Children as young as 5 up to adults can do it and are most welcome to come and see the club at Factory 6, 3 Newry Drive, New Gisborne. We train six days per week. You can call the club on 0401 878 190 or email glyn. thomas@netconnect.com.au
L-R: Assistant coach Anthony Hunt, recipients Darcy and Amy, and head coach Jason McKee.
A hive of activity on and off the courts
Glyn Thomas with Troy and Balian Williams.
New concrete paths which provide risk free access to all courts have been completed. Thanks to a MRSC grant and the many volunteers that made it happen. The area looks great! Two participants from the club’s All Abilities’ tennis program have been rewarded for their enthusiasm and efforts in wanting to improve their tennis skills. The club, in conjunction with Tennis Victoria’s support, has provided a family membership and a year of private lessons with the Funtastic coaching team. We hope to see Amy, Darcy and their families up at the club enjoying the facilities. Club juniors Travis, Ryan and Declan have been accepted to take part in the Tennis Victoria Future Leaders program. Congratulations! We look forward to hearing about your experiences and supporting you to complete the certificate. Club Championships are being held in October and November. This event is a fun day of tennis, win or lose! We look forward to seeing you all out on the courts giving it your best. Gail Scott
Joshua Hartney with Glyn Thomas
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Dressage series starts at Gisborne On October 8 the Gisborne and District Adult Riding Club hosted the first of four competitions that form the Macedon and District Dressage Series. The second round is hosted by Macedon Ranges, the third by Kyneton and the fourth by Trentham. The competition attracts riders from the district and also those who travel many kilometres to attend. Although very windy and a little cool to start the day, it was very successful and saw many very nice combinations show their style. The club would like to thank the judges, competitors, supporters and our many wonderful volunteers. The overall Jackpot winners were as follows. Advanced: Victoria Meyer; Level 1: Victoria Meyer; Level 2: Georgina Frazer; Level 3: Lauren Peters; Level 4: Samantha Tyrrell; Level 5: Georgina Elliott. Congratulations to all. Evelyn Crawford
U15s netballers top in Victorian titles Fourteen-year-old Gisborne Football Netball Club U17 player Charlotte Crook and her Elmer Region 15U team won the Victorian State Titles on October 8. The team played 17 regional teams in a round robin style competition over the weekend. Elmer finished fourth on the ladder to make finals, won the semi final and were convincing winners in the grand final, beating Chisholm 14-9. Three other GFNC players – Liv Cautley, Holly Doricic and Melinda Luke – played for North Central Region in the 17U team that was undefeated all weekend, but unfortunately lost the Charlotte Crook semi by one goal.
The Gear checkers hard at work – John Leach and Fiona Davies.
Evelyn Crawford and Darcy.
Petanque training pays off The ongoing training being held by the Mt Macedon Petanque Club has resulted in success for several members. First, the Smythesdale Open Triples on October 7 where three teams from the club entered the 16-team competition: at the end of seven rounds of Petanque, we had one team coming secind in the Principale after a very close final. The other two teams played off in the Complementaire to finish first and second. So, members brought home three of the six prizes on offer. Our club's major tournament was held on Sunday October 15 in very pleasant weather. The 24 triples teams from nine Victorian clubs enjoyed our venue in Gisborne as many of them return every year. Some bring their supporters, who wander around the township during the day. Mt Macedon players and supporters who attended the Smythesdale The competition is always friendly with playOpen Competition. ers talking to locals who pass by, explaining the game of petanque. very different and challenging surfaces. Mt Macedon members played some very good The barbecue lunch was cooked by the 1st Gisborne Venturers, enabling them to raise funds for the group. petanque against stronger teams, and just finished outAs a club we meet every second and fourth Saturday side the top three. The whole of our playing area was morning from 10am, and on Wednesdays from 4pm. used for the competition, the areas that provide parking Interested? Call Doreen on 0417 552 063. all year are raked and tidied, giving competitors some
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SPORT IN PICTURES
Ethan and Nathan Britton at Gisborne Little Athletics on October 13.
Eleonor Kappel takes a leap in the long jump at Gisborne Little Athletics on October 13.
Leah Kropman – Oct 13 Gisborne Little Aths
Jarrod Vernon, Gisborne, McIntyre Cup spin bowler – October 14. Jay King of Gisborne McIntyre Cup fast bowler – October 14.
