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Gisborne youngsters rescue Teddy Gisborne children have again donned orange overalls to produce a sequel to their hugely successful SES 'trapped teddy' rescue video. Last year Gisborne SES members created a video, starring children of local volunteers, depicting a simulated rescue of a trapped teddy bear under a tree. The

video was a hit on social media, receiving in excess of 100,000 hits. This far exceeded expectations and prompted the SES to produce a second video which is currently in the final phase of production. The sequel depicts a search to Continued Page 2

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Corinne took a well-earned break last month to fly to Toronto to enjoy the 30-year anniversary of her high school and I was happy to hold the fort for her – but I’ll be very happy to pass the task back to her for October onwards! Retiring Reporters Many thanks to Jacqui Booth who, after many years of bringing us the news from Presbyterian Church, is calling it a day. Gisborne Singers I always enjoy the Singers’ performances and this year’s cabaret night of light entertainment held at Holy Cross Primary School on August 5 was their best yet. Look out for their notices in the Gazette and get yourself tickets for their next production. You won’t be disappointed. 100 days for Preps How delightful to read in this issue of schools celebrating the first 100 days of their youngest pupils’ attendance. I note that they are called Foundation pupils at New Gisborne Primary. Elsewhere there are also Preps and Beginners – but way back in 1940 we were the Bubs! Cut and Pasters at Bullengarook One of the pleasures of editing the Gazette is the hour or so spent with an enthusiastic group of local pupils doing the cut and paste. This edition’s team were Year 7 pupils at Bullengarook Secondary Campus who did a great job. It was a pleasure to meet their relief teacher Karen that day who cheerfully travels from Barwon Heads because she enjoys teaching at Bullengarook so much. That says a lot about the school, its students and teachers. The staff from both campuses are off to the Teachers’ Games again, this year at Ballarat during the September holidays, and we wish them well. Bryan

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locate a lost teddy. It portrays the sequence of events that occur during normal search and rescue operations, including the recovery phase and rehabilitation process. Using real-life props, the search teams set out into dense forest to conduct a line search in an effort to locate Teddy before cold night conditions set in. In one part of the video the children seek assistance of air support, and yes, you

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guessed it, a real life chopper appears. The concept behind both videos is to help instil a volunteering ethic into our future generations, promoting a dedicated volunteer footprint in our communities both locally and nationally. It has been shown that where children provide an animated version of a real-life situation, the audience is more receptive and will pay more attention to the presentation, enhancing their ability to remember fine details of the presentation.

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Gisborne's retail spruce up completed Gisborne’s main retail precinct, surrounded by Hamilton, Brantome and Aitken streets, has undergone a significant rejuvenation to help attract more visitors and retain more shopkeepers. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas officially opened the works in late July thanks to a $200,000 investment from the State Government aimed at improving economic activity and business opportunities. The total project value of $367,600 included $167,600 from the Macedon Ranges Shire Council. The rejuvenation has included streetscaping, landscaping, upgrading of footpaths and new street furniture. Twelve jobs were created for the duration of the construction phase of the project. Ms Thomas said that, “investments in regional Victoria, like this one in Gisborne, are so important to ensure it continues to be a prosperous place to live, work and do business.”

Library farewell Popular Gisborne librarian Subha Simpson was farewelled by her colleagues at the Victorian Tavern on August 11. Subha has been appointed to Corio Library which is much closer to home for her. Sara Bryant will be the acting manager at Gisborne Library. She can be contacted on 5428 3962.

Tree down in Mount Macedon Road

Dave from Gisborne Health Essentials with Mary-Anne Thomas MP.

This huge tree came down alongside the road last month. The photo from this angle shows just how shallow-rooted gum trees are and clearly illustrates why eucalypts should not be planted close to buildings.

Rural Australians for Refugees With the closure of Manus Island fast approaching and no solution for the detainees held there, the Macedon Ranges branch of Rural Australians for Refugees is promoting a multi-pronged program to change the current government policy. Those wishing to support the group’s efforts can contact Gregory Clark at gregory_a_clark@yahoo. com

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Special guests at Bullengarook Landcare AGM It won’t be long until spring is here and our committee has been busy planning various community activities in the forthcoming months. The first of these is the AGM to be held on Saturday

September 9 at the Bullengarook Recreation Reserve at 3pm. We are extremely fortunate to have Full Flight Birds of Prey join us and present their beautiful birds. (Full Flight Birds of Prey Centre at Ballarat is dedicated to the protection and conservation of native raptors through public education, breeding and research.) We will follow this presentation with a spitroast dinner. All are welcome to join us. For further enquiries please contact bullengarooklandcare@gmail.com

Ann holds her birthday medallion and looks a bit at-sea while ‘serenaded’ on board the Kimberley Cruise vessel.

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Walking Club celebrates significant birthday Whenever a member of the Gisborne Bushwalking Club reaches a significant birthday (one of those ones past 70 years) the member receives a specially struck medallion which is handed over at a club event as close to the birthday as possible. This now-traditional activity is never missed and recently was celebrated at sea. Seven of our bushwalkers joined an expedition vessel in August to see the magnificent coastline from Darwin to Broome. Part way down the Kimberley Coast, during dinner one evening, the Captain called out long-time Gisborne club member Ann Peart to receive her medallion for her significant birthday. A delighted and unsuspecting Ann received her award graciously and then was subjected to a special serenade by the ship’s “troubadour”. The bushwalking club provides more than good walks. The members are treated like family, particularly when it comes to significant birthdays. If these activities sound interesting to you or you would like further information, you can contact our club president Pierre Muehlheim on 5428 3490 or vice-president Peter Bishop on 5427 0888, or go to our website www.gisbornebwc.org.au Peter Bishop

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New faces in the forest Two officers from Forest Fire Management Victoria re-

cently began work at Macedon. The priority for the officers, Tom Campbell and Rowan Theel, is to make improvements in Cobaw State Forest. The two are the first Forest and Fire Operations Officers to work out of Macedon and will be responsible for undertaking a range of forest management activities around Macedon/Mt Macedon, Castlemaine, Maldon and Mount Alexander. The men will be responsible for day-to-day forestry activities as well as fire prevention and suppression, Murray Goldfields district manager Paul Bates said. “These new positions were created in Macedon because of the fire risk of the area and a lot of the bush is state forest, which is managed by Forest Fire Management Victoria,” Mr Bates said. “Tom and Rowan have much experience in land management and fire roles across the state." The Department of Environment Land Water and Planning (DELWP) is currently recruiting 300 shortterm Project Firefighters for summer along with 49 new permanent Forest and Fire Operations Officer roles. More information is available from careers.vic.gov.au

Rowan Theel and Tom Campbell will work out of Macedon.

New police inspector at Gisborne Inspector Zorka Dunstan has recently taken up the position of Macedon Ranges Local Area Commander. She has been a police officer for more than 17 years, predominately in operational policing areas. Zorka spent a significant time at the Critical Incident Inspector Zorka Dunstan Response Team (CIRT), becoming the first female to become a CIRT operative. There she became a trained negotiator, dealing with high-risk incidents including hostage situations, and also performed personal protection on international and national dignitaries, with the Dalai Lama being one of her more memorable experiences. Most recently, Zorka has been an Inspector at the Community Safety Division for over two years, an area focused on organisational crime prevention and building strong community partnerships. She is hoping to use her experience to get to know the local community and contribute to the existing community partnerships 'Last year Zorka was that she recognises as highly commended being well established and extremely effective. in the Most Last year, Zorka Outstanding Female was recognised for Leader category' her leadership at the Australasian Council of Women and Policing awards, being highly commended in the Most Outstanding Female Leader category in a highly competitive field. This recognition was for her ongoing commitment to developing other police women in achieving their goals. On a personal note, Zorka is married to Stuart, who is also a police officer stationed at Avondale Heights, and juggles a hectic home with three primary-school aged children and a puppy. Zorka is looking forward to the challenges of the new role as the Macedon Ranges Local Area Commander and meeting all the wonderful community members.

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The Geri-Buskers: Rosemary, Janet and Pam, with Pam playing her handmade hurdy gurdy.

Geri-Buskers entertain at Gisborne CWA We had a fabulous turn up for our Association Day after our last meeting. Members from other clubs joined us to be entertained by Janet on piano accordion and squeezebox, Rosemary on harp and Pam on the hurdy gurdy. What an amazing instrument, that she actually made herself! These three ladies are the Geri-Buskers and raise money for Glen Osmond Farm in Woodend which provides respite care for families from the Very Special Kids organisation. Towards the end of July our Janet led a small group on a trip to the city and a look around the State Library.

It was a ‘Dome to the Dungeons’ tour which proved very interesting to us all. We may have another excursion in October. Don't forget the Kyneton Daffodil Festival and, while you’re in Kyneton, do visit the CWA stalls in the Masonic Hall on September 9 and 10. Our next meeting is on September 11 and Coffee Craft and Chat on September 18, both at our meeting room at Gisborne Secondary College. Colour of the month is pink and as our CWA Collect says, “make us grow calm, serene and gentle”. Christine Edwards 0437 953 253

Are you between the ages of 18 and 25? Do you like to challenge yourself? Are you open to new ideas and new experiences? Have you an interest in community development? Are you interested in becoming more self-aware? Would you like to participate in a residential camp unlike any other? If you answer YES to all of the above then the Rotary Youth Leadership Award camp is for you. The Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) is a residential camp unlike any other. Over seven days you will be immersed in a program based around four key themes: Challenge by choice, Diversity, Community and Time-out. It is a camp where you are challenged, providing opportunities for personal growth and leadership development. The dates for the camp this year are Sunday December 3 to Saturday 9.. RYLA is run entirely by young people who have all been participants in the program. It is sponsored by Rotary which covers all costs, including transport, meals and accommodation. Apply today by visiting www.ryla9800.org.au or by contacting Jane from Gisborne Rotary Club at brenjanewatters@gmail.com STOP PRESS! Calling all motorcyclists. Gisborne Rotary is holding a Poker Dice Motorcycle Run around the Macedon Ranges on Sunday November 5 in aid of Children with Tumours. See next month’s Gisborne Gazette for full details. Brendan Watters

CFA reminds residents that sirens are not community warning Over the past few weeks the Gisborne CFA has been testing its siren. From August 21 the siren may be used in conjunction with pagers to alert members of a requirement to attend the station. Unless exceptional cir-

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What’s on at MRFEC – Gisborne’s Neighbourhood House Free on a Wednesday morning? Why not come and join us and others for morning tea. Drop-in morning tea is held weekly at MRFEC (Macedon Ranges Further Education Centre) between 10.30am and 11.30am so why not come out of the cold and come and join us and see what is happening and connect with your community. This is a free event. Interested in joining the bag-free movement? We are looking at starting a Boomerang Bag group here. Boomerang Bags works to reduce the use of plastic bags by community groups working together to make Boomerang Bags from recycled materials. Boomerang Bags provide a free, fun, sustainable alternative to plastic bags. We have starting putting together our term four brochure so if you have any ideas for programs or activities you would like to see happen, please feel free to drop by or give us a call on 5428 3799. Carol Franceschi, Coordinator, 5428 3799 MRFEC – Gisborne’s Neighbourhood House

Part of the large crowd that attended the Benson Family Fundraiser organised by Lions.

Lions hold comedy event fundraiser The Gisborne and District Lions Club coordinated a major fundraiser, which included a comedy show, at the Gisborne Golf Club in late July. The event was well supported by the local community, with around 120 people in attendance. The three comedians (Jason Geary, Rik Brown and Karl McConnell), were extremely funny and those in attendance couldn’t speak more highly of their performance and for their having all donated their time for this important fundraising event. Their contribution went a long way in helping the Lions Club hold

RSL News The RSL Members’ Christmas Party will be at the Vic Tavern on Monday December 4 at 12 noon. The cost for main and sweets is $24 per person; free coffee or tea. RSL pays for the drinks. Please notify Jeanette Derham if you and your family are coming, so we can verify names and numbers for the Vic Tavern. Phone 5428 3154. Payment will be collected on the day. Membership: Please contact us on 5428 3154 if you wish to become an RSL member. We are also looking for businesses to become RSL Gisborne sponsors. Please call us. Bill Derham, Vice-President, 5428 3154

a very successful function. Local businesses and Lions Club members donated prizes for the bonanza raffle held on the night. There were some significant cash donations, including from Raine and Horne Real Estate. A total of $3,800 was raised from the event, with all the proceeds directed to the Benson family. It is hoped that these proceeds will assist them in addressing the challenges that they are confronting. If you are interested in learning more about Lions or wish to attend one of our meetings, please contact Ross Sapwell, President, on 0417 305 590.

High tea at Mt Macedon to help Secondary College Chaplaincy Come along to our High Tea fundraiser on Sunday, October 22, at Mt Macedon CWA Hall, Mt Macedon Road at 2.30pm. The cost of $30 includes champagne on arrival and to be in the running for a lucky door prize. Tickets are available from Snapshot Photos in Gisborne Village Shopping Centre or call Helen on 0407 686 708 or Bronwyn 0417 028 605. We look forward to your support. Bronwyn Tacey

World Suicide Prevention Day is on Sunday September 10. There is much we as a community can do to help shine a light on this important issue. A group of community members have joined forces with local government and community organisations to build a robust response to suicide prevention in the Macedon Ranges. The Suicide Prevention Walk will be the fourth one for the Macedon Ranges and is one of those responses. Last year more than 200 people walked ‘Out of the Shadows and Into the Light’. Everyone is invited this year to join the Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group (MRSPAG) and walk together, united. To remember those loved and lost to suicide. To acknowledge and support those who have attempted suicide or have suicidal thoughts, their families and friends. To raise awareness and to reduce the stigma around mental health issues and suicide prevention in our local and surrounding communities. Registration is from 8.30am, with the walk starting at 9am from the Woodend Children’s Park (Nicholson Street) and continuing into Woodend township and along the beautiful Five Mile Creek before returning to the park where breakfast will be available. Free refreshments will be available. Please RSVP your attendance direct to the MRSPAG website – macedonrangesspag.com.au (click What’s On) For more information please call 0400 509 896 or email macedonrangesspag@gmail.com If you are concerned about yourself or someone you know, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.

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Special shoebox journey begins with you Members of the Gisborne Auxiliary of Vision Australia are reminded of the AGM to be held on Tuesday September 26 at 1.30pm at the Gisborne Masonic Lodge Hall, cnr Aitken and Fisher Streets, Gisborne. We will be discussing our annual stall and raffle to be held in October. Elaine Millar Proceeds from our fundraising efforts assist Vision Australia to support tens of thousands of adults and children who are blind or have low vision. Their services include supplying equipment to help manage daily activities independently; they offer training in technology and library services to provide access to books, magazines and newspapers, braille and online. New members are very welcome to join our group and enjoy the sense of reward that comes from helping others. We extend our condolences to Jan ArmstrongTaylor’s family. Jan was a valued member of our Auxiliary. (Obituary, page 32) Elaine Millar Secretary 5428 2522

Friends of Red Cross Gisborne Friends of Red Cross are holding a Kays Summer Fashions afternoon on Friday September 1 starting at 1 pm. Admission is $10 per head. This includes an afternoon tea of delicious sandwiches and cakes, tea and coffee. Members are hoping that friends and the general public will attend to view the display and parade of the spring fashions. By doing this they are supporting Red Cross not only by attending but also perhaps making a purchase of one or two garments, with proceeds from the day helping to provide for those in need both locally and beyond. As only a small group of members were in attendance at the last meeting day in August, please be advised that the meeting afternoon on October 6 will be a “buy and sell” pop-up stall (all goodies accepted). The November gathering on November 3 will be the final meeting for 2017 with a Christmas Dinner at the hotel in Clarkefield. If you intend to come could you please notify your attendance at the October meeting. Pat Beasley

Each year people pack shoebox gifts to send to needy children in more than 100 countries around the world. You can help this Operation Christmas Child project by Samaritan's Purse packing gifts in a covered shoebox (A4 size), or many people use a ready-made box available from St Paul’s Anglican Op Shop in Gisborne. Select the age of a boy or girl 2-14 years old and fill with NEW gifts, eg toys, pencils, exercise book, tennis balls, skipping rope, tee shirt, beanie, socks, soap etc. Do not include lollies, toothpaste, battery-operated toys or breakable items. Please enclose $10 for shipping costs. Information leaflets showing full details may be obtained from St Paul’s Op Shop or phone Elaine on 5428 2522. Boxes to be returned by 15 October. Remember the amazing journey of a shoebox gift begins with you! Elaine

Some gifts suitable for Samaritan's Purse shoeboxes. The gift boxes go to children in developing countries.

Time to nominate your Local Hero The GREAT Gisborne Carols by Candlelight Committee is looking for a worthy community member to be our 2017 “Local Hero”. The award was introduced in 2012 and is sponsored by GREAT (Gisborne Region Events Activities & Tourism) and Bendigo Bank. Previous recipients have been Peter and Eddie Gardiner, Graeme Millar, Cheryl Wilkinson, Dennis Long and Bronwyn Tacey. If you would like to nominate someone (the requirement is longevity in the community as a worthy and active community member),then please email us at localherogisborne@gmail.com. The Carols will be held on Sunday, December 10, at 7pm, hopefully at Dixon Field.

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Looking for apprenticeship? Apprenticeships Matter Recruitment is an organisation which lists current apprenticeships available month by month. Those interested can register as a jobseeker, view the updated lists and apply for an apprenticeship. Dozens of apprenticeships are listed all through city, suburban and regional areas. Some of those listed this month not too distant from Gisborne include carpentry apprenticeships at Caroline Springs and Tullamarine and a mechanical engineering apprenticeship at Airport West. For more information go to https://appsmatter.jobreadygateway.com.au

Free information sessions on ageing well Macedon Ranges Shire Council invites residents aged 55 and over to a series of free information sessions in September that offer useful, practical advice on ageing well, retirement and getting connected online. The sessions include: Planning for your retirement Learn how to plan for the opportunities and challenges of working less and playing more. Tea, coffee and a light supper provided. When: Thursday September 7 at 6.30pm at Riddells Creek Community Centre, 78 Main Road. Plan to age well At the morning session, get your questions answered by experts on aged care services and home care packages, and the new Home Support Program. The afternoon session will explore the pros and cons of granny flats, family finances and what to know about making wills. Light lunch provided. When: Friday September 8, 9.30am –12.15pm and 1pm–3pm at Norma Richardson Hall, 15 Buckland Street, Woodend Staying connected through technology Discover how Facebook can connect you to family and friends, plus learn how to see photos, videos and family news in real time. No experience is required. Tea, coffee and light refreshments provided. When: Thursday September 14, 10am at the Gisborne Library, Hamilton Street. Book for all sessions: Call 5422 0258 or email sharper@mrsc.vic.gov.au

From aged care to the criminal world...

Some of the SES crew who contributed to the search and rescue videos starring children of local SES members featured on the front page. You can view last year's video at: https://www. facebook.com/162762650443382/videos/1218539638199006/ and this year's sequel at https://youtu.be/mLjIoWOG98A or through the Gisborne SES Facebook page.

On Monday September 4, Jenny Lonergan, founder of the group called “It Takes THE UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE a Village Compassionate Communities Inc” will be our speaker. ITAV is a notfor-profit organisation providing support for community members who are aged or have life-limiting or terminal illness in the Macedon Ranges. On Monday September 11, Bob Nixon, well-known in the area as a financial planner and as co-proprietor of Gisborne Peak Winery, will dispel the myths of aged care financial management. He has some real examples of how people have been able to get into quality aged care without having to “sell off the family farm”. On Monday September 18 we have Stephen Carisbrooke who was a solicitor for more than 30 years, mainly practising in criminal law. He has some interesting stories to tell, from both sides of the fence. That will be our last session for third term. Back to Uni on Monday October 2 with a whole new range of speakers, and one big surprise. Meanwhile, BYO lunch (tea or coffee provided) and stay on for the afternoon session of talk and discussions where all ideas are welcome. We are at the old Senior Citizens’ rooms, round the corner from the Westpac Bank. Contact Malcolm, our President, on 5426 2331 for further information.

Last survivor of Mt Macedon plane crash dies Lindsay Wood, the last survivor of the 1948 Kurana crash, died in a Deniliquin nursing home on August 19. The Kurana was an Ansett DC3 airliner flying to Deniliquin from Essendon on November 8, 1948. The plane was well off course when it flew into trees below the summit of Mount Macedon, killing both pilots. With the assistance of hostess Elizabeth Fry, all of the passengers managed to escape before the plane burst into flames.

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In this 1999 photo of some of the survivors at the memorial site on Mt Macedon, Lindsay is closest to the sign and beside him is Elizabeth Fry.

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Special organ recital to be held at Resurrection The memorial pipe organ at the Church of the Resurrection has featured in numerous concerts, most recently to accompany the performance by the Australian Chamber Choir of the evocative Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Herbert Howells. On Saturday Septem- Dianne Gome

ber 23, Dianne Gome, organist at this church, will present a solo recital which will explore a wide range of colours and moods within the organ’s capacity. Great variety of texture and colour is inherent in the opening work, Was Gott tun, das ist wohlgetan (chorale with 9 variations) by 17th-century German composer Johann

Pachelbel. The Toccata and Fugue in d (Dorian) BWV 538, a work of mighty proportions and stature, forms the centrepiece of the program. By contrast, the following much loved Cantilena from Organ Sonata Op 48, No 11 by 19th-century composer Joseph Rheinberger is a gentle dreamlike fantasy. The mood changes again with Suite Norvégienne, a set of short

pieces based on Norwegian folk tunes by the celebrated contemporary Lebanese composer (but long-time resident of Paris) Naji Hakim. The program concludes with the Toccata from Organ Symphony No 5 by Widor. Bookings may be made through Trybooking.com. For further information phone 5426 4801 Dianne Gome sdggome@patash.com.au

Last weeks for Sand Art Gallery Sand sculptures by eight world-leading overseas artists are featured at the Cope-Williams Winery in Romsey until September 30. There are sand activities for kids, who are admitted free of charge. Adults and youngsters 13 years and over, $10.

Budding artists required Local artists have an opportunity to design a new logo for Kyneton Horticultural Society, which has been operating for 123 years. The theme is to represent a relaxed impression for a collective of gardening enthusiasts. Entries are open to all ages to capture the spirit of the club, which meets once a month and hosts two flower shows each year. The competition will run until October 1 and the winning entry receives $200. Please send your submission with your name and contact details to Kyneton Horticultural Society Logo Competition, PO Box 686 Kyneton 3444.

The choir in full voice at the first performance of the Cabaret Night on August 5 with the versatile Stephen Brockman conducting while playing the flute.

Gisborne Singers support carers' group On August 13 the Church of Christ resonated to the melodic voices and musicianship of the Gisborne Singers at the encore of Music for Pleasure concert. Presented by Woodend Lifestyle Carers Group, the concert displayed the versatility of the choristers with a repeat of their cabaret from the previous weekend. WLCG was delighted to host the event where, thanks to the generous offer of The Singers, all proceeds were donated to support the construction of a dementia respite facility in the Macedon Ranges. The audience enjoyed a cheery opening with The Bare Necessities sung with great gusto and obvious enjoyment, then transitioned smoothly through romances

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including Moon River before climaxing with a wonderful mix of songs from The Phantom of the Opera. After an entertaining selection of solos, duets and trios, the performance concluded with the ever popular songs from The Wizard of Oz. Conductor Stephen Brockman is to be congratulated on his beautiful arrangements. WLCG would like to thank the choir and their committee for a splendid afternoon’s entertainment which was followed by a delicious tea supplied by members of the carers’ group. Watch for notices regarding the new men’s group program of support by Alzheimer’s Australia Vic in October. Information on 5420 7132.

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Resonance string orchestra is drawing its next performance from the film greats. For details, see story on page 12.

The Mount Players production of The Full Monty opened its season on August 18 to a packed house and has entertained full houses since. With an incredibly talented cast, fabulous orchestra and a witty script, it is little wonder this show is enjoying such success. If you haven’t seen it there may be a few stray tickets left but by the time this article is published it may well be too late – but please try all the same! Closes Sunday September 10. For bookings go to our website www.themountplayers.com. The last production for 2017 is a Noel Coward classic, Present Laughter, which has now been cast and is in rehearsal. Director Andrew Meldrum (a true Noel Coward fan) directed a previous Coward classic, Private Lives, in 2013 which enjoyed a very successful season so we look forward to this wonderful comedy to wind up another memorable year. Karen Hunt

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Mysterious number patterns behind Bach's inspiration There has been a late lecturer change for the September 14 ADFAS (Australian Secorative & Fine Arts Society) lecture. The scheduled lecturer Peter Warwick who was to have spoken on Captain Cook has taken ill and will not be able to travel from the UK. However, Heath Lees, who many will remember from previous inspiring musical lectures, has been able to step in at short notice. Heath’s topic for the evening will be 'Bach By Numbers'. In Western music, everyone has their own favourite composer, but most people agree that noone beats Bach in terms of breadth and stature. With inexhaustible musical imagination, Bach could turn his hand to simple teaching pieces, massive keyboard works, fervent religious music, lively dance music, and the most impressive musical patterns. In this lecture, Heath Lees explores the excitingly mysterious numbers and patterns that lie at the heart of Bach’s amazing musical inspiration. Not only will Heath be informing us of a unique characteristic of Bach’s music, but his excellent piano playing will be an added treat. Originally from Scotland, Heath Lees moved to New Zealand in 1978 and retired in 2008, after 25 years as Professor of Music at the University of Auckland. We look forward to seeing you at the Kyneton Town Hall, Mollison Street, Kyneton, 7pm for 7.30 start. Nonmember entry is $30 cash payable on the night and this includes supper and a glass of wine. Enquiries to Nicky Peters on 0400 958 449.