B grade cricket, Macedon v Kyneton on 14 October – D Trotta
Gisborne U17 v East Sunbury on October 14 – J Bannan.
October 17, first game for the season: Macedon v Wallan. Anne Baldock, Division 3
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THE CHURCHES ST BRIGID'S PARISH Catechetics Enrolments 2018 St Brigid’s Parish will be hosting a Catechetics information evening on Tuesday December 5 at 7pm at the school portable classroom. Parents from Government and independent schools who would like to enrol their children in the sacraments of Reconciliation (Grade 3), Eucharist (Grade 4) and Confirmation (Grade 6) are invited to attend. Enrolments need to be finalised prior to the start of the program of each sacraments. For further information, contact the parish office on 5428 2591. You can also find more information on our website www.st-brigids-gisborne.org.au Please note enrolments must be finalised by the February 6, 2018. Desiree Chambers
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GISBORNE UNITING CHURCH The change in the weather has made our minds turn to summer and the prospect of lovely warm days. However, we know that summer brings with it many dangers, especially from fire. Australian fire chiefs have warned that the vast majority of the population will face above normal bushfire risks this year. At our November meeting of Muffin 'n More on Tuesday November 14 we will be hearing from Macedon Ranges Shire Council about the hazards of heat and the dangers of fire and what steps we can take to be prepared. This is an important topic and we invite anyone who is concerned or who just wants to be sensible in their prepara-
tions to come along. There will be coffee and good things to eat. On Friday November 10 we are starting the first of four Advent Studies from 11am to 12 noon. This will help us prepare for Christmas. As usual, we will be collecting groceries for those doing it tough, with an emphasis on Christmas. There are many who find it difficult to feed their family week by week and as Christmas will fill them with dread we aim to help. We are a very busy and welcoming Church and if you would like to join us do come along at 9:30am any Sunday. Glennis Speed
FAITHWORKS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Worrying serves no benefit
St Paul's Op Shop Jottings We have a good range of Christmas decorations for sale at the Op Shop along with a great range of quality clothing for all shapes and sizes! Thank you to the many people who supported the Christmas Samaritan’s Purse Gift Shoeboxes for needy children overseas. More than 160 boxes have been forwarded from the Gisborne Anglican Parish and the local community. Our Op Shop cafe “Have a Chat” is very popular with our Wednesday customers. Pop in around 10.30am and sit and relax and enjoy a coffee, tea or hot chocolate and meet our staff and other customers. On Saturday November 18, between 8am and mid to late afternoon, there will be a whole town Garage Sale in Gisborne. Register your Garage Sale at the GREAT Centre, 4/23 Hamilton Street, Gisborne or call 0401 810 581. At the end of the day, you may like to donate the remaining small items to our Op Shop. There are deposit bins at the front of the Shop. Our shop volunteer this month is Wray Taylor
Graeme Millar, 0413 781 501
Presbyterian Friendship Group Christmas Lunch The Presbyterian Friendship Group’s last meeting for the year will be on Tuesday November 28 for a Christmas Lunch from 11.30am to 1.30pm. The Friendship Group is an opportunity for people to come together for a talk, quiz or activity and share a meal in a friendly environment. It is a good opportunity to invite a friend to share a pleasant social activity. For catering purposes, please contact Matt on 0466 648 400 to indicate your attendance. Marion Place 0448 887 657
We find in Matthew chapter 6 verses 25-27 to not worry about our lives, and how can we by worrying add a single hour to our life? When looking at the above in a snapshot, think about a time when you worried and it helped you and put you in a good headspace; there would be very few! I also remember a verse in a song that stated “worrying is as useful as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum”. I will never forget that and while I admit I have had my struggles with this and still do, I believe there is a way that we can cling to that can help us.