Resonance to perform great soundtracks “Soundtracks of our lives – Music in Film” Resonance String Orchestra in Concert On September 10, Resonance String Orchestra will appear in concert with Zoe Knighton, a cellist of great acclaim. Knighton has brought incredible energy, enthusiasm and insight to her work with the orchestra, and the concert they are putting together promises to be unmissable. Another aspect of this project has been Resonance’s work with residents at the Woodend Aged Care facility. Orchestra members have spent time interviewing residents, hearing stories of the significance of film and music in their lives. Our September performance will reflect this ongoing relationship in many ways. For the performance, Knighton has worked

Art Group congratulates young student

Ella Byass’s portrait of her brother Harry. One of WAG’s young students was a finalist in this year’s junior division of the Archibald Prize. The following is her mum’s account of Ella’s journey to date. ”My daughter Ella Byass is one of the Young Archie Finalists for 2017 in the 13-15 age category. She was 14 when she painted the portrait during a workshop with Daniel Butterworth who was a finalist in the Archibald competition last year. "The workshop was organised by her Folio Club Art teacher Jennifer Barnett who Ella has been going to for five years. Ella is now being taught by Tim Jones who is bringing a different perspective to her art which is as equally interesting and informative.” The Woodend Art Group is fortunate to have many talented tutors, not the least of whom is Daniel. He continues to inspire and motivate students of all ages, talents and experience. More information on the Woodend Art Group can be found on their website, www.woodendartgroup.org.au Di Fitt, President, Woodend Art Group

with Resonance on a number of works from film scores, producing a program that will resonate with audience members across the generations. Audiences will recognise music from the 1950s to the present including Dambusters, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Star Wars, Amelie and Harry Potter, and more. When: Sunday September 10 at 3pm at Mary Maloney Theatre, Sacred Heart College, Kyneton. Tickets $20/$15 or $60 for family of four, via www. trybooking.com/RIUT Resonance is accepting members into both string ensembles. Contact Heather Cummins, director of music, on heather.violin@gmail.com or see www.resonancestringorchestra.org.au or, if you have any other queries, call 0418 128 894.

Join social painting activity at Macedon Ranges Art Group A popular activity of the Macedon Ranges Art Group is our social-painting morning held from 9.30am to 12 noon every second Wednesday of the month. The venue is the function room at the Woodend Neighbourhood House. During the session, a raffle is held and the winner receives a $25 gift certificate from a local art shop. Drawing boards, tables and standing easels are provided. Tea and coffee are provided free of charge. A $2 donation per person is requested to pay for the hire of the room. Members are encouraged to bring along a colleague even if the person is not a current member of the Macedon Ranges Art Group. Attending these social-painting mornings affords everybody a terrific opportunity to experiment with their art or simply get to know and chat with other members. One of the most popular activities is to try other mediums or styles, often with the help of other members. It is not necessary to book a place, just simply turn up at the venue at 47 Forest Street, Woodend. After the very successful art show as a part of the Woodend Winter Arts Festival in June, we are planning another art show in Woodend later this year. As well as displaying our members’ art works we will be doing demonstrations of painting and giving visiting children a chance to join in the fun. For further information please email macedonrangesartgroup@gmail.com

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The club's photography exhibition opening at the MAD Gallery in Lancefield.

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Photographic Society exhibits range of works Welcome to the new committee voted in at the August AGM. We have great plans for the coming year and to get the ball rolling the club is having a photographic exhibition at the MAD Gallery in Lancefield. The exhibition looks fantastic and several members have already achieved sales. The exhibition closes on September 7 so there’s still time to drop in and see what our club members have on display. Congratulations to the club members with the winning images at our August competition. Open Digital and Open Print went to Paul Fletcher and Set Subject –

Digital went to Cherry Cole. Set Subject – Print went to Ronda Woolgar. September 16 brings our annual Quad competition between Bendigo, Castlemaine, Maryborough and ourselves. We are hosting this year and hope we can win back the trophy currently in the hands of the Bendigo camera club. The society meets twice a month at the Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House; 59 Main Road, Riddells Creek. Visit www.macedon-ranges-photography.org.au or our Facebook page.

Rhonda Burchmore is one of Australia’s biggest stars who was in the original record-breaking production of the ABBA musical Mamma Mia! Her ‘partner in crime’ on stage was Lara Mulcahy who also starred in the show on the West End. The pair are self-proclaimed ‘ABBA-tragics’ loving the music and mystique created by the 70s’ Supergroup. They have created a new, funny show, ABBA–SOLUTELY FABULOUS, which is touring nationally and heading to the Kyneton Town Hall on Friday September 8 at 8pm. Info/Tickets: 1300 888 802; Macedon Ranges Shire offices or via website The stars of ABBA– rhondaburchmore. SOLUTELY FABULOUS com

Genealogical Group The next meeting of the Gisborne Genealogical Group will be held on Thursday September 28 at 7.30pm in the Family History Room next to the Gisborne Library. It will be a Members’ Night, the topic being ‘Ten Pound Poms, and other 20th Century Arrivals to Australia’. Many of our members are first or second-generation Aussies, having arrived last century mainly from England or European countries. We look forward to hearing their stories. As always, visitors are most welcome. Supper and time to chat will follow. Lyn Hall

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GGG members thank departing librarian Subha Simpson for her support over the past two years. L-R: Doreen Green, Mary Ritchie, Subha Simpson, acting librarian Sara Bryant, Sandra Crockett and Catherine Edwards.

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This month’s young achiever is Jack Hubert who attends Bullengarook Secondary Campus. Jack has been a fantastic addition to our campus this year and has settled brilliantly into the secondary 2 class. Jack has demonstrated excellent leadership qualities during his time at Bullengarook and has impressed all of the staff with his manners and attitude. He is more than willing to assist the others in his group when he has finished his own work. Jack has a great sense of humour and general positive outlook on life that we can all learn from. Terrific effort Jack!

What is always behind time? The back of a watch. What has feathers but cannot fly or walk? A feather duster. Why did Grandpa put wheels under his rocking chair? He wanted to rock and roll. Where do frogs sit? On a toad stool. What language do twins in Holland speak? Double Dutch. Should you write on a full or empty stomach? Neither, paper is better.

Here is the enthusiastic team of Year 7 students from the Bullengarook Secondary Campus who put this edition of the Gazette together. Back: Robyn, Erin, Jack, Lucas and Chelsea. Front: Kasey, Aiden, Tamara and Molly.

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The old bones were aching at New Gisborne... On August 4 the Foundation students at New Gisborne Primary School celebrated their first 100 days of school. All of the Foundation students and their teachers dressed up as if they were 100 years old. They wore wigs, glasses and shawls and walked around school with the help of their walking sticks. We interviewed some of the Foundation students who said that their first 100 days had been lots of fun. Charlie’s favourite thing about school is the writing he does. Archie, Darcy and Jack all liked making crowns to celebrate their first 100 days. At assembly on Friday afternoon Mr Kozak, our Principal, congratulated the “old” students on a successful 100 days that had been full of lots of learning and excitement. The Foundation teachers decorated their doors with signs to celebrate this important event. Students participated in lots of fun learning activities such as counting their 100 objects they had brought from home and taking part in fitness activities. All the Foundation students looked fantastic in their costumes and put in lots of effort to make the day fun. Thanks to all the parents for helping the Foundation students get ready for their big celebration. By Saskia and Amelia (4B)

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Rehearsals are in full swing for our school production of the Lion King Jr which is taking place on September 11-13 at the Barcham Theatre at Gisborne Secondary College. The students have all done an amazing job learning their lines and the songs; it is wonderful to see it all taking shape under the direction of Joanna Mattox. It speaks volumes for our great school community to see staff making costumes and props and giving up their time so that it all comes together. The students’ enthusiasm ensures that, as always, we will have a showpiece event that will be talked about for years to come. Garry Heald Upper Secondary Sub School Leader

Lots going on at Mount Macedon Primary School Grades 3-6 at Mount Macedon Primary School participated in the interschool athletics competition on Friday August 11. We are proud to announce that Bella came first in shotput and Isaac and came second in the 100 metre race and the 200 metre race, Nils came second in the long jump and Maddy came second in the discus competition. All of them will be moving on to the next round. On the same Friday, Meerkat Productions came to our school to preform Gary. It was a fabulous show. Here is what some of our students thought about it: Liv Jacobson thought it was very funny and her favourite part was the walking stick part. Harrison Gurr thought the singing was well put together and the costumes were amazing. Last week was Science Week and our school had a special day to celebrate. Each class completed activities exploring different areas of science and the

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Gisborne Primary School’s girls’ netball team.

Strong showing from netballers GISBORNE PRIMARY SCHOOL Last month, our school netball team played in the Western Metropolitan Regional Finals, where they won five of seven games, drew one and lost only the grand final. This shows the strength of the local competition, especially the mighty Rebels whose colours they proudly wore. Our basketballers headed down to Eric Boardman Stadium in Sunbury for the interschool competition, where the boys won three of six games and the girls won six of eight, losing in the final. Despite a number of unfortunately timed injuries and absences, many Gisborne Primary School students received a ribbon and/or got through to the next level from the district athletics tournament at Keilor Park Reserve. Events included shot put, discus, hurdles and long jump. Grade Prep students recently celebrated their 100th day of school. They created crowns and a big paper chain with 100 links, brought in various collections of 100 objects, wrote many things related to the number 100 and enjoyed receiving an order for hundreds of hot chips for lunch. The parent-organised ‘Comedy for a Cause’ event was an enjoyable and successful evening. We wish to thank all the local businesses and individuals who donated prizes for the raffle, as well as the performers and attendees. A total of $4,200 was raised for our school. Isaac, with David McCall

Sarah Greham was one of the top 140 science students in Australia to be selected to attend the International Science School in Sydney. Because of Sarah’s excellent academic results in physics, chemistry and maths she was chosen to attend this two week fully paid all-inclusive live-in camp. This is Sarah’s story of her experiences. “During the holidays I had the amazing chance to go to the 39th Professor Harry Messel International Science School, and it was the best two weeks of my life. "To quickly sum it up, each day at Sydney University we would have lectures in subjects such as solar power, fusion, batteries, and all "133 nerds, primarily this cool stuff. Then we would have activities, from Australia, all which were almost lumped together – always hands-on. "After lunch we would it was fantastic" have another activity and another lecture. Honestly though, the best part was the people I met. Like, 133 nerds, primarily from Australia, all lumped together – it was fantastic. And some of the stuff we learnt... did you know that microbes in our gut have some say in what we eat? Or that 1+2+3+4 = -1/12? I kid you not. "The entire experience was amazing and I’m so glad I was selected. I would like to thank my science teacher, Mrs Butler, so much for telling me about it and helping me to apply, because without her I couldn’t have gone." Sarah Greham

Brain Bee Challenge The Australian Brain Bee challenge is a competition for Year 10 students to learn about the brain, neuroscience research, misconceptions about neurological and mental illness, and future careers in neuroscience. 2000 students participated in this challenge. Congratulations to four GSC students, Jack, Nick, Elma and Annabel, for reaching the Victorian State Finals. They were up against some tough competition and ended up in the top 120.

WHAT'S ON @ GSC

With Candice Crane & Dean Karapoulos

We’re now well and truly into term three, meaning the shortest, coldest days are behind us, university preferences are open, and for many of our Year 12 students, the school year is nearly over. Exams are are getting closer every second. We’d like to take this chance, however, to remind everyone in the school community – both teachers and students – how much work they’ve put in, how far they’ve come, and how close they are to finishing. This year has been full – full to the brim – with examples we’ve seen of everyone’s abilities to strive on a personal level, of groups of friends supporting each other, pushing each other to improve; of a fighting spirit that readily and graciously takes on every challenge and will never be overcome by adversity or intimidated; especially when we’re so close to finishing, when most of the work is already behind us, when we’ve already achieved so much and all that’s left is a few hundred metres in what seems like a marathon, and you’re all running in the front pack. That fighting spirit can be carried over and applied to all walks of life, and it’s with amazement at the resilience, integrity and passion we see every day that can’t be faked or studied for (and a genuine thankfulness for being able to spend time with such incredible people) that we say we’re optimistic for the future. We’re optimistic for the positive impact we can all make both in the local community and the wider world. To any student feeling bogged down in study, remember how much you’ve already achieved and improved, and that the exams, though seemingly scary, are an opportunity to show what you’re made of. And you’re made of some pretty solid stuff!

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The careers and family background of two Victoria Policemen, Jack Patterson, stationed in Gisborne for 20 years in 1950s and 60s, and his brother Mick, a highly respected and decorated policeman. To purchase contact Lesla Soulsby on E-mail at lesla@iinet.net.au or telephone 08 9370 4887. Cost $50.00 or $65.00 posted to you within Australia.

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'Eat the World' festival returns to Gisborne Eat the World II – The Second Helping A team of GSC students is going to Cambodia and Laos next year with World Challenge and they really need your support to get them there. During their 28-day expedition, the team of Year 10, 11 and 12 students will explore the wilderness and support a local community. This will be the third team from GSC to travel overseas with World Challenge. The World Challenge program aims to encourage personal growth and world citizenship. Students will be in charge of their own program, transport, accommodation, meals, community

project and budget. These eager students have worked hard again to continue running Gisborne’s growing 'Eat the World' food truck festival to help raise funds. The gourmet evening will see trucks with mouth-watering offerings parked inside the college grounds. Entry to the event is ticketed and all of

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the entry proceeds go directly to the student expedition and the community they will be supporting. During the event guests will enjoy great live music, fantastic gourmet street food and the opportunity to win some awesome community-donated prizes. Tickets are available at Gisborne Secondary College, Snapshot Photos and 4 Paws and More, and online at Eventbrite.com.au When: Saturday September 9 between 5.30 and 11pm. Find us on Facebook for information on the food trucks and to see what our team is up to by searching “Eat the World II”.

With Shirley McKeown A further snippet from Bernie Dunne’s book.

Study selection opens up

Judi Dench and Ali Fazal in a scene from the film.

GSC Chaplaincy movie night The committee has organised a movie night fundraiser to see Victoria & Abdul on Monday, September 18, at Readings Cinema Sunbury, 6.30pm start. The cost of $20 includes supper. Tickets from Snapshot Photos in Gisborne Village Shopping Centre or call Helen on 0407 686 708 or Bronwyn on 0417 028 605. Please come along and support us (and be sure to bring along your ticket on the night). Bronwyn Tacey

It has been a busy time for all our families in the past month with subject selections for 2018 due. VTAC opened on August 1 and our annual VTAC information night on August 16 had more than 200 people in attendance. VTAC stands for Victorian Tertiary Administrative Centre and this is where you can apply for university and TAFE courses for the following year. While some universities and TAFEs have direct entry, most only select prospective students through VTAC. Now I know many students talk about taking a gap year and travelling the world but the space of time between their last exam and the first round offers – and even the first day of university – can be near on four months. So, it’s not a bad idea to keep your options open, apply, and when the time comes, you can make your decision. If you did miss the VTAC information night and would like

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“Jack Haire and I were great friends, and I always spent part of my holidays at ‘Little Hill’, the Haires were a wonderful family, and holidays with them were great fun. Harvest time was best of all. First came the reaper and binder, with its big beater catching the stalks and laying them back for the blades to cut before going through the machine ‘stooking’. Then came the ‘carting in’ when the ‘pitchers’ with their pitchforks tossed the sheaves on to the horsedrawn wagon to be loaded and taken to the stack site. Here the pitchers tossed the sheaves to the stacker, who was an expert at building a stack to the proper shape, and built so that it would not collapse. The pitchers had to toss the sheaves to him in a special way so that they were right way round and well within reach. Pitching was hard work, as I found out for myself later on when I worked for Uncle Jack Fitz. Later on came the contractor, with his Steam Traction Engine, and his team to do winnowing and chaff cutting. This was a busy time for all, and an exciting time for kids. Yes I spent many happy days at “Little Hill”, which sadly passed out of the Haire family a few years ago. I remember how Dad used to take us fishing back on the creek (with fairly primitive gear) and how good the blackfish tasted when mum cooked them, and how she worried in case we got a bone stuck in our throat. Taken from “Near the End of the Journey” by Bernie Dunne

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GISBORNE REGION EVENTS ACTIVITIES & TOURISM View from the stalls John's Woodcraft and Soap By Rosemary Davies John and his wife Isabelle have been coming to the Gisborne Old Time Market now for over 20 years! Each month their site is full of a range of products brought up from the northern suburbs of Melbourne to the Gisborne market. John’s specialty is dog and cat bowls beautifully made from a variety of timbers. The most popular

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Gazette receives appreciation

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The Gazette team was delighted to receive a generous Certificate of Appreciation from Gisborne RSL on August 17. The team is always pleased to receive encouraging feedback from the groups it supports and from its readers. It keeps us going! The Gazette Advertising Coordinator John Chambers accepts the certificate (above) presented by Jeanette Derham, wife of RSL Vice-President Bill Derham. In a future edition of the Gazette we shall publish an account of Jeanette’s experiences in a Japanese POW camp in Shanghai during World War 2.

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Rubbish dumped in middle of South Gisborne road

Local player in netball success in South Africa

South Gisborne resident Rod Brown photographed this load of rubbish (below) dumped on Benson Road on August 24. Rod is a motor bike rider who, having suffered major injuries caused by a drum of oil falling from a tradie’s ute, is justifiably irate about this wanton littering of a public road. Rod came across the rubbish at dusk on his motorbike and narrowly avoided what could have been a nasty accident. As well as garden waste the rubbish included steel poles, a bicycle, car battery, and bags and crates of domestic garbage. Gisborne police said the illegal dumping of rubbish in this manner – though not usually in the middle of the road – was common in the wider region. Rod is an advocate on road safety issues and took this opportunity – as spring cleaning time approaches – to also urge drivers to secure their loads. Just one item falling off the back of a vehicle could be fatal to a motorcyclist or driver coming behind.

Liv (left) with Georgie Whittle who came in as a late replacement. Georgie also plays with Liv in the Gisborne 17 & under netball team and the Vic 17 & under indoor team.

Liv Cautley recently returned from a successful trip to South Africa with the Australian team competing in the Junior Indoor Netball World Series, carrying a gold and silver medal. The tournament consisted of a six-a-side form of the game in which Liv’s U/17 ladies' team won in time-on against South Africa. In the more traditional sevens game, Liv’s team was undefeated for the tournament until the grand final, which they lost to South Africa in time-on. Liv was also awarded runner-up best player of the series in the sevens competition, illustrating her skill and determination throughout the gruelling 14 games of netball over six days. Liv had an amazing time, not only basking in success, but also experiencing the culture and wildlife of South Africa. The opening ceremony, with its African singers and dancers and cuisine of springbok and crocodile, set the scene for an extraordinary adventure. Liv would like to thank her coach Penny Forest, her incredible teammates, manager Mel and guardian/unofficial physio Sue (Mum).

New Gisborne students feature in awards Rod on his bike (inset) and the rubbish dumped on Benson Road.

Networking morning tea Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Macedon Ranges Business Connect invite local businesses to attend a networking morning tea at Verdure Bistro, 106A Main Road, Romsey, from 9.30am on Tuesday September 12. The event is free for members of Macedon Ranges Business Connect and $20 for others. Bookings essential. Register online at mrsc.vic.gov.au/business-events or call 5421 9616 for more information.

Six Grade 6 students from New Gisborne Primary School were award winners in the Riddell District Football Netball League Best & Fairest vote, which took place on August 16. The students (pictured left to right) are Kane Minns, Gisborne Rookies Under 12A football – runner up; Lulu Slater, Gisborne Rookies Under 12C football – runner up; Milly Shaw, Gisborne Giants Under 13 Div 2 Netball – 3rd place; James Gentles, Gisborne Giants Under 12B football – 3rd place; Mady Brown, Riddells Creek Under

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LOCAL HISTORY

The Dixons of Gisborne

The Dixon family was influential in the history of Gisborne. This is their story. By Phyllis and Ian Boyd

Henry Reed Dixon was born in Dumbarton, Scotland, in 1833. After spending some years in business with his brother in Glasgow, Henry arrived in Australia in 1852 at the age of 19. He worked for a time in Melbourne and then on the goldfields at Ballarat, Pleasant Creek (Stawell) and Ararat with mixed results. He became paymaster in 1858 for Cornish & Bruce when they began building the Melbourne to Murray River Railway. In 1859 Henry Dixon married Sarah Ann Gardner who was born in England in 1844 and arrived in 1849 with her parents Sarah and Henry Gardner, who became the proprietors of the New Bush Inn, later renamed the Telegraph Hotel. When the railway had been completed as far as Woodend in 1861, Henry began business as an Auctioneer and Stock Agent in Gisborne, first as tenant and later owner of the house that still stands on the south-west corner of Hamilton and Prince Streets. This grand timber residence built on bluestone foundations, included a formal lounge, large lobby area, four bedrooms, diningroom, wide hallways, kitchen & pantry and storage-room. Featuring open fireplaces in most rooms, original timber mantelpieces, carved archways, pressed metal ceilings, bay window and stained glass, and timber panel ceiling, it was the home for three generations of the Dixon family. Original outbuildings included a barn with loft, wood shed, garage and gazebo. This lovely early Gisborne dwelling is now occupied by Middendorp Electric Company, painted in “very distinctive colours”. When local governments were formed, Henry was appointed as the Bailiff for Gisborne and Bacchus Marsh. Sarah and Henry were parents of nine children, the fifth of whom was Humphrey Campbell Dixon, born in 1868 and who later became a partner with his father in the firm of Dixon & Son. Henry is remembered for his statement that “Unborn generations will curse the day that even one acre of land on Mount Macedon was sold by the Crown. The area should have been retained in public ownership as a water, timber and climatic reserve”. In 1861 Henry started a monthly auction in Gisborne for the sale of

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Top: a sketch of Henry Dixon's home and above, the house in its current bright pink garb – now occupied by Middendorps. pigs and other stock at the sale-yards in Aitken Street behind the Telegraph Hotel. Properties were also auctioned at the market. Market Day was held on the fourth Saturday of the month and on market days, local shops stayed open until 10pm. Humphrey Campbell Dixon in his adult life became a valuer and auctioneer and had an extensive knowledge of the districts surrounding Gisborne. He carried on the family business following the death of his father Henry in 1893. Humphrey Campbell Dixon married Elizabeth Pearce, daughter of Theodore and Jane Pearce who were a prominent family in New Gisborne. The Pearce family had arrived from Scotland in 1852. Humphrey Campbell Dixon died in 1951. The third generation in the Dixon family business was Humphrey Pearce Dixon. Born in 1901, he married Elizabeth Faye known as Bess and Humphrey carried on the family

business as an auctioneer, estate and insurance agent until the 1970s. By this time Gisborne had experienced unprecedented growth and as the business had developed a respected reputation since 1861, Humphrey decided not to sell the business but to just close the office door and walk away to concentrate on farming on his property named “Dumbarton” at the west end of Hamilton Street. Following Humphrey’s death, the “Dumbarton” and adjoining “Mulguthrie” properties were combined to form the “Mulbarton Estate” and the Dixon family home was demolished. Humphrey lived his entire 96 years in Gisborne and was a great community man. He donated land for the Gisborne Bush Nursing Hospital, nursing home and hostel. During World War 2 Humphrey was commander of the Gisborne Civil Defence Unit, a group of men who did not go to war but worked locally to assist

the war effort. They were responsible for air raid precautions and protection of the local community on the home front. Humphrey also was treasurer for the hospital and a councillor for the Gisborne Shire Council for one and a half years. He was a volunteer member of Gisborne CFA and assisted numerous local charities for many years. In his memoirs, Humphrey Pearce recorded that in 1872 when his father was four years of age, Humphrey Campbell was taken by his mother Sarah to a native camp at the corner of Brantome and Hamilton Streets where the land from this area to the creek was a rushy swamp. It was said that this was one of the last occasions when a tribe of native inhabitants had gathered at Gisborne. All three generations of this well respected Gisborne family rest in the Gisborne Cemetery and are remembered in the naming of Dixon Road and Dixon Field recreation area.

Forever remembered

September 1 is Wattle Day Did you know that Wattle Day originated in Gisborne? In 1912, Blanche Ross-Watt, daughter of early settler Thomas Ferrier Hamilton, took her daughter Betty to several Melbourne suburbs where they sold sprigs of wattle collected in the Gisborne district.

On a previous trip to Germany, Mrs RossWatt had noticed the success of Marguerita Day where funds were raised for children’s charities. As the Ross-Watt family had donated land in Station Road, New Gisborne, for community use, the £3,000 collected from the sale of wattle went towards construction of the Ross-Watt Children’s Hall.

News from Friends of Daly Nature Reserve car near the scout hall, then explore along the trails. It is there to be enjoyed. Friends of Daly Nature Friends of Daly Nature Reserve Reserve was formed a few recently met council Parks years ago and we were and Gardens staff to discuss confronted by many wellthe mowing in Daly Nature established weeds. Nowadays Reserve. It’s good to see natural we remove them at the seedling revegetation since mowing stage, quickly and easily. Our boundaries have changed. work is not too strenuous and There was also the opportunity ends with a welcome cuppa to chat with shire gardeners A nature trail to be explored close to and friendly chat about future who were pruning roses in the Gisborne township. plans. Heritage Garden, which has a Our next working bee is Tuesday September 12 at pedestrian entrance in Aitken Street. The Nature Reserve is public open space for 9.30am. With the onset of spring we will be looking passive recreation and the perfect place for quiet for the first native flowers. Please join us if you have walks, photography, artistic inspiration, bird watching an hour or two to spare. Enquiries to dalyreserve@ Irene Perkin and viewing the native springtime flora. Park your hotmail.com

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OBITUARY Chloe Therese Perry 7 December 1995 – 13 July 2017 Forever remembered and deeply loved by her parents Alan and Tracee-Lee, her two brothers Joshua and Darcee, Grandmother Denise, Uncle Steven and Uncle Shannon. After staying strong for so long, unfortunately the Black Dog known as depression finally got the better of Chloe. A lot of people would not have known that Chloe was struggling, for she had a smile that would light up any room along Chloe Perry with her bright, bubbly and positive can-do personality which was quite infectious. Chloe had achieved so much in her short life attending Gisborne Primary School, followed by four years at Gisborne Secondary College before moving on to RMIT in Melbourne to complete her VCE. Then being accepted into Deakin University to study Criminology/Psychology. During this time Chloe was soccer mad. She played for the Gisborne Soccer Club and Futsal before moving on to other clubs then representing Victoria three times. Chloe volunteered at the local SES unit and helped with the Blue Light Disco, worked locally before taking a gap year that turned into three and moving to Melbourne. Chloe was currently managing at the Transit Lounge at Federation Square and was in the process of applying for entry to the Victoria Police. Alan and Tracee would like to thank family, friends and the community for their ongoing support. We will see you in our dreams and the stars at night We will remember your personality in every rainbow We will hear your voice as the wind blows and swirls around us We will remember your smile and rosy cheeks as the sun shines We will think of you as every autumn leaf falls We will smell you with every flower that blooms We will remember the pain of loss as the rain falls upon us We will feel you in every heartbeat and breath we take.