There is so much more in this that can’t be explained in a short amount of words. To find out more I couldn’t encourage you enough to visit our service on a Sunday at 10am at Manaaki, 35 Aitken Street, Gisborne. Encounter Café 10am on Market Sundays Thanks again for reading and hope to see you around! www.faithworkscc.com.au or find us on Facebook Darren Farrugia Wray Taylor
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NOVEMBER 1917 Equitable Pictures present a double programme at Gisborne on Monday, Nov. 5th. The principal item is a drama entitled “Divorce”, which is claimed to reveal some of the defects of our present social system and is said to carry a warning to the wrongdoer. There is also an interesting series of war pictures, travel subjects and comedies on the bill. No up-to-date programme seems complete without the inimitable Charlie Chaplin, so he appears on Monday in one of his funniest; “The Handyman”. Our Riddell’s Creek correspondent reports there are indications that the police station here is to be abolished, for all documents and material have been removed by Const. Kettle of Gisborne, and the key of the station given up to the landlord. A largely-signed petition was prepared in protest against the abolition but it appears that this petition lost all the effectiveness and value by the want of prompt attention regarding its proper presentation. There has been much comment and irritation caused in consequence. As a postscript – Const. Kettle has now received a telegram from the Police Department instructing him to stay the removal of material, etc., from the police station and to await further instructions in the matter. Cutting Off the Telephone – On Wednesday last, the telephone from Gisborne to the railway station was removed. This was certainly a backward step, as the telephone was a great convenience, especially to the business people of Gisborne, who will now have to go all the way to the station or send a messenger to learn if parcels are there. There are few towns who would stand this, but it will not disturb the residents of Sleepy Hollow. Conscription again and the Referendum regarding it will dwarf all other subjects. At the outset, it would be well for many (and especially our local ardents) to consider and adopt the commonsense tactics suggested by Sir William Irvine in his recent speech when he said: “We are now entering upon a campaign in which all of us feel the deepest sense to responsibility. Let us try to keep out of this campaign that excess of bitterness which characterised the last contest. Remember that we can achieve infinitely more by appeals to reason than by appeals to passion. I do not believe that we gain anything by characterizing our opponents as disloyal persons. The great bulk of the rank and file of unionism is loyal at heart. It is our duty to try to persuade them, not to abuse them. In some of those places in Australia where our political opponents are strongest, it will be found that some of these places have sent a large number of young men to fight for us. Disloyalty and heroism do not live under the same roof.” The Visit of Dr. Mannix, Archbishop of Melbourne, to Gisborne on Monday evening next, 26th inst., is arousing great interest.
New members welcome
ADULT RIDING CLUB
(Gis) 2nd Saturday Robertson Res ADULT RIDING CLUB (Bullengarook) 2nd Saturday Rec Reserve ANGLING CLUB 2nd Wed 8pm Railway Hotel Macedon ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP 1st Mon 1-3pm Woodend N’hood House
BRIDGE CLUB Mon 12.30, Tues 7.15, Thurs 12.30 St Mary’s Church Hall, Woodend 5420 7595 BUSHWALKING CLUB Various locations Tel 5428 2450 CANASTA
CLUB 1.30pm every Mon except first Mon of month Parish centre (behind St Pauls Church, Gisborne) CANCER SUPPORT GROUP last Wed of month MRH CAR CLUB 1st Wednesday 8pm Steam Park, New Gisb CARERS GROUP (Mac Ranges) 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1pm Woodend RSL 5420 7132 (Note: 4th Thurs carers only) COMMUNITY GARDEN Wed 9am Church of Christ CROQUET CLUB Wed & Sat 10am Dixon Field CWA GISBORNE 2nd Monday 10am Gis Secondary College CWA MACEDON 3rd Tues 1pm & 7pm 662 Mt Macedon Rd