Employees on Working Holiday Visas Consider Brent and Jane’s case Brent and Jane have recently purchased a winery in the Macedon Ranges. They are concerned about their obligations pertaining to new employees on working holiday Visas during picking season. After speaking with their accountant they are aware of the need to complete a Special Withholding Form for nonresident employees. This enables them to withhold tax at 15% for the first $37,000 of income earned by each employee. If any employees earn over $37,000 tax would need to be withheld at ordinary rates. Superannuation is required to be paid for all eligible employees, as such Brent and Jane need to ensure their new employees have superannuation paid at 9.5% on gross earnings. Foreign employees may apply to the ATO to release their superannuation (less tax) after departing Australia. Brent and Jane should also consider whether their current WorkCover insurance covers the new employees. Should you wish to discuss your payroll needs please feel free to contact Andrew Marshall or Janine Orpwood on 5427 8100 for an initial consultation.

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Four Macedon Ranges Health employees recently graduated from the highly regarded 'Building Confidence Working in Ageing Support & Disability' program offered by the Warner Institute, a specialised training institute in Melbourne. This achievement is a great reflection on the commitment that our staff have made towards their own professional development. Macedon Ranges Health is very proud to have these four women in its organisation.

With Betty Doolan Believe it or not some of our residents went ten pin bowling – and a resident in The Oaks, Helen, scored a strike! There was a lot of laughing, residents enjoyed the lunch and all agreed they’d had a beaut day. I was amazed to find out the Red Cross Singers have been singing at The Oaks for 27 years. It started when two young ladies answered an ad in the local paper asking for volunteers to entertain the residents. We look forward to and appreciate the Red Cross Singers each time they come to The Oaks so many thanks to each and every one of you. I had a lovely surprise visit recently from my grandchildren Erin, Trish and Liam and their partners and the most important were my five great grandchildren (I have 11). As I watched them play there was lots of laughing and I thought how lucky am I to have such a lovely, happy and healthy family. I am pleased to say I am still the food taster for Lindy (LEP). Lindy brings me samples each time she has her cooking group. Ricky Lee still has the residents toe-tapping while Laurie and Colin sing and play the piano, “The Shedmen” with their guitars can be heard with residents singing in Grevillea and we have the Honky Tonk and our own Joan playing the piano, so you can see our residents have beautiful entertainment. Have you ever hoped that your coming birthday would be forgotten? I tried, to no avail. I was woken by three carers singing Happy Birthday and dancing across the room. There were balloons, streamers and flowers. I have never had so many birthday wishes (I loved them all). Stay safe, Betty

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Gisborne Oaks Market in the car park Stalls available The Gisborne Oaks Market in the Brantome Street IGA car park is on the first Sunday of every month, with funds raised going towards services and programs at Gisborne Oaks Residential Aged Care. The market has a range of indoor and outdoor stalls every month. Stalls include handmade dolls clothes, strudel, jewellery, Himalayan salt lamps and products, knitted goods, DoTerra products, plants and much more. We also have a local community group running a barbecue and there are fresh fruit stalls and a hot potato twirl van. If you are interested in a stall, we have permanent and casual stalls available. Please contact Celia on 0447 526 145.

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Shedpedia? We're about more than woodwork... It’s perhaps time, dear reader, for that gentle reminder that we are NOT just a carpenter’s shop. Sure we have one – and very well equipped it is too – but we offer much more than that. Every Shed day starts with a cuppa and a chat. Given the vast array of Shedmen hobbies and interests, the conversation can go just about anywhere. Does gardening, bee-keeping, bush walking, ocean cruising, outback travelling, classic car restoration, music (Slim Dusty to Led Zeppelin, listening or playing), politics (of course) or fishing (stream or deep sea) interest you? What about canoeing, skateboarding

Register now for Colour Run Registration for the Colour Run in November is now open at www.trybooking.com The event sells out every year so make sure to book so you don’t miss out. Early bird registrations provide the opportunity to collect T-shirts from the Macedon Ranges Health Centre two weeks before the event. If you don’t want to walk or run but are interested in helping out, please contact Kelly on 5428 0300 or at Kelly.milne@mrh.org. au – there are plenty of volunteering opportunities on the day. SES members will again be helping out this year with marshalling to ensure safety and efficiency and Western Water will be keeping everyone hydrated.

You never know where the chat might go at the Men's Shed. (strictly young Shedmen only) model steam engines, car racing, photography, aeroplanes (model and full size),

community radio, electronics, computers and, of course, woodwork? If we are missing your special topic, help us out by

School students visit Gisborne Oaks We are fortunate at Gisborne Oaks to have students from local primary schools who visit and also thankful to the residents for their warm Holy Cross students Jenah and Eadie were welcome visitors. continue to play tennis – being a game welcome. Recently The Oaks welcomed Grade that can be played until very late in life; in 6 Holy Cross students who shared stories fact he played into his 80s. Our residents are always happy to see with residents about activities they like to do and the residents then discussed the children and the children always enjoy sports and activities they used to enjoy hearing about how things were different or continue to participate in. One resident when our residents were growing up – was very encouraging of the students to particularly a childhood without screens!

bringing it along any Monday, Wednesday or Thursday morning and over a cuppa we can all learn something.

Plaudits to volunteer Wendy McKay is Macedon Ranges Health's latest winner of the quarterly Volunteer Excellence Award. Wendy has been volunteering with Award winner: the exercise groups at Wendy McKay. MRH for seven years. Wendy is self-motivated, understanding and anticipates the needs of individual clients. She is a greatly valued member of the exercise program and clients love her. There seems to be no end to her care and dedication to her role and her kindness is beyond measure. We welcome new volunteers and encourage you to contact us and find out what exciting opportunities there are to support our services. Please phone 5428 0300 or email Alexandra. clare@mrh.org.au for more details.

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FOR THE GREEN THUMBS Friends of Jackson Creek will be planting The Friends took a break last month but will be back on Sunday September 17 when the group will be planting 130 trees in the vicinity of the Station Road bridge. The assistance of any Gazette readers from 10am that morning for an hour or two will be much appreciated. For more information contact David Tunbridge on 0415 534 477.

Wyralla friends encouraged after council meeting Friends of Wyralla Reserve Inc Friends of Wyralla Reserve Inc met Council officers in the past few weeks. The meeting was very positive. The building of a local park is being supported. Some initial engineering evaluation will be undertaken concerning pathways. The MRSC People for Places program (see page 28) may provide a means for starting some works at the Wyralla Reserve in the near future. An expression of interest for a project for some seating and a soft-fall play area will be submitted. It is also hoped that this program will allow the Master Plan to be finalised for presentation to councillors. If you have ideas for raising money let us know. There may be innovative ways to obtain the funds needed to progress projects for the Master Plan. Please email Friends of Wyralla reserve Inc with your thoughts. New members are always very welcome. wyrallareserve@gmail.com. Friends of Wyralla Reserve Inc Facebook page.

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Gardeners enjoy visit to Riddells Creek property

Chance to hear garden expert Michael McCoy

I arrived at the last Garden Club visit a little late and as I moved along the slightly curved driveway, edged on either side by the appealing bare structural form of mature Manchurian Pears, I was greeted by “oos’ and “ahs” and various other expressions of delight and admiration. Several groups of Garden Club members had already begun to explore this truly inviting three-acre property and were captivated by the relaxing structure created by rows of various forms of hedging, creating in turn secluded garden, seating and viewing areas. Established a little over 20 years ago on an exposed and windy site on the edge of the Riddell’s Creek township, the garden now envelops and protects the home built about the same time, and offers habitat for many species of birds and wildlife which, as all gardeners acknowledge, brings added challenges. The garden is a testament to the vision, energy and persistence of the owners but it could be said for certain that the tranquil environment thus created is reward enough. The September meeting of the club will be a Mystery Bus Tour. We meet on the second Wednesday of the month – generally between 1pm and 3pm. For further information please Kerry Langmaid phone Kerry on 0408 115 759. Kerry

Gisborne Secondary College Chaplaincy Please come along to a special fundraising breakfast with local gardener extraordinaire Michael McCoy, host of the ABC's Dream Garden, as the guest speaker at House of the Rock, 247 Station Road, New Gisborne, on Saturday, October 14 at 8.30am. The cost is $20. For bookings please call Robyn on 0407 567 715 or email office@hotrock.org.au Bronwyn Tacey

Mt Macedon Horticultural Society's next speaker night MT is on October 3. Visitors are MACEDON & DISTRICT always welcome, entry is $5. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY INC. Meetings are at 8pm at the Mt Macedon Golf Club/Horticultural Hall on Mt Macedon Road.

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Kyneton Daffodil Festival on this month As part of the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival this month, the Kyneton Horticultural Society is again hosting its popular annual Spring Flower Show. This is a must see event for gardening enthusiasts. Displaying a wide variety of flowers, potted plants, floral art, cactus and succulents covering 164 categories, there is bound to be something that will capture your imagination. There is even a children’s section. The flower show runs over two days: Saturday, September 2 from 1pm to 5pm and Sunday September 3 from 10am to 4.30pm and is held at the Watts Pavilion, Kyneton Showgrounds in Mollison Street. A plant stall will be well stocked and there are also Devonshire teas. The Daffodil Festival with its many artistic and cultural events, runs until September 10. The full program can be seen at www.kynetondaffodilarts.org.au

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September gardening tips In the flower and ornamental garden Any plants you add to the garden over the next month or two should be watered in thoroughly and also given a layer of mulch over the top to conserve moisture. Water them in after planting with a liquid seaweed fertiliser and leave any stronger feeding for a month or two until they have started to settle in. Plants flowering now and for the next few weeks include: Manchurian pear tree, French lavender, prunus, spirea and soon lilacs, viburnums and all the prunus. Now winter flowering plants have almost finished flowering they can be planted out. This includes dwarf flowering quince or japonica, ornamental flowering apricots, flowering almonds, sasanqua camellias, perfumed osmanthus and golden witch-hazel. When you wait until after their main flowering you reduce the transplant shock for the plant and more energy goes into root development.

Vegie and fruit garden Check that you’ve pruned your raspberries and other fruiting bushes for this season as they will be starting to shoot soon. The vegetable garden will be starting to warm up so mix in some compost to be ready for planting beans, beetroot, carrots, celery, herbs, leeks, silverbeet and spring onions.

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In the native garden Native garden This is a good time to plant windbreak and screening plants. These will create shelter in your garden, give a protected microclimate for better plant growth and reduce the overall garden water needs. Mulch when you have finished planting. Young native plants will develop a better shape as well as stronger and more compact growth if you tip prune. This is a quick and easy job and I tip prune some of my young native plants every two or three months for the best effects. Enjoy some ‘well earned’ spring R and R when you have finished all your gardening by taking some slow deep breaths, enjoying the scent of freshly cut spring grass, the perfumes of scented plants and listen to the sounds of bees and birds singing as you watch the clouds and birds pass by.

Activities for children Help young children to plant a variety of different shaped and coloured seeds into their own special patch or pot. Have a chat with them about how different each type of seed looks eg the variety of sizes. For quick effect help them to plant colourful seedlings of calendula, viola and pansies into pots and beds.

Making an indelible mark in a quiet way OBITUARY Ivanka Sucher 7 January 1949 – 10 July 2017

at the Sunbury Hospital with her friends Mearal and Margo, working the night shift. From there she worked as midwife in Melbourne delivering many babies over several Who was Ivanka? years before moving to Maffra in Life is transitory and though Gippsland to start a new career relatively short, it is important in occupational health and safety. to us in human terms. Some She started with Esso BHP on people have significant, even the oil rigs in Bass Strait, winning huge impact on others and the annual construction industry are often mentioned in the meprize for OH&S, eventually movdia. Others meander through ing on to other major employers life easily and without makincluding Melbourne Central, ing much of a wave. And then Coles Supermarkets, Baulderthere are those who have a stone Hornibrook on Citylink, railgreat impact on our lives and way projects in NSW and West we don’t even know it. They Ivanka Sucher Australia; working in the food inare the quiet achievers who dustry with Castlemaine Bacon and Bartter work in the background to make our lives Chickens in Geelong, in manufacturing with better in so many ways but are never on Malleys in Sunbury and Bostick, and lastly the TV or newspapers. Ivanka was one of on the Gorgon gas project off the West Austhose. tralian coast. There were other fields of emBorn in Slovenia in 1949, the second of ployment in her career spanning more than three children, in desperately poor circum40 years where she, like the true nurse she stances, living at a subsistence level on always was, looked out for the health and the edge of a rubbish dump, with the family safety of the working community around growing their own food, she shared shoes her, and at the same time looked out for the with her younger brother. She started helpwelfare of her family both here in Australia ing her mother working in a factory at the and in Slovenia. age of seven and with her father, she develHaving moved to Australia, Ivanka and oped a love of the mountains of Slovenia. the family lived in Macedon, moved to PNG At 19 she was awarded a nursing stifor a few years and then came back to live pend and on graduating, she worked in for over 30 years at her home which she Germany and Switzerland before emigratcalled Novi Grad (New Castle) in Gisborne. ing to join her eventual husband Bernhard Here she created a marvellous park with Sucher in 1972 in Australia. flowers and trees, and where she could inAs her qualifications were not recognised dulge in her passion for plant propagation. here, she had to learn English and then She is lovingly remembered by her sons start her nursing in Australia as a student. Michael and Winston, and has left a huge But she worked hard and studied at night to hole in the life of her husband Bernhard. eventually have her general, midwifery and She passed away far too soon and is now infant child welfare qualifications with which resting in peace at the Gisborne Cemetery. she helped many women bear their children

Gisborne Gazette September 2017

NEWS FROM THE COUNCIL Macedon plan goes to minister for green light

Live4Life wins national suicide prevention award

Council has adopted Amendment C114 and resolved to submit it to the Minister for Planning for final approval. The amendment applies to the Macedon township and will introduce design and development controls that protect the environmental values and village character valued by the local community.

Council flies the flag Council has decided to promote the position taken by the Macedon Ranges Local Safety Committee in supporting marriage equality and to fly the rainbow flag at Kyneton and Gisborne Administration Centres for the duration of the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey in support of the Macedon Ranges LGBTIQ+ community.

Ideas sought for shared spaces Do you have an idea that would make a difference in your community and need a hand to do it? Applications are open for Council’s Places for People program that offers community groups and organisations the opportunity to share in $45,000 for planning and infrastructure projects that enhance shared spaces. Previous projects include interactive signboards at Woodend Children’s Park, a fitness zone at Riddells Creek Park and plaques for Romsey historical sites. Eligible community groups with ideas for place-making projects are encouraged to read through the guidelines and discuss their ideas with Council. Applications close on Monday September 18. For more information, call Jodie on 5422 0247 or visit mrsc.vic. gov.au/places-for-people

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Youth Development Coordinator Pauline Neil accepts the award on behalf of the Council.

Macedon punk rockers go to regional finals Macedon band Lazerlips will perform at the FReeZA Push Start’s annual Battle of the Bands Regional Finals later this year after winning the Macedon Ranges heat. The four-piece band comprised of William Pain, Toby Orlando, Jamie Walsh and Luke Pender performed before an enthusiastic crowd at Kyneton Town Hall on August 5. Lazerlips guitarist and vocalist Luke Pender from Macedon said the experience was unforgettable.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Live4Life initiative has been recognised at the 2017 LiFE Awards for Excellence in Suicide Prevention for its ongoing work to improve youth mental health. The Live4Life initiative, which aims to prevent youth suicide and improve mental health knowledge across the shire, won the Community Development (Organisation) award at the National Suicide Prevention Conference award ceremony in Brisbane on July 28. Live4Life is a partnership between local secondary schools and key community agencies. It was established in 2010 in response to a number of youth suicides in the local area and a reported increase in the number of young people experiencing mental ill health and distress. Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Youth Development Coordinator, Pauline Neil, said she was extremely proud to accept the award on behalf of the Live4Life team. “This is the first time in the history of the awards that a Victorian council has won the award and the first council in

Have your say on Hanging Rock future The Macedon Ranges community is encouraged to view the new draft Hanging Rock Master Plan Options Paper and provide feedback about the future layout and events at this historically and culturally significant Victorian landmark. The draft is on display at Council’s office in Robertson Street, Gisborne, or online at mrsc.vic.gov.au/ yoursay It outlines a range of possible activi-

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Australia to take out the Community Development Award,” she said. Live4Life educates Year 8 students on mental health and provides leadership opportunities for Year 9 and 10 students to assist and advise in key elements of the program. Live4life incorporates teen Mental Health First Aid training for all Year 11 students. The five high schools in the shire are Gisborne Secondary College, Braemar College, Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Specialist School, Kyneton Secondary College and Sacred Heart College. Parents, carers and teachers can get involved and be proactive in understanding youth mental health issues through Youth Mental Health First Aid Training courses that are held across the shire each year. Since it was launched, more than 5,000 students and 600 adults have participated in youth mental health first aid training, building resilience in local communities and promoting rural youth mental health. For more information, visit mrsc.vic. gov.au/live4life or call 5422 0333.

ties and upgrades including a new visitor centre, new café and changed entry location. Other options include upgrades to trails, environmental improvements, improved parking, sport facility options and event opportunities. Submissions can be made online or in writing until Sunday September 17. This feedback will guide the final Hanging Rock Master Plan, which will be finalised by the end of the year.

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New round of community grants opens Gisborne & District Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank is now accepting applications for its Spring 2017 round of community investment.

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Local groups are invited to apply for a grant or sponsorship for a project that benefits the community. With every product or service the branch provides, money goes back into Gisborne & District to help the community. Since opening in 2008, the branch has contributed over $600,000 to local projects and organisations. To find out more, drop into the branch at 11 Nexus Way, Gisborne. Applications close on September 30.

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Picture Books about diverse families

Gisborne Soccer Club receives funds from Bendigo Bank community investment earlier this year. Club representatives are pictured with the bank's Michelle Morrison.

Official opening (from left): Gino Iuliano from VicRoads, Senator James Paterson, Nick Karapetsas from contractors Newnham Earthmoving, Mary-Anne Thomas MP, Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell and Bryan Westley, VicRoads Northern Region Operations Manager.

Station Road roundabouts officially open The upgraded Station Road roundabouts will provide a safer experience for more than 16,000 vehicles daily. Senator for Victoria James Paterson officially opened the $6.65 million project that involved building new roundabouts at the freeway on and off ramps for Bendigo and Melbourne-bound traffic, plus a wider four-lane section of Station Road. Additional works included new street lighting, bicycle and pedestrian paths and landscaping. While recent heavy rainfall has hampered finishing touches and a site clean-up, the interchange is now fully operational. Construction started in March 2016. The Federal Government contributed over $4.99 million and the Victorian Government $1.66 million.

Book giveaway This month’s prize thanks to Walker Books and BookBonding is Robie Harris’ Who’s in my Family: All About our Families which uses a trip to the zoo to explore all kinds of animal and human families. The first person to go to the Gazette office and tell a staff member about your trip to the zoo will win the book.

With the issue of marriage equality a hot topic in the news right now, it is timely to look at the picture books that introduce children to the diversity of all kinds of families. General great overviews of all the kinds of families there can be are Mary Hoffman’s Welcome to the Family and Rosemary Mastnak’s Great Big Book of Families. Kim Kane’s Family Forest is a witty look at the modern family that may include half-sisters, big brothers, and/or step-parents. Other story format ones that have the message that no two families are alike are Norma Simon’s All Families are Special and Lisa Bullard’s My Family Your Family. The issue of split families is gently tackled in Colleen Lemaire’s I Have Two Homes. Another positive book on this topic is Melissa Higgins’ Weekends with Dad. Sandra Levins’ Do you Sing Twinkle? also sensitively addresses many questions that children may have while adjusting to remarriage and joint-custody situations. The important topic of adoption within a family is explored in Todd Parr’s We Belong Together: A Book about Adoption and Families and Marianne Richmond’s I Wished for You. Similarly, Gayle Byrne’s Sometimes It’s Grandmas and Grandpas: Not Mommies and Daddies highlights the important role grandparents can often play as permanent carers. There is a good range of picture books that cover LGBTI themes such as Vanita’s Oelschlager’s A Tale of Two Daddies, Leslea Newman’s Heather has Two Mummies, Miriam Schiffer’s Stella Brings the Family: A Tale of Two Dads on Mother’s Day or Leslea Newman’s Donovan’s Big Day which looks at a boy’s excitement that his two mums are getting married. For a more subtle approach my favourite one is Justin Richardson’s And Tango Makes Three which is based on the true story of two male penguins at the Central Park Zoo in the US who built a nest and hatched a chick together. In the end, these families like all others are based on love, respect and care.

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Success for local dancers and cheerleaders July and August were busy for the dancers and cheerleaders of Signature Cheer & Dance Studio. The July school holidays saw our solo, duo and trio students compete at the Bendigo Dance Eisteddfod in Bendigo and Follow Your Dreams (FYD) Competition held in Bundoora. We had outstanding results from sister duo Ella and Annabelle Citroen, who were second in the Under 12 Classical Duo section at FYD. August 11-13 saw our three competition cheerleading teams compete in the Australian All Star Cheerleading Federations All Star Battle in

Happy competitors (from left): Maddie, Mia, Ella, Lexie and Alanna. Wantirna South, a three-day event in which athletes perform their routine twice to determine who is Battle Champion. Once again our Senior (10-18

years) Level 1 Stunt Group Virgo won in their division. The Senior (10-18 years) Level 1 Cheerleading Team Virgo were fourth, jumping up from eighth place at their previous competition. The Youth (6-11 years) Level 1 team Capricorn placed seventh in their first competition of the season. Our students are working hard to get ready for State Championships in late September. If you’d like more information about recreational or competition cheerleading or dance, please call Amy on 0417 751 868 for information.

COUNCILLOR'S COLUMN With Cr Helen Radnedge Gisborne is lucky to have a wonderful network of public open spaces. Along Jacksons Creek we have areas for passive walks, taking in Gisborne Botanic Gardens, linking parklands and John Aitken Reserve. We also have the active areas like Dixon Field, Gardiner and Sankey Reserves and the skate park. There are more parks at different stages. Funds have been allocated in this year’s budget to develop a plan for play and park facilities on Tovey Drive and the plan for Wyralla Reserve is progressing well. The waterways which run into Jacksons Creek have long been identified for linear parklands that will enhance the walkability of the area and provide a healthier waterway system. We have areas set aside for conservation to protect their natural processes for their historic, scientific, habitat and cultural values. Each area has its specific purpose and it is important that these are respected so each can be enjoyed by all in our community. Council is working with local authorities and groups to ensure the values of these and other open spaces are maintained as an integral part of the character of the Macedon Ranges for all our residents to enjoy. hradnedge@mrsc.vic.gov.au

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Gisborne Primary dons Jeans for Genes The students at Gisborne Primary School were involved in a wonderful fundraiser on August 4. They dressed in denim and jeans to raise money and awareness to support research into curing genetic illnesses in young children. The Junior School Council was an important part of organising and educating the students about this day. Every dollar raised helps scientists at Children’s Medical Research Institute discover treatments and cures. Leeanne

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The ABC recently presented a documentary series on Waste (available now on Podcast). In relation to this, the conversation regarding a “plastic bag free” town has been going on in our community for quite a while. So where do we stand? IGA Macedon is aiming to go bag-free very shortly. Tony tells me that when his current stock of plastic bags is depleted, he will not be replacing them. Boxes have always been available and will continue to be so. Paper bags will be available, possibly with a small surcharge. This is designed to encourage customers to bring their own shopping bags. At the post office, boxes for purchases are also available. They haven’t had plastic bags for some time. It you don’t have your own reusable shopping bags yet, these are available for purchase also, some even with a local Macedon theme! Coffee connoisseurs out there, have you thought about using your own cup for those takeaway coffee fixes? Red Door Cafe encourages their customers to bring their own mug or cup. You will be given a discount price on your coffee if you do. “We have been doing this for a while, as a contribution towards the environment.” The Lazy Baker also will give a discount on the price of a cuppa if you supply your own cup. They do still have plastic bags, but say that these are manufactured to be highly biodegradable. MR also encourages their customers to bring their own cup or mug, by offering a discount coffee if you do. In fact they say, “Any sort of container will do, even a Tupperware container!” Presented at their counter are website addresses regarding recycling and the planet. “Millions of takeaway cups are put into landfill every week.” If you wander a little further up the Mount, The Trading Post has gorgeous travel mugs available for purchase; first coffee in it is free! So, well done to our local traders for their support of this environmental cause. Next time you do some shopping, how about joining them and BYO. PS. It’s September… spring is here, Yay!

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Harry and Luke push Dylan in the billy cart derby.

Scout Billy Cart Derby During Term 2 the 1st Gisborne Scouts Mitchell Troop took on the challenge of racing billy carts. Billy cart designs were found and a shopping list for materials created before visiting Bunnings in Sunbury. The Bunnings staff ensured a well organised shopping expedition and even contributed $100 towards materials. Thanks Bunnings! Over the next eight weeks the scouts learnt how to safely use power tools, organise construction and select correct parts and tools to create the billy cart. Derby day arrived with the UL Daly Reserve hill selected as the race track. Four races were arranged with championship points based on finishing positions. The first race was a time trial down the grassed hill from Daly Road towards the Scout Hall; the second a head-to-head, winner-takes-all between two carts on the same track; the third race a time trial along a slalom mixed path and grass course. The deciding race was a head-to-head, running up the grassed hill and riding the cart down to finish at the Scout Hall. Team ‘Womdings’ won and Penguin Patrol second but there was a tie for third and fourth. A race down the UL Daly footpath decided the final result. Interested in joining 1st Gisborne Scout Group? Please email admin@1stgisborne.com.au or phone 0487 706 804. We cater for Joey Scouts (6 years) to Rovers (26 years) and are always interested in anyone who would like to volunteer their time as a leader or on our group committee. Carly Visscher, Assistant Group Leader 0407 543 309

1st Gisborne Cubs have been busy getting ready for Cuboree in October, a week-long camp in tents with 3,500 other Cub scouts from around the state. The cold, windy and sometimes wet weather has certainly not deterred Cubs from adventures outdoors. We have been hiking, camping and exploring our local bushland. The theme selected by Cubs for this term is all about Spies! We recently held our Secret Spy Training Camp at Noonamena in Lauriston. Cubs disguised themselves in camouflage while on missions that included investigating clues from an abandoned spy plane, arming themselves in the weapons lab, sending coded messages and discovering what happened to the missing agent. Back at the Scout Hall, Cubs invited their families to dine at their Spy-themed restaurant, where all three courses were planned, prepared and served by the Cubs themselves.