DALY RESERVE WORKING BEE 2nd Tues 9.30am Daly Res Aitken St EUCHRE Tues 7.30pm Doug White Meeting Room, 5428 2695 FILM SOCIETY 2nd Wed Woodend Neigh’hood House 5427 2323
FLY FISHING CLUB 4th Wed 7.30pm MRFEC Gisborne FOCUS CLUB 2nd Fri 12 noon Gisborne Golf Club FRIENDS of 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 GIRL GUIDES Thursdays 5pm Gis Comm Hall 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
first Thurs of month 7.30pm
WHAT ELSE IS ON Date Page November 2 Opening of Flock exhibition 3 Red Cross Christmas luncheon 3 Hobby to Hoarding exhibition opens 3 Social bowls series starts at Gisborne 4-5 Macedon Ranges Art Group exhibition 4-5 Open Garden at Ard Rudah Mt Macedon 4-7 Woodend Art Group exhibition 4-10 Buttlejorrk artists exhibition 11 Meet the Artists at The Gallery 11, 18 and 25 Free land management course 11 Free needle grass management course 12 Historical Society AGM 17 Opening night of Present Laughter 18 Gisborne Whole Town Garage Sale 19 Gisborne Singers – Haydn’s The Creation 19 Open Day Treetops Scout Camp 19 Malmsbury Festival 25 Riddells Creek Festival 25 Macedon Primary School Fair 26 Gisborne Singers – Haydn’s The Creation 26 Book launch 'From Bluebells Woods to ......' 26 Healthy Land – Healthy Horses seminar
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December 1 Closing date for applications for Gisborne Cemetery Trust 5 advisory committee 1-3 Phoenix Art & Craft group exhibition 8 & 11 2-10 Images of the Macedon and Cobaw Ranges 10 3 Closing performance of Present Laughter 9 20 8 Last day for Australia Day Award nominations 8 Gisborne Christmas Festival 13 10 GREAT Gisborne Carols by Candlelight 18
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ARTS Thurs from 5.15pm St Brigid’s Hall MASONIC LODGE 2nd Thurs 7pm Masonic Hall Aitken St MASTERS AFL Wed 6.30pm Sankey Reserve MEN’S SHED BARBECUE Last Mon 12.30pm Lyell Street MT MAC & DIST HORT SOC 1st Tues Horticultural Hall MUFFINS ’N’ MORE 2nd Tues 10am-noon Uniting Church MUMS’ GROUP 2nd Mon, 9.30-11.30am 49 Fisher St
OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB OLDE TIME MARKET
Sun 9am 1st Sunday
Riddells Rec Res 9am-2pm
PETANQUE
2nd & 4th Sat, 10am behind Caltex service station, Station Rd, Gisborne PHOENIX ART & CRAFTS 1st Thursday 5428 2835 PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC 1st Tues & 2nd Mon 7pm Riddell’s Creek Neighbourhood House PONY CLUB Bullengarook 1st Sunday Rec Reserve PONY CLUB Gisborne 1st Sunday Robertson Reserve PROBUS 1st Thurs 10am Masonic Hall
QUILTERS (Gisb) RAMBLERS
Wed 7pm
Room attached to Gisb Library
Fridays 9.15am Tennis Club Dixon Field RED CROSS 1st Fri 1.30pm Sen Cits Rooms ROTARY Tues 6.45 for 7pm Gisborne Golf Club, book 5428 4483 by 1pm Mon RUNNING GROUP Tues & Thurs 6pm, Sun 8am Gis Aquatic Centre RSL 1st Mon 2pm Hall at 247 Station Rd 5428 2233
SENIOR CITS (Macedon)
Tues 11am Tony Clarke Res SPINNERS & FIBRE GROUP Tues 12 noon Riddells Ck N’hood House
BOOKWORMS With Natasha Boyd
This month’s Bookworms prize thanks to Random House and BookBonding is Richard Flanagan’s new novel First Person. To win, go to the GREAT/Gazette office, 23 Hamilton Street, Gisborne, stating the title of Flanagan’s Booker prize-winning book back in 2014.
TABLE TENNIS
Wed 7.30pm Tony Clarke Res, Macedon THUNDER SWIMMING CLUB 2nd Sat 5pm Gisborne Aquatic Centre TABLE 8 discussion group Thursday 2pm 3 Little Pigs cafe Ph Carol 0431 186 575 T.O.W.N. Mondays 6pm Gisborne Bowls Club TOY LIBRARY Wed 10-11am & every 2nd Sat 9-11am Robertson St U3A Mondays 10.30am MRFEC ULYSSES GROUP 3rd Tues 6pm Sunbury FC
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VINTAGE MACHINERY
Working bees 1st Sun of month, 8.30am at Steam Park; Meetings last Friday 7pm at Steam Park
WRITERS GROUP Last Sat of month 2-5pm Woodend N’hood House WRITERS (Scribes & Scribblers) 2nd Tues 10am-12 Riddell N’hood House YOUNG VOICES
Thursdays 4.15-5.45pm Norma Richardson Hall, Buckland St, Woodend, 5426 4801 or sdggome@patash.com.au
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