Guides cooking with gas Gisborne Girl Guides completed their cooking badge with a biscuit decorating session. Amelia (right) works on her biscuits. The girls enjoyed making and eating the vegetarian pasta dish and many took the recipe home to try on their families.

Freddie Keenan is camouflaged in a tree.

Taylor, Hamish, Toby, Ellie, Bowie and Caitlin (with their best Spy faces).

Helping first home buyers in Gisborne. The State Government have doubled the first home buyers grant for new homes, and cut stamp duty. Call my office for more information.

OFFICE: Shop 14, Nexus Centre, 9 Goode Street, Gisborne VIC 3437 POSTAL: PO Box 39, Gisborne VIC 3437 P: 5428 2138 F: 5428 2919 E: mary-anne.thomas@parliament.vic.gov.au Authorised by MA Thomas, Shop 14, Nexus Centre, 9 Goode Street, Gisborne. This material has been funded from Parliament’s Electorate Office & Communications budget.

Gisborne Gazette September 2017

From the chaos of war to a new life OBITUARY Edward Helmut Vilips 20 January 1927 – 17 July 2017 Ed was born in Latvia in 1927 and was the only child to Willem and Wilhelmina. Europe was in chaos when Ed was a teenager, and he was eligible to be in uniform to fight for Ed Vilips his home land, Latvia. However, eligible Latvians were conscripted into both the German and Soviet armies, chaotically sometimes fighting against one another. When the war ended, by chance in a meeting with an officer, he was told “there are others going to Australia – you may as well go too.” So Ed arrived in Australia in 1947 and was posted to Bonegilla Migrant Reception near Wodonga. In 1948, armed with some basic knowledge of Australia and a crash course in English, Ed was moved to a new camp – Bullengarook. This was known locally as the 'Balt' Camp consisting of three Latvians, one Lithuanian and 38 men from Poland, and today some remnants of the camp still exist. Ed wanted to leave the past behind him and in 1951 he became an Australian citizen. He eventually left the camp and was befriended by local farmer Frank Heard where he worked and lived for a number of years. Frank and his mother looked after Ed and mentored him through those first difficult years. Later he worked as a storeman with Gisborne Manufacturing Co. Ed attended the dances in Gisborne and one night, at the old Presbyterian Hall, he met a young Kath Bond, the girl who would become his wife and life companion for almost 63 years. They married at the newly built St Paul’s Anglican Church in 1954. Ed and Kath enjoyed playing competitive tennis and table-tennis and travelled long distances to enter tournaments. Square dancing was big in the '50s and Ed and Kath entered all the local competitions. To this day, Ed is the No.1 Life Member of the Gisborne Tennis Club and was also a long-time member of the Gisborne Fire Brigade. He particularly enjoyed visiting op shops and garage sales – always looking out for a bargain! He was a great Richmond supporter and also frequently went to the trots where he enjoyed having a bet and being in the company of Aussie blokes. Ed made a trip back to his homeland with Kath and family and met up with his mother and family members he hadn’t seen for more than 25 years. He retired after spending many years employed at the Gisborne Golf Club. Ed and Kath have two children, Janette and Karen, along with six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held at St Paul’s Anglican Church on July 20 followed by a burial at the Gisborne Cemetery. A comprehensive eulogy delivered at the funeral service by Mr Eddie Gardiner OAM is available for perusal at the GREAT office in Hamilton Street, Gisborne.

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Snow on the Mount Ron Weste captured these cool and peaceful images after a snow flurry on Mt Macedon on August 21.

A passion for teaching OBITUARY Jannet Alice Armstrong-Taylor 12 November 1936 – 9 August 2017

In 1987, the family was on the move again, to Marshall Avenue, Macedon, where Jan created a beautiful rose garden, and her passion for gardening continued at their next home in Swinburne AvJan was born in Eudunda, SA to Bob and Dot Ni- enue in Gisborne. cholson and was the eldest of five children. Jan Life was not without its difficult times for Jan attended the Eudunda and Riverton Primary and and Ian, losing Robbie in a road accident in 1995 Secondary Schools and later attended Teachers and soon after two of Jan’s sisters. Sadly Ian College in Adelaide. passed away in 2006. Her first posting was to Karoonda but after a Jan belonged to a number of local organisashort time she was lured to become tions including Probus, Foan airline hostess and joined Ansett. cus, Vision Australia, her She loved flying and could never do gym group at Gisborne enough to help her passengers. Fitness and she was a volMany flights later, Jan met Ian and unteer at The Oaks Nursthey were married in July 1962. Soon ing Home. She relished after, they moved from Essendon to the opportunity to maintain Morrow Road, Gisborne. her fitness, but equally emIn 1966, their first son Andrew was braced the friendship and born and two years later Scott, and affun that came with postter a move to the farm in Bullengarook, Jan Armstrong-Taylor workout coffee sessions! Robbie was born in 1970. Jan was enJan’s sporting interests couraged back into teaching – her true passion. were netball and tennis. Jan had two grandchilIn the 30-plus years of teaching at the Gisborne dren, Thomas and Nicholas. A funeral service was Primary School, Jan taught the children of former held at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Gisborne, on pupils in her care, a testament to the dedication, Monday August 14. passion and love she brought to the classroom.

Picture: Chris Fleming

Gisborne local Rado Jeselnik enjoyed an icy Mount Macedon morning during the cold snap last month.

Warren and Andrew face off in the final.

Knot to be outdone!

An image for the imagination

What “knot” to know?

An oil painting of snowy mountains?... A wild sea? This picture is actually frost on a windscreen, snapped by Corinne Shaddock in her car at Mt Macedon on August 25.

During this winter’s July General Meeting the Calder Fly Fishing Association held a special knot pulling competition for members to tie their favourite knot and pit their wits and knots against each other using special rigs made up by our member Mark. There are many knots that can be chosen to tie together each of the various sections of the fly fishing line system: the backing, the fly line, leader and tippet and, of course, the tippet to the fly. Common knots in use are: the Blood Knot, Improved Blood Knot, Surgeons Knot (double and triple), Uni knot, the Orvis Knot and the Albright Knot. A lot of the knot’s strength relies on keeping the integrity of the line at maximum so that it retains at least

80% of its original breaking strength. Common belief is that the knot should be wetted using water or fly tier’s lubricant before tightening; otherwise, tightening a dry line knot may generate friction and heat, significantly lessening the line’s breaking strain and the knot’s strength. The results: 1st Place: Warren with an Improved Blood Knot 2nd Place: Andrew with an Orvis Knot 3rd Place: Brian with a Uni Knot Visit www.calderflyfishing.com.au for more information, club activities or to contact us. Louis Bokor

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AROUND THE GROUNDS

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Riders enjoy indoor arena

The Over 35s and 45s teams gather for a group photo. Coaches Richie Portelli (35s, left) and Peter McMahon (45s) hold the Beyond Blue Cup. The Gisborne Masters season continues to roll on with an away loss (under duress) and then a few good wins to reinforce our position as one of the top teams in the competition. The away defeat came at the hands of the Murray Crays. They obviously had an advantage as they were fresh, while we had to survive an arduous bus trip up the highway. Next we played newcomers Woodend in a local derby. Tommy and Chriso were great up forward and Dave was outstanding in defence. There is no such thing (yet) but we would like to think we took home the “imaginary” Macedon Ranges Challenge. Sunbury were our next opposition in both the over

Masters keep special cup for another year 35s and 45s. In the 45s Cam once again excelled at full back while Stevie and Paulo provided “experience” in the middle. In the over 35s game Brent and Chriso were great up forward while Stubbsy was fantastic off back half. Although we lost the first game narrowly, we convincingly won the second. The Beyond Blue Cup against Geelong was the next challenge. Two games are played with the team with the highest aggregate score taking home the chocolates. After the 45s we were well behind but the 35s came home with a wet sail, helping Gisborne to retain the Cup for another year. Richard Perkin

Croquet players swap wet greens for lunch table During August Macedon Ranges Croquet Club members might not have been able to play croquet due to the weather but we were still able to enjoy friendship with lunch at the Telegraph Hotel. Another lovely get-together thanks to Lesla, our special go-to lady. It was great. Some clubs still have access to their lawns, so six of our members travelled to Maldon during August. This was a very friendly social day. What a lovely group of people. A small club, nearly 100 years old; we truly appreciated their hospitality. Elizabeth won the raffle and our players did well.

GARAGE SALE 125 McGeorge Road Gisborne South Saturday & Sunday 16th & 17th September 9am—5pm Trailers & Moto Cross gear,

We have had a few on the sick list, but we would like to especially send good wishes to Beverley Winnell. You are missed and loved; get well soon. Our opening day is on September 13 and we look forward to Ken Anders, our club champion, running the first hoop of the year. Our upgrade is still on the Council's agenda. Toilets are the priority. They cannot happen too soon. Forty nine members and one portable toilet is not a good mix! Hoping for good news soon. Happy hooping. Margaret Wardell

BOWLS DEMO DAY

The club held its most recent rally on August 13. While our rallies are generally at the IR Robertson Reserve on Couangalt Road, over winter we head indoors to ensure that we get to ride no matter how bad the winter may get. This month we were at the beautiful Harney Park in Bolinda and held a Dressage Protocol Day. A Dressage Protocol Day allows riders to ride a dressage test as they normally would in a competition, then spend 5-10 minutes discussing with the judge how to improve and then ride the test again. All of our riders were able to take a lot from the day to prepare them for their upcoming competitions. Gisborne District Adult Riding Club is a friendly social club which welcomes members of all levels of riding experience. We have members who are not long starting out, those who are returning to riding after a long break and those who are more advanced through the levels. We have monthly rallies and welcome new members throughout the year. Check out our Facebook page or website for more insight into GDARC or to request more information. Kristin Lyons

Bowlers prepare for new season Gisborne Bowls Club is attracting new members for the highly competitive pennant bowls season and also the exciting social bowls format that has been arranged for almost the entire year with winter programs attracting good numbers as well. A series of events from Jack Attack to Scroungers to Triples and Pairs have been well received by members and social members alike and has attracted good representation from all surrounding areas. The club is most appreciative of this support at all levels and in particular the generosity of the officials from Sunbury Bowls Club who have supported us with umpires when needed. This year’s midweek pennant program begins with divisions 1 and 2 on October 24 and division 3 beginning on October 17. The Saturday pennant season starts on October 21 with Gisborne having 64 players who will be representing the club in five sides. The club is keen to have further success in this year’s competition following an outstanding First Division effort in winning the flag as an undefeated side last season. Our clubrooms are becoming one of the premier venues for functions of all categories with its facilities being sourced by many families and groups to hold their respective events. Room hire can be secured on our web site at www.gisbornebowlsclub.com Roger Cotton, President

The current Australian Men’s Pairs Champion Barrie Lester (with Joshua Thornton) will be providing a Demo day and training for lawn bowlers in the Macedon Ranges at the Gisborne Bowling Club on September 21 at 2pm. All welcome. Roger Cotton

Furniture, Tools & Bric-a-Brac. Club members and past trophy winners Adam Benson, Kieran Smith and Mark Neicho. 34 Gisborne Gazette September 2017

Junior selected for state soccer squad

'Royal Macedon' in great nick

Legend has it that the kangaroo and the emu were chosen as our national symbols because they never take a backward step. The founding fathers must have had people such as Eleanor Kappel in mind as their inspiration. Eleanor has been selected by Football Federation Victoria to be part of their elite talent identification squad in the U13s girls. El plays in Gisborne Soccer Club boys U13 A team, where she regularly hunts down much bigger attackers and makes off with the ball to drive her team forward. She is fearless and determined and never gives up. Her team is second on the ladder in the highest division and she is one of the best players in the squad. Just goes to show what a girl can do when given a chance. El has always been brilliantly coached and well supported by Gareth Lewis and Justin Knott. She now has the opportunity to train with the highestperforming players in the state and is on a pathway that could lead all the way to the Matildas. There are a lot of girls and young women who play at the Gisborne Soccer Club where they have a great time with the round ball. Eleanor Kappel has shown that with enough drive it is also a place that provides a springboard for great things to come. The club is very proud of her achievement. Glenn Matthews Locals enjoy the golf at Mt Macedon!

Eleanor Kappel with coaches Gareth Lewis and Justin Knott.

Thunder swimmers compete in country titles It’s been another exciting month of achievement for the swimmers at Gisborne Thunder Swimming Club. Nine of our competitive swimmers qualified to compete at the Victorian Country Short Course Championships in Wangaratta in August. Congratulations to Grace Avenell-Thompson, Dempsey and Darcy Smith, Bradley Bruce, Tyler Theodore, Lachlan Jones, Kiera Cooper, Hunter MacKay and Alec McGregor for qualifying for this event. After the success of our swimming clinics with Brad Harris (Melbourne Vic Centre Coach), our club swimmers now have the chance to attend four extra clinics at a very reasonable price. Be sure to register asap on Team App or at the Gisborne Aquatic Centre, as all sessions are capped at 18. Congratulations to the 17 swimmers who have achieved recognition for their swimming success through the Junior Excellence (JX) Program at Swimming Victoria. This program recognises and rewards junior swimmers between 9 and 16 years. Club swimmers will be presented with their JX packs at the next club meet on Saturday September 9 at 5pm at the Gisborne Aquatic Centre.

With the arrival of spring Mount Macweek golf on a Wednesday continues and is patronised edon Golf Club golfers are delighting in by a small, dedicated group. the superb conditions of our course. Our The July Monthly Medal was taken out by Peter Sincourse seems to have gone from really clair by a significant margin on a windy afternoon. good to even better. Lush fairways and The club’s 4BBB matchplay is currently under way true, fast greens see the course in as good nick as longand is a keenly contested progressive knockout. term members can remember. If you are looking for a Mount Macedon Golf Club holds its Annual General good track to play, don’t look past what is colloquially Meeting on September 2 and all members are encourknown as “Royal Macedon”. aged to attend prior to a shotgun start at 11am. It has been a while since last reporting; beThe club membership fee schedule for 2017lated congratulations are extended to our 2017 2018 offers great value. If you have ever conClub Champion Alex Fraser. sidered joining a golf club, now is the time and A full program of competition has continMMGC should be just the ticket! Drop in to the ued through winter, which has experienced an Mount Macedon Road clubhouse on a Saturamazing run of fine Saturdays. When you play day, call 5426 1650 or visit mtmacedongolfclub. on Saturdays you notice and are grateful. Mid- Tony Littman com.au Tony Littman

Dragons get set for another big season

Tim Bannan of TJSK Contracting and Geoff Smith of B&G Fencing working on the fencing of the new cricket practice wickets.

Gisborne Cricket Club is in full swing for the new cricket season starting in October. Having appoint- GISBORNE DRAGONS ed a new club coach in former star Glenn Waites, the Dragons have www.gisbornecc.com also announced that premiership player and former coach Daniel Trevillian will return as an assistant coach to support the charge towards a third straight McIntyre Cup. The major renovation of the practice nets at Gardiner Reserve is under way and will be completed in time for pre-season training. This $100,000 upgrade will provide the club with Premier standard practice facilities. Details for new and existing players can be found at www.gisbornecc.vic.cricket.com.au. We are particularly keen to hear from any women interested in playing cricket. Andrew Headberry Gisborne Gazette September 2017

Images by Chris Fleming and Jasper Carn

SPORT IN PICTURES

U13B premiers, United, August 26. Macedon Ranges Netball Association finals were held on August 26. As it was so close to press time there was only space for one photo but the Gazette hopes to publish more local netball champs next month. Picture: Chris Fleming

Macedon’s Jarrod Bulluss is airborne as he sends out a handpass in the U18 game against Rockbank on August 12.

Gisborne v Eaglehawk – August 4

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Grand final Romsey v Macedon - August 19

Rebels v Riddells Creek U9 – August 5

Images by Chris Fleming and Jasper Carn

SPORT IN PICTURES

Macedon took out the Riddell District Football Netball League 17 & Under Div2 Premiership. Congratulations to all. After being undefeated all season, the Gisborne Giants took out the Riddell District Football Netball League 15 & Under Division 2 Premiership for 2017 against Gisborne Rookies, 24 v 21 on Sunday August 20. A tremendous effort.

Under 12A, Gisborne Rookies premiers, August 20

Macedon v Rupertswood U13 division 2 Grand Final, August 19

Macedon v Rockbank U18 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 12

U16A Gisborne v Melton Gisborne Gazette September 2017

THE CHURCHES

Sponsored by Anglican Parish of Gisborne ■ Uniting Church in Australia ■ St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gisborne ■ House of the Rock Church, Gisborne ■ Gisborne Church of Christ ■ Faithworks-Manaaki ■ St Brigid’s Parish

Supporting projects local and abroad Anglican Parish of Gisborne (St Paul's Gisborne, St John's Riddell’s Creek, Church of the Resurrection Macedon). Services are held weekly at Riddell’s Creek at 5.30pm Saturdays, Gisborne at 9am Sundays, 10 am Wednesdays and at the Church of the Resurrection, Macedon, on Sundays at 10.30am. Every fourth Sunday we have Messy Church at Gisborne for young families at 4pm. We welcome current, new and visiting members to our worship services. Come and join us! Saturday September 2 is our annual Parish Spring Fair with all the three churches – Gisborne, Riddell’s Creek and Mount Macedon – members involved in running all the activities from 10am to 2pm at St Paul's Hall and grounds in Gisborne. Come and snap up a bargain. There will be homemade gifts to buy including crafts, fruits, jams, jellies and cakes as well as a range of plants grown by our parish members. We always have a great range of wonderful books for all ages, barbecue, children’s activities, an animal farm and Devonshire teas. The Gisborne Anglican Parish in the last financial year supported a wide

Anglican Spring Fair: Delicious home-made cakes are always popular with buyers at the Spring Fair. range of local and global projects including a local family with a critically ill child, Farm Animal rescue support, Macedon Ranges Health Mental Health Project, Christmas Bowl Appeal, Refugee Week, Samaritan’s Purse Christmas shoe box gifts, Bendigo Diocese Rural Parish Support, Trinity Theological College

Melbourne University, Broadmeadows Women’s Community House, Gisborne Secondary College Chaplaincy, Brotherhood of St Laurence David Sears Fellowship for refugees and migrants, Church Missionary Society work in the Middle East and Anglican Board of Mission in Cairns.

St Paul’s

Op Shop Jottings Each Wednesday between 10am and 1pm, our Op Shop cafe ‘Have a Chat’ offers customers a chance to sit and relax and enjoy tea, coffee, hot chocolate and a biscuit for free or a gold coin donation. Someone recently said that the cafe atmosphere reminded them of Rick’s Bar in the movie Casablanca. So, pop in and meet Humphrey Bogart! Don’t throw out your magazines, even though you may have filled out the crossword or sudoku. We will happily put them on our shelves and recycle them for sale. Household and kitchen-ware items are also welcome at our Op Shop. We have lots of picture frames of various sizes for sale for local artists to display their talents. Books of all kinds are also in abundance for sale. We also extend our thanks to those who support our Op Shop by donating clothes, books and bric-aVolunteer brac items. Frances Gundy This month we feature Frances Gundy, a long time volunteer at the front desk of our Op Shop. Graeme Millar 0413 781 501

Thinking of those in need who live off the beaten track Many Gisbornites like to drive to rural and remote regions of this great land. It’s common to pass a paddock or two where a small church stands, seemingly alone and neglected. Actually it’s likely to be the gathering place for people from a wide region. These as well as community halls, health facilities and even shearers’ quarters, are visited from time to time by volunteers from the Uniting Church’s Frontier Services wielding hammers and paint brushes. Our Gisborne congregation raises funds for pastoral care and practical assistance for those living off the

beaten track. On Sunday September 10 from 10am there will be a special service to remind us of the needs and the strengths of those living remotely, followed by an Outback Brunch. The curious and committed are most welcome to join us. Frontier Services also produces Australian-style Christmas cards. This year’s favourite might well be that of a kelpie tracking across a dry yard. There also is a gorgeous card featuring the Sturt Desert Pea, Australia’s answer to holly. These are available directly from Frontier Services or through the Gisborne Uniting Church. Janet Wood

Joy to the World Two of the card designs available this year in the Uniting Church Frontier Services' special Christmas card range. 38 Gisborne Gazette September 2017

Are you a thermometer or a thermostat? A long time ago I heard someone say, “Don’t be a thermometer, be a thermostat.” At the time I was like, “uh, I don’t get it,” but as time went by I began to understand. You can look at a thermometer and know what the temperature of a room is. If the room gets hotter or colder, the thermometer goes up or down accordingly as it reflects the temperature of the room. A thermostat however, sets the temperature of a room and keeps the room at the desired level, regardless of the weather outside. Let’s not be people that react negatively in an intense moment and increase the drama. Let’s be people that bring calm to the chaos and set a positive environment. FaithWorks Christian Church invites you to our Sunday service: 10am at Manaaki and our Encounter Cafe on the first Sunday of every month. Come and grab a sausage or kransky out the front or a complimentary coffee and baked goodie in the cafe. We have a kids’ corner! All profits from the barbecue and the cafe go towards the orphanage we sponsor in India. http://faithworkscc.com.au or find us on Facebook. Shelley Farrugia

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REGULAR MEETINGS

YEARS AGO

From the pages of the old Gisborne Gazette

SEPTEMBER 1917 Gisborne Shire Council – Corrrespondence was received from the Police, stating that the application to connect the Gisborne police station with the local exchange could not, bearing in mind the need for rigid economy, be granted. Mr Morris of the Country Roads Board attended the meeting in connection with the indiscriminate cutting down of trees on roads under the jurisdiction of the Board. The President said the council had given permission to rate-payers to prune trees which interfered with the utility of the roads. Concert at Couangalt. The people of Couangalt are never backward in doing their bit towards helping the patriotic funds, of which the pronounced success of the concert on August 24th was a proof. The barn, kindly lent by Mr McGeorge, was not large enough to hold the people who came from miles around. The first half of an excellent programme was rendered by children of the State School and the second by local artists and Gunner R.M. Wolfe of Maribyrnong Camp, whose fine singing was enthusiastically received. The net proceeds £16/4/-, have been equally divided between the local Red Cross and the Education Department’s British Red Cross Fund. Letter to the Editor “A Gisborne TreeDweller”. Sir, Residents of Gisborne were greatly surprised to see in the “Herald” about a fortnight ago, a sensational account of the “nest” of a man being discovered in a tree near the Gisborne Cemetery. The theory was put forward by the writer that a tramp had made this tree his dormitory, though it was not shown what there was to prevent him falling off his perch when he went to sleep. Now, Sir, I do not agree with that theory. The tree was too close to the township to be used by a tramp for that purpose, and the sticks and boards, as discovered by Messrs. O’Donnell and Power, were arranged to accommodate a number of people. I have a theory on the subject. It has always been a mystery in Gisborne where the Cemetery Trust held its meetings, and my belief is that Messrs. O’Donnell and Power have discovered the meeting place of the Trust. The advantage would be plain. The tree was back from the road and fairly private, and the position is elevated so that the members, without leaving their seats, could see for themselves the trees that were to go. Some of the older members of the Trust might find it difficult to get to the meeting place, but that difficulty was evidently got over by the steps cut in the tree. I am, Sir, Yours, etc., A Keen Observer.

WHAT ELSE IS ON

New members welcome

ADULT RIDING CLUB (Gis) 2nd Saturday Robertson Res 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) COFFEE FOR CARERS 3rd Tuesday 10am 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

Date Page SEPTEMBER 1-10 Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival 26 1 Red Cross summer fashions parade 8 2 St Paul’s Spring Fair 38 2-3 Kyneton Spring flower show 27 7 Photographic exhibition closes 13 8 ABBA-solutely Fabulous show 13 9 Meet the artist at The Gallery 11 10 Last day to see The Full Monty 11 10 Walk against suicide 7 12 Business networking morning tea at Romsey 21 11-13 The Lion King Jr at Barcham Theatre 17 13 Croquet Club season opening day 34 17 Tree planting at Jackson Creek 26 18 Chaplaincy movie night 18 18 Last day for applications for community grants 28 20 Business Awards Dinner 4 26 Vision Australia AGM 8 30 Last day to see sand sculptures 10 15 Food truck festival 19 Morning tea at MRFEC Wed 10.30 (see article on page 7)

HISTORICAL SOCIETY open Wed 10am-4pm Court House LIBRARY: TODDLERS’ STORY TIME Mon 10.30am, Wed 10.30am

LIONS CLUB DINNER NIGHT

Last Friday of month 6pm

MARTIAL

ARTS Thurs from 5.15pm St Brigid’s Hall MASONIC LODGE 2nd Thurs 7pm Masonic Hall Aitken St MASTERS AFL Wed 6.30pm Sankey Reserve MEN’S SHED BARBECUE Last Mon 12.30pm Lyell Street MT MAC & DIST HORT SOC 1st Tues Horticultural Hall MUFFINS ’N’ MORE 2nd Tues 10am-noon Uniting Church MUMS’ GROUP 2nd Mon, 9.30-11.30am 49 Fisher St OLDE TIME MARKET

1st Sunday

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 1st Fri 1.30pm Tues 6.45 for 7pm

Tennis Club Dixon Field RED CROSS Sen Cits Rooms ROTARY Gisborne Golf Club, book 0490 381 812 by Sun. 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

TABLE TENNIS

Wed 7.30pm Tony Clarke Res, Macedon THUNDER SWIMMING CLUB 2nd Sat 5pm Gisborne Aquatic Centre TOASTMASTERS 1st & 3rd Tues 7.20pm Senior Citizens Centre, 8 O’Shanassy St, Sunbury T.O.W.N. Mondays 6pm Gisborne Bowls Club TOY LIBRARY Wed 10-11am & every 2nd Sat 9-11am Robertson St U3A Mondays 10.30am MRFEC ULYSSES GROUP 3rd Tues 6pm Sunbury FC

VINTAGE MACHINERY

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

SUPER MINDBENDER SOLUTION

to puzzle on page 13: Hopetoun

Lara

Olinda

Dromana

One day I hope to understand why the tall Arab who went to school in Darwin took up as Hydro Manager at the power station.

Baringo Film Club Programme

Baringo Film Club Programme Week Commencing September 6

Up in the Air

September 13

A Man called Ove

September 20

La La Land

September 27

Perfect Strangers

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

For membership details contact film@baringo.net.au Gisborne Gazette September 2017

COLOUR RUN & WALK Sunday 22nd October 2017 @ 10am Gardiner Reserve, Gisborne 2.5km or 5km

Bookings now open

www.trybooking.com/QLWO

